Kamalame Cay, Andros, The Bahamas

By Kristen Shirley

alm trees, lush tropical plants and shimmering blue water set the scene on both sides of the cay’s single sand-packed road.

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The St Regis Bahía Beach Resort, Río Grande, Puerto Rico

By Kristen Shirley

Conservation is important to the resort, which sprawls over 483 acres and is situated next to two miles of practically empty beach.

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Ocean House, Watch Hill, Rhode Island, USA

By Emma Reynolds

The storied hotel is perched just above a 650-ft private beach and has marvelous views of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Noelle Nashville, Tennessee, USA

By Emma Reynolds

Built in 1929 as The Noel Hotel, Noelle Nashville reopened in late 2017 and has become a popular haunt for locals and travelers alike.

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Grand Velas Los Cabos, Mexico

By Elite Traveler

Sponsored: Experience the unique relaxation that can only be felt where the desert meets the sea.

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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

By Elite Traveler

SPONSORED: Stroll the open corridors lined with koi ponds and lush greenery, and enjoy balmy tropical evenings.

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Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico

By Elite Traveler

SPONSORED: Grand Velas Riviera Maya seduces guests with spacious accommodations, impeccable service and outstanding hospitality.

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Montage Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

By Elite Traveler

SPONSORED: The resort includes three pools, two tennis courts, pool and beach cabanas and access to Twin Dolphin Club.

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The Hay-Adams, Washington, DC

By Elite Traveler

SPONSORED: Originally designed and built as a residential hotel in the 1920s, it stands today as one of the most historic luxury hotels in Washington, DC.

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The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston, Texas

By Elite Traveler

SPONSORED: Boasting 250 guest rooms and suites, the hotel is extravagantly appointed — even by larger-than-life Texas standards.

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