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In the heart of the jungle

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Angkor, Siem Reap’s

Amansara is a glowing

contemporary hideaway.

searching for the world’s next “must see” luxury spots, C zeroes in on four destinations on the top of tastemakers’ lists BY JENNY MURRAY HOOKS

searching for the world’s next “must see” luxury spots, C zeroes in on four destinations on the top of tastemakers’ lists BY JENNY MURRAY HOOKS

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The Angkor temples of Siem Reap, Cambodia are the

country’s spiritual and cultural heartbeat. “But the

most wonderful aspect of Cambodia is the people,” says

jeweler and C Contributor Mish Tworkowski. “They

are so warm and welcoming.” StREEt ScENE The city

is teeming with bicycles and the countryside with

water buffalo. StAY Built in the ’60s as King Norodom

Sihanouk’s guesthouse, 12-suite Amansara is a contem-

porary sanctuary on the outskirts of Siem Reap’s

ancient civilization. But it’s the gracious staff (far out-

numbering the guests) that makes a stay beyond

special. amanresorts.com. dINE There are other good

restaurants and street fare, but it’s difficult not to

eat every meal at the hotel when the food is so delicious. vISIt Beyond Angkor

Wat and the great walled city of Angkor Thom, there are many more

temples. Not to be overlooked are some extremely special smaller temples

such as Ta Prohm, Bayon and Lolei. lOcAl fINdS Silver and textiles.

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Intimate ItalyBoasting enchanting villas and luxury beach chalets, Forte dei Marmi,

Italy comprises one of the most exclusive bathing resorts in the

Tyrrhenian Sea. C Contributor Jamie Tisch attests, “It’s absolute heaven—

one of the chicest places I’ve traveled.” REgUlARS Miuccia Prada,

Giorgio Armani and Naomi Campbell StAY Surrounded by lush gardens in

Forte dei Marmi’s most exclusive neighborhood is the 32-room Villa

Roma Imperiale. villaromaimperiale.com. pRIvAtE clUBS Bagno Piero attracts

old-school politicians and families who have been members for decades.

Twiga attracts a hipper set with soccer players and designers; it’s possible,

however, to escape the scene when tucking away in a private cabana. dINE

Pizzeria Il Bocconcio

serves amazing, authentic

pizza. SHOp It’s the only

seaside town in Tuscany

with its own Dolce &

Gabbana, Prada, Cavalli

and Gucci stores, but

Fiacchini is the must-see

boutique, stocking one-

of-a-kind Chloé and

Alexander McQueen.

Amansara, Siem Reap

villa Roma Imperiale, forte dei Marmi

villa de Roma

angkor wat Is the largest Temple in THe wOrld. iT’s said TO Have taken 30 years TO build.

there are more than 100 12th century

temples in Siem Reap.

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Ultimate UruguayHollyhock owner and C Contributor Suzanne Rheinstein

relishes the small relaxed beach town of José Ignacio,

Uruguay (35 miles from Punta del Este). “We stay at this

marvelous place called La Posada del Faro. It’s very intimate

and stylish—everything is white and simple.” lOcAl RESIdENt

English novelist Martin Amis lives on the white sand

shores. StAY La Posada del Faro’s 12 minimalist rooms all boast

fireplaces and private terraces. Ample breakfast trays of

fruit and rich coffee are the extent of the boutique beach inn’s dining service. posadadelfaro.com. dINE After

a day at the beach, walk to La Huella—open to the breezes with great music. Sit at long tables and order the grilled fish

and delicious Clericot (a sort of white wine sangria with peaches and other fruit). paradorlahuella.com.

secluded spainOn the eastside of Majorca, Spain, between the towns of Son Servera

and Artà (by way of winding road and beautiful scenery) sits Finca

Son Gener, alone, on a garden hillside. “I used to live in Spain,” says

C Editor-at-Large Amanda Ross, “now I want to go to for vacation.

And this architect-owned hotel is divine.” lOcAl RESIdENtS Catherine

Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas own a house on the popular Balearic

island. StAY The 10-suite Son Gener is set among the orchards, olive groves

and extensive grounds with views to the distant sea. Husband and wife

owned, the caramel-on-white-toned farmhouse once housed an olive press.

songener.com. dINE The hotel’s guest-only establishment serves classic

Majorcan food with

vegetables from the prop-

erty’s organic garden.

plAY Boating, golfing and

exploring are not far off;

those in search of beachy

sands head for the wide,

undeveloped shores of

Cala Torta, Artà. •

la posada del faro, José Ignacio

finca Son gener, Majorca