The restored 17th-century farmhouse of the Dormy House Hotel.
English Country Style
Travelers exploring the Cotswolds will find luxury and plenty of charm at the Dormy House Hotel, where guest rooms and suites were designed by Todhunter Earle. The restored 17th-century farmhouse pampers guests in a Scandinavian-style spa with an open-air lounge, a fine-dining restaurant, and a pub. Guests can order a picnic hamper for a jaunt through the countryside, stroll into the nearby village of Broadway or take in a play in Stratford-on-Avon. Rates, including breakfast, from $375. slh.com/hotels/dormy-house-hotel
Holiday on the Sea
Perched on a cliff overlooking the Adriatic, Villa Dubrovnik offers breathtaking views of the Croatian port’s Old City, from its entrance to its 56 guest rooms and seven suites. The Romance Suite features its own terrace. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s private beach, indoor pool and fitness center, along with three restaurants on the premises. Rates from $350; villa-dubrovnik.hr
Miami Beach Revival
Ian Schrager of The Delano fame is back in Miami with the recent opening of the Miami Beach EDITION. Schrager touts this joint venture with Marriott as the “next-generation urban resort.” Designed by Yabu Pushelberg/I.S.C. Design Studio, the 3.5-acre enclave is a bold remake of the 1955 Seville Hotel. It boasts a lobby sheathed in white pearl Venetian plaster walls and Tropicale, a beachfront playground landscaped by Madison Cox. Accommodations are outfitted in a soothing beach-house vibe. Rates from $349. editionhotels.com/miami-beach