This Summer, Escape Closer to Home — Yet Feel Worlds Away

There’s a growing secret among American travelers. Tired of long-haul flights and complicated logistics, they’re seeking escapes that are meaningful, magical and surprisingly close to home. This summer, we invite you to follow that trend into a world of private islands, cowboy adventures, Mediterranean villas and rooftop hideaways. Where will you go first?

A Whisper of Paradise: Jumby Bay Island, Antigua

Picture this: You board a boat just two miles off the coast of Antigua. The world you leave behind fades into the mist and before you stretches 300 acres of barefoot luxury, secret bike paths and some of the Caribbean’s most pristine beaches. Welcome to Jumby Bay Island, where life moves to the rhythm of the tides and cars are replaced by the crunch of white sand under your feet.

Here, every detail from your villa’s personal butler service to the brand-new Little Jumby Beach Club is designed to make you forget the outside world even exists. Sip cocktails by turquoise waters, feast on freshly caught seafood under a thatched roof and sleep under Caribbean stars in ocean-view suites that feel plucked from a dream.

The Icon That Needs No Introduction: Eden Rock - St Barths

Imagine touching down on a sun-drenched island the salt air rich with promise. Perched above the crystalline waters of St Jean Bay, Eden Rock - St Barths has redefined glamour for decades but this season, it’s even better.

Toast your arrival with a bottle of Krug Grande Cuvée, a first-ever partnership with the world-renowned champagne house. Wander from the sun-drenched deck of the Beach Bar to a private tasting at The Rémy Salon or lose yourself in the culinary magic of Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s kitchen at the Sand Bar.

Old New York, Reimagined: The Lowell Hotel, Upper East Side

Step through the elegant doors of The Lowell, and you’ll step back in time to an era when New York was intimate, opulent and timeless. Just a block from Central Park, The Lowell feels less like a hotel and more like your own Manhattan apartment, complete with wood-burning fireplaces, sweeping terraces and gourmet kitchens.

This spring, The Lowell unveiled a new collaboration with Dior Maison: the Lily of the Valley Afternoon Tea. Picture yourself sipping Earl Grey among cascades of fresh flowers, scones and couture porcelain a secret garden in the heart of the Upper East Side.

The True Spirit of the West: Lone Mountain Ranch, Big Sky, Montana

The dusty road unwinds before you, framed by snowcapped mountains and endless sky. At Lone Mountain Ranch, Montana’s storied past comes roaring to life and you are part of the story.

Spend days horseback riding across wildflower fields, throwing axes, canoeing down rivers and savoring cowboy barbecues under the stars. On Tuesday nights, the rodeo comes to town, where cowboys test their mettle and cowgirls race under floodlights. In the evenings, retire to your private cabin complete with a wood-burning fireplace and a vintage record player spinning old tunes.

New this season: Trapper’s Den, a restored 1915 cabin for cigar lovers and whiskey connoisseurs. Every detail at Lone Mountain Ranch is steeped in authenticity a place where the past is always present and adventure calls your name.

A Secret Garden in the Desert: Korakia Pensione, Palm Springs

Beyond the cactus-lined streets of Palm Springs lies an oasis where time slows to a gentle whisper. Korakia Pensione is not a hotel; it’s a living poem, blending Moroccan mystique with Mediterranean charm.

Here, each room tells a story. Wander through hidden courtyards, past fire pits and fountains, and imagine Winston Churchill painting desert sunsets with friends under the same bougainvillea. Newly opened, the Churchill Suite invites you to sleep surrounded by history.

Begin your days with yoga in the courtyard. End them with starlit movies and mint tea by the fire. At Korakia, you don’t just visit you become part of a rich, artistic tapestry that lingers long after you leave.

Coastal Grandma Dreams: Hotel Joaquin, Laguna Beach

There’s a soft breeze off the Pacific, carrying the scent of lemons and salt. At Hotel Joaquin, nestled steps from Shaw’s Cove, the soul of the California Riviera comes alive.

Here, you live the “coastal grandma” dream — sunhats, linen dresses, gallery strolls and lazy afternoons by the pool. Saline, the hotel’s ocean-view restaurant, nourishes you with fresh, local flavors, while private yoga sessions and reiki-infused sound baths melt your stress away.

End your day wrapped in a blanket, watching old movies under the stars, the ocean's lullaby in the background. Simple pleasures, endless charm.

Where the City Meets the Sky: EAST Miami

High above the Brickell skyline, EAST Miami is your gateway to the city’s vibrant energy and your private retreat when you need to recharge.

Start your nights with rooftop cocktails at Sugar, where the city glows like a jewel below. Slip into a hidden speakeasy at the Tea Room for dim sum delights and live music. Or simply retreat to your panoramic suite, open the balcony doors and let Miami’s tropical breeze sweep you into another world.

With four pools, endless wellness options and eco-friendly design at every turn, EAST Miami proves that adventure and relaxation aren’t just compatible they’re inevitable.

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