THE HENDERSON DESTIN, FLORIDA
Reminiscent of a luxurious grand seaside manor of yesteryear, the Henderson, a Salamander Beach & Spa Resort, seamlessly blends the present and past framed by the quintessentially picture-perfect beach resort town of Destin. Adjacent to 200 acres of pristine preserve and steps away from miles of sugar-white sand beaches and the endless emerald green ocean of Florida’s northwest Gulf Coast, this resort manages to be both a home away from home and also a true paradise. The romance of traditional coastal architecture — striking shingles and steep gable rooflines — merges with fresh coastal décor in each of the 170 guest rooms and suites, which, by the way, all have sweeping balconies or terraces where you can watch the spectacular sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. Trust us: A trip here is like discovering one of life’s greatest little secrets. hendersonbeachresort.com
THE RICHARD
EDGARTOWN, MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS
The hottest new hotel in the quaint and ritzy seaside town of Edgartown — the preppiest of locales on Martha’s Vineyard — is the Richard. At this Edgartown Collection property just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic, guests will discover 16 handsomely decorated guest rooms in warm neutrals and bright whites punctuated by deep, sumptuous accents of pure black, emerald and regal purple, as well as luxe lounges that pay homage to the quintessential coastal New England aesthetic. A wraparound porch and sleek cement fire pit surrounded by modern wicker seating and lush greenery provide the perfect setting for a relaxing summertime escape. The Edgartown Collection, a series of four, Edgartown-based, recently renovated properties, is owned by Charles Hajjar, a Milton, Mass.-based developer, and his family. The properties also include the Sydney, which features the culinary stylings of gourmet eatery L’Etoile; the Christopher, a chic boutique hotel on Water Street; and the Edgartown Inn Hotel, a classic coastal Captain’s home. theedgartowncollection.com/the-richard
LIFE HOUSE NANTUCKET
NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS
What’s in a name? At Life House, a technology-forward lifestyle hotel brand (the first of its kind to ever be fully backed by Silicon Valley, in fact), well, everything. Though the property caters to Gen Z — its check-in, opt-in mobile app and social network allow guests to interact with one another, along with vetted locals — it manages to seamlessly blend the new with the old, thanks to its location in an 1830s-era Federal-style mansion that once belonged to a former sea captain. In honoring its history and location, the design narrative of Life House Nantucket is that of a nonchalant innkeeper’s humble abode. The House also reflects a nostalgic musing for the island’s native botany, fostering a retreat for holistic wellness, with raffia writing desks and botanical walk-in shower details. Each of the 14 rooms is individually styled with local art, vintage artifacts and inspired textures, Diptyque scents, Le Labo bath products, Marshall speakers and Revival luxury linens. For those sick of social distancing, this is the place to be: there’s a 300-square-foot living room and kitchen with plentiful seating, as well as a 675-square-foot garden lounge with daybeds and a communal minibar, perfect for safe yet necessary engagement. lifehousehotels.com/hotels/new-england/nantucket
PHOTOS COURTESY OF (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) THE HENDERSON, READ MCKENDREE, LIFE HOUSE NANTUCKET
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