A sharp turn down a stone road led to the tucked-away Le Barthélemy, and I knew I was in for a world of luxury. What you can expect from a stay:Take it from someone who has stayed here three times and counting: this property is pure bliss in hotel form. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors slide open onto either shaded balconies, patios with hot tubs, or the beach, depending on the room type. I turn on the tea kettle and sit on the second-floor balcony of my suite, watching the waves cover the shore. My morning begins with Pilates by the pool, followed by a quick dip in the sea to wake up.