Peninsula Papagayo’s premier hotel for the past decade has been the Four Seasons Resort. The picturesque 45-acre property sits on two pristine beaches, Playa Blanca and Playa Virador, and you can be oceanside just 40 minutes after landing at Costa Rica's new Liberia airport (JetBlue offers a nonstop flight ... More

Driving through the dramatic, palm tree-lined entrance to Bacara Resort & Spa, guests are likely to share the same reaction I had on a recent visit: I won’t be leaving the premises any time soon. And really, there’s no need to—even though the beachfront property is located just 18 ... More

From sandy oceanside hotels to international escapes to elegant lodgings nestled into bustling cities, this is your personal guide to the very best vacation destinations in the world. Not only will you get to explore what each spot has to offer, you’ll also get to see inside the most requested ... More

Pura vida (Spanish for pure life) is a phrase you’ll hear often in Costa Rica. Upon arrival at the year-old Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, guests are ushered into an untraditional check-in area and provided cool towels and fresh juice while taking in the Peninsula’s gorgeous private cove. Even though it’s ... More

Walk around Woodstock, New York long enough and you’re bound to see a twenty-something sporting a t-shirt emblazoned with the battle cry of “Catskills Vs. Hamptons.” The way we see it, however, there’s no reason not to love the mountains as much as you do the beach, especially if you’re ... More

One of Grace Bay Club’s defining qualities—aside from its stunning white-sand beaches and picture-perfect swimming pools, of course—is its unique division into three separate sections. From the adults-only hotel to the family-friendly Villas and the uber-luxe Estate, the resort offers something for every type of traveler. It’s also remarkably convenient: ... More

Oberoi hotels have a long-standing reputation of being among the most exclusive in the world. The design is breathtaking; the food is unparalleled; and the schooling for hotel staff is extensive, resulting in only the highest level of service. The Oberoi Udaivilas—a property located in Udaipur, India—is all ... More

Chic hotel accommodations are often hard to come by in Montauk, but The Montauk Beach House is a welcome exception. The property is perfectly situated in the center of its namesake town, giving guests easy access to the area’s best shops, restaurants, bars and, most importantly, the beach. Owner Larry ... More

Palazzo Parigi is a glamorous five-star hotel in the charming Via Brera neighborhood, surrounded by Milan's most famous galleries and boutiques. The hotel was reconstructed on the former site of the historical Palazzo Cramer, which dates back to the 1600s and is a testament to the beauty ... More

Unless you set out looking for it, you’d probably never stumble upon The Tuscany, a St. Giles Luxury Hotel in midtown Manhattan. Impossible as it may seem, the boutique property is located on a quiet, brownstone-lined street that’s just three blocks from Grand Central but lacks the “touristy” ... More