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Recommended Stays for October
169 stays in season
Canyon Point & Grand Staircasefrom $4,096Amangiri
Minimalist concrete pavilions hidden within the stark mesas of the Colorado Plateau.
Big Surfrom $2,106Post Ranch Inn
Clifftop retreat suspended between redwoods and Pacific.
Big Surfrom $1,500Alila Ventana Big Sur
Redwood Sanctuary
Big Surfrom $368Treebones Resort
A coastal cliff yurt retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean in southern Big Sur.
Canyon Point & Grand Staircasefrom $4,400Camp Sarika by Amangiri
An ultra-exclusive tented pavilion retreat tucked into sandstone mesas near Amangiri.
Canyon Point & Grand Staircasefrom $289Under Canvas Lake Powell–Grand Staircase
A canyon rim glamping camp on a high desert plateau overlooking the Utah desert.
The Catskillsfrom $240Scribner's Catskill Lodge
A modern alpine haven perched in the high peaks of the Catskills.
The Catskillsfrom $170Urban Cowboy Lodge
A maximalist wilderness retreat nestled in a deep Catskill forest valley.
The Catskillsfrom $240Eastwind Oliverea Valley
A Scandinavian glamping retreat of A-frame cabins in McKenley Hollow.
The Catskillsfrom $420Piaule Catskill
A minimalist landscape hotel of stilted cabins facing the Catskill Escarpment.
Napa Valley & Sonoma Coastfrom $378Timber Cove Resort
Frank Lloyd Wright vibes with massive fireplaces on the Sonoma Coast.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $213Our Habitas Bacalar
A sustainable sanctuary of A-frames on the Lagoon of Seven Colors.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $417Papaya Playa Project
The original jungle-meets-beach creative hub of Tulum.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $313Boca de Agua Bacalar
Regenerative treehouses floating in the wild mangroves of Bacalar.
Cabo & East Capefrom $577Paradero Todos Santos
Brutalist architecture in the high desert.
The Azoresfrom $193Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort
Modern villas on the volcanic black sands of São Miguel.
Patagoniafrom $2,779Awasi Patagonia
The most exclusive lodge in Patagonia with private guides.
Patagoniafrom $2,700Estancia Cristina
A historic sheep ranch deep accessible only by boat.
Patagoniafrom $392Hotel AWA
Industrial-chic concrete facing the Osorno Volcano.
Patagoniafrom $1,416Awasi Santa Catarina
Private villas on a reserve overlooking Torres del Paine.
Atacama Desertfrom $188Our Habitas Atacama
Low-impact adobe lodges in the driest desert on Earth.
Sedona & Red Rocksfrom $1,200Mii Amo
A world-renowned all-inclusive destination spa set in the red rock walls of Boynton Canyon.
Sedona & Red Rocksfrom $450Enchantment Resort
A luxury adobe-style canyon sanctuary featuring premier trail access and dramatic red rock backdrops.
Kauaifrom $1,0501 Hotel Hanalei Bay
A hillside wellness sanctuary overlooking the waters of Hanalei Bay and the Na Pali cliffs.
Big Islandfrom $1,500Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
A luxurious eco-sanctuary of stand-alone guest hales built on the sacred shores of Kahuwai Bay.
Big Islandfrom $1,300Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
A legendary oceanfront resort set on the volcanic Kona-Kohala coast, featuring a swimmable marine pond.
Yellowstone & Grand Tetonfrom $1,500Caldera House
An intimate alpine club of expansive residential suites at the base of the Jackson Hole tram.
Glacier & Big Skyfrom $2,100The Green O
An adults-only landscape retreat of architectural hauses hidden in a Montana ponderosa forest.
Glacier & Big Skyfrom $650Montage Big Sky
A grand ski-in/ski-out lodge of contemporary stone and wood design set in the Spanish Peaks.
Patagoniafrom $1,500Explora Torres del Paine
The only luxury lodge positioned inside the park boundary on the shores of Lake Pehoé.
Patagoniafrom $1,700Tierra Patagonia
An architectural masterpiece of undulating wood design that blends into the Lake Sarmiento shoreline.
Glacier & Big Skyfrom $1,250The Resort at Paws Up
An expansive 37,000-acre luxury guest ranch combining wilderness glamping and private timber homes.
Yellowstone & Grand Tetonfrom $350Sage Lodge
A luxury Montana lodge on the banks of the Yellowstone River, serving as a gateway base camp to the park.
Yellowstone & Grand Tetonfrom $279Under Canvas West Yellowstone
A safari-style glamping camp set on a quiet pine-forested plateau just minutes from the park's West Entrance.
Yellowstone & Grand Tetonfrom $249Under Canvas North Yellowstone - Paradise Valley
A design-forward riverfront glamping camp tucked along the Yellowstone River in the historic Paradise Valley.
Glacier & Big Skyfrom $1,400One&Only Moonlight Basin
An ultra-luxury alpine sanctuary tucked within Moonlight Basin, combining dramatic ski slopes and high-design residences.
Big Islandfrom $700Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
A luxurious coastal sanctuary set on volcanic sand beaches, celebrating ancient Hawaiian fishponds and marine life.
Kauaifrom $1,350Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences
An upscale oceanfront sanctuary of residential-style suites overlooking the bays and cliffs of Kauai.
The Catskillsfrom $990Wildflower Farms
A sprawling meadow retreat of standalone cabins set against the Shawangunk Ridge.
The Catskillsfrom $450Inness
A minimalist landscape retreat set on 220 rolling acres between the Catskills and Shawangunk ridges.
The Catskillsfrom $430Troutbeck
A historic, 250-acre riverside estate that has served as a sanctuary for naturalists and writers for over two centuries.
The Catskillsfrom $375Kenoza Hall
A serene lakefront retreat tucked into the Western Catskills.
Sedona & Red Rocksfrom $500L'Auberge de Sedona
An intimate, creekside sanctuary of wood cabins set under a canopy of sycamores.
Big Islandfrom $1,100Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
A legendary mid-century modern beach resort fronting the pristine Kaunaʻoa crescent bay.
Big Islandfrom $135Starseed Ranch
A rustic, regenerative farm and eco-retreat tucked into the hills of North Kohala.
Patagoniafrom $390The Singular Patagonia
A unique post-industrial luxury hotel built inside a historic cold storage plant overlooking the fjords.
The Azoresfrom $215Octant Furnas
A contemporary thermal boutique hotel set in a volcanic valley of active hot springs.
The Azoresfrom $180Octant Ponta Delgada
A vibrant marina-front hotel serving as the ultimate maritime gateway to the Atlantic.
Greater Krugerfrom $1,450Lion Sands River Lodge
A premium safari lodge built along the banks of the Sabie River, offering direct views of watering wildlife.
Greater Krugerfrom $1,850Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
A family-owned private reserve hosting Sabi Sand ecosystems and legendary big cat concentrations.
Greater Krugerfrom $2,400Royal Malewane
An ultra-premium classic lodge in Thornybush Private Reserve, renowned for having the most qualified tracking team in Africa.
Greater Krugerfrom $2,850Singita Sweni Lodge
An intimate, treehouse-style luxury sanctuary built on stilts along the banks of the Sweni River.
Greater Krugerfrom $2,850Singita Lebombo Lodge
A bold, contemporary cliffside lodge offering panoramic views of the N'wanetsi River gorge.
Greater Krugerfrom $1,250Ulusaba Private Game Reserve
Richard Branson's Sabi Sand retreat, offering dramatic views from a granite koppie and treehouse forest paths.
Greater Krugerfrom $1,650Londolozi Game Reserve
A world-renowned pioneer in leopard tracking and community conservation, set along the banks of the Sand River.
Greater Krugerfrom $1,150MalaMala Game Reserve
A historic, massive reserve owning the largest unfenced Big Five territory bordering Kruger National Park.
Greater Krugerfrom $1,800andBeyond Tengile River Lodge
An ultra-luxury, architecturally striking lodge where every suite features a private pool overhanging the Sand River.
Kangaroo Islandfrom $1,100Southern Ocean Lodge
A legendary cliffside sanctuary offering sweeping ocean vistas from the rugged coast of Kangaroo Island.
Great Barrier Reeffrom $1,100qualia
A secluded, world-class sanctuary occupying the quiet northern tip of Hamilton Island.
Great Barrier Reeffrom $1,450Lizard Island Resort
An exclusive, remote private island resort situated directly on the Great Barrier Reef.
Great Barrier Reeffrom $460InterContinental Hayman Island Resort
A private island resort in the northern Whitsundays, nestled around a deep turquoise lagoon.
Great Barrier Reeffrom $245Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
A sprawling beachfront resort in Port Douglas, nestled among saltwater lagoons and tropical gardens.
Great Barrier Reeffrom $135Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
A premium waterfront hotel in Cairns, located directly on the marina for immediate reef boat access.
Ecuador Cloud Forestfrom $1,200Mashpi Lodge
A modernist glass-and-steel cocoon hidden high in the lush, biodiverse canopy of a private cloud forest reserve.
Atacama Desertfrom $2,100Awasi Atacama
An ultra-exclusive Relais & Châteaux retreat offering private guides and tailor-made desert safaris in the heart of San Pedro.
Atacama Desertfrom $1,600Explora Atacama
An active exploration base camp nestled in a historic oasis, complete with its own private astronomical observatory.
Atacama Desertfrom $750Nayara Alto Atacama
An architectural sanctuary of raw stone and adobe sheltered beneath the towering terracotta cliffs of the Salt Mountain Range.
Atacama Desertfrom $1,400Tierra Atacama
An architectural desert oasis crafted of raw adobe and local stone, framing panoramic views of the Licancabur Volcano.
Volcanoes National Parkfrom $5,800One&Only Gorilla's Nest
A treehouse sanctuary nestled in a wild eucalyptus forest on the doorstep of Volcanoes National Park.
Volcanoes National Parkfrom $3,600Singita Kwitonda Lodge
A visionary eco-lodge constructed of volcanic stone, sitting directly on the border of Volcanoes National Park.
Volcanoes National Parkfrom $5,200Wilderness Bisate
An iconic, sustainable forest retreat of dome-shaped thatched villas nestled inside an eroded volcanic cone.
Namib Desertfrom $1,700Zannier Hotels Sonop
A 1920s-style luxury tented lodge perched on granite boulders overlooking the red sands of the Namib Desert.
French Polynesiafrom $1,700Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
An ultra-luxury enclave of overwater bungalow suites and private estate villas facing the peaks of Mount Otemanu.
French Polynesiafrom $600Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort
A tranquil sanctuary on the longest stretch of white sand in Moorea, looking back across the channel to Tahiti.
French Polynesiafrom $1,500The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
Sprawling overwater villas and private beach estates surrounding a natural lagoonarium, looking out to Mount Otemanu.
French Polynesiafrom $1,100Conrad Bora Bora Nui
A hillside and overwater resort set on a private cove of Motu Toopua, offering panoramic sunset views over the lagoon.
French Polynesiafrom $900The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa
A completely redesigned contemporary eco-resort featuring the largest overwater pool villas in Bora Bora and a sea turtle sanctuary.
French Polynesiafrom $3,500The Brando
An ultra-exclusive eco-resort on a private, untouched coral atoll, offering complete privacy and carbon-neutral luxury.
French Polynesiafrom $1,200InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa
A premier overwater eco-resort on a private motu, famous for its deep-sea water hydrotherapy spa and volcanic peak views.
Masai Marafrom $2,800Angama Mara
A high-design lodge perched on the edge of the Great Rift Valley rim, offering panoramic views of the Mara Triangle.
Masai Marafrom $2,500andBeyond Bateleur Camp
A vintage-style luxury safari camp nestled in a riverine forest canopy at the foot of the Oloololo Escarpment.
Masai Marafrom $1,100Governors' Camp
A legendary, classic tented camp set in a riverine forest along the winding banks of the Mara River.
Masai Marafrom $2,400JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
A modern luxury sanctuary set along the banks of the Talek River inside the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Masai Marafrom $2,300The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp
An ultra-exclusive tented sanctuary perched along the banks of the Sand River near the border of the Serengeti.
Masai Marafrom $3,000Mahali Mzuri
A futuristic tented oasis by Sir Richard Branson, offering front-row views of the Olare Motorogi wildlife valley.
Masai Marafrom $1,400Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara
A classic luxury tented camp nestled along the wooded banks of the Ntiakitiak River in a private conservancy.
Masai Marafrom $950Fairmont Mara Safari Club
A riverfront tented resort set in the northern Aitong foothills, overlooking active hippo pools along the Mara River.
Serengetifrom $2,600Singita Sasakwa Lodge
A grand Edwardian-style manor perched on Sasakwa Hill, offering panoramic views of the Serengeti's private Grumeti Reserve.
Serengetifrom $1,300Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
A modern luxury sanctuary bordering an active waterhole in the heart of the Central Serengeti National Park.
Serengetifrom $600Meliá Serengeti Lodge
An eco-friendly luxury resort perched in the Nyamuma Hills, overlooking the wildlife corridors of the Mbalageti River Valley.
Serengetifrom $350Mapito Safari Camp
A classic, traditional tented camp set in the Ikona Wildlife Management Area on the western boundary of the Serengeti.
Kyoto Valleysfrom $1,100Hoshinoya Kyoto
A secluded riverside ryokan hidden in the Rankyo Gorge of Arashiyama, reached only by a scenic private wooden boat ride.
Kyoto Valleysfrom $2,200Aman Kyoto
An ultra-luxury minimalist sanctuary hidden inside a massive, moss-covered secret forest at the base of the Takagamine Mountains.
Kyoto Valleysfrom $850Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
An intimate heritage estate situated along the banks of the Hozu River, featuring traditional gardens and private open-air hot spring onsens.
Galápagos Islandsfrom $1,300Pikaia Lodge
A Relais & Châteaux carbon-neutral design sanctuary perched on a volcanic crater ridge in the Santa Cruz highlands, featuring its own private yacht for marine exploration.
Galápagos Islandsfrom $450Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel
A boutique eco-luxury beach resort located in a pedestrian-only bay across from Puerto Ayora, featuring direct beach access and a private expedition yacht.
Iguazu Fallsfrom $550Belmond Hotel das Cataratas
A classic Portuguese-colonial palace and the only hotel located inside the national park on the Brazilian side, offering exclusive after-hours access to the falls trails.
Iguazu Fallsfrom $450Gran Meliá Iguazú
A sleek modern resort and the only hotel located inside the Argentine national park, featuring direct, private-balcony views of the roaring cascades.
Iguazu Fallsfrom $1,300Awasi Iguazu
An ultra-exclusive Relais & Châteaux retreat of 14 private villas hidden in the Atlantic rainforest, featuring a private guide and dedicated 4WD vehicle for every villa.
Napa Valley & Sonoma Coastfrom $750Montage Healdsburg
Secluded bungalow suites amidst 258 acres of oak groves and Alexander Valley vineyards.
Napa Valley & Sonoma Coastfrom $590Farmhouse Inn
An intimate 25-room estate surrounded by Russian River Valley forest and organic orchards.
Napa Valley & Sonoma Coastfrom $180AutoCamp Russian River
High-design Airstreams and luxury canvas suites nestled beneath giant old-growth coastal redwoods.
Napa Valley & Sonoma Coastfrom $490The Madrona
An 1881 Victorian estate nestled on 8 acres of manicured citrus orchards and Dry Creek Valley hillsides.
Napa Valley & Sonoma Coastfrom $750Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection
A 700-acre high-design working ranch surrounded by lavender fields and Carneros wetlands.
Napa Valley & Sonoma Coastfrom $650Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection
Geothermal mineral waters and bicycle-centric studios at the foot of the Palisades mountains.
Napa Valley & Sonoma Coastfrom $1,200Auberge du Soleil
An iconic hillside sanctuary nestled in a 33-acre olive grove overlooking the Napa Valley floor.
Napa Valley & Sonoma Coastfrom $850Alila Napa Valley
An adults-only modern vineyard sanctuary bordered by historic Beringer vine rows and Spring Mountain.
Napa Valley & Sonoma Coastfrom $800Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley
A luxury vineyard resort set within an active 4.7-acre Cabernet estate framed by Calistoga's Palisades mountains.
Napa Valley & Sonoma Coastfrom $850Meadowood Napa Valley
A secluded 250-acre private canyon estate with miles of oak and redwood hiking trails in St. Helena.
Zion National Parkfrom $250Under Canvas Zion
Open-sky safari glamping set across 196 acres of red rock desert at the doorstep of Zion National Park.
Zion National Parkfrom $450Open Sky Zion
Ultra-luxury safari camps tucked into a private slot canyon with clawfoot outdoor copper tubs and floor-to-ceiling cliff views.
Zion National Parkfrom $180Zion Mountain Ranch
A 4,000-acre high-plateau bison preserve and rustic cabin ranch perched on Zion National Park's East Rim.
Zion National Parkfrom $180AutoCamp Zion
Modern custom Airstream suites and eco-cabins set along the Virgin River with a mid-century clubhouse and heated pool.
The Hamptons & Montaukfrom $350Montauk Yacht Club
A classic waterfront sanctuary tucked along Star Island on Lake Montauk.
The Hamptons & Montaukfrom $320Canoe Place Inn & Cottages
A restored canal-side enclave where Shinnecock Bay meets quiet maritime gardens.
The Hamptons & Montaukfrom $480Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
An iconic oceanfront resort perched directly on the dramatic bluffs of Montauk.
The Hamptons & Montaukfrom $380Marram Montauk
A barefoot-luxury oceanfront haven grounded in natural cedar, sea oats, and surf culture.
The Hamptons & Montaukfrom $420The Maidstone
A historic coastal inn tucked alongside East Hampton's Main Pond and ancient tree-lined streets.
The Hamptons & Montaukfrom $450The Roundtree, Amagansett
A refined farmstead sanctuary surrounded by historic apple orchards and quiet pine dunes.
Santa Barbara & Central Coastfrom $1,450San Ysidro Ranch
A legendary private cottage retreat nestled across 550 acres in the Montecito foothills.
Santa Barbara & Central Coastfrom $1,250Rosewood Miramar Beach
A grand beachfront estate positioned directly on the sand of Montecito's Miramar Beach.
Santa Barbara & Central Coastfrom $850El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel
Terraced Craftsman bungalows set high on the Santa Barbara Riviera overlooking the ocean.
Santa Barbara & Central Coastfrom $750The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection
A landmark 1880s staging inn reimagined into a luxury wine-country nature sanctuary.
Santa Barbara & Central Coastfrom $680The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
A 78-acre oceanfront bluff sanctuary overlooking natural coastal reefs and marine channels.
Santa Barbara & Central Coastfrom $620Ojai Valley Inn
A historic 220-acre mountain valley sanctuary famous for ancient oak groves and pink sunsets.
Cabo & East Capefrom $1,150Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas
A secluded East Cape sanctuary set along 2 miles of calm swimmable Sea of Cortez waters.
Cabo & East Capefrom $950Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
A contemporary beach sanctuary set directly on Cabo's premier swimmable coral reef bay.
Cabo & East Capefrom $1,050Montage Los Cabos
A sweeping luxury resort set on the horseshoe curve of Santa Maria Bay's marine reserve.
Cabo & East Capefrom $1,200Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort
An legendary Baja desert-meets-ocean sanctuary built into dramatic coastal bluffs.
Cabo & East Capefrom $1,100Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
An eco-focused desert dune sanctuary integrated into coastal bluffs with native Baja landscaping.
Cabo & East Capefrom $1,000Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection
A dramatic oceanfront resort carved into granite bluffs at Punta Ballena overlooking crashing surf.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $1,250Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya
A legendary 200-acre coastal jungle sanctuary set along a secluded white-sand Caribbean beach.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $1,100Rosewood Mayakoba
A sanctuary of suites built over emerald jungle lagoons and mangrove waterways.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $1,150Hotel Esencia
A private 50-acre oceanfront estate tucked between Tulum and Playa del Carmen.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $850La Valise Tulum
An eco-luxury beachfront and jungle sanctuary bordering Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $1,050Chablé Maroma
Ultra-luxury private jungle villas tucked into coastal mangrove rainforests.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $750Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Asian-inspired sanctuary of private pool villas set within pristine mangrove waterways.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $820Palmaïa, The House of AïA
Progressive eco-wellness sanctuary set between natural jungle cenotes and Caribbean sea.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $550Nômade Tulum
Biophilic eco-chic treehouse & tented sanctuary on Tulum's quiet southern ocean beach.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $680Be Tulum
64-suite luxury jungle treehouse hotel built directly into Tulum's lush coastal canopy.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $420Our Habitas Tulum
Sustainable zero-impact canvas tents built into natural palm groves on Tulum's beach.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $950Chablé Yucatán
40 luxury casitas centered around a private sacred Mayan cenote in the deep Yucatán jungle.
Riviera Maya & Tulumfrom $580Casa Malca
Beachfront design estate sitting directly at the gates of the 1.3M-acre Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.
Cabo & East Capefrom $480Hotel San Cristóbal
32-room coastal sanctuary set on the desolate ocean bluffs of Punta Lobos in Todos Santos.
Cabo & East Capefrom $450Villa Santa Cruz
15-room eco-chic villa & ocean tent sanctuary set on desolate Pacific dunes in Todos Santos.
Mallorcafrom $850Belmond La Residencia
An artistic olive-grove estate in the mountain amphitheater of Deià.
Mallorcafrom $650Cap Rocat
A restored 19th-century military fortress overlooking a marine reserve.
Mallorcafrom $600Son Bunyola Hotel & Villas
A restored 16th-century finca presiding over 1,300 private UNESCO acres.
Mallorcafrom $550Castell Son Claret
A restored 19th-century castle estate set in 326 private acres of gardens.
Mallorcafrom $600Grand Hotel Son Net
A restored 17th-century palace estate in the foothills of the Tramuntana.
Mallorcafrom $550Jumeirah Mallorca
A cliffside luxury resort suspended above the bay of Port de Sóller.
Mallorcafrom $900Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor
A legendary coastal sanctuary on the protected Formentor Peninsula.
Mallorcafrom $450Finca Serena Mallorca
A serene 100-acre estate of olive groves and vineyards in rural Mallorca.
Mallorcafrom $480Can Simoneta
An adults-only coastal estate set on dramatic sea cliffs with rock-carved stairs.
Mallorcafrom $520Pleta de Mar Luxury Hotel by Nature
An adults-only minimalist nature sanctuary nestled within ancient pine woodlands.
Tuscanyfrom $850Hotel Il Pellicano
An iconic cliffside coastal estate suspended over the turquoise waters of Monte Argentario.
Tuscanyfrom $450LA ROQQA
A design-led coastal retreat perched above historic fortresses and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Tuscanyfrom $950Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
A sprawling 5,000-acre UNESCO estate of ancient Brunello vineyards and rolling hills.
Tuscanyfrom $800Borgo Santo Pietro
A 300-acre holistic nature sanctuary, organic farm, and restored 13th-century villa.
Tuscanyfrom $850Castello di Reschio
A restored 1,000-year-old castle presiding over a 3,700-acre private wilderness estate.
Tuscanyfrom $750Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel
A historic 10th-century castle presiding over a 4,200-acre private nature reserve.
Amalfi Coast & Caprifrom $1,250Le Sirenuse
An iconic 18th-century clifftop palazzo overlooking Positano's pastel amphitheater and the azure Tyrrhenian Sea.
Amalfi Coast & Caprifrom $1,400Il San Pietro di Positano
A secluded architectural marvel carved into a private promontory with an elevator shaft through solid cliff rock to a private cove.
Amalfi Coast & Caprifrom $1,100Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
A restored 17th-century clifftop monastery suspended 650 feet above the sea with dramatic multi-tiered cliff gardens.
Amalfi Coast & Caprifrom $1,050Borgo Santandrea
A mid-century modern vertical sanctuary terraced into cliff gardens with private elevators down to an exclusive pebble beach.
Amalfi Coast & Caprifrom $950Hotel Santa Caterina
A classic Art Nouveau cliffside villa surrounded by century-old lemon orchards with cliff elevators descending to a sea-level beach club.
Amalfi Coast & Caprifrom $1,800Caruso, A Belmond Hotel
An 11th-century medieval palace perched 1,000 feet above the sea in Ravello with a world-famous suspended infinity pool.
Amalfi Coast & Caprifrom $1,200Palazzo Avino
A 12th-century pink-hued aristocratic villa perched 1,000 feet above the sea on the tranquil clifftops of Ravello.
Amalfi Coast & Caprifrom $1,350J.K. Place Capri
An intimate, tailored coastal sanctuary perched on limestone bluffs overlooking Marina Grande and the Gulf of Naples.