Million Air Winter 2022

HI STOR IC by Bea Isaacson

Heck fi eld Place, Church Lodge HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND

We all have a bit of a soft spot for the English countryside, and Regency-era nostalgia has never been bigger. Enter: Heck fi eld Place. Once a Georgian family home described as “a large and handsome mansion, in an extensive and well-wooded park,” the manor is today a hotel that demonstrates grand luxury without losing its authentic, quintessentially English, country house charm. Elegantly understated, this is not a house that lives in the past, but rather utilizes contemporary touches, such as bare brick walls and Persian rugs, to complement its original period features. For an ultimate experience in coziness, check out the Church Lodge. Surrounded by gorgeous gardens and ancient trees, the two-bedroom dwelling is the House’s

original lodge that feels very Austen-chic. From $1,675 per night. Contact enquiries@ heck fi eldplace.com, +44 118 932 6868, heck fi eldplace.com

La Mamounia, Private Riad MARRAKECH, MOROCCO

The Fife Arms, Royal Suite BRAEMAR, SCOTLAND

First opened in the 1920s as a winter paradise for French diplomats, La Mamounia today pays tribute to its Roaring Twenties heritage and its Moroccan environment through a seamless, e ff ortless union of Eastern and Art Deco styles. The Marrakech dwelling of choice for everyone fromWinston Churchill to the Kardashians, La Mamounia is fabulously opulent and unapologetically luxurious. Hire one of its three Private Riads for the full experience of the hotel while also opting into the privacy of the suites’ location deep within the gardens. Boasting traditional Moroccan craftsmanship all around, each Riad comes with its own heated swimming pool and private terrace, for a slice of tranquility in the heart of bustling Marrakech. From $15,000 per night. Contact Raja Foura, reservations manager, rfoura@mamounia.com, +212 524 388 600, mamounia.com

Originally a hunting lodge and remodeled into a hotel by famed architect Alexander Marshall Mackenzie, this 19th-century building still carries all the majesty be fi tting its location within the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Oozing period character and Caledonian charm, The Fife Arms is not just a symbol of Scottish soul, but an art gallery in its own right: The hotel boasts around 14,000 pieces of art, including pieces by Pablo Picasso and Lucian Freud. Every suite and room within this hotel are uniquely designed and an absolute treat for both body and mind; but let us recommend choosing one of the Royal Suites, which boast village views and antiques that once belonged to the Arms’ collection of royal visitors gone by. From $1,450 per night. Contact Rachael Henley, general manager, reservations@the fi fearms.com, +44 133 972 0215, the fi fearms.com

Aman Grand Canal Venice, Alcova Tiepolo Suite VENICE, ITALY

An enticing step into the city’s thrilling heritage with all the trimmings of modern luxury, Aman Grand Canal Venice o ff ers an unparalleled dialogue between the old and the new. Opulent without appearing gaudy, deeply historical without feeling old-fashioned, the Jean-Michel Gathy interiors are a visual delight. As for the exterior, words don’t quite do justice to the 16th-century palace that has frescoes of the Old Masters and the intoxicating grandeur of a time long gone. To — quite literally — sleep under the stars, opt for the Alcova Tiepolo Suite, which features 18th-century frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, the best of which reside above the king-size bed, alongside a state-of-the-art sound system, a glorious bathroom with dressing area and wondrous garden terrace views. From $4,720 per night. Contact Licinio Garavaglia, general manager, lgaravaglia@aman.com, +39 041 270 7333, aman.com

Photos Sim Canetty-Clarke, Aman Resorts Limited