the lobby of Super Paradise Beach Club in light neutrals
Photography by Yiorgos Kordakis. Set Stylist: Anestis Michalis. Assistant Photographer: Léa Martin-Abazoglou. Production: Mia Dorier.

December 5, 2023

Words: Jen Renzi

5 Global Getaways That Nod to Their Surrounding Scapes

Global getaways channel the earthy, organic essence of their unique terrains.

Super Paradise Beach Club by Omniview Design

Site: Mykonos, Greece

Tasked with reinventing a 1971-built beach club—the island’s first—the firm combined the best of old and new, preserving the chill retro vibe while leveraging cutting-edge technology for au courant takes on traditional elements, such as the computer-generated curves that distinguish everything from the wood-ceilinged bar to wall niches showcasing locally made pottery and bottled libations.

  • white stone walls form the exterior hallways of Super Paradise Beach Club
    Photography by Yiorgos Kordakis. Set Stylist: Anestis Michalis. Assistant Photographer: Léa Martin-Abazoglou. Production: Mia Dorier.
  • a curved arch doorway flanked by wall niches showcasing locally made goods
    Photography by Yiorgos Kordakis. Set Stylist: Anestis Michalis. Assistant Photographer: Léa Martin-Abazoglou. Production: Mia Dorier.
  • an outdoor patio surrounded by stone walls
    Photography by Yiorgos Kordakis. Set Stylist: Anestis Michalis. Assistant Photographer: Léa Martin-Abazoglou. Production: Mia Dorier.
  • the lobby of Super Paradise Beach Club in light neutrals
    Photography by Yiorgos Kordakis. Set Stylist: Anestis Michalis. Assistant Photographer: Léa Martin-Abazoglou. Production: Mia Dorier.
  • an exterior of a Greek beach club resort with stone walls
    Photography by Yiorgos Kordakis. Set Stylist: Anestis Michalis. Assistant Photographer: Léa Martin-Abazoglou. Production: Mia Dorier.
  • a wood-ceilinged bar at Super Paradise Beach Club in Mykonos
    Photography by Yiorgos Kordakis. Set Stylist: Anestis Michalis. Assistant Photographer: Léa Martin-Abazoglou. Production: Mia Dorier.

Faraway Martha’s Vineyard by Workshop/APD

Site: Edgartown, Massachusetts
Keys: 75

  • the luxe lobby of Faraway Martha's Vineyard
    Photography by Matt Kisiday.
  • the living area of a suite at Faraway Martha's Vineyard
    Photography by Matt Kisiday.
  • a cutout partition behind the bed in a guest suite at a Massachusetts vineyard hotel
    Photography by Matt Kisiday.
  • a courtyard pool surrounded by lush plants at Faraway Martha's Vineyard
    Photography by Matt Kisiday.

This near-the-waterfront hotel’s mid-century-meets-modern redesign—including an expanded lobby, new courtyard pool with lush plantings, and revamped décor—is based on a neat conceit: The team conjured as muse an island native who grew up in the 1960’s, now an avid gardener and mystic fluent in the healing powers of plants who hosts artsy bashes in her bohemian-botanical manse.

Albor San Miguel de Allende, Tapestry Collection by Hilton by Esrawe Studio; Productora

Site: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Keys: 93

  • green tile partitions in a public space within a Hilton hotel
    Photography by César Béjar.
  • green ceramic sculptural elements in the lobby of a hotel
    Photography by César Béjar.
  • the exterior of a Hilton hotel in Mexico, with the architecture inspired by the tones of the mountainous terrain
    Photography by César Béjar.
  • red sculptural elements on the patio of a Mexico hotel
    Photography by César Béjar.
  • a guest suite in a Mexican Hilton hotel with an abstract artwork over the bed
    Photography by César Béjar.

The clean-lined architecture of this new-build property thoughtfully integrates with its surroundings. Coloration of the ground level, housing the public spaces, is inspired by the purple tones of the mountainous terrain, while the upper levels devoted to guest accommodations feature lighter, more serene shades. The abstract motifs adorning artist Omar Barquet’s ceramics—some cladding ceiling-hung sculptural elements—were likewise sparked by local flora.

Faern Arosa Altein by Run for the Hills

Site: Arosa, Switzerland
Keys: 126

  • a guest room in a Swiss resort, surrounded by large glass windows overlooking snowy mountains
    Photography by Romain Ricard.
  • the exterior of Faern Arosa Altein, a Swiss resort designed by London firm Run for the Hills
    Photography by Romain Ricard.
  • a Wes Anderson inspired reception area at a Swiss ski resort
    Photography by Romain Ricard.
  • a leather sofa in a Swiss resort
    Photography by Romain Ricard.
  • a resort's indoor pool with red tile columns poking out
    Photography by Romain Ricard.

The London studio’s refined-rustic refurbishment of an alpine wellness resort, set in a national park, offers guests a cozy retreat for après-ski socializing, with cosseting upholstery (think sheepskins, Swiss-cross wool blankets), characterful timber furniture, and a rust-to-ochre palette. A dose of the unexpected comes from the camera-ready Wes Anderson–inspired reception desk and Slim Aarons photographs.

AutoCamp Zion by HKS; Narrative Design Studio

Site: Virgin, Utah
Keys: 72

  • Autocamp Zion's property with the mountains of Zion National Park in the background
    Photography by Matt Kisiday.
  • a guest room at AutoCamp Zion with white-painted wood walls
    Photography by Matt Kisiday.
  • inside the communal clubhouse at AutoCamp Zion
    Photography by Matt Kisiday.
  • the outdoor pool at the communal clubhouse of AutoCamp Zion
    Photography by Matt Kisiday.

Nestling up to Zion National Park, the outdoor-lodging brand’s latest property honors its red-rock desert locale. Guests sleep in custom Airstreams, cabins, or tents and hobnob in the communal clubhouse, featuring expansive glazing, an easy in/out flow, and an earthy palette of hues and materials, including sustainable cork walls and furniture.

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