| Why you should go: It’s Tuscany. Land of medieval towns, golden rolling countryside and hot springs that have drawn wellness-seekers for centuries. But if you’re going to do Tuscany, you might as well do it right and stay at an ancient fortress-turned-luxury hotel in Montalcino, a dreamy wine town in famous Val d'Orcia — the Tuscany of Hollywood films and supercar ads. The 1000-year-old Castello di Velona is set on a panoramic hilltop surrounded by its own organic vineyards and olive groves, and volcanic hot springs (said to be the hottest in Tuscany) that feed its five indoor and outdoor pools. What’s the big deal? For $2189 for two people, your three-night stay in an upgraded room in the original castle comes with nearly $900 of perks, including a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino, free daily breakfast and a romantic seven-course dinner conceived by Executive Chef Riccardo Bacciottini, previously of Copenhagen's NOMA — the best restaurant in the world. As a member, you'll also be treated to a wine-tasting with cured meats and cheese, plus receive a $100 credit to go towards a cooking class or spa treatment. | 