Beau-Rivage Palace: Lausanne, Switzerland

There’s a reason Coco Chanel retired at the Beau-Rivage Palace: The five-star luxury property is a Swiss slice of heaven. Perched on the shores of Lake Geneva—just 30 minutes from the Geneva airport—this property has been a go-to destination since 1861. But while the palatial layout and impeccable service recall a lost era, the outrageous 15,000-square-foot Cinq Mondes spa and namesake restaurant of Michelin three-star chef Anne-Sophie Pic have a thoroughly modern appeal. This winter, for the second year, the hotel will transform its terrace into an ice rink and serve mulled wine and raclette in a nearby chalet. brp.ch