The World’s Best Beach Resorts, from luxury hotels to overwater bungalows, Plunge pools and Suites. Our favorite recommendations on the world’s best.
The Ritz Carlton, St. Thomas, is situated on 30 acres featuring a perfect, private white-sand beach, and an incredibly elegant main building dubbed the Palazzo. With lush gardens leading to an inviting infinity pool overlooking the beach and turquoise bay, the Italianate edifice is indeed like a private palace, and houses reception, the concierge desk[…]
Qualia (pronounced kwah-lee-ah) in Latin means “a collection of deeper sensory experiences”. A byword for Hamilton Island luxury, Qualia Resort is situated on the secluded northern-most tip of Hamilton Island surrounded by all the splendor of the Great Barrier Reef. With a relaxed aspect and mesmerising calmness, time seems to stretch forever. Qualia offers you[…]
Escape to a secluded island resort in the heart of the Indian Ocean, where the sea is inviting and sparkles in the glowing sunlight. At Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, guests experience mesmerising beauty far from the pressures of modern life, a secret place caring for your every desire. With your own private butler and personal chef, immerse[…]
Sandy Lane has one of the most enviable locations in the Caribbean. Perfectly set on the western coast of Barbados, frequently called the ‘platinum coast’ for the beauty of its beaches and sparkling waters, Sandy Lane is central to many of the island’s sites. Located in the Seahorse and Dolphin Wings, our luxury ocean rooms[…]
Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos is the northern Caribbean’s pre-eminent private island. It combines nature – 1,000 unspoilt acres, including a mile-long powdered beach – with understated style. At Parrot Cay, the soul is unique with space to rediscover those forgotten rhythms of long days and easy nights. Facing directly onto the ocean,[…]
At the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, luxurious pampering and exquisite touches will enhance every moment of your visit. Breathe in fresh tropical breezes bringing the captivating scents of the island retreat into each corner of the Aruba hotel and resort. Let the hypnotic sounds of the ocean gently lull you to sleep each evening in[…]
On a tranquil palm covered island, touching both a peaceful turquoise lagoon and gently rolling open ocean, the Naladhu Resort Maldives is a great place for those interested in simplicity and relaxation. Naladhu, Maldivian for “beautiful island,” offers a collection of timeless moments of privacy, luxury and serenity. Unwind in free flowing space in the[…]
The St Regis Princeville Resort marks the legendary brand’s first resort in Hawaii and introduces its unparalleled level of sophistication and serene luxury to one of the most remarkable destinations in the world. Located in Princeville at Hanalei, this luxury resort on Kauai resides on the north shore of the “Garden Island” and provides visitors[…]
Wrapped by majestic views, the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is surrounded by sand-fringed islets on an outer coral reef that encloses a turquoise lagoon. Escape to spacious hideaways nestled around Bora Bora lagoon and its outer beaches. The overwater bungalows perch on stilts above the turquoise lagoon. Surround yourself with traditional teak wood furnishings,[…]
Nestled in a distant corner of Phuket, Thailand, the Katathani Phuket Beach Resort is on quiet and undeveloped Kata Noi Beach. Towering casuarinas trees line the beach edge, creating shade and allowing sneak peaks of the turquoise green sea beyond. The Andaman Sea rolls back and forth, caressing the white-washed sandy beach, while the midday[…]