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STYLE + PLANNING<br />
TRIPLE CREEK<br />
RANCH<br />
DARBY, MONTANA<br />
WHY Tucked away in western<br />
Montana’s Bitterroot Mountain<br />
Range, this upscale dude<br />
ranch boasts both working<br />
cowboys and an awardwinning<br />
wine cellar. Private<br />
hot tubs boost the romance<br />
factor of the Western-themed<br />
one-bedroom log cabins.<br />
BEST TIME TO VISIT<br />
<strong>The</strong> adults-only policy means<br />
long, sunny summer days are<br />
kid free, and the wranglers<br />
are in full swing. Winter<br />
remains the ranch’s best-kept<br />
secret. Snowy fun awaits<br />
outside, and inside, you can<br />
cuddle up by your roaring fire.<br />
NOT-TO-MISS EXPERIENCE<br />
From June through<br />
September, savvy horseback<br />
riders can go on an oldfashioned<br />
cattle drive and<br />
help wranglers move up<br />
to 800 head of cattle.<br />
($250 per person)<br />
PRICE $1,050 per night<br />
based on double occupancy,<br />
TripleCreekRanch.<strong>com</strong><br />
WHAT’ S INCLUDED<br />
A Relais & Chateaux stamp of approval<br />
means every meal (and wine pairing) will<br />
be memorable. In summer, rates include<br />
horseback riding, fly-fishing, nature<br />
safaris, guided hikes, sapphire panning<br />
and archery. During winter, go ice fishing,<br />
snow tubing, skijoring or skiing. Rentals<br />
and lift tickets are included, and a<br />
<strong>com</strong>plimentary shuttle takes guests<br />
to a nearby ski resort and Nordic trails.<br />
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WHAT’ S INCLUDED<br />
Activities, like<br />
beach volleyball<br />
and yoga, as well<br />
as workshops,<br />
including mixology<br />
and sushi making,<br />
tempt guests off<br />
the beach. Seven<br />
restaurants and<br />
bars offer Italian,<br />
Asian-fusion and<br />
various cuisines.<br />
Royal Service<br />
guests receive one<br />
<strong>com</strong>plimentary<br />
dinner at adultsonly<br />
Gastro Bar;<br />
other guests must<br />
pay a fee.<br />
PARADISUS<br />
LOS CABOS<br />
SAN JOSÉ DEL<br />
CABO, MEXICO<br />
WHY This recently renovated<br />
resort has everything you<br />
need for the perfect vacation,<br />
including an oceanfront<br />
locale on one of the few<br />
swimmable beaches in Cabo.<br />
Every room has its own<br />
terrace, and the adults-only<br />
Royal Service area <strong>com</strong>es with<br />
butler service and a restaurant.<br />
BEST TIME TO VISIT<br />
<strong>The</strong>re’s really never a bad<br />
time to visit Cabo. November<br />
through April coincides with<br />
the humpback and gray whale<br />
migration, and you can often spot<br />
their sprays from your terrace.<br />
NOT-TO-MISS EXPERIENCE<br />
A meal at Gastro Bar is worth<br />
the extra money. Chef Martin<br />
Berasategui has a whopping<br />
eight Michelin stars. Expect<br />
dishes such as black smoke<br />
tuna tartare and a delicious<br />
twist on seafood rice.<br />
PRICE From $319 per couple<br />
per night, Royal Service from<br />
$441 per couple, Melia.<strong>com</strong> ››<br />
HOT TUB: LAUREN WELLS; WINE: PICJUMBO; HORSES: COURTESY OF TRIPLE CREEK RANCH; CABO: BAUER<br />
SYNDICATION/TRUNK ARCHIVE; SUSHI: SHUTTERSTOCK; HOTEL: COURTESY OF PARADISUS LOS CABOS
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