West Coast
California
Travel to California and walk through its towering redwood forests, lounge on one of its world-class beaches, and sample its award-winning wines. Visit its bustling cities and take in the breathtaking views, experiences and culinary delights the golden state has to offer.
Preferred Accommodations in Northern California
Post Ranch Inn
360-degree coastal views and the wild mountain terrain of Big Sur provide a fitting backdrop for Post Ranch Inn (the property is powered by sun panels year-round). As picturesque as ever, Post Ranch is situated on jagged cliffs—it’s a 1,200-foot drop to the Pacific Ocean—and shrouded in semi-permanent fog.
Glamping at Ventana
Sometimes you just need to get away—really get away. The Canyon Glampsites at Ventana Big Sur are removed from the rest of the Redwood Glampsites. Tucked away in the canyon and accessible only by foot, this immersive natural experience is exclusive, private and seemingly a world away. Sleep deeply on a custom-designed glamping mattress and premium linens in your safari-style canvas tent. It’s a luxury camping experience, a more refined way to connect with the outdoors.
Preferred Accommodations in Los Angeles
Hotel Bel-Air
Secluded in the posh hillside neighborhood of Bel-Air, this luxe hotel was formerly a private estate in the 1940s. Starry-eyed couples can wander through the 12 acres of lush gardens or picnic by Swan Lake. Bungalow-style rooms feature fireplaces and private outdoor spas.
Beverly Hills Hotel
Iconic forest green walls, latticed mirrors, and squishy banquettes are just the beginning of the Beverly Hill’s Hotel’s iconic appeal. With its laid-back, breezy tropical feel, it's easy to let down your guard when surrounded by 12 acres of lush, tropical gardens and exotic flowers.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
The latest addition to the Los Angeles luxury scene, the Waldorf Astoria mixes classic Beverly Hills luxury with a lush sense of California cool. From the green velvet chairs in the rooftop bar, to the cream décor and tall ceilings of the Jean-Georges restaurant, the rich attention to space and detail evoke modern comfort and Old Hollywood. The emphasis on light and space, seen in all 170 rooms with balconies, views, and floor-to-ceiling windows, adds to the lavish ambience.
Preferred Accommodations in Los Angeles on the Beach
Shutters on the Beach
Shutters may look like it was lifted straight out of Cape Cod, but a quick survey of the endless sand out front suggests otherwise. Excessively comfortable, elevated beds may make it harder to get up in the morning, but should you manage to get your running shoes on, an oceanside path stretches for miles in either direction.
Hotel Cada del Mar
Unlike its sister property, Shutters on the Beach — which feels more like Cape Cod than SoCal—Casa del Mar’s opulent, Mediterranean design feels right at home on the Santa Monica shore. The 129 rooms, done up in muted blues and beiges, have hand-painted armoires, plush beds with walnut headboards, and bathrooms sheathed in marble.
Preferred Accommodations in Southern California
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Situated on one of the most beautiful and exclusive beaches in Southern California, Rosewood Miramar Beach is located 80 miles north of Los Angeles in Santa Barbara’s affluent Montecito community. An idyllic coastal retreat designed with style, grace and glamour, Rosewood Miramar Beach has revitalized the site of the former Miramar by the Sea, a once-cherished destination for fashionable beach getaways.
Four Seasons Resort Santa Barbara
A 207-room property on Butterfly Beach with the area’s signature 1920’s-style tiles and gardens, the stunning property overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. It’s the "American Riviera at its best."
Preferred Accommodations in Palm Springs
Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage
Elegantly enveloped within the Santa Rosa Mountain range, The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage is one of the most esteemed luxury resorts in Palm Springs, CA, an elegant retreat where both palm trees and snow-capped mountain views provide a delightful visual choice. From a mountaintop overlooking world-famous Palm Springs and the picturesque Coachella Valley, the hotel’s desert surroundings are reflected in a décor that reveals natural elements of stone, wood and fire.
Parker Palm Springs
Looking around the Parker, it's easy to see the appeal; every detail calls out for attention, from the bubblegum pink of the bellhops’ uniforms to the occasional animal-print rug, and the inclusion of such refreshingly old-school games as croquet and pétanque, alongside the red clay tennis courts and the five-star diner, Norma’s. And underneath it all, the Parker is quite possibly just as luxurious as it was in the Givenchy days, though miles less pretentious — and, conversely, miles cooler than it was during the Merv Griffin years.
Hawaii
Due to its location in the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is the only state to be completely surrounded by water. It consists of six main islands—the Big Island, Maui, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Lanai. Cascading waterfalls, black-sand beaches, and rugged canyons make Hawaii travel great for relaxation or adventure.
Preferred Accommodations
Four Seasons Hualalai
“Perfect,” “heaven,” and “the best vacation of my life” are just a few ways guests describe this understatedly gorgeous, isolated resort where most of the 243 rooms, in low-rise bungalows, have ocean views. The private, oceanfront Jack Nicklaus signature golf course is carved right into the underlying black lava, which serves as occasional bunkers.
Four Seasons Lana’i
Overlooking beautiful Hulopo'e Bay, Lana'i by Four Seasons offers an innovative vision of a Hawaiian resort, a perfect base to explore your own 90,000 acre island. Unspoiled, easy-going and endlessly beautiful, this is the Hawaii captured in vintage postcards – part adventure and part romance, with opportunities to experience local culture at every turn.
Four Seasons Maui at Wailea
Along with the expected Four Seasons fare (beachside cabanas, sunglasses cleaning, poolside Evian spritzing), an abundance of only-in-Hawaii extras make the Maui at Wailea outpost a playground for kids and adults alike. There's a fairy-tale magic emanating through this award-winning Wailea resort, where elegance, opulence, and impeccable service create a sumptuous aura of luxury.
