CERVO is Zermatt for travelers who want Matterhorn views, excellent ski access and a serious spa without the traditional grand-hotel formality. Here’s how I’d choose between Nomad, Alpinist, Huntsman and Overlook, plus who the hotel suits best.

A historic Sorrento hotel with Bay of Naples views, five acres of gardens and private elevator access to the marina for remarkably easy Capri days.

The Capri-town hotel for travelers who want the Piazzetta outside, a real terrace upstairs and Mare by Casa Tua for beach days at Marina Piccola.

Thirty rooms plus nine hotel houses with three and four bedrooms, a kids club, three pools and an 18-hole course in the Alpilles.

The Luberon without sleeping in its most famous village. Two pools, two restaurants, three-bedroom suites and Bonnieux a walk downhill.

A Palace hotel built into the hillside of Gordes, with panoramic Luberon views, beautiful pools, a Guerlain spa and one of the best children's programs at any luxury hotel in Provence.

A beautifully redesigned five-star hotel in Mougins with two pools, a Spa by Clarins and a peaceful setting just minutes from Cannes. Romantic enough for a honeymoon, relaxed enough for a family trip.

A hilltop Palace above Vence with beautiful gardens, a La Prairie spa and some of the best private family villas on the French Riviera. Come for the views. Book the villa because traveling with children is considerably nicer when everyone has a bedroom.

A relaxed Belle Époque hotel at the entrance to Cap-Ferrat with one of the few private sandy beaches on this coastline, a heated pool and Beaulieu-sur-Mer on foot.

An intimate beachfront Maison minutes from Saint-Tropez, with a private beach, three-Michelin-starred dining and some excellent but very specific room options.

A small, beautifully designed luxury hotel in Tribeca with excellent city-view rooms, a gorgeous spa and one of my favorite downtown Manhattan locations.

A Four Seasons resort on a Vouliagmeni peninsula with three private beaches, sea-view bungalows and the Acropolis about 30 minutes away.

A glamorous new hideaway between Paraga and Paradise Beach with private-pool suites, waterfront bungalows, ROKA Beach Club and just enough distance from the Mykonos scene to recover from it.

A modern masterpiece housed in the former Palace of Justice. Overlooking the Prinsengracht canal, this is where Dutch heritage meets ultra-luxury design.

Rosewood’s first alpine resort brings polished glamour to Courchevel 1850. Set in the exclusive Jardin Alpin, it pairs ski-in/ski-out access with an excellent Asaya Spa and the intimate feel of a private mountain manor.

Located in the scenic Passeier Valley, this resort is a powerhouse of leisure, boasting incredible wellness facilities, golf courses, and activities for the whole family.

Setting a new standard for luxury in Japan’s premier ski destination, Park Hyatt Niseko offers spacious residences and immediate access to the Hanazono slopes.

Set just outside Naoussa, Cosme balances lively energy with actual room to exhale. The beachfront setting, half-moon pool and easy access to town make it a particularly good choice for couples who want Paros with a little polish.

A vibrant fever dream in the heart of the Marais. Whimsical, flamboyant, and perfectly curated design meets a rare subterranean pool and world-class service.