Elite Traveler July-August 2018

THE VI LLA SANDY LANE, BARBADOS

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The stylish Palladian-style Villa at Sandy Lane is set within its own fragrant gardens and is hidden by towering mahogany trees, so it offers total privacy. So private, in fact, that on arrival you’ll be driven directly to the villa’s own separate entrance through the private courtyard. With every conceivable amenity within the five-bedroom, 7,300-sq-ft space, including a large pool with Jacuzzi, private access to the Sandy Lane Beach and a personal butler (who provides daily afternoon tea for you), housekeeper and chef, you won’t have many reasons to leave. If you are tempted to explore, you’ll have use of a luxury vehicle throughout your stay — we recommend heading to The Country Club or The Old Nine where, as a guest of The Villa, all daily green fees are waived. From$10,000 per night. Contact James Matthews, hotel manager, reservations@ sandylane.com, +1 855 558 6412, sandylane.com

ROYAL TWO- BEDROOM SUITE BURJ AL ARAB JUMEIRAH, DUBAI The unmistakable sail-shaped Burj Al Arab on Jumeirah Beach is one of the most famous hotels in the world, and the luxury amenities are as outlandish as you’d expect: an underwater aquarium restaurant reached by simulated submarine voyage, a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a helipad. The Royal Two-bedroom Suite is an over-the-top sensory delight with an opulent color scheme of sunset shades accented with gold leaf and intricate prints. The expansive views of the Arabian Gulf are a tranquil contrast to the decadent interiors. Have in-suite cocktails in the majlis (sitting room) served by one of your many butlers — the two-floor, 8,400-sq-ft suite has the world’s largest group of butlers, available 24/7. From $9,000 per night. Contact Scott Murray, general manager, baainfo@jumeirah.com, +971 430 177 77, burjalarab.com

TWO-BEDROOM BAY VIEW CASA AMANERA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Hidden within 2,170 acres of dense Caribbean jungle, the secluded Amanera resort overlooks Playa Grande, one of the world’s loveliest beaches. The 2,626-sq-ft Two-bedroom Bay View Casa is positioned on top of a 60-ft cliff on the western tip of the beach, and as the name suggests, has unobstructed panoramas thanks to the floor-to-ceiling glass doors. The rooms are strategically positioned to maximize the dramatic views and interiors are light and airy with lofty ceilings and warm wooden touches — not that you’ll spend much time indoors; the huge terrace complete with 506-sq-ft private pool is designed for days spent lazing in the sun. From $5,500 per night. Contact Julio Cesar, guest services, amanera.res@aman.com, +1 809 589 2888, aman.com

Photo Nicolas Dumont, Jason Busch, Sandy Lane Hotel Co. Limited