Elite Traveler January-February 2018

Hôtel Byblos SAINT-TROPEZ, FRANCE Having recently marked its 50th year with a

momentous celebration and series of collaborations with iconic luxury brands, Hôtel Byblos continues to prove the legendary status it has built up over the years; the hotel is a regular haunt for celebrities and the Saint-Tropez elite. Resembling a Provençal village, the hotel is made up of Mediterranean houses with balconies overlooking a swimming pool. Much of the hotel’s image stems from the nightclub Les Caves du Roy, which saw a complete renovation in time for the 50th anniversary, but Le Byblos is also home to the restaurant Rivea by Alain Ducasse and what was the very first Sisley Spa. The largest guest room is the poolside Missoni Home Suite, which reflects the vibrancy of the brand it was designed by. Private helicopter transfers from the airport are available. Missoni Home Suite from$5,590 per night. Contact Sylvie Tonitto, roomdivisionmanager, saint-tropez@ byblos.com, +33 494 566 800, byblos.com

ClivedenHouse BERKSHIRE, UK

The original party house, Cliveden began its life in the 1660s as a hideaway for the Duke of Buckingham to indulge his scandalous affair with AnnaMaria, the Countess of Shrewsbury. Since then, many famous faces have walked the halls — including Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and The Beatles. The house overlooks the Thames and is in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, surrounded by 376 acres of National Trust gardens. Each of the 47 rooms is named after a prominent guest fromCliveden’s 350-year history, and the grand interiors have a character all their own— think vast fireplaces, lustrous furnishings and ornate details. The Sutherland Suite even contains the original bed and dressing table of Harriet, the Duchess of Sutherland. If the fickle British weather permits, take Suzy Ann (a professionally restored vintage boat) along the river Thames and stop off to enjoy a picnic of seared teriyaki salmon, sausage rolls and chocolate macaroons. Exclusive rental from $70,000 per night. Contact Kevin Brooke, general manager, kevin.brooke@clivedenhouse.co.uk, +44 162 866 8561, clivedenhouse.co.uk