Caribbean: Rosewood Little Dix (mentioned by others...it really gives you the peaceful island paradise vibe) might have the edge over Four Seasons Nevis (more traditionally plush)

US Southern Coastal: Sea Island (Cloister and Beach Club) followed by Montage Palmetto Bluff

US Northern Coastal: Ocean House

US Eastern Mountains: Old Edwards Inn or Whiteface Lodge

Pretty much Four Seasons and Ritz anywhere where the sun shines more than 3 months during the year.

Also loved Guerney's Inn in Montauk.

Ventana in Big Sur, CA

Conrad Rangali in the Maldives. I used points. It was glorious.

Anonymous wrote:Grand Velas Riviera Maya. Bliss.

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Anonymous wrote:Montage Kapalua Bay

I loved the Ritz Carlton there. It was my favorite. Montage seemed nice!

I love the Montage. Much smaller than the Ritz. Stunning resort and view. And huge units to stay in. And the pools are beautiful. And you can walk to Merrimans. I love everything about it.

Anonymous wrote:For those that said Gates Pass on Tucson, what made it stand out? We go to Tucson fairly frequently but have never stayed there. Is it the proximity to hiking trails?

I think you mean JW Marriott Starr Pass?

The setting, views, service, lobby, rooms. Just really felt like a resort away from it all, except it’s close to the city.

For those that said Gates Pass on Tucson, what made it stand out? We go to Tucson fairly frequently but have never stayed there. Is it the proximity to hiking trails?

Anonymous wrote:Tamassa In Mauritius

Did you stay there the whole time or also visit other parts of the island? I'm adding this to my list. Used to live in Mauritius but haven't been back since 1994. Bsck then majority of the resorts were in the north and also tamarind bay side.

Anonymous wrote:Grand Hyatt Kauai

me too

For an incredible off the beaten path and unique resort experience, I cannot recommend Arenal, Costa Rica's Leaves and Lizards enough. It is such an incredibly special place: small, intimate, and unique lodging (including a Hobbit and a treehouse) with outstanding fresh food and a view that cannot be beat. They have their own herd of gentle, intelligent horses and arrange trail rides to a private waterfall with a naturalist guide, plus farm animals for kids to interact with every day. It's the perfect mix of luxury and rustic.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g309226-d634912-Reviews-Leaves_and_Lizards_Arenal_Volcano_Cabin_Retreat-La_Fortuna_de_San_Carlos_Arenal_Volcano.html

Anonymous wrote:Ritz Carlton Dorado Beach Reserve. Absolute utopia. And you don’t have to fly across the world to get there.

Do you rent a villa through vrbo or do you stay at the hotel? Any tips?

Astarte Suites, Santorini

Anonymous wrote:Rancho Pescadero in Baja Mexico

JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson

Shangri-La Bar al Jissah in Muscat Oman

Park Hyatt Dubai

We also really liked the JW Narrioot Starr Pass. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Ritz Carlton Dorado Beach Reserve. Absolute utopia. And you don’t have to fly across the world to get there.