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Travel Newsletter
Some trips earn their place on the list the moment you book them. These five properties—spanning London, Ireland, Florence, Portugal, and the Italian Riviera—are exactly that kind of trip. A two-century-old Mayfair institution. An Irish castle with a lineage dating to the High Kings. And three of the Mediterranean's most coveted addresses. Here's where to stay.
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Claridge's
London, United Kingdom
In the heart of Mayfair, Claridge's has been the address of choice for life's finest moments for more than two hundred years. Rooms and suites span Victorian opulence, Art Deco glamour, and contemporary elegance—each one distinct, each finished with the kind of craftsmanship that makes the details impossible to ignore. Dante Mayfair brings a permanent New York presence to the property, with the Greenwich Village icon's award-winning cocktails and seasonal aperitivo-rooted dishes now at home in Mayfair. Claridge's Spa offers a tranquil sanctuary of signature treatments and holistic wellness in the middle of one of London's most energetic neighborhoods. For celebrations, milestone gatherings, and the moments worth remembering, Claridge's has spent two centuries earning its reputation as the standard by which London luxury is measured.
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Dromoland Castle
Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, Ireland
On 500 acres of unspoiled parklands in the heart of County Clare, Dromoland Castle traces its lineage to Brian Ború, one of Ireland's last High Kings, and has spent the centuries since accumulating the kind of warmth and character that no renovation can manufacture. Rooms and suites span lavishly decorated multi-room sanctuaries, grand staterooms filled with fine antiques, and family rooms with room to spare—all finished with the comfort of a place that takes its hospitality personally. Dining spans the full arc of a castle day: full Irish breakfast, champagne picnics, afternoon tea, casual suppers by a roaring fire in The Gallery, and formal dinners at The Earl of Thomond—all rooted in spectacular Irish ingredients sourced from local farmers, fishermen, and small-batch makers. Falconry, archery, clay pigeon shooting, rowing, fishing, and guided castle storytelling tours fill the days. The kind of place that earns return visits in perpetuity.
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Hotel Lungarno
Florence, Italy
On the banks of the Arno beside the Ponte Vecchio, Hotel Lungarno has been one of Florence's most distinguished addresses for more than half a century. The 62 rooms and suites—many with private terraces overlooking Renaissance rooftops and the river—feel like an intimate house suspended over the water, with white and blue nautical interiors and over 400 works of 20th-century art displayed throughout, including pieces by Picasso and Cocteau. Borgo San Jacopo, the Michelin-starred restaurant above the Arno, anchors the dining experience; Picteau Bistrot & Bar handles everything else under Executive Chef Claudio Mengoni. A Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown winner, Forbes Four Stars recipient, and holder of a Michelin hotel key, the property's accolades are as layered as its art collection. Steps from Florence's most prestigious boutiques and landmarks—and one of the few hotels in the city that feels genuinely irreplaceable.
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The Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve
Algarve, Portugal
Nestled between the Salgados Beach Lagoon Nature Reserve and the golden coastline of the Algarve, The Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve is a wellness-centered beachside retreat built around Westin's six Pillars of Well-being. Rooms and suites—including spacious family accommodations with private balconies and resort views—offer the brand's signature Heavenly Bed experience against a backdrop of over 300 days of annual sunshine. Three distinct dining experiences cover the range: In Season for vibrant breakfast buffets and refined à la carte evenings, Cusco Bar for Peruvian-inspired cuisine and international classics, and MarLuso Grill for authentic Algarve-rooted Portuguese fare. The Wellness Hub offers rejuvenating treatments in a tranquil setting; Westin's partnership with Hyperice and Bala brings recovery and strength training equipment directly to guests. Direct beach access, the Salgados Nature Reserve for birdwatching, and one of Europe's sunniest coastlines complete the picture.
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Grand Hotel Miramare
Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Looking out over the Gulf of Tigullio on the Italian Riviera, Grand Hotel Miramare has been a benchmark of Ligurian hospitality since 1903—family-owned by the Fustinoni family since 1945 and still operating with the warmth that only a house hotel can offer. The 71 bedrooms and suites reinvent Art Nouveau elegance with a contemporary Italian design sensibility, many with garden or sea views; signature suites reflect the stories of the estate and surrounding region, from Tigullio Bay to Portofino. The seawater pool, with its 1970s curves and shaded pergola, anchors the days; century-old gardens sweeping from the terrace to the lower slopes of Mount Portofino anchor the evenings. Breakfast on the terrace, lunch by the beach, cocktails at the bar, dinner under the stars—the Miramare's rhythm is that of Estate Italiana, unhurried and entirely its own. Portofino, Cinque Terre, and the Ligurian coast's most celebrated towns are all within easy reach.
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