This month’s trending hotels, restaurants and destinations.
Olakino at Wailea Beach Resort
3700 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, Hawaii
The first experience of its kind in Maui, Olakino is an adults-only wellness sanctuary featuring personalized service and elevated wellness and culinary offerings in a private poolside setting. The infinity edge saline pool features in-water chaises, where you can relax and gaze out at the Pacific. Olakino’s programming themes rotate on a four-day schedule tied to the pillars of La’i (tranquil, harmony), Ala (awaken), Konea (restored), and A’o (to acquire knowledge) so guests can expect anything from poolside acupuncture and floating yoga to aquatic sound baths and Ayurveda tea ceremonies. To further revitalize the mind and body, Olakino offers a health- forward food and beverage menu and complementary delights throughout the day, including nutritious wellness shots and shave ice.
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
A true institution, Le Diplomate opened in 2013 in the 14th Steet corridor, the first D.C. spot from restauranter Stephen Starr. Still one of the hottest tables in town, it’s modeled after classic French brasseries and lined with red banquettes, quaint tile, and warm woods. The award-winning restaurant’s bustling dining rooms serve as the ideal backdrop for boulangerie-worthy breads, memorable cock- tails, and signature dishes such as steak frites and escargots.
L’Oscar London
2-6 Southampton Row, London
Located in the heart of historic Holborn and built in 1903 as the headquarters of the Baptist church, L’oscar is a 39-room luxury boutique hotel that’s all about glamour. With extravagent décor, low lighting, and silk screens embroidered with lustrous peacock feathers, L’oscar showcase theatrical style at its finest. In addition to the jewel-toned L’oscar Restaurant, this summer the property will introduce a new dining concept, The Chapel.
Oceans Edge Resort & Marina
5950 Peninsular Ave., Key West, Florida
This secluded, oceanfront resort boasts 175 rooms and offers a 165-slip full-service marina, six pools, a poolside bar, and waterfront dining serving up fresh catches. Guests can also enjoy a variety of water activities, such as scuba diving, kayaking, paddle boarding, and boat charters. Located just a quick ride from downtown Key West via a complementary shuttle, guests have access to the city life as well.
Vinha Boutique Hotel
Rua Quinta Fonte da Vinha, 383, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
With lush gardens and riverfront views, this recently renovated 16th-century manor is an urban retreat in a quiet part of Vila Nova da Gaia. The main, historic manor house has been meticulously converted and attached to a new wing. The 38-room hotel combines historic and contemporary elements: dark glossy wood, slick black glass, and retro-style furniture are paired with antiques, collectables, and chinoiseries from the owners’ travels.
