
What’s the best match for your travel passions—or the type of trip you’re considering?
These are The Indagare Index’s top hotels for food and wine, from gourmet escapes in Italy to culinary meccas in Thailand and the American South.
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Thailand
Amanpuri
On its own peninsula jutting into the Andaman Sea in Phuket, Amanpuri is the world’s original Aman, converting travelers into “Aman Junkies” since 1988. Amanpuri’s clean lines, stunning open-plan lobby and dreamy pools helped define what would become the look...
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South Africa
Birkenhead House
Part of the Royal Portfolio Collection, which also includes La Residence, in the Cape Winelands and safari reserve Royal Malewane, Birkenhead House is a gorgeous beach house that sits high on a cliff in the fishing town of Hermanus.
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United States
Blackberry Farm
This traditional farmstead retreat feels a bit like a friendly country club and is world-renowned for its phenomenal culinary program.
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United States
Blackberry Mountain
At a Glance For hikers, foodies and design fiends, the blue-toned Great Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee contain two must-visit sister properties: Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain. Perhaps best enjoyed together—but still amazing on their own—the two hotels encompass nearly 10,000 acres...
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Italy
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
At a Glance Timeo is a “grand hotel” in every sense of the descriptor: beautifully decorated interiors, with archways and Baroque detailing; terraced gardens and an immense view that stretches all the way to Mount Etna. Thanks to the friendly,...
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United Kingdom
Heckfield Place
At a Glance Just one hour outside of London, in Hampshire (not technically a part of the Cotswolds, but similar in atmosphere), Heckfield Place is an immaculate 18th-century estate-turned-countryside-hotel that opened in 2018. The passion project of Boston-based businessman Gerald...
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New Zealand
Huka Lodge
One of New Zealand’s premier lodges, this intimate 26-suite property along the banks of the Waikato river is situated just upstream from Huka Falls, amid a pine forest and verdant grounds. Inside, bold, dark colors resemble a cozy, British gentleman’s...
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France
Le Bristol Paris
At a Glance The epitome of elegance and discretion, Le Bristol Paris (an Oetker Collection property) sits on Rue du Faubourg St.-Honoré, close to some of the city’s best shopping. The hotel is stylish but not trendy, sophisticated but unpretentious,...
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Italy
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
At a Glance Originally built in the 17th century as a Dominican convent, Monastero Santa Rosa is a 20-room passion project that continues to be a bit of a secret. The nuns certainly had good taste in terms of location:...
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Italy
Rosa Alpina, an Aman Partner Hotel
There are certain hotels that are defined by their location, and there are certain destinations that are defined by the properties that call them home. Rosa Alpina is one of the finest examples of the latter. The hotel has been...
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Chile
Vik Chile
For travelers exploring the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia and Atacama, Vik Chile offers a wow conclusion to a Chilean adventure. A two-hour drive south of Santiago in Millahue Valley (the “place of gold”), Vik Chile is a wine retreat-cum-design hotel,...