Isabelle Adler

Secret Bay is the kind of property that redefines what a Caribbean escape can be. Perched high on a cliffside above the Caribbean Sea, this Relais & Châteaux resort is less a hotel and more a private jungle retreat—where the service is so anticipatory it borders on invisible, and the views from your villa are nothing short of breathtaking. Dominica itself is unlike any other island in the Caribbean: raw, lush, and unapologetically wild, and Secret Bay is the perfect lens through which to experience it. If you are ready for something genuinely extraordinary, this is the answer.

Sun Valley is one of those rare mountain towns that feels both effortlessly cool and completely laid-back at the same time. Nestled in the Wood River Valley of Idaho, Ketchum—the charming town at its doorstep—has the perfect combination of world-class skiing, incredible food, and a buzzy local energy that keeps you out later than you planned. Whether you’re here to carve fresh powder on Bald Mountain, warm up with a legendary hot chocolate at the Lodge, or do après the right way at Grumpy's, Sun Valley has a way of making you feel like you’ve found a secret that everyone else is just starting to discover. I left completely obsessed and already planning my next trip back!

Wentworth Mansion is truly a fabulous, personalized stay. You can feel the care they have for hospitality through the interchanging amenities throughout the day, the kind staff, and the serene rooms. We had the most fabulous Valentine’s Day stay here, and loved getting a taste of the history of Charleston through this historic property.

This hotel is a foodie’s dream and an outdoorsy person’s perfect location. With multiple in-hotel dining experiences, including the famed Veracruz, you could spend days here without eating anywhere but the hotel (though of course, you have to try Terry Black's). Being right on the water, you can jump right onto the running path or into a kayak as well!

Growing up, I came to this magical little island every year. There is so much to do and, unbeknownst to many, it is truly so easy to spend a weekend here without a car, as long as you know the tips and tricks I will share with you.