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Latest Reserve Partners: Luxe Beach Retreats, Alpine Hideaways & Chic City Stays

May 13, 2025

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A private alpine hideaway you can only reach by gondola, a Parisian retreat so exclusive it doesn’t even have a sign, a Brazilian beach escape where the infinity pool has a window to the sand — each of our latest partners brings serious style. From the Caribbean to the Alps, these are the stays to check into next.

Groupe Barrière

An elegant hotel room in pastel pink tones looking out onto New York buildings

Image courtesy of Fouquet’s New York

For over a century, Barrière has been setting the bar for French luxury. What started with Le Normandy in Deauville in 1912 has grown into a collection of 20 stylish stays across France, Saint Barth’s, Marrakech and New York. Think legendary addresses like Le Majestic in Cannes, the Palace-designated Les Neiges in Courchevel and the effortlessly chic Fouquet’s New York and their new boutique Parisian gem Maison Barrière Vendôme (which opened in early 2025). Barrière knows how to mix heritage with a fresh, modern edge, courtesy of visionary designers like Gilles & Boissier and Friedmann & Versace. Expect authentic and iconic destinations, chic beach clubs, elevated dining and curated wellness.

  • Our perks include £75 hotel credit, a welcome amenity, daily breakfast, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.


1 Hotel Mayfair

A suite living room in earthy tones with a bar, fireplace and cream seating

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1 Hotel Mayfair brings a breath of fresh air to Mayfair’s hotel scene. Steps from Green Park in one of London’s most upscale neighborhoods, this eco-conscious retreat swaps old-school glamour for a relaxed, nature-infused kind of luxury. Living green walls, 1,300 plants and thoughtful sustainability practices are woven into every detail. The rooms feature filtered water taps, organic mattresses and upcycled wine bottles-turned-carafes. Minibars come equipped with healthy snacks like plantain chips and nutrition bars. The all-electric Audi e-tron awaits for emission-free city cruising. Wellness is a top priority here; the holistic Bamford Wellness Spa and a 24-hour Field House gym offer personal trainers, fitness classes and treatments using only natural products.

  • Our perks include £75 hotel credit, a welcome amenity, daily breakfast, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.


Palm Heights

A coastal hotel room with eclectic furniture and a balcony with ocean views

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Palm Heights Grand Cayman is every designer’s dream. Set along the iconic Seven Mile Beach, often hailed as one of the world’s best beaches, this all-suite boutique hotel is a hotspot for those in the know. With uninterrupted ocean views from every suite, retro-chic furnishings from the ‘60s and ‘70s and curated art throughout, every corner is photo-worthy. Expect a highly personal experience. Standout features include a curated library of rare books, four incredible restaurants (including the beachfront Tillie’s and the Japanese Yashinoki) and the must-visit concept store Dolores, featuring exclusive resort wear collaborations. Health and wellness enthusiasts will delight in the 60,000-square-foot wellness center, Turkish hammam, ice plunge pools and boxing gym. The Palm Heights Athletics program offers daily group fitness, Pilates and expert-led classes from the likes of pro boxer Ramla Ali, swimmer Bryan Mineo and Olympian fencer Nzingha Prescod.

  • Our perks include £75 hotel credit, $45 daily breakfast credit per person, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.


Kenoa Resort

A hotel terrace overlooking the ocean with a plunge pool and wooden deck

Image courtesy of Kenoa Resort

Kenoa is an eco-chic paradise on Brazil’s wild northeast coast, where the Atlantic meets the tropical jungle. The hotel features a sleek, minimalist design with indigenous wood, stone and modern furnishings. Every suite boasts sweeping ocean views; some have Balinese plunge pools or Japanese cedar bathtubs on private balconies. For an elevated experience, the Jaobi Villas have direct beach access via a wooden walkway. The hotel’s spa is a standout spa;  enjoy masterful treatments with Caudalie products in peaceful grottoes. When you’re done, chill in the infinity pools overlooking the beach — one pool even has an underwater window so you can see the sand while swimming. 

  • Our perks include a complimentary 50-minute massage for two, daily breakfast, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.


eriro Alpine Hide

A living space a rustic but modern chalet asthetic with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto lush greenery

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At 1,550 meters in the Tyrolean Alps, Eriro Alpine Hide is an intimate, nine-room retreat accessible only by ski gondola for most of the year. It’s designed for total disconnection and simplicity. Created by three childhood friends from the region, the hotel blends reclaimed wood, stone and warm textiles, wrapping guests in cozy alpine-chic comfort. Floor-to-ceiling windows that keep nature front and center, while hyper-local dining skips imports in favour of foraged and regional flavours — think grilled chanterelles and mountain pine sorbet. The wellness area offers a one-of-a-kind experience with three warm-water springs inspired by Japanese onsens: the underground meditation pool, a 40-degree pool with views of Tajakopf mountain and the Panorama Pool with 360-degree alpine views.

  • Our perks include all-inclusive rates, a complimentary guided hike or alternative experience, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.


Relais Roncolo 1888

A hotel lounge with antique and modern asthetic with artwork on the wall

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Once the private estate of Marquis Manodori, Relais Roncolo 1888 has been reimagined as an eco-conscious retreat surrounded by organic vineyards and olive groves in the heart of Emilia, where the Food and Motor Valleys meet. Winelovers, rejoice. Guided tastings in the centuries-old cellars showcase the estate’s award-winning organic wines, best paired with balsamico drizzled over local Parmigiano Reggiano. Culinary experiences go beyond the plate, from pasta-making classes to chef-prepared picnics in the shaded gardens. Explore the rolling countryside on horseback, electric bike or classic vintage car, then shift gears with a visit to Maserati’s headquarters before slowing back down with a sunset aperitivo by the infinity pool.

  • Our perks include £35-£75 hotel credit, daily breakfast, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.


Hôtel de Pourtalès

A contemporary living space with low cream sofas, high ceilings and a mustard armchair

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Paris has its fair share of hidden gems, but Hôtel Pourtalès is next-level discreet. Tucked behind an unmarked entrance near Place de la Madeleine, this ultra-private retreat has just 11 suites; each feels more like an impeccably designed pied-à-terre than a hotel room. Expect museum-worthy contemporary art, curated furnishings and loft-like spaces with soaring ceilings and terraces overlooking the city. This is where A-listers and creatives come to disappear in style. A dedicated butler caters to every whim, whether it’s a last-minute dinner reservation or an in-room massage, while the hotel’s underground parking means you can slip in and out unseen. 

  • Our perks include welcome amenities, daily breakfast, an upgrade whenever possible and guaranteed extended check-in/out.


Serras Barcelona

A modern suite with wood flooring, yellow armchair and black and white bed and fixtures

Image courtesy of Serras Barcelona

It’s rare to find an upscale boutique hotel that also feels genuinely inviting and relaxed enough to make you feel at home, but Serras Barcelona pulls it off effortlessly. Perched on Passeig de Colom, where the Gothic Quarter meets the marina, it’s close to everything — Las Ramblas, El Born, the beach — yet just removed enough from the crowds. Rooms feel warm and relaxed, with soft linens, hardwood floors and, depending on the room, marina views. Thoughtful extras like Diptyque bath products, Dyson hairdryers, ultra-comfortable Hypnos mattresses (complete with a pillow menu) and Hansgrohe rain showers add a pampering touch. Chef Fabio Gambirasi brings the best of Italy and Catalonia to the buzzy on-site restaurant, Agreste Mar, as well as the cozy tapas hotspot Informal. And you must not miss the rooftop terrace — complete with a pool, bar and front-row city and sea views. Downstairs, Le Nine Bar hides a little gem — ‘Picasso Corner,’ a nod to the artist’s first studio, once atop this very building.

  • Our perks include complimentary tapa and bottle of Catalan Champagne, £75 food and beverage credit, daily breakfast, an upgrade and extended check-in/out whenever possible.

From VIP perks to exclusive benefits, our expert Travel Planner will tap into their little black book of contacts and insider intel to VIP you every step of the way. Sit back, relax, and let us handle all the details. Fill in WeGalavant’s Enquiry Form to start planning now.

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