Elite Traveler Winter 2024/25

GRAND HOTEL TREMEZZO, VILLA SOLA CABIATI LAKE COMO, ITALY On the shores of Lake Como, Grand Hotel Tremezzo seems right out of a Wes Anderson fi lm with its symmetrical, butter-hued facade. The rooftop suites are lovely, but if you’re bringing the family, it must be Villa Sola Cabiati. Separate from the main hotel but overlooking the lake, the villa sleeps 12 in six grand suites. Original terrazzo fl oors, period heirlooms, Tiepolo frescoes and Murano glass chandeliers remain. One room even holds the same bed Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte slept in during a visit to Palazzo Serbelloni in Milan. The villa has its own swimming pool and a private jetty for accessing the lake. Guests can make use of a full complement of dedicated sta ff at all hours, including a butler, housekeepers and a chef. Best for Families From $10,000. Contact Cristina Guerrotto, reservations manager, reservations@ grandhoteltremezzo.com, +39 034 442 491, grandhoteltremezzo.com

HÔTEL BARRIÈRE LE CARL GUSTAF, VILLA DIANE ST BARTHS, CARIBBEAN

With just 21 rooms and suites, Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf — which gazes down on St Barths’ pink-roofed houses andyacht- fi lled Gustavia Bay from its hillside vantage point — o ff ers privacy by the bucketload. To really escape prying eyes, though, choose Villa Diane. Separate from the main hotel (but still bene fi ting from all its facilities and its fi rst-rate service), the villa has fi ve bedrooms spread across its 4,300 sq ft. Interiors are light and airy courtesy of Gilles & Boissier, while the large outdoor terrace (complete with a circular in fi nity pool) beckons. The villa’s west-facing location ensures sunset views, too — arrange a cocktail happy hour. Guests also enjoy the services of a dedicated private butler. Best for Privacy From $6,480. Contact reservations lecarlgustaf@cannesbarriere.com, +590 059 029 7900, hotelsbarriere.com