Elite Traveler July-August 2018

INSPIRE TOP 100 SUITES

S INGITA CASTLETON SINGITA SABI SAND, HAZYVIEW, SOUTH AFRICA As the former family home of Singita founder Luke Bailes’s grandfather, Singita Castleton still has family values at its heart and you’ll feel right at home in this lodge. Designed to blend a traditional safari camp with a rustic farmhouse, the individual cottages allow for privacy while the swimming pool, wine cellar, tennis court and traditional boma bring the group back together. Then there are the game drives — as Singita Castleton has its own guide and tracker, you can go on game drives whenever you wish. Look out for elephants, antelopes and big cats (leopards are seen here) roaming around the reserve’s 45,000 acres. Or, you might spot them from the lodge as it overlooks a watering hole that animals frequently visit. From$11,600 per night. Contact Graham Kennedy, regional general manager, enquiries@ singita.com, +27 216 833 424, singita.com

AL I I ROYAL SUITE FOUR SEASONS LANAI, HAWAII, USA The island of Lanai is beautifully diverse, with pine forests, red lava cliffs and sandy beaches, and is one of Hawaii’s most pristine islands. From the Alii Royal Suite, you’ll get the best views covering the Pacific and Hulopoe Bay marine sanctuary —man the veranda’s binocular tripods and try to spot spinner dolphins. The two-bedroom suite marries super luxurious Four Seasons style with laid-back Hawaii and includes a formal living room with connecting powder room, two large bedrooms, media room and six-person dining room. The resort has partnered with NetJets to create a hidden Hawaii package — a number of exciting ways to explore the island, including a sunset horseback ride, 4x4 off-roading and a private stargazing catamaran voyage. From $18,000 per night. Contact Alastair McAlpine, general manager, alastair. mcalpine@fourseasons.com, +1 808 565 2889, fourseasons.com

THE PAEPCKE SUITE THE LITTLE NELL, ASPEN, COLORADO, USA

Named after Walter Paepcke, the founder of the Aspen Skiing Company and the Aspen Music Festival and School, the suite embodies his creative spirit with outstanding art and design features including two pieces by John Riepenhoff, an Ajiro Vineyard wood veneer wall covering by Maya Romanoff and a custom- designed game table with crystal chess and backgammon pieces by Mattaliano. The 2,500-sq-ft, one-bedroom suite can be expanded to include two more bedrooms, and the large private balcony has far-reaching views of Aspen Mountain. After an invigorating day skiing, curl up next to the stone-clad central fireplace in the spacious living room. From $1,725 per night. Contact Jon Fillman, hotel manager, insiderinfo@thelittlenell.com, +1 855 970 4600, thelittlenell.com