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The Haute List

From Aspen to Anguilla, Sea Island to Sicily, The Club ensures entrée to the world’s most applauded hotels and resorts. Where to go next? Here’s your sneak peek.

As originally published in CURATED Magazine.

While The Club is renowned for its 400+ global residences, equally enticing is its expanding Member access to ​25 (and counting) top-rated hotels and resorts. Whether you seek sun and sand, majestic mountains, or art and architecture, these award-winning retreats go above and beyond the expected. Fine dining and the highest thread count are a given. What we’re talking about is celebrity chef-led market tours. After-hour experiences at famous museums. Surf lessons for kids with local pros. Plan to linger, experience, and explore, as your global wake-up call has been thoughtfully reimagined.

Four Seasons Anguilla

Anguilla, British West Indies

The Stay: Nestled along the northwest shore of the island with unforgettable ocean vistas, The Club’s four stand-alone luxury villas are designed for family gatherings with private pools, sun decks, and gourmet kitchens.

The Reputation: Anguilla is considered the Caribbean’s culinary capital. This means pier-to-plate seafood, star chefs, and plenty of casual, toes-in-the-sand dining.  

The Musts: Sushi and sips at the resort’s Sunset Lounge. Cap off a day of scuba diving or spa-ing with The Passionate, an artisan cocktail stirred with aged rum and passionfruit amaretto foam.

Recent Accolades:

Insider's Guide: 72 Hours in Anguilla — From what to eat and drink to where to beach and play, here's how to spend a long weekend in Anguilla.

ESPERANZA RESORT

Los Cabos, Mexico

The Stay: Dreamy four-bedroom residences frame views of the sparkling Sea of Cortez and make the most of indoor-outdoor living. 

The Reputation: Celebrating the confluence of desert, sea, and mountains in Cabo San Lucas, Esperanza has elevated the area’s culinary and culture scene.   

The Musts: The health-obsessed flock to the Spa at Esperanza (try the the Los Elementos wellness journey), while the sea-obsessed stroll the coastline, go sport fishing, and explore top scuba diving sites.

Recent Accolades:

Insider's Guide: The Complete Guide to Los Cabos, Mexico — Nestled on the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, Los Cabos emerges as a sanctuary for luxury travelers, a haven for gourmands, and a playground for adventure seekers.

The only private beach resort in Los Cabos
Feel at harmony with the vivid sensations of Baja California

ROCCO FORTE HOTEL DE LA VILLE

Rome, Italy

The Stay: The Club’s two junior suites are now available to Members as a seasonal pop-up through December 2024. Situated in a stunning 18th-century palazzo, the design reflects the elegance of the Eternal City with contemporary updates and art-forward accents. 

The Reputation: A confluence of classical romance and modern cool, this is Rome’s most exciting new arrival. Expect city views, decadent cuisine from Chef Fulvio Pierangelini, a sceney rooftop bar, and a Sicilian-inspired spa. 

The Musts: After taking in Rome’s ancient ruins, meander over to the famed Villa Borghese gardens (just a short walk from the hotel), where brilliant flowers and ancient sculptures provide a serene oasis in the heart of the bustling city. 

Recent Accolades:

Insider's Guide: Experience the Eternal City: A Luxury Guide to Rome — Rome, the Eternal City, offers a blend of ancient history, vibrant culture, and modern luxury.

Rocco Forte Verdura Resort

Sicily, Italy

The Stay: With pristine shoreline views of Sicily’s southwest coast, the chic three- and four-bedroom villas combine privacy with five-star services.

The Reputation: As seductive as the city itself, Verdura caters to sophisticated travelers with a private beach, decadent dining, swoon-worthy spa, and interior design that celebrates the best of the Med.

The Musts: The resort’s private trailhead provides access to a stunning hike to the ancient ruins of Agrigento Templi, one of the globe’s most revered examples of Greek architecture.

Recent Accolades:

Insider's Guide: Say, Sicily! — Explore the vibrant heart of the Mediterranean. Here is why Sicily should top your travel wish list.

Paradise found on Sicily's south coast
Unparalleled comfort and luxury in the heart of Italy

The Cloister

Sea Island, Georgia

The Stay: A destination for politicos and aristocrats since 1928, Sea Island is renowned for its serene beaches and southern charm. With 4 bedrooms and 4.5-bathrooms, The Club’s eight Residences can accommodate up to 10 guests — plenty of room for Lowcountry seafood boils in the comfort of your private space. 

The Reputation: The Cloister continues to receive top honors for its five-star amenities including three award-winning golf courses, a 65,000-square-foot spa, and fine cuisine (don’t miss the dry-aged steak at Colt & Alison). There’s also a tennis center, golf performance camp, and kid’s club.  

The Musts: Every evening, a Scottish sunset serenade is performed by a bagpiper — a celebration marking the end of each glorious Sea Island day.

Recent Accolades:

Insider's Guide: The Complete Guide to Sea Island — Georgia’s legendary Golden Isles resort has something for everyone. Choose your own adventure with Exclusive Resorts’ in-the-know manual to the very best of the best.

Unique accommodations to meet your needs
Step into Southern grandeur at Sea Island Resort

The Peninsula Paris

Paris, France

The Stay: The stylish Residences at The Peninsula Paris are just steps from the Champs-Élysées and celebrate iconic views of the Parisian skyline.

The Reputation: Here, opulance and history are perfectly synergized, evident in the property’s grand hotel bar and decadent rooftop perch.   

The Musts: Travel by helicopter to the heart of the Champagne region and the House of Deutz, producer of one of the world’s finest champagnes. Enjoy an exclusive tour of the cellars (normally closed to the public) and meet the winemaker to learn about the art of champagne.

Recent Accolades:

Insider's Guide: Coco Chanel’s Modern-Day Paris — Everybody knows Paris’ most famous designer left her stylish mark on the City of Light, but where would the visionary fashionista spend her time today? Here, we imagine which modern-day hot spots would have made it into the grand Mademoiselle’s little black book.

Rosewood Mayakoba

Riviera Maya, Mexico

The Stay: This oceanfront retreat graces a 620-acre Mayakoba enclave just north of Playa del Carmen. Four-bedroom residences feature all-new construction, private pools, hot tubs, ample outdoor living space, plus regionally inspired amenities like local chocolate. 

The Reputation: Rosewood Mayakoba has been lauded for placing this stretch of coastline on the international radar. Whether dining on Baja seafood at Agave Azul or spending your entire time on a wellness journey with Sense, A Rosewood Spa, the resort celebrates a unique sense of place.  

The Musts: As a top Member-requested destination, Mayakoba is famous for the ancient temple of Chichen Itza, meaning “at the mouth of the well of Itza.” After working up an appetite exploring historical sites, you’ll have endless dining options: the Mayakoba corridor is home to more than 25 restaurants and culinary experiences. 

Recent Accolades:

Insider's Guide: Barefoot Luxury — An introduction to the Club's newest haute property: Rosewood Mayakoba. Learn how to spend 72 Hours in Mexico's Riviera Maya.

Hotel Jerome

Aspen, Colorado

The Stay: The historic social den of Aspen since 1889, the Hotel Jerome has seen it all, including John Wayne riding through the lobby on a horse and Hunter S. Thompson spending morning-to-night at the famous J-Bar. Suites channel the essence of the mountain town with cashmere curtains, lamps carved from tree trunks, and mini fridges designed to resemble steamer trunks.  

The Reputation: “Water Boy,” the hotel’s resident ghost, is celebrated in the artwork that lines the hallway adjacent to the stylish Living Room — a hub for socialites, skiers, and local entrepreneurs.  

The Musts: Cat skiing on the backside of Aspen Mountain in winter, and a summer day trip to the famed Pine Creek Cookhouse, which looks right out of a scene from Yellowstone. 

Recent Accolades:

Insider's Guide: A Seasonal Shift in the Rockies — From fresh blooms to sun-soaked trails, discover the charm and luxury of Aspen & Snowmass during the most vibrant months of the year.