Thomas Carpenter

where our clients are staying right now - fall 2021

Thomas Carpenter
where our clients are staying right now - fall 2021

We book our clients at the world’s best places to stay.

Intimate retreats, sustainable safari camps, gorgeous beach resorts … we book our clients there, as well as at luxury city hotels, rural estates with farm-to-table Michelin-level cuisine, and so much more. There’s a whole world of dream stays to discover within our curated collection of more than 1,400 hotels, resorts, lodges, villas, camps, and private islands, where our clients get VIP amenities because of our affiliation with Virtuoso.

When you book a property in our “Best of the Best” collection, you get so much more than just an exquisite stay at an exceptional resort or hotel. Our clients who book through us also get:

  • Preferred rates and availability

  • Room upgrades (if available)

  • Breakfast daily for two

  • Dining, resort, or hotel credits

  • Early check-in and late checkout (if available)

  • Exclusive amenities and experiences

Looking for a way to get VIP-ed at one of the worlds finest properties? Look no further. Here are three examples of where our clients are staying this month, where they’re enjoying our exclusive perks.

The Dominick. New York City

Our newlywed clients just returned from their “mini-moon” stay at The Dominick, where uptown elegance meets downtown edge. Located where SoHo merges with the West Village and Tribeca, three of downtown's most exciting neighborhoods, this 46-story hotel provides unparalleled views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Dark woods, rich leather, and marble adorn the 391 warm yet modern guest rooms. The Vestry, the hotel's new signature restaurant, helmed by Michelin-starred chef Shaun Hergatt, features shareable, seasonal dishes infused with global techniques and ingredients.

With a prime location, The Dominick is the gateway to everything downtown has to offer. Explore the nearby neighborhoods of Tribeca and West Village where you can discover an unparalleled collection of celebrated art galleries, award-winning eateries, famed boutique shops and exciting nightlife activities. Combined with eclectic SoHo, the area makes for one of the most engaging and energizing destinations anywhere.

Entering The Dominick is an experience like no other in New York City. Our two-story lobby is filled with exquisite woodwork that is both bold and yet refined, taking inspiration from the charming, historic neighborhoods around the hotel. It gives an aesthetic nod to the clean yet natural lines of Mid-Century Modernism, making for a truly welcoming yet refined gathering place.

From farm-to-table menus to inventive mixology, The Dominick is a must-visit destination for fine food and drink in Manhattan. At our signature restaurant, breakfast, lunch, and dinner service is elevated with artisanal menus filled with the best seasonal ingredients available. In season, Terrace on 7 and its outdoor deck is a hotspot for socializing both in the daytime and after sunset.

Huckleberry Travel Pro Tip: Reserve a Sohi Suite and we’ll request a corner location with wrap-around floor-to-ceiling windows for postcard perfect views without getting out of bed.

Carneros Resort and Spa. Napa, California

Our clients who are celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary reached out to us about a wine country getaway. When wine country beckons, Carneros Resort and Spa is the answer. This uniquely styled retreat has 94 individual guest cottages and suites, and six luxurious homes; three full-service restaurants; two swimming pools; and a top-rated spa. The cottages themselves are heaven-sent, with cozy fireplaces, spacious patios with teak furnishings, and private outdoor spaces. Spend an afternoon at the newly renovated spa; surrounded by rolling vineyards, Spa at Carneros' wine-country warmth and highly skilled therapists will leave you feeling rested and recharged. Then, cap off a memorable day with a dinner of fresh local ingredients at FARM.

Sitting just a few miles southwest of Napa, California, the Carneros Resort and Spa is surrounded by 28 acres of grapevines, fruit trees and picturesque farmland. The luxury Resort has 94 charming cottages and suites and six luxurious private homes clustered throughout the property. Inspired by Napa’s working countryside with farm-style architecture and an indoor-outdoor feel, the individual cottages are set up in small neighborhoods. Cottages have various amenities including fireplaces, indoor-outdoor showers, individual hot tubs and French doors leading to landscaped gardens. The property is home to three restaurants, a market, a high-end exclusive boutique, two pools and Spa at Carneros. FARM is fine dining at its best, and the restaurant features produce from the Resort’s culinary garden and orchards. For a more casual experience, visit the popular roadside eatery featuring modern rustic cuisine, Boon Fly Café.

Huckleberry Travel Pro Tip: Enjoy a personalized picnic lunch from MARKET and complimentary bicycles for exploring wine country.

The Brunelleschi Hotel. Florence, Italy.

Our clients who are traveling this week to Italy decided that they wanted to cap off their Cinque Terre hiking trip with a luxury stay for a few days in Florence. A few steps from the Duomo, the Brunelleschi Hotel is housed in the iconic Byzantine Pagliazza Tower and the adjacent medieval church. Featuring a unique combination of classic and contemporary design, some of its 96 elegant rooms and suites offer breathtaking views of the Duomo – some even have interconnecting family accommodations. You'll also find a private museum, a stylish cocktail bar, and two restaurants. The two Michelin-starred Restaurant Santa Elisabetta, seven tables in the Pagliazza Tower, offers al fresco dining in the summer. Or try Osteria Pagliazza for more traditional Tuscan fare.

Booking a suite of this 4-star hotel in central Florence means entering the heart of the city, getting to know its historical roots. Hotel Brunelleschi bears the name of one of the old owners of the building, Filippo Brunelleschi, a wonderful Renaissance artist author of the Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore.

The Torre della Pagliazza (541-544 AD) is a unique building in the Tuscan capital and is also a symbol of the hotel. It’s one of the most remote buildings within the city walls and today houses the Pagliazza Tower Suite on the third and fourth floor, a conference hall for business meetings on the second floor, the 2 Michelin Star Gourmet Restaurant Santa Elisabetta on the first floor, and the Osteria Pagliazza on the ground floor.

The concierge at the Museo della Pagliazza can accompany you to tour the archaeological finds discovered during the excavations in the basement of the Torre della Pagliazza You will be able to see up-close a Roman “calidarium”, a hammam used in ancient times as a sort-of sauna. You can also admire fragments from the Roman era and a Renaissance collection of Montelupo ceramics.

This property welcomes the modern, while paying respect to the past. Situated in a romantic location, close to Piazza Duomo and to the most popular monuments, the hotel will be a sensual introduction to Florentine life--day or night.

Huckleberry Travel Pro Tip: While every room and suite comes with a view, some also feature private terraces with Jacuzzi whirlpools, VIP check-in benefits, and complimentary transfers. Think about upgrading your stay for an even more luxurious experience.

Those are just three of the properties in our program that our clients are booking right now. Where will your next adventure be?

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