As travellers increasingly seek out exclusive experiences, Brand USA has compiled a list of the country’s most luxurious stays.
Starting in the South, an area famed for its hospitality, Brand USA recommends Five Graces in Santa Fe, with the five-star property in New Mexico featuring a collection of suites and private villas. In Utah, Amangiri and its satellite Camp Sarika in Canyon Point offer an ultra-luxury desert spa, as well as Under Canvas Zion, a one-of-a-kind glamping resort near Zion National Park. In North Carolina’s Asheville, have clients stay on the grounds of America’s largest private home at The Inn on Biltmore Estate, while those in Walland, Tennessee will find barefoot luxury at Blackberry Farm, which boasts farm-to-table dining, holistic spa treatments and activities such as fly-fishing and horseback riding. In Georgia’s Savannah, the historic Perry Lane Hotel is highlighted, while Fort Worth in Texas is home to Bowie House, which Brand USA says blends Texas-sized heritage with modern luxury.
. . . Spas & Stars
Looking to the Pacific Northwest, top picks include Washington’s Salish Lodge & Spa in Snoqualmie and the new SOMM Hotel & Spa in Woodinville, both known for their wellness offerings. Honorable mentions also go to South Dakota’s adults only sanctuary Shortgrass Resort, West Virginia’s new Será at Sandy Ridge micro resort in Wardensville, the One&Only Moonlight Basin in Montana and The Outpost at Grand Canyon Glamping Resort in Arizona, known for its stargazing experiences.
. . . Cities
For those who’d rather stay in a city, the storied Mediterranean-style Sunset Marquis and the opulent Petit Emeritage, a Michelin Guide property, in Los Angeles, as well as San Diego’s iconic Hotel del Coronado. In Miami, recommended is the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach, while top picks in New York City include The Waldorf Astoria and Faena New York. See HERE.
