Elite Traveler July-August 2016

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SPAIN PENTHOUSE, MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BARCELONA With sophisticated interiors by revered Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, the inside of this penthouse is almost as eye-catching as the scenes of daily life that are played out on the Passeig de Gràcia below. The large bedroom, in a palette of gray, white and mink, has an adjoining living room, dressing room and bathroom, and there’s a large outdoor terrace for alfresco dining. From $11,414 mandarinoriental.com/barcelona THAILAND ROYAL HORIZON POOL VILLA, THE NAKA ISLAND RESORT & SPA, PHUKET From the large infinity pool guests can look out over the hilltop to the limestone cliffs and emerald sea of Phang Nga Bay. Bookended by a neat, landscaped garden, the deck wraps around the villa's two front pavilions with a covered sala and daybed and an outdoor sunken dining area for six that’s ideal for cocktails or dinner. A wood and stone master bedroom pavilion has a vaulted ceiling and a delightful dark wood bed with crisp white linen. From $1,985 nakaislandphuket.com