The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Punta Mita, Mexico
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Located on the Punta Mita peninsula about a 45-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta, the St. Regis is a sprawling resort of beautifully appointed casitas, peaceful pools and top-notch restaurants. Each room has 24-hour butler service to secure dinner reservations, set a tee time, reserve your favorite poolside lounge or treatment at Remède Spa and schedule your surf lessons at nearby hippy enclave Sayulita. Breakfast at Las Mariatas each morning is a must (order the Nogal juice, a mix of cactus, orange, celery, spinach and pineapple juices) and dine at Carolina, the only AAA Five Diamond restaurant on the peninsula.
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Elaine Turner Ikat Wedge $225, at Elaine Turner, Tootsies
Jo Ann Williams vintage sequin bracelets $45 each, at Sloan/Hall
Henri Bendel La Plage tote $148, at Henri Bendel (opening this month)
Missoni crochet-knit swimsuit $715, at net-a-porter.com
Bobbi silk maxi dress $395, at Calypso St. Barth
Secret Bay
Dominica, West Indies
secretbay.dm
Perched atop a spectacular cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this luxe boutique resort opened just over a year ago. It’s comprised of two villas and two bungalows — secluded and private enough for the ultimate romantic post-nuptial retreat. Stay in the Zabuco one-bedroom Honeymoon Villa with private pool, deck and covered terrace, and fully appointed kitchen. Have your fridge stocked prior to arrival, and schedule the cooking service at the property to deliver two meals per day to your minimalist suite.
Alexis Bittar gold liquid ring $275, at Chardé, Elizabeth Anthony/Esther Wolf
Salvatore Ferragamo silk dress $3,740, at Salvatore Ferragamo.
Miu Miu Seahorse crystal sandals, at Miu Miu, Joseph, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue
Katy Briscoe bracelet with fossilized coral and jasper starfish $46,000, at Saks Fifth Avenue
137 Pillar House
Chiang Mai, Thailand
137pillarshouse.com
Located along the banks of the Mae Ping River, this 30-suite boutique hotel is built around a colonial teak homestead that dates back to the early 1800s. Follow the ancient elephant path to The Parlor for afternoon high tea, visit nearby Buddhist temples and enjoy a blissful Thai massage at the in-house spa.
Rosamosario Rosso Disera lace-appliqued silk chemise $1,820, at net-a-porter.com
Bottega Veneta blood-embroidered dress $6,700, at Bottega Veneta
Oscar de la Renta ring $195, at Neiman Marcus
Hermès Deva Lift earrings $395, at Hermès
Valentino lace espadrilles $475, at Valentino
Castello di Casole
Toscana, Italia
castellodicasole.com
This restored Tuscan 10th-century castle turned 41-suite boutique hotel was once owned by both movie stars and Italian nobility, and is about a 45-minute drive from Florence. Hike the property’s 4,200-acre estate, visit its vineyard or schedule a wine-tasting tour of the surrounding area. Couples’ private cooking classes are offered, or you can just relax at Essere, the property’s 5,400-square-foot spa and wellness center. Opening July 1.
See by Chloe polka-dot sweater dress $345, at Neiman Marcus
Eugenia Kim striped fedora $235, at Neiman Marcus
Amazonite-and-diamond earrings $3,443, at Deville Fine Jewelry
Bernardo cork sandals $119, at Tootsies
Diane von Furstenberg cork clutch $345, at Neiman Marcus
Gold cuff with multicolored gems, $148 and $168, at À Bientôt
Wundervoll bra and panty $250, a tLa Mode Lingerie