Million Air Winter 2022

GOUR MA ND by Kim Ayling

JWMarriott Venice Resort & Spa, Villa Rose VENICE, ITALY Tucked away in a private corner of JWMarriott Venice Resort & Spa’s exclusive island setting, Villa Rose makes for an ideal Italian getaway, without the typical bustle of the Floating City. Outside, a private pool beckons, while indoors, the villa is decorated in a sleek, minimal style, with a neutral color scheme o ff set with striking fl ashes of red and black. As well as plentiful lounge space, there is a formal dining room all but begging guests to make use of the plentiful private dining options. Venturing out of the villa, the wider hotel is also home to multiple culinary destinations, including the sleek Fiola at Dopolavoro and the romantic Sagra Rooftop Restaurant. For those who want to hone in on their own kitchen skills, the hotel also o ff ers unique cookery classes at the Sapori Cooking Academy. From $5,000 per night. Contact jw.vcejw.venice. concierge@marriott.com, +39 041 852 1300, jwvenice.com

The Dolder Grand, Maestro Suite ZURICH, SWITZERLAND

Bardessono, The Maple Grove Villas CALIFORNIA, USA Ideally situated in the middle of Yountville, aka the heart of Napa wine country, Bardessono serves as a serene retreat for wine, food and spa lovers alike. Lucy, Bardessono’s signature restaurant, embodies the resort’s eco-friendly ethos with a carefully crafted menu highlighting the best of local produce. The hotel can arrange immersive tours of some of the surrounding vineyards to please oenophiles. For the ultimate vacation, look no further than Bardessono’s stylish Maple Grove Villas. Although available to book individually, make use of the option to combine all three, which creates a sprawling three-bed residence, complete with indoor and outdoor dining areas, three separate cocktail pools and unrivaled views across the Mayacamas Mountains. Be sure to indulge in the extensive in-suite dining options, with Lucy’s skilled chefs available to create a personalized menu. The welcome bottle of Napa Valley wine is a lovely treat, too. From $7,550 per night. Contact Nicole Stein, area leisure sales manager, nicolestein@remingtonhotels.com, +1 707 967 7954, bardessono.com

Housed in a fairy-tale tower that watches over Zurich and the Swiss Alps beyond, The Dolder Grand’s Maestro Suite is straight out of a storybook. The suite’s interiors are a smart juxtaposition between traditional and modern decor — think cool grays and minimal fi nishes in one room, and lavish chandeliers and ornate furnishings in the next. Spread across two fl oors, the Maestro Suite has plenty of space, with two grand bedrooms, a library, an outdoor terrace and a private sauna. The pièce de résistance, however, is undoubtedly the lavish circular dining room, where guests can indulge in world-class private dining experiences. Elsewhere in the hotel, the two-Michelin-starred The Restaurant (a very meta name) serves up exquisite fare by renowned chef, Heiko Nieder. From $14,760 per night. Contact Luana Maiullari, head butler, luana.maiullari@thedoldergrand.com, +41 763 526 201, thedoldergrand.com

Sa ffi re Freycinet, Private Pavilion TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA Situated on the eastern coast of Tasmania, with a cinematic view over Great Oyster Bay, Sa ffi re Freycinet boasts what is easily one of the most spectacular locations in the world. It is thanks to this location that the resort’s culinary o ff ering is so special, with the surrounding land regarded for its bountiful produce and the nearby ocean rich with prime seafood, not to mention the region’s excellent winemaking reputation. Sa ffi re’s fl agship restaurant, Palate, celebrates the local bounty with an extravagant degustation menu, uniquely tailored to each guest. The venue’s caliber makes getting a reservation hard, but with a stay in one of the lavish one-bedroom Private Pavilions, it comes standard. Boasting a separate lounge, dining area and kitchen as well as a private outdoor deck, the Pavilions are a serene sanctuary — and the views are pretty mesmerizing too. From $1,810 per night. Contact Patrick Barrie, general manager, patrick.barrie@sa ffi re-freycinet.com.au, +61 362 567 888, sa ffi re-freycinet.com.au

Photos Ron Starr, Sa ffi re Freycinet, The Dolder Grand, Tyson Sadlo, Michael Weber Photography