StayEditor’s pickAster Caldera Suites
Imerovigli, Santorini, Greece
- Private plunge pool on the caldera
- Breakfast served on your terrace
- Airport transfer by car
from$640/ night
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StayBanyan Valley Retreat
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
- Pool villas over the river valley
- Daily spa ritual
- Sunrise yoga
from$410/ night
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StayBest valueRiad Al Bahia
Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
- Six rooms around an orange-tree courtyard
- Rooftop breakfast
- Hammam on site
from$290/ night
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Stories of slow, beautiful stays
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Four caldera hotels, from plunge pools to cave suites — which ones are worth the splurge.
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A Slow Week at a Bali Jungle Resort
Infinity pools, rice-terrace views and the spa ritual we still think about.
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Rooftop Mornings in a Marrakech Riad
Our favorite riads inside the medina, from intimate to grand.
Santorini
Mornings belong to the caldera
Coffee on the terrace before the day boats arrive. The only sound is the wind.
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Dinner
A table at the edge of the sea
Book the 8:15 p.m. seating, order the catch of the day, and stay for the light.
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Know before you go
Three places, perfectly timed
Destination guide · Greece
Santorini
Whitewashed villages on a sunken volcano
Local time
Weather now
- Best time to visit
- May to June, September to October
- Daily budget
- Splurge
- Visa for US citizens
- Visa-free up to 90 days (Schengen; ETIAS from 2026)
- Language
- Greek
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
Destination guide · Indonesia
Bali
Temples, rice terraces and surf towns
Local time
Weather now
- Best time to visit
- April to October (dry season)
- Daily budget
- Budget-friendly
- Visa for US citizens
- Visa on arrival, 30 days ($35)
- Language
- Indonesian, Balinese
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar
Destination guide · Morocco
Marrakech
Souks, riads and Atlas Mountain day trips
Local time
Weather now
- Best time to visit
- March to May, October to November
- Daily budget
- Budget-friendly
- Visa for US citizens
- Visa-free up to 90 days
- Language
- Arabic, Berber, French
- Currency
- Moroccan dirham (MAD)
- Time zone
- Africa/Casablanca
Private experiences
Moments money can still buy
Booked through partners we trust. Small, quiet, worth it.
ExperiencePrivate Sunset Sail
Santorini caldera
- 5 hours, private catamaran
- Dinner cooked on board
from$980for two
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RestaurantChef’s Counter, 10 Courses
Lisbon, Portugal
- Eight seats only
- Wine pairing available
from$210/ person
Reserve — Chef’s Counter, 10 CoursesExperienceBalinese Spa Ritual
Ubud, Bali
- 3 hours, flower bath
- River-view pavilion
from$160/ person
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“The best hotels don’t feel like hotels. They feel like someone’s very beautiful home, where breakfast never ends.”
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