Principe Forte Dei Marmi

Angular, wood, and white are all very apt terms when describing the aesthetic at Principe Forte Dei Marmi, a modern retreat near the shore of the Tuscan Riviera. Groves of swaying trees give way to views of the Mediterranean, making afternoons at "67" — the hotel's sky lounge — all the more enjoyable.

28 rooms are modern, yet welcoming due to the use of warm tones, soft linens, and rich wooden floors. Glass enclosed bathrooms sport a privacy curtain, as well as custom blended bath amenities. Choose a bottle from your in-room wine cellar, and enjoy a nightcap in private.

Enjoy fine dining in the main restaurant, or saunter down to the beach restaurant and wine cellar to grab a bite while waves lap at the shoreline.

The sunlit spa is sophisticated, sexy, and soothing all at once. Hit the Jacuzzi, massage cabin, sauna, or Turkish bath to slip into a state of sheer bliss.

At the end of the day, though, as special as all these features are, one of the finest moments at Principe Forte Dei Marmi comes not from the hotel, but instead the natural world. Sit down, relax, and watch the sunset. Truly. Nothing. Better.