Looking to re-ignite that spark, maintain the current status or perhaps, shall we say elevate your game? Below we round up hotels that we have personally stayed at —trust us when we say that these spots will get the job done.
The details below — Elisa
AMANGANI
JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING
MAPPS X AMANGANI: As an Aman Preferred Partner, MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and resort credits.
GETTING HERE: The resort is located 25 minutes by car from Jackson Hole Airport. (JAC)
VIBE: Like all Aman resorts, the eastern, minimalist feel is evident at every corner but with touches of the western lifestyle amongst epic Grand Teton views.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 40 suites and 5 private homes.
STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $1250 plus tax and service fees.
ACTIVITIES: https://www.aman.com/sites/default/files/amangani_activities_guide_winter_2020.pdf
AMANGIRI
CANYON POINT, UTAH
MAPPS X AMANGIRI: As an Aman Preferred Partner, MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and resort credits.
GETTING HERE: The resort is located 25 minutes by car from Page, AZ Airport ( PGA ) or 4 hours by car from Las Vegas , NV Airport ( LAS ) or Phoenix, AZ Airport. ( PHX )
VIBE: Serene minimalist chic interiors amongst a backdrop of what can only be described as planet Mars.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 34 rooms and suites.
STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $2600 plus tax and service fees.
ACTIVITIES: https://www.aman.com/resorts/amangiri/adventures-experience
HOTEL ESENCIA
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO
MAPPS X HOTEL ESENCIA: MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and spa credits.
GETTING HERE: 50 minutes south of Cancun Airport and 35 minutes north of Tulum by car.
VIBE: Originally the private home of an Italian duchess turned into a 50-acre estate of luxury suites and villas that has become the most sought after beach resort on the Mexican coast of Tulum for the fashion crowd ( Jason Wu got married here ) and well-travelled who want to fall off the radar.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 42 suites and 3 villas. We are huge fans of the beach suites.
STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $1000 plus tax and service fees.
ACTIVITIES: http://hotelesencia.com/activities/
ROSEWOOD LAS VENTANAS
SAN JOSE DEL CABO, MEXICO
MAPPS X LAS VENTANAS: MAPPS is a Rosewood Elite Agency so our clients receive special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast, resort credits and airport transfers.
GETTING HERE: 30 minutes by car from Los Cabos International Airport. ( SJD )
VIBE: No one quite nails romance like Las Ventanas. I mean what hotel have you ever been too that has a Romance Department? Their group of specialists dedicated to infusing your holiday with extra special touches such as couples massages, elaborate beach dinners etc. rolls out all the stops.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 83 suites and villas.
STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $1000 plus tax and service fees.
ACTIVITIES: https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/las-ventanas-los-cabos/experiences
LE TOINY
ST. BARTH’S
MAPPS X LE TOINY : MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates, priority upgrade subject to availability, complimentary daily breakfast and resort credits.
GETTING HERE: Fly to St. Martin ( SXM ) and connect to St. Barth’s ( SBH ) via WinAir or ferry. Fly into San Juan ( SJU ) and connect to St. Barth’s via Tradewind Air. Fly private into Anguilla and take a ferry over to St. Barth’s. Le Toiny is located 20 minutes by car from SBH.
VIBE: A serene hideaway built for privacy seekers with a super chic beach club.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 22 independent, self-standing Villa Suites, each one offering a private pool and a large terrace that overlooks the beautiful Toiny Bay.
STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $2000 plus tax and service fees.
ACTIVITIES: https://letoiny.com/leisure
LITTLE PALM ISLAND RESORT AND SPA
LITTLE TORCH KEY, FLORIDA
MAPPS X LITTLE PALM ISLAND: MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and resort credits.
GETTING HERE: Set on a private island accessed only by seaplane or boat, this luxe resort is 40 minutes by car from Key West International Airport ( EYW ) or 3 hours by car from Miami International Airport. ( MIA )
VIBE: Florida Keys meets South Pacific isle feels, nary a distraction is allowed - no televisions, telephones nor children. Need we say more?
ACCOMMODATIONS: 30 suites, many with private oceanfront verandas.
STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $2000 plus tax and service fees.
ACTIVITIES: https://www.littlepalmisland.com/florida-keys-beach-resorts/
COMO PARROT CAY
TURKS & CAICOS
MAPPS X COMO PARROT CAY: MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and resort credits.
GETTING HERE: Upon landing at Providenciales International Airport ( PLS ) in Turks and Caicos, guests take a ten minute car ride to Leeward Marina where they board a private, 25 minute boat ride to the car free island of Parrot Cay.
VIBE: Laid back, barefoot chic sentiments mixed with canopy airy four-poster teak beds with billowing white linen. Be prepared to run into Keith Richards or Donna Karen ( homeowners at the resort ) while you are riding your bike or golf cart around the property.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 74 rooms, suites and private homes.
STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $1000 plus tax and service fees.
ACTIVITIES: https://www.comohotels.com/en/parrotcay/experiences
THE POINT
SARANAC LAKE, NEW YORK
MAPPS X THE POINT: MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates. Please note the property is all-inclusive.
GETTING HERE: Located in the pristine Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York, the estate is 45 minutes from Adirondack Regional Airport in Lake Saranac, 45 minutes from Lake Placid, NY by car or 5 hours from Boston or New York City by car.
VIBE: Formerly the Rockefeller Family Great Camp, now turned into a luxury hideaway for discerning adults who want to eat, drink and be merry.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 11 individually styled guest rooms, each with a stone place and clawfoot tub. The boat house room is a freestanding cabin where the other 10 are located within 3 separate buildings.
STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $1750 to $3750 based on room, plus tax and service fees.
ACTIVITIES: https://thepointresort.com/home/activities/fall-winter/
