With summertime indulging, unwinding, and exploring in mind, RECORD’s editors hit the road to survey a host of exceptional hospitality spaces. Farther off, our contributors report back from the Dolomites, where a historic alpine retreat has debuted a timber-wrapped new wing focused on wellness, and from Japan’s Awaji Island, where an upscale getaway designed by a Pritzker Prize–winning architect champions environmental and human well-being through the use of natural and recycled materials. Looking for quick answers on architecture and design topics? Try Ask RECORD, our new smart AI search tool. Ask RECORD →