
04/16/2025
The Slow Travel Edit: My Favorite Places to Unwind
A few hand-picked favorites for embracing stillness—with style. ✨
For when your soul needs a spa day and your brain needs a nap… these are the ones.
Think: ocean breezes, fireside naps, forest air, and the kind of quiet that stays with you long after check-out.
🏝 Hermitage Bay, Antigua – Private plunge pools, lush hillside villas, and ocean views that will make you forget what day it is.
🌺 The Brando, French Polynesia – Marlon Brando’s legendary atoll = barefoot luxury, crystal-clear waters, and Polynesian-inspired spa bliss.
🌳 Heckfield Place, England – A Georgian estate turned countryside retreat. Farm-to-table dining, roaring fireplaces, and the kind of cozy-chic escape you never want to leave.
🏜 Amangiri, Utah – Where desert silence meets architectural perfection. A retreat for those who find peace in wide-open spaces and spa rituals rooted in Navajo traditions.
🏔 Forestis, Dolomites – Wellness in the Alps. Think: forest bathing, crisp mountain air, and the ultimate slow-living experience.w alpine living, forest bathing, and rooms with views that make you forget your phone exists.
🐵 One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, Rwanda – Luxury in the wild. Wake up in the Rwandan jungle, sip coffee on your private terrace, and trek to see majestic mountain gorillas.
🌊 Ambergris Cay, Turks & Caicos – A private island paradise with only a handful of beachfront villas, all-inclusive indulgence, and your own personal butler.
🐪 Al Maha, Dubai – An Arabian desert escape like no other. Private pool villas, sunset camel treks, and the ultimate spa sanctuary under endless desert skies.
🏞 Blanket Bay, New Zealand – Lakeside luxury at its finest. Tucked into the stunning Southern Alps, this alpine lodge offers cozy fireplaces, breathtaking views, and an escape into pure serenity.
So… which one’s calling your name? 👇✨