Forte Village Hotel Castello, Sardinia

Well-heeled hedonists feel right at home at the 218-room Hotel Castello at Forte Village Resort. Set in an exclusive enclave on the southern coast of Sardinia, this resort provides a stupefying choice of diversions: beachcombing; gourmet dining; thalassotherapy; triathlon training; youth soccer, led by Chelsea Football Club coaches; fashion fittings from the foremost Italian labels; and more. Castello guests enjoy their own pool and have direct access to one of the Med’s best beaches; suites come with heady extras, including a private butler and chef service. Twenty-one restaurants take you on a culinary world tour.