CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Opus Hotel; Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; Sandpearl Resort; The Standard
The Low-Key Beachcomber
CLEARWATER BEACH, FLORIDA
Clearwater Beach is a Gulf Coast city with miles of pristine whitesand beaches and none of the hustle and bustle of South Beach. While there, stay at the Sandpearl Resort, a Four Diamond beachfront compound situated on the site of the old Clearwater Beach Hotel. Today the 253-room resort has 50 one- and two-bedroom suites, a full-service spa, acclaimed restaurant Caretta on the Gulf and a spectacular pool and cabana area. Oh, and this luxurious gem happens to be eco-friendly—it recently received Florida’s first LEED Silver Certification. 877-726-3111; sandpearl.com
The Nature Enthusiast
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
If you love crystal-clear water, breathtaking scenery and a location where you can do everything from whale-watching to hiking, Vancouver should be on your short list. In the center of the fashionable Yaletown district is the Opus Hotel, a chic boutique-style property that’s steps away from the inner harbor, outdoor activities and the best restaurants, shops and nightclubs around. Inside, 96 luxuriously appointed rooms are bathed in bright colors and come with spa bathrooms (and some with Juliet balconies and fireplaces). Elixir Bistro and Opus Bar deliver lively food and entertainment to guests and locals alike. 604-642-6787; opushotel.com
The Bachelor
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Everyone knows that Las Vegas is the premier place to party. To up the luxury ante the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino recently unveiled a $750-million expansion that includes the HRH Tower Suites, a 374-room all-suite megaresort for guests who want a more sophisticated experience. But don’t worry, you’ll still enjoy all the hot spots that give the hotel its cool factor, including Nobu, Skybar, Vanity, The Joint and, of course, Rehab, the infamous Sunday-afternoon pool party that spawned the reality TV show. 702-693-5000; hardrockhotel.com
The Fashionista
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
If New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is in your sights, the place to be is The Standard hotel, opened just last year to much celebrity and socialite fanfare. The hotel itself has 337 guest rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, platform beds and see-through bathrooms with soaking tubs. Most of the rooms are small, but who cares? You’ll be too busy hobnobbing with the likes of André Balazs, Madonna, Jude Law and Josh Hartnett at the hotel’s hot spots, including The Standard Grill, The Biergarten and the Boom Boom Room, an 18th-floor lounge offering some of the best views in the city. 212-645-4646; standardhotels.com
How to get there
Avantair has made getting to and from your destinations easier by giving frequent flyers three options for travel: two levels of club membership and fractional ownership. Arrive for your flight minutes beforehand, avoiding security lines and baggage check, and fly in style in their luxurious midsize jets. Avantair is also the exclusive provider of the Piaggio Avanti, the greenest fractional aircraft on the market. 877-289-7180; avantair.com
