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Bianca and Luigi Passera are the latest Italian hoteliers to reboot their family's holdings to cater to the needs of luxury travelers. The aunt-and-nephew duo have expanded beyond the Como-adjacent hotels they operate under the Lario brand to launch a higher-end, farther-flung sister collection, dubbed Vista. Three years ago, they created Vista Verona, an urban hideaway in Italy's northern reaches, before adding a second spot this summer in its far south. The 28-room Vista Ostuni, which opened in July, is arguably the best five-star option in that gorgeous city, known for its whitewashed cityscape studded with doors painted with candy-like pops of color. The Passeras' project repurposes a 14th century convent-turned–tobacco factory; don't miss the spectacular rooftop pool. — M . E . WEST COAST CLASSIC REINVENTED BEVERLY HILLS' MOST DISCREET HIDEAWAY JUST GOT A BOLD NEW LOOK. CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY, L'ERMITAGE BEVERLY HILLS HAS UNVEILED A FULL RENOVATION AND, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, OPENED ITS ROOFTOP OASIS TO NON-GUESTS. THINK 360-DEGREE SKYLINE VIEWS, POOLSIDE SUSHI AND LOBSTER ROLLS, AND PLAYFUL COCKTAILS LIKE THE MARILYN SPRITZ, A PROSECCO-BASED NOD TO HOLLYWOOD'S GOLDEN ERA. — D.F. There are grand hotels—and then there's Le Negresco, the glittering crown jewel of Nice's Promenade des Anglais. The legendary palace recently unveiled its most dazzling chapter yet: the rebirth of its sixth floor as the Jeanne & Paul Penthouse Suite. Once the elegant private quarters of Jeanne Augier, Le Negresco's visionary guardian, the 4,306-square-foot aerie has been reimagined by architect Jean-Philippe Nuel. The penthouse features sweeping 180-degree views of CHECK IN: RIVIERA ROYALTY the Baie des Anges, three sun-drenched terraces (jacuzzi included), interiors where Carrara marble meets precious woods, and the finest French ateliers— Pierre Frey, Lelièvre Paris—leave their signature touch. Split between the refined Paul Suite and the light-filled Jeanne Suite (complete with library, office, and salon beneath the hotel's iconic dome), it feels equal parts intimate refuge and theatrical stage set for unfettered sunsets and starry nights. — D.F. need to know: ITALY The terrace at Vista Ostuni, a new five-star resort in Puglia MAKING WAVES IN MIAMI The historic Confidante hotel has a cool new identity as Andaz Miami Beach. Bringing a Mediterranean-meets-Miami design in shades of aqua and mint, the reimagined property offers 287 airy rooms and suites, two serene pools, and a private beach. Guests are welcomed with cocktails (no check-in desk here), sweeping ocean views, and the culinary star power of Chef José Andrés. Add in the Ondara Spa featuring Obagi Medical skincare, plus poolside runway shows on a state-of-the- art hydraulic floor system, and Mid-Beach just found its newest hot spot. — D.F. The hotel's arrival lounge P H OTO S C O U R T E S Y O F T H E B R A N D S The Jeanne & Paul Penthouse Suite BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M