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C O U R T E S Y L E G R A N D JA R D I N C A N N E S BY U LT I M A C O L L EC T I O N ; LU N A R A B AY villas to book There's never a worry about other guests disturbing the peace or dampening the party. LE GRAND JARDIN CANNES BY ULTIMA COLLECTION, FRANCE Looking to escape the summer crowds of the French Riviera without skipping the Riviera entirely? Le Grand Jardin offers exactly that. This 12-room estate sits on the car-free island of Sainte-Marguerite, just a 10-minute speedboat ride from Port de Cannes. Recently acquired and reimagined by the villa specialists at Ultima Collection, the property comes amenity-laden, with a heated outdoor pool, and private spa with hammam and sauna. Steeped in history—it was once owned by Louis XIV—the estate also has an old fortress and a sprawling botanical garden dating back to the 13th century, with olive and lemon trees. Meals from the private chef can be enjoyed anywhere, and if you choose to journey to the mainland or La Guérite beach club on Sainte-Marguerite, your on-demand concierge will handle every detail. —M . H . DREAMSIDE HOUSE AT LUNARA BAY, KEY WEST Key West has long been defined by its small-scale charm: gingerbread-trimmed guesthouses, pastel cottages, and boutique inns. Which is precisely why Lunara Bay, a new enclave of 26 waterfront estates, is such a departure, introducing a rare kind of accommodation for the island: one that's expansive, design-forward, and built for groups. Dreamside House is the standout eight- bedroom retreat, where every detail feels quietly elevated. Spa-inspired baths come stocked with Salt & Stone products, while the chef's kitchen is outfitted to an exacting standard with Viking appliances and drawers filled with every gadget. What sets Lunara Bay apart is its high-touch approach: Guests are paired with a dedicated GEM (Guest Experience Manager), a personal concierge available 24/7 to arrange everything from sandbar charters and restaurant reservations to an in-home personal chef. Outdoors, days unfold around the private pool and hot tub, firepit evenings, and a dock just steps away—proof that even in famously intimate Key West, there's room for a new scale of escape. —DEBORAH FRANK With its coastal palette and breezy vibe, Dreamside House perfectly channels Key West. The light-filled living room at Le Grand Jardin on Sainte-Marguerite, a car-free island in the South of France BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M