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From festive city lights in London to sun-soaked adventures in the Caribbean or South America, here are six unforgettable destinations to consider for your holiday escape.
Argentina
If you’re looking to escape the cold, head south to Argentina, where it’s summertime in Patagonia – ideal for hiking, camping, and soaking in breathtaking scenery. For families, Llao Llao Resort, Golf & Spa is a perfect destination for an adventure-filled getaway. Set against a stunning backdrop of lakes and mountains, it offers endless outdoor activities to keep everyone energized and inspired. It’s especially family-friendly, with the Nahuelitos Kid’s Club, which provides fun recreational activities for children ages 4-12. Couples seeking a more intimate retreat will love Casa de Uco Wine Resort, nestled in the heart of Argentina’s renowned Malbec wine region just outside Mendoza. With only a handful of suites, villas, and residences, each boasting panoramic views of the vineyards, lagoon, or Andes, this undiscovered gem blends luxury and adventure. Enjoy biking, horseback riding through the vines, or unwind at the Uco Spa.
LKC Travel Tip: If staying at Casa de Uco, take time to explore the expansive vineyards set against the backdrop of the snow-dusted Andes – whether by bike, on horseback, or on a scenic walk. The on-site restaurant highlights fresh ingredients straight from the resort’s own organic garden.
St. Barth’s
Set on Flamands Bay, one of the island’s finest, Cheval Blanc St-Barth is home to 61 beautifully appointed rooms, suites, and villas hidden in lush gardens or with panoramic sea views. All Ocean and Beach Rooms and Suites unveil a new Caribbean flair imagined by French designer Jacques Grange. La Case restaurant serves a locally inspired cuisine for a culinary journey to the carefree rhythm of the Caribbean, while La Cabane is the perfect setting for a relaxed meal a few steps away from the sea. The Cheval Blanc Spa offers Guerlain rituals, exclusive to the Caribbean, for a well-being interlude.
LKC Travel Tip: The Maison is a haven of joy and excitement for children and families, who may even encounter some cheerful turtles in the tropical gardens.
Costa Rica
December is an excellent time to visit Costa Rica, with consistently sunny skies and ideal weather conditions. Nayara Springs is an adults-only independent resort made of a cluster of thirty-five secluded luxury villas immersed in tropical gardens. After a day full of adventure, return to Nayara for a dip in your own private mineral-rich plunge pool, read in the comfort of your hammock, or unwind on the balcony listening to the birds and crickets. With Nayara grounds bursting with wildlife, travelers can spot monkeys and sloths on the resort’s trails, as well as red-eyed tree frogs and transparent glass frogs, inhabiting the resort’s ponds.
LKC Travel Tip: Book a couple’s massage at the open-air spa, where the natural sounds of the rainforest add to the calming atmosphere.
Morocco
Rooted in the ancient medina of Marrakech, the mythical La Mamounia is a perfect blend of legendary palace grandeur and Arabic-Andalusian style with modern technologies befitting a 21st-century luxury retreat. An icon among the finest world hotels, La Mamounia incarnates the opulence of the Moroccan identity and the true majesty of its architecture with its 209 rooms, suites, and riads. An outstanding experience surpassing the standards of luxury hotels will awaken your senses and leave you speechless as you admire the ancestral artwork of local artisans.
LKC Travel Tip: The concierge team can arrange incredible experiences, such as a sunset camel ride in the desert followed by a candlelit dinner in a tent.
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Seeking a ski getaway? Head to the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in Switzerland, the quintessential Saint-Moritz experience. The famous hotel occupies a central yet quiet location over six acres of private grounds with views of the lake and surrounding mountains. At Paradiso Mountain Club and Restaurant, you can enjoy the Palace’s legendary culinary experience and esteemed service directly on the slopes of St. Moritz. The Palace Wellness spa offers a wide range of amenities and activities including an indoor/outdoor pool, jacuzzi, saunas, ice room, mist room, aroma steam room, salt steam room, massage / rain shower, 10 specialized treatment rooms including two private spa suites, a private ice rink as well as an in-house ski shop and ski school.
LKC Travel Tip: Ski down Corvatch mountain on a Friday night or go for a sleigh ride from Muottas Muragl during a full moon night. A horse carriage ride through the forests to lake Staz is also an amazing option.
London
The Goring is London’s last remaining family-owned luxury hotel with over 100 years of passion for hospitality. A grand hotel with impeccable manners, The Goring has 69 beautifully appointed suites and bedrooms. Nestled in Belgravia, The Goring stands out from the crowd with its exceptional manners and service, and fleet of footmen. The Michelin-starred Dining Room serves the best British food and the hotel is home to London’s favorite Afternoon Tea. While the refurbished Goring Bar has become a lively new destination in London’s bar scene.
LKC Travel Tip: Guests staying in the Belgravia Suite category and above receive a “cocktail hour” amenity with a tray of cosmopolitan ingredients and a shaker– delicious!
