KOH SAMUI, THAILAND Koh Samui is a paradise getaway that boasts lush gardens, incomparable wellness treatments, and stretches of sandy beaches. Stay: KC Resort & Over Water Villas or Saree Samui HotelEat: Ocean 11Shop: Jim Thompson for luxurious Thai home goods See and Do: Take a boat to Koh Tao to snorkel alongside black fin sharks; indulge in a four-hand Thai massage, take Thai cooking classes, or go dancing at Mint Bar. more
SANTORINI, GREECE Surrounded by breathtaking vistas and high cliffs, the volcanic island of Santorini feels as if you have floated into heaven. Stay: Perivolas Hotel or Aqua SuitesEat: Il Cantuccio, Ambrosia or Taverna Kritikos Shop: Go to Fira for the best in jewelry and ceramics. See and Do: Tour the islands and waterways of the caldera with a private catamaran, and don’t miss the black sand beach. In September, check out the International Classical Music Festival. more
BAHAMAS One of the most exclusive islands in the Bahamas is Harbour Island, featuring over three miles of beautiful pink sand beaches. Stay: Pink Sands Resort or The LandingEat: The Landing, The Rock House or Arthur’s Bakery Shop: Hand-crafted straw or Afro-Caribbean music at the gift shop of the Pink Sands Hotel See and Do: Sunbathe on stretches of pink sand beach that extend into forever or journey to uninhabited islands for a picnic. more
SARDINIA Set in a natural environment with lush vegetation, Sardinia is known for hidden coves, relaxed-luxury beach atmosphere, and beautiful yachts. Stay: Hotel Pitrizzaor Hotel La ColucciaEat: La Mola or Gianni Pedrinelli Shop: Porto Cervo’s downtown See and Do: Visit the Church of St. Lorenzo. Indulge in the transparent waters of Punta Afosdelo and dei Sassi e delle Alghe' beaches. Spot Italian celebrities and athletes as you sip drinks on Ira Beach at Jaguar Beach Club. more