Elite Traveler July-August 2016

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INDIA ROYAL SUITE, SAMODE PALACE, JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN

The road to Samode winds through ancient villages to a walled palace in the Aravalli Hills 30 miles from Jaipur. Home to the royal house of Samode for over 300 years, the hotel mixes Maharaja tradition with contemporary luxury, including expansive gardens and an infinity pool. This suite has a canopied bed, a sitting room and a private courtyard with Jacuzzi.

From $1,000 samode.com SCOTLAND THE BOATHOUSE,

ARCHERFIELD HOUSE, EAST LOTHIAN For the full toes-in-the-ocean experience, try the beautiful Boathouse set in 28 acres of gardens overlooking the Firth of Forth. Furnished with antiques and Persian carpets, the Boathouse has a nautical feel thanks to timbered ceilings and wooden replicas of sailing ships. It has four en-suite bedrooms, and a terrace that overlooks a tennis court. The property is part of the extensive Archerfield estate, with two championship golf courses. Butler service is available on demand. From $1,800 archerfieldhouse.com