Hello, summer! It’s time to put on sunglasses, a swimsuit, sunscreen, and enjoy the warmth of sunshine. We sure these lists are important to guide you in choosing the best hotel and resorts for this holiday. Let’s check these out!

CHEVAL BLANC ST-BARTH ISLE DE FRANCE

Wake up, simmer down in the Maison's exquisite 61 rooms, suites and villas. Flowery dreams of gardens, the deep blue and powder-soft sand. Swim longer in fluffy white pillows and the charm of the West Indies - we won't tell.

ULTIMA CORFU, GREECE

Perched on a dramatic hillside looking out over the Ionian Sea, Ultima Corfu will constitute the brand’s first beachside residence and will be a serene retreat, allowing guests to escape, switch off, and reground themselves in a Greek paradise, far from the cares and worries of their everyday lives.

BEAU-RIVAGE PALACE, SWITZERLAND

Ideally situated on the banks of Lake Geneva, Beau-Rivage Palace is nestled in a natural beauty spot just a stone’s throw away from the centre of Lausanne. Like the neighbouring International Olympic Committee, the palace is an institution in the Ouchy district. Merely 10-minutes away from the vibrant city centre, the hotel benefits from the Mediterranean atmosphere of the nearby harbour. 

JUMBY BAY ISLAND, ANTIGUA

Spontaneity and freedom, the joys of our all-inclusive Jumby Bay Island lifestyle. Fill days with breezy pleasures at our pools and powder-white beaches, stroll through lush gardens, and freewheel along two kilometres of palm-fringed paths. Enhance your stay with the spell the Jumby Bay Spa.

ROYAL MANSOUR MARRAKECH, MOROCCO

Feel the full strength of the city’s pulse as you enter the doors of the Royal Mansour. Traditional architecture, lush gardens, and outstandingly sophisticated riads await you. The design of this luxury hotel in Marrakesh incorporates the elements of an authentic medina, where guests can stroll around and discover sensual delights. The rooms and suites have been replaced by luxurious riads, and the corridors by winding alleyways. 

BACCARAT HOTEL NEW YORK, USA

Baccarat Hotel New York features 114 sensationally appointed guest rooms and suites. Esteemed Two Michelin-starred Chef Gabriel Kreuther serves as the hotel’s Culinary Director and oversees the menus in the glamorous second-story lobby salons and bar, as well as in-room dining. The Bar, just off the opulent Grand Salon, is an epic space featuring barrel-vaulted ceilings, a 60-foot bar, and an outdoor terrace overlooking the MoMA. The hotel also features a 55-foot indoor pool, an elite fitness training facility, and the first Spa de La Mer in the United States.

ARMANI HOTEL DUBAI, UAE

Nestled in the world’s tallest tower, occupying concourse level through to level 8 and levels 38 and 39, Armani Hotel Dubai offers sweeping views across the city and Arabian Gulf. With its own dedicated entrance, it is situated within walking distance of The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest retail destination, set within the vibrant Downtown Dubai business and leisure district.

PIMALAI RESORT & SPA, THAILAND

Koh Lanta’s first five-star resort, Pimalai Resort & Spa has been redefining luxury hospitality on the Andaman Island since it launched almost two decades ago. The award-winning property, located on the laid-back southern tip, cascades through 100 acres of tropical jungles easing its way towards one of Thailand’s best beaches: Kantiang Bay. 

BAWAH RESERVE, INDONESIA

Enveloped by lush tropical greenery and azure blue ocean, Bawah Reserve rests in sheltered carefree seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in Indonesia’s remote Anambas Archipelago. Surrounded by clear turquoise waters, blue lagoons, and coral reefs, this pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area caters to outdoor adventurers with an appetite for indulgence as well as paradise seekers looking for relaxation. 

THE DATAI LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA

One of the world’s most stunning resorts, The Datai Langkawi, is situated on the northwest tip of the island of Langkawi in Malaysia. Located in an ancient rainforest rich in wildlife and overlooking the tranquil Datai Bay awarded by National Geographic one of the Top 10 Beaches worldwide, the iconic property enchants with mesmerising nature, visionary architecture, understated elegance, and Malaysian hospitality.