When I heard that Loftie was partnering with Soul Restoration for a healing retreat called Soul Summer focusing on slowing down, tuning in, and resetting, I was all in. Loftie, a wellness company known for their sleep inducing lamp and clock, aligned with Soul Restoration - healing practitioners leading restorative retreats - sounded like a match made in heaven.

St. Maaten has always been one of my favorite places. Powdery sand beaches, warm turquoise water, superb gastronomy and both a “Dutch” side and “French” side create quite the tropical cocktail. Just 37 square miles with an inviting European ambiance along with a laid back Caribbean vibe, the idyllic isle offers a fantastic beachy escape. Many prefer to stay on the Dutch side, which has more amenities, activities and lively nightlife - to the more relaxed French side, which has its own charms. Adding to the island’s allure - English is spoken everywhere, the dollar is accepted currency and direct flights touch down in paradise.

Set in the middle of the azure waters of the South Pacific Ocean, Fiji is a true paradise. This enchanting island with breathtaking landscapes offers sun- kissed powdery sand beaches, coconut palms, lush tropical vegetation, friendly people and more. The stunning archipelago famous for its vibrant coral reefs and under water wonders makes an idyllic oasis for those seeking to luxuriate in nature and get away from it all.

The highly anticipated Jay, an Autograph Collection Hotel - part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, launched last November in San Francisco’s lively Embarcadero neighborhood. This luxurious charmer with a prime location near the Ferry Building, features 360 stylish rooms and suites, some with terraces offering stunning bay vistas. And these “viewing spots” are sublime.

Sipping a mojito in my cushy cabana at Velas Vallarta while gazing at the cerulean sea, sure felt like paradise to me. Puerto Vallarta captivates with its sun kissed beaches against the backdrop of the Sierra Madre Mountains. This trendy resort town on Mexico’s Pacific Coast with a lively palm tree lined oceanfront malecon (promenade), offers a vibrant art scene, voguish boutiques, superb gastronomy and happening nightlife.

A house in the desert splendor of California’s Joshua Tree, once a private retreat for celebrities and getaway for the rock star owner (who prefers to remain nameless) and his A list friends, is now available to rent for overnight stays. And this signature estate is a Wow. Be forewarned: once you enter ‘Desert Dog House,’ you may never want to leave.