Lyford Cay

The high net-worth residents of Lyford Cay, located on the western tip of New Providence, Bahamas, are known more for their old wasp mores and unlocked doors. The compound even has a communal club with a pink tented diving pavilion that's like something out of a Slim Aarons photo. Since it's founding in 1966 by the Canadian brewery tycoon E.P. Taylor, Lyford's members, including a smattering of Greeks shipping heirs, Henry Ford II, the Aga Khan, the Paleys, the Bacardis and Sean Connery, have fiercely guarded their privacy, even in the social media age.
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Playa Grande Beach Club

"I think interiors that are well designed tell people how to behave," interior designer and the Playa Grande Beach Club resort compound owner, Celerie Kemble says. "Here, I want them to know they're supposed to go barefoot, but they can also put on a grand hat and their emeralds and go twirl around on the beach. I want them to feel the flow of generations and hear the kids shriek and laugh as they run between the houses and the pool. Basically, I want it to be a place that captivates people, so they keep coming back."

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Halcyon Hotel

Next time I happen to be on the other side of the world, this hotel will be on my must-stay list. 

Located in Northern New South Wales, the Halcyon Hotel is an old surfer motel transformed into a luxurious getaway. Boasting 21 rooms (each uniquely designed), an outdoor pool, day spa, restaurant and bar, daily meditation/yoga classes and access to Cabarita Beach, the Halcyon Hotel was already ranked as #5 on Australian Traveller's '100 Amazing Places You Haven't Been to Yet" - and it just opened this spring!

The master designer of the Australian escape is Anna Spiro, a fantastic interior designer from Brisbane. When I first started blogging - pushing five years ago! - I came across Anna in the blogosphere. She had a delightful site and I was always impressed and captivated by her impeccable taste; the Halcyon Hotel couldn't be a more perfect representation of her work!

Combining the Australian beach lifestyle with European luxury, Anna did a tremendous job decorating the boutique hotel focusing on fresh colors, natural light, a curated collection of antiques, furniture and art and a bright, cheerful personality. As Anna states: "I love to stay in a place that wraps me up and is beautifully decorated. You want to go home and dream about visiting that wonderful place again."

Crafted with love, the Halcyon Hotel is a breath of fresh air and automatically feels like home away from home - exactly the kind of place where I'd love to spend a vacation :)

via: Hotel Management, The Pursuit of Style, Australian Traveler, and The Neo-Trad

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Provence Hotel

"When the Martha Stewart of France opens a hotel in Provence...it looks PERFECT". 

Next time I plan a trip to France, this most surely has to be on the itinerary. The 18th Century manor house is situated on just under 100 acres, boasting rose gardens, waterfalls, and an olive grove. With provence perfumes and oils, afternoon tea, and stunning views there is little (save for time + money) holding me back. 

What do you think?? Care to join me on my daily musing: destination daydream?

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