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.

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.

An intimate desert oasis with an innovative, evidence-based approach to wellbeing and cuisine by acclaimed Nobu, sure sounded good to me. In point of fact, I’ve enjoyed relaxing stays at numerous healing havens only to resume my stressful city life upon my return. Ever hopeful of finding a lasting panacea, I journey on.

In large part because of the events over the last two years, many engaged couples have opted to recite their vows and celebrate with family and close friends in as much privacy as possible.