Late Summer Getaways

Crown-off your summer at any one of these four desirable destinations, expertly curated by our insider experts.

Santa Barbara, California

Less than 100 miles north of Los Angeles along the Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Barbara is the ultimate beach town. With its warm climate, bustling food and wine scene, and fantastic beachside resorts, it's a must-see for visitors to Southern California.

When it comes to accommodations, we recommend El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel for those seeking serenity overlooking the Santa Barbara coast. Since 1918, this hotel has attracted artists and Hollywood stars to its seven lush acres. Today, the serene oasis finds new harmony with creative California through cuisine, bold modern art, and uplifting wellness experiences.

The Ritz Carlton Bacara sits amid superb Californian scenery and offers direct beach access. Over in Montecito, on an estate studded with olive and lavender trees, San Ysidro Ranch offers 41 secluded bungalows perfect for romantic stays and low-key get-togethers.

**Perfect for adventurists and outdoor lovers** The scenic drive into Santa Barbara

**Direct beach access and superb Californian scenery** The Ritz Carlton Bacara

**Serenity overlooking the Pacific Coast** El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel

Lake Como, Italy

Nestled against the foothills of the Alps, Lake Como and its quaint lakeside villages offer breathtaking vistas and much more than meets the eye. With steep, densely wooded mountainsides flanking the lake, Como boasts one of the most dramatic settings in the world. Whether it's summer or winter, the best way to enjoy Lake Como is by spending a day on its waters. And what better way to experience the essence of lakeside glamour than at Villa Passalacqua, an 18th-century mansion built for the pursuit of leisure. Choose from three unique accommodations: the Villa, the Palazzo, and the Casa al Lago — all promise stylishly furnished and highly curated interiors. Across the lake, the Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como is located in the heart of the 19th-century Villa Roccabruna, and expertly renovated to create a sense of timeless Italian elegance. For those seeking contemporary refinement, check into Il Sereno, a lakeside haven with 40 light-filled suites, a spa, sun deck and a freshwater infinity pool with commanding views.

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**The best way to enjoy Lake Como** On board a luxury Riva boat

A dash of *La Dolce Vita* Passalacqua Hotel

**Contemporary lakeside haven** Il Sereno

Devon, England

Located in the south-west of the British Isles, Devon boasts a stunning landscape of rippling beaches, vibrant cities and wild moors, making it England's natural playground and a prime example of country living at its finest. The region is home to two coastlines, national parks, and the famed English Riviera, with Brixham, Torquay, and Dartmouth at its heart.

South of the Riviera, just outside the coastal resort town of Salcombe, Gara Rock Hotel is a down-to-earth boutique hotel with rustic interiors, situated on a clifftop with marvelous panoramic sea views. The property offers heated indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, cinema, restaurant, sun terrace, cozy bedrooms, and stylish self-catering cottages, making it the perfect Great British getaway.

West of Dartmoor National Park, in the Tamar Valley, Hotel Endsleigh is set in 100 acres of picture-perfect gardens on the border between Devon and Cornwall. Designed individually by Olga Polizzi, each of the 19 rooms are stylishly furnished and offer the quintessential country experience.

Overlooking the Bristol Channel on Devon's northern coast, Saunton Sands Hotel is an iconic Art Deco hotel with 76 guest rooms, suites, and ocean-view apartments.

**Wake up here** Sumptuous rooms at Hotel Endsleigh

**An unlikely highland hideaway** Hotel Endsleigh

**Picturesque views** Devon’s River Dart

Montenegro

A country renowned for its natural beauty, Montenegro is the perfect off-season destination. Flanked by the stunning Adriatic coastline where verdant green hills meet beautiful coves and secluded beaches like Drobni Pijesak. Further inland, rugged mountains and dramatic valleys including the majestic Durmitor National Park are dotted with tiny hamlets and villages. Montenegro's most iconic destination is the islet of Sveti Stefan, overlooked by Villa Miločer, a graceful stone residence set on a pink sand beach. Formerly the summer residence of Queen Marija Karađorđević, Villa Miločer offers several elegant suites, while the island provides accommodation in 15th-century stone cottages. Together they comprise the unparalleled Aman Sveti Stefan. At the entrance of the Bay of Kotor, Mamula Island is a diligently restored 19th-century fort, offering a one-of-a-kind setting for design and nature lovers. Situated a stone's throw from the Marina, The Chedi Luštica Bay is an upscale resort with five-star amenities all under one roof.