Meridian Club Pine Cay, Turks and Caicos

It&rsquos hard to imagine a more idyllic place than this 21-key hotel. With 13 residences and eight villas, it stands in one of the most exquisite spots on Pine Cay, a private 800-acre island on the Turks and Caicos archipelago of the British West Indies. This elegant five-star establishment offers the very quintessence of seclusion in a d&eacutecor of white with light wood accents. It revolves around the celebrated Casa Club, where the island&rsquos owners and guests gather at day&rsquos end to drink in the tranquil beauty of the sun setting on the horizon. Kirk Aulin, the Ma&icirctre de Maison, is committed to preserving this heavenly haven through proactive ecological initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, electric transportation and solar panels. He demonstrates dedication and deference to these extraordinary virgin landscapes, mainly consisting of turquoise waters and long, gleaming white sandy beaches.

Les &Eacutetangs de Corot, Ville-d&rsquoAvray, France

In the land cherished by the painter Corot &ndash who inspired the Impressionists &ndash, Les &Eacutetangs de Corot provides a serene sanctuary far from the bustle of nearby Paris. These peaceful houses and lush inner courtyards bring a rustic, artistic ambiance to the former tavern, slated to reopen in September after several months of renovation. Antique furniture, travel trunks and club chairs bring the 43 rooms a warm, romantic feel. The Phytomer and Kos spas, opening onto the outdoors, capture the intimacy of the setting. Here, just a stone&rsquos throw from Versailles, Chef R&eacutemi Chambard picks his vegetables in the King&rsquos Garden to serve up fresh, light, Michelin-starred cuisine.

Schote, Essen, Germany

&ldquoWhat people need is food that touches the soul a throwback to the tastes of our childhood.&rdquo This article of faith is that of Nelson M&uumlller, Chef at the Restaurant Schote in Essen, Germany. A familiar face in German media and boasting a Michelin star, this culinary artist does indeed succeed in taking his guests on a gustatory journey through his contemporary cuisine, staying true to top-quality, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant is a reflection of its chef &ndash dynamic, welcoming, and decidedly modern.

Xitan Hotel, Beijing, China

The Xitan Hotel has settled into a 500-year-old site on the ruins of a village dating from the Great Ming, west of Beijing in China. In an exuberant setting of lush, green mountains, the property echoes the country&rsquos traditional architecture, topped with some spectacular modern touches nonetheless. Chef Guozhu Liu &ndash the first chef in Beijing to earn three Michelin stars at the Xin Rong Ji Restaurant &ndash reinterprets Chinese standards with contemporary flair. Opening scheduled for September 2021.