SAN CLEMENTE PALACE KEMPINSKI VENICE

Italy RECOMMENDED BY Ginine Schulberg

The Venetian Lagoon may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of private islands, but this former monastery has all the hallmarks of these sought-after retreats. Privacy and serenity are as paramount to modern visitors as they were for the former residents, and yet the hotel seems designed for multigenerational stays, complete with tennis courts, heated outdoor pool and a kids’ club. This space – rare in overcrowded Venice – makes San Clemente Palace a “legendary family retreat” in Ginine’s eyes. Rooms and suites are classic and soft with high ceilings, and the cuisine is “typically Italian”. When you’re ready to explore the city’s treasures, Piazza San Marco is just 10 minutes away by boat.