These are the Destinations Dominating Every Jet-Setter’s Itinerary This Summer
From glamorous beach retreats to stylish city breaks, discover the hottest summer travel destinations that every jet-setter has on their radar. The post These are the Destinations Dominating Every Jet-Setter’s Itinerary This Summer appeared first on Haute Living.
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IBIZA, SPAIN
THE UNEXPECTED IBIZA HOTEL
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The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel isn’t subtle — and that’s exactly the point. Right on Playa d’en Bossa, this just-launched adults-only escape dials up the drama in the best way possible. Circular beds, mirrored ceilings, bold design choices, and cheeky suite names like “Fashion Victim” and “Anything Can Happen” make it clear: this isn’t your average Ibiza stay. It’s sexy, irreverent, and completely in on the joke — which is probably why it’s become such a magnet for the jet-set. In summer, the energy is next level. You’re steps from Ushuaïa’s day-to-night parties, but the hotel itself holds its own with rooftop cocktails at Up Ibiza Sky Society, decadent dinners at Gordon Ramsay’s newly-opened Hell’s Kitchen, and oysters and champagne at the aptly named The Oyster & Caviar Bar. There’s even a curated contemporary art collection woven into the interiors — just enough edge to remind you this place is more than just a party pad. It’s stylish, it’s cheeky, and it leans all the way into the anything-goes spirit of Ibiza — but with polish. The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel doesn’t pretend to be for everyone. It’s for those who want to see and be seen and still sleep in luxury when the sun comes up. Ctra. de Platja d’en Bossa, 10, 07817 Sant Jordi de ses Salines, Illes Balears, Spain
COMPORTA, PORTUGAL
QUINTA DA COMPORTA
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Quinta Da Comporta, tucked into the dunes and rice paddies of Portugal’s coast, is a state of mind. This design-forward wellness resort, which blends barefoot luxury with quiet authenticity truly comes alive in summer. Days start with yoga in the open-air shala overlooking emerald rice fields, followed by sun-drenched hours by the 130-foot infinity pool, seasonal dishes pulled from the on-site garden, and nights that begin with G&Ts and end under starlit skies in the cinema room. The vibe is slow, stylish, and deeply rooted in nature, which is exactly what draws the jet-set. It’s not about flash — it’s about taste. Between the Oryza Spa, which uses rice-based products, and the interiors filled with pieces by Portuguese artisans, everything feels considered. R. de Alto de Pina 2, 7570-779, Portugal
MONACO, FRANCE
HÔTEL DE PARIS MONTE-CARLO
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If there’s one address that defines Riviera glamour, it’s the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo. Perfectly perched on the iconic Place du Casino, this Belle Époque palace isn’t just a hotel — it’s a statement. Here, the Mediterranean shimmers just beyond your balcony, the yachts are stacked in the harbor like jewels, and the energy is electric. Inside, it’s all polished marble, sweeping staircases, and sky-high ceilings, but the real magic is in the details: the legendary suites named after Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III, each with sprawling terraces and private pools made for sipping champagne with Monaco glittering below. Jet-setters flock here for the three Michelin-starred dining at Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse, rooftop lunches at Le Grill, and proximity to the kind of nightlife that never makes it to Instagram. Pl. du Casino, 98000 Monaco
SAINT-TROPEZ, FRANCE
CHEVAL BLANC ST-TROPEZ
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Cheval Blanc St-Tropez isn’t just a hotel — it’s the Riviera’s most coveted summer address. Tucked along Bouillabaisse Beach, this LVMH-owned hideaway offers a rare blend of barefoot elegance and discreet glamour. With only 30 rooms and suites, each a study in light, texture, and Riviera Blue, the vibe is intimate yet impossibly polished. Days unfold between the infinity pool, the private beach, and the Guerlain spa — a sanctuary of hammams, snow showers, and treatments designed to stop time. Days unfold into evenings at Le Bar, where haute mixology meets Provençal charm, and culminate at La Vague d’Or — chef Arnaud Donckele’s three-Michelin-starred ode to land and sea. Summer here is where the jet-set come not to be seen, but to feel — the sea breeze, the art, the understated luxury. Cheval Blanc St-Tropez doesn’t chase trends; it sets them. Plage de la Bouillabaisse, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France
MYKONOS, GREECE
SANTA MARINA, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT
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When your day starts with yacht-spotting from a private beach and ends with sushi and Champagne at Buddha-Bar, you know you’ve landed somewhere special. Santa Marina, Mykonos isn’t just another Greek island resort — it’s the kind of place that quietly captures the attention of the global jet-set every summer, without ever having to say so. Located on its own secluded peninsula in Ornos Bay, it’s the only property on the island with a private, swimmable beach — calm, sandy, and blissfully shielded from the wind. Suites and villas spill down the hillside with cinematic views of the Aegean, each space dressed in sun-washed neutrals, raffia textures, and natural woods that feel more refined than the typical whitewashed cliché. Private pools and butler service come standard for those who want it — but the real scene is social. Lunch turns into late-day lounging at Buddha-Bar Beach, while the Ginkgo Spa offers high-touch, high-tech rituals with brands like 111Skin. Here, you’ve got a Mediterranean summer that’s equal parts polished and playful. Santa Marina isn’t about being seen — it’s about being exactly where you want to be. Ornos Bay, Mikonos 846 00, Greece
ANANDES HOTEL, MYKONOS
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Perched above the whitewashed rooftops of Mykonos Town, Anandes Hotel and LPM (La Petite Maison) return for their second season, reaffirming their place as one of the island’s most distinctive boutique retreats. A refined homage to Cycladic design, the independently owned property pairs sweeping sunset views with Riviera-style glamour, thanks to the iconic open-air dining experience at La Petite Maison. With just 42 rooms and suites — many with private pools — plus a full-service spa, hammam, sauna, and 24-hour gym, Anandes balances serenity and proximity just steps from Mykonos’ buzziest shops, bars, and beach clubs. At the heart of it all is LPM’s panoramic terrace, where signature dishes like salt baked sea bass and the beloved vanilla crème brûlée are served with a side of Aegean views and live DJ sets. This summer, LPM Mykonos launches L’EscarGO, a new private dining experience delivering their cult classics to yachts, villas, and jets across the Greek isles — because indulgence should never require a reservation. From sculptural interiors by Philippe Anthonioz to curated works by Richard Serra, every inch of Anandes is a love letter to art, architecture, and island life — with Mykonos’ best sunset as your nightly backdrop. Street of Fine Arts, Mikonos 846 00, Greece
BODRUM, TURKEY
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BODRUM
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If you’re headed to the Turkish Riviera, there’s one address that stands above the rest — and not just literally. Built into the hillside above Paradise Bay, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum delivers exactly what the jet-set wants from summer: privacy, polish, and panoramic views that go on forever. This is where yachts drop anchor, helicopters land nearby, and guests drift between beach clubs, plunge pools, and Michelin-minded dining. With two private beaches, 122 elegant rooms and villas (most with private terraces and pools), and restaurants like Hakkasan, Roka, and Lucca Beach, the resort was designed for long, sun-soaked days and glamorous, barefoot nights. Summer is when Bodrum buzzes — Göltürkbükü, just five minutes away, transforms into a scene out of Saint-Tropez — but Mandarin Oriental keeps you cocooned in the kind of calm that feels rare and indulgent. The spa is next-level, the villas feel like private homes, and every detail — from the sea breeze to the jasmine-lined walkways — is designed to make you exhale. Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum isn’t just a place to stay — it’s the summer capital of cool, where high style meets high season, and the only real decision is whether to head to lunch by land or by boat. Gölköy, 314 Sokak No.10, 48483 Muğla, Türkiye
THE AMALFI COAST, ITALY
LE SIRENUSE
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There are hotels you visit, and then there’s Le Sirenuse — the kind of place that lives in your head long after summer ends. Perched high above Positano, this family-owned icon isn’t trying to be trendy — it just is. Rooms open out to those postcard-perfect Amalfi views, the scent of lemon trees hangs in the air, and there’s a feeling that you’ve landed exactly where you’re supposed to be. Days drift between the boat and the mosaic-tiled pool by Nicolas Party, and nights begin at Franco’s Bar with spritzes and end at Don’t Worry Music Bar, a velvet-draped, candlelit hideaway spinning Italian vinyl under a Martin Creed neon. Even the scent (yes, Eau d’Italie was born here) is iconic. The haute crowd returns each season not for flash, but for that rare mix of soul, story, and seaside elegance. Via Cristoforo Colombo, 30, 84017 Positano SA, Italy
PORTOFINO, ITALY
SPLENDIDO MARE, A BELMOND HOTEL, PORTOFINO
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There’s a reason high society makes their base at Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel: it’s iconic. Fresh off a design revamp by Festen Architecture, the 14 rooms and suites are equal parts mid-century Italian and modern coastal — all Gio Ponti accents, soft terra-cotta hues, and Carrara marble with just enough vintage flair. Rooms are named after local winds and boats, an homage to the sea that’s never far from view. Days here drift between long lunches at DaV Mare and lazy strolls through the Piazzetta, while evenings start with aperitivi and end with yacht-spotting under a coral sky. Service feels like an inside secret — and if you know, you know. Via Roma, 2, 16034 Portofino GE, Italy
BALI, INDONESIA
ANANTARA UBUD BALI RESORT
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There’s something transportive about Ubud in the summer — the stillness, the scent of frangipani in the air, the sound of the jungle just before dusk. And there’s no better place to soak it all in than Anantara Ubud Bali Resort, a new 85-suite property that opened just in time for summer. Surrounded by rainforest and rice paddies, the resort feels wildly remote yet effortlessly luxurious. Suites come with treetop views and oversized bathtubs perfect for post-hike soaks, while private villas offer infinity pools perched above the jungle — made for long afternoons and golden-hour lounging. Add in a yoga deck, two dreamy pools, a mist-shrouded spa, and standout restaurants where ingredients are hyper-local, and you’ve got the makings of a place that’s equal parts restorative and romantic. Jl. Raya Puhu Payangan No.88, Puhu, Kec. Payangan, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80572, Indonesia
YARO, FIJI
LIKULIKU LAGOON RESORT
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Following a thoughtful, multi-million-dollar transformation, Fiji’s beloved Likuliku Lagoon Resort has reopened just in time for summer — with an even deeper commitment to what makes it so special: relaxed luxury, cultural authenticity, and immersive sustainability. Tucked along a shimmering, reef-fringed lagoon and surrounded by untouched natural beauty, this adults-only haven is made for warm-weather escape. Days stretch long and languid here, with snorkel-right-off-the-deck bures, morning swims in crystal-clear waters, and lazy afternoons on your private plunge pool deck. New this season is Saluwaki — a 28-seat restaurant named after the Fijian word for indigenous herbs and spices. Think ember-roasted Walu, handmade squid ink noodles, and cocktails crafted with tropical botanicals — served on hand-thrown pottery in a setting that feels impossibly intimate. Just steps away, the Na Vanua Conservation Hub invites guests to engage with Fiji’s land and sea through hands-on reef planting, iguana conservation, reforestation walks, and more. Every beachfront bure has been refreshed, eco-friendly upgrades abound, and the main pool now gleams with a modern redesign. Likuliku in summer is what barefoot luxury was always meant to be — fragrant, sun-soaked, quietly extraordinary, and entirely of its place. It’s a destination that doesn’t just embrace the season — it defines it. Yaro, Fiji
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