Inside his fifth-floor room at The Savoy London, painter Claude
Monet produced dozens of landscapes that are now housed in the Art
Institute of Chicago. Hôtel Beau Rivage in the South of France hosted
many artists and writers who created works there, including F. Scott
Fitzgerald, Henri Matisse, and Friedrich Nietzsche. Picasso spent three
months in Hotel de Russie in Rome with poet Jean Cocteau to devise the
first-ever Cuban ballet. Salvador Dalí used room 1610 at The St. Regis
New York as his personal retreat every winter for 40 years.
Taking
time away to recharge one’s batteries and bask in a change of scenery
can do wonders for relaxation, elevating the parasympathetic nervous
system and helping to create new neural pathways to invent the next best
thing and level up your game.
Having traveled and worked in more
than 100 countries, I’ve curated my top 20 recommendations for
modern-day creative entrepreneurs. Whether for business or pleasure,
these destinations are guaranteed to reduce stress, inspire great ideas,
and be the best tax write-offs you’ve ever had.
A
short seaplane ride from Nadi International Airport, this luxurious
private island is located in the Mamanuca Islands. Here you can enjoy
miles of blue water for snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding and end
the day at The Rocks Bar, designed exclusively for sunset cocktails.
NewsletterJoin the Travel Newsletter
Get
carefully curated content filled with inspiring homes from around the
world, innovative new products, and the best in modern design
High
in the northern desert of Chile, this eco-friendly boutique lodge is
the ultimate location for stargazing and adventure trekking. The
property features stunning views of Licancabur volcano.Designed
as a hillside village, this secluded, modern retreat is located on the
edge of the rich green Ayung River valley in Bali’s central foothills.Designed
by award-winning architectural firm WOHA, Alila Uluwatu blends
effortlessly into the natural environment. The property is set on
limestone cliffs featuring stunning views of the Indian Ocean.Little
Kulala Lodge is the ultimate destination for modern desert luxury. It’s
strategically located on the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve at the
foot of Sossusvlei desert. This
world-class wellness destination resort is tucked within the
Philippines’ Batangas hinterland. For those wishing to indulge in jungle
nirvana, this is the place. The Farm also boasts the best gourmet vegan
cuisine in Asia Pacific.If
you love glamping, &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is the place for
you. The property features beautiful safari-chic treehouses, butlers,
game drives and sundowner service within Lake Manyara National Park.Set
on a private reserve, naked Stables is on one of China’s few wellness
properties and is the first resort in the country to achieve LEED
Platinum certification. Guests have their choice from a treetop villa or
an earth hut along the secluded valley. Naked Stables is easily
accessible from Shanghai and a great respite from city life.Set
on the Blue Lagoon, Silica Hotel is one of Iceland’s ultimate
indulgences. The location is unbeatable for its landscape, curative
waters, and wellness services.Tambo
del Inka is the perfect place for a mystical luxury getaway within the
stunning Sacred Valley of Peru. The hotel features a private train
station with direct service to Machu Picchu. Amangiri
is a modern luxury destination set on 600 acres within canyon country
offering access to national parks and Lake Powell. The resort is a feat
of architecture and is outfitted with a world-class spa.Originally
built in the 1900s as the governor’s residence, the Sofitel Luang
Prabang is a colonial mansion protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It’s the ultimate blend of Lao tradition and French elegance, and a
perfect escape in Southeast Asia.This luxury hideaway is tucked inside Siem Reap, and offers prime access to the many and varied Angkor temples.A
feast for the eyes, Inhotim is the only property on the list that is
not a hotel but rather one of the most ambitious global projects
dedicated to art and nature. It features more than 2,000 acres of
contemporary art and botanical gardens, making it the largest art park
in South America.Natural
geothermal springs and lush vegetation are the highlights of this
modern Relais & Chateaux property. Designer Ming-Hong Chiu
successfully weaves the area’s natural elements into the space to create
Beitou’s top sanctuary for relaxation and wellness.A
stunning boutique hotel nestled in its own nature reserve on Lake
Atitlán, Laguna Lodge evokes Mayan tradition in a wonderfully
eco-friendly way.There
are few people more serious and passionate about spa time than
Singaporeans. ESPA is a luxury refuge with more than 100,000 square feet
of dedicated spa space. The property offers cutting-edge treatments,
saunas with lush views, crystal steam rooms, Turkish hammam provisions
and a number of vitality pools.Uniquely
located within a UNESCO World Geopark, the Four Seasons Langkawi is
comprised of Malay-style pavilions and architecture surrounded by lush
jungles and beaches. The property features excellent cuisine and spa
services.Aqua
Wellness Resort features minimalist cabins on a private inlet of
Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast. This is a great place to truly unplug and
enjoy “barefoot luxury” in your private tree house.For
foodies craving an inner sanctuary within the hustle and bustle of
Chiang Mai, this is it. The resort is set upon the banks of the Mae Ping
River and overlooks Suthep Mountain. The Anantara features beautiful
minimalist design, excellent food, and easy access to the top sites in
Chiang Mai.
Productivity Hub 