How do you introduce the hotel that needs no introduction? As one of my personal favorites, and a mainstay among many for decades, The Beverly Hills Hotel is hard to compare anything to.

St. Tropez may be the most popular travel destination this summer, and it makes sense why. St. Tropez is the most glamorous city on the French Riviera, known for its beautiful beaches, luxury shopping, amazing food, and vibrant nightlife.

While travel might have slowed down over the past couple of years with border closures and travel restrictions, it is certainly picking back up again this year with plenty of highly anticipated luxury hotel openings all over the world.

Less than a 4-hour flight from Los Angeles, nestled on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Cala de Mar is a hidden oasis amidst the rugged coastline of the lesser-traveled Mexican destination of Ixtapa. Its unique, off-the-beaten path location offers an unparalleled 5-star escape from the ordinary, inviting you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and tranquility of the area.

When you think about quintessential American summer destinations, the East Coast classics most likely come to mind, like Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod.

The elegant Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is conveniently located in the heart of Cannery Row, Monterey’s most well-known area. The hotel is built over the water, which offers incredible views of the Pacific Ocean and picturesque Monterey Bay.

If you have a case of European wanderlust, but do not want to brave the heat or crowds this summer, you can still get a taste of Europe in and around Los Angeles.