Spring invites travelers to trade lingering winter chill for sun-drenched beaches, warm ocean breezes, and restorative coastal landscapes. From private-island retreats in the South Pacific to refined Caribbean hideaways and luminous Indian Ocean resorts, these destinations offer discerning travelers an inspiring start to the travel season.
From Georgian cities to iconic aristocratic estates, these destinations offer travelers the chance to step into a world that feels straight out of the Netflix hit Bridgerton. Here are three destinations where the Bridgerton fantasy comes to life.
Set directly on the sand in Fort Lauderdale, Pelican Grand Beach Resort delivers timeless oceanfront luxury with expansive suites, refined coastal dining, and uninterrupted Atlantic views. From its private beach and oceanview pool to its signature lazy river, the resort offers a relaxed yet elevated escape defined by classic Florida elegance.
Suspended high above Victoria Harbour, The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong offers a luxury stay that feels truly in the clouds, where mist, skyline, and light shape every moment of the experience. From Michelin recognized dining to panoramic suites and sky level wellness spaces, the hotel delivers a perspective on Hong Kong that few travelers will ever experience.
Winter in the Dolomites arrives with a particular kind of clarity, where pale limestone towers sharpen against cobalt skies and the valleys settle into a rhythm built around snow, woodsmoke, and long lunches. This corner of northern Italy feels both cinematic and livable.
The luxury hospitality brand Aman has confirmed plans to launch its first luxury cruise ship, Amangati, in 2027, marking a new chapter for the brand while remaining rooted in its established design and service philosophy. Conceived as an extension of Aman’s land-based resorts, Amangati has been designed to deliver a serene, low-density experience at sea that reflects the brand’s longstanding focus on space, privacy, and meaningful travel.
Set across 400 acres in Carlsbad, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is a long-standing Southern California destination defined by scale, outdoor space, and a broad mix of on-site amenities. With golf, spa facilities, multiple pool environments, and a wide range of accommodations, the resort is designed to support extended stays where daily life unfolds entirely on property. Its village-style layout and long operational history position it as a comprehensive resort experience rooted in wellness, recreation, and resort living.
A new all-inclusive resort has joined Belize’s growing collection of thoughtfully designed coastal escapes. Reef Haven Belize has officially opened just offshore from Ambergris Caye, offering travelers a relaxed, experience-driven stay rooted in nature, wellness, and local culture.
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As interest in wellness resorts, destination spa retreats, and holistic fitness vacations continues to grow, few properties have the longevity or influence of Rancho La Puerta. Located on approximately 4,000 private acres in Tecate, Baja California, just south of the U.S.–Mexico border, the resort marked its 85th anniversary in 2025, underscoring its role as one of the original models for wellness-focused travel in North America.
HBO’s The White Lotus has built a reputation for turning real-world luxury resorts into characters of their own, using iconic destinations to frame each season’s social satire. For Season 4, HBO has officially confirmed that the series will be set in France, and multiple industry outlets report that filming will center on Château de la Messardière, a palace-designated hotel overlooking Saint-Tropez.
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to step away from the ordinary and reconnect in a setting designed for intimacy and meaning. Guided by expert insight from the most expensive matchmaker Orly Lapin, this curated list highlights romantic stays chosen to spark connection, privacy, and unforgettable moments.
