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OMANTIC FROM THE SPECTACULAR TIDES OF MEXICO TO THE SHIMMERING RIVERS OF THAILAND, HERE'S WHERE TO GO AND WHAT [BY KATE ALLEN TO STOW IN YOUR STUKENBERG] HONEYMOON VALISE. THE ST. REGIS PUNTA MITA RESORT Elaine Turner Ikat Wedge $225, at Elaine Turner, Tootsies Alexis Bittar gold liquid ring $275, at Chardé, Elizabeth Anthony/Esther Wolf SECRET BAY Jo Ann Williams vintage sequin bracelets $45 each, at Sloan/Hall Punta Mita, Mexico stregis.com/puntamita Henri Bendel La Plage tote $148, at Henri Bendel (opening this month) Located on the Punta Mita peninsula about a 45-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta, the St. Regis is a sprawling resort of beautifully appointed casitas, peaceful pools and top-notch restaurants. Each room has 24-hour butler service to secure dinner reservations, set a tee time, reserve your favorite poolside lounge or treatment at Remède Spa and schedule your surf lessons at nearby hippy enclave Sayulita. Breakfast at Las Mariatas each morning is a must (order the Nogal juice, a mix of cactus, orange, celery, spinach Missoni crochetand pineapple juices) and dine at knit swimsuit Carolina, the only AAA Five Diamond $715, at restaurant on the peninsula. net-a-porter.com Dominica, West Indies secretbay.dm Bobbi silk maxi dress $395, at Calypso St. Barth Rosamosario Rosso Disera lace-appliqued silk chemise $1,820, at net-a-porter.com Perched atop a spectacular cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this luxe boutique resort opened just over a year ago. It's comprised of two villas and two bungalows — secluded and private enough for the ultimate romantic post-nuptial retreat. Stay in the Zabuco one-bedroom Honeymoon Villa with private pool, deck and covered terrace, and fully appointed kitchen. Have your fridge stocked prior to arrival, and schedule the cooking service at the property to deliver two meals per day to your minimalist suite. Toscana, Italia castellodicasole.com See by Chloe polka-dot sweater dress $345, at Neiman Marcus This restored Tuscan 10th-century castle turned 41-suite boutique hotel was once owned by both movie stars and Italian nobility, and is about a 45-minute drive from Florence. Hike the property's 4,200-acre estate, visit its vineyard or schedule a wine-tasting tour of the surrounding area. Couples' private cooking classes are offered, or you can just relax at Essere, the property's 5,400-squarefoot spa and wellness center. Opening July 1. Eugenia Kim striped fedora $235, at Neiman Marcus Chiang Mai, Thailand 137pillarshouse.com Diane von Furstenberg cork clutch $345, at Neiman Marcus Gold cuff with multicolored gems, $148 and $168, at À Bientôt Amazonite-and-diamond earrings $3,443, at Deville Fine Jewelry Bottega Veneta blood-embroidered dress $6,700, at Bottega Veneta Katy Briscoe bracelet with fossilized coral and jasper starfish $46,000, at Saks Fifth Avenue Miu Miu Seahorse crystal sandals, at Miu Miu, Joseph, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue 137 PILLAR HOUSE Bernardo cork sandals $119, at Tootsies Located along the banks of the Mae Ping River, this 30-suite boutique hotel is built around a colonial teak homestead that dates back to the early 1800s. Follow the ancient elephant path to The Parlor for afternoon high tea, visit nearby Buddhist temples and enjoy a blissful Thai massage at the in-house spa. Oscar de la Renta ring $195, at Neiman Marcus Hermès Deva Lift earrings $395, at Hermès Salvatore Ferragamo silk dress $3,740, at Salvatore Ferragamo. Wundervoll bra and panty $250, at La Mode Lingerie Valentino lace espadrilles $475, at Valentino CASTELLO DI CASOLE JUNE | PAGE 38 | 2012