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These six resorts have caught our attention. Whether it’s their incredible amenities, brilliant beachfronts, crystal ocean views, gourmet food or super-fun activities, we’re sold on packing our bags and heading to paradise!
BEQUIA BEACH HOTEL
WHERE
Bequia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines
YOUR STAY
Classic rooms have private terraces that overlook the resorts stunning infinity pool and gardens. You’ll find lots of earth tones and rattan furniture — they strive to use natural materials that don’t take away from the glorious island setting.
AMENITIES
Robes and slippers; drinks cooler; daily bottled water; three Caribbean restaurants; daily island-hopping flights to Barbados and St. Lucia (for a fee).
ROYALTON SUITES CANCUN RESORT & SPA
WHERE
Cancun, Mexico
YOUR STAY
You’ll be in the heart of Cancun — on the sandy white beach just steps away from downtown, perfect for immersing yourself in the local culture (not to mention the fantastic shopping and nightlife).
AMENITIES
Four pools; reservation-free dining at six restaurants; five bars; adults-only rooftop cabana lounge; 24-hour room service; supervised kids’ club; water sports; daily and nightly activities; Royalton Fit fitness classes; spa services (including manicures, pedicures, body and facial treatments).
PLAYA CATIVO LODGE
WHERE
Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
YOUR STAY
Talk about bucket-list trip — this once-in-a-lifetime experience will find you staying in the Costa Rican rainforest in a peninsula that’s only accessible by boat. The beach front eco-lodge is a true hideaway — it’s private, you’re surrounded by lush nature and its design complements what you see when you look outside your window each morning. We can’t think of a better place to disconnect.
AMENITIES
Two restaurants; spa and wellness centre; pool; adventure centre (with paddle boards, kayaks and snorkel equipment); library; walking trails; organic farm (where you can speak to farmers about the pineapples, coconuts, papayas, limes, bananas, passion fruit and mangos they grow).
CLUB MED LES ARCS PANORAMA
WHERE
Savoie, France
YOUR STAY
This new resort lies in an alpine forest in the French Alps. (We know — it’s like a dream!) It’s a family-friendly resort in the second-largest ski area in France, and it’s designed to perfectly fit the mountain vistas.
AMENITIES
Ski-in, ski-out access; three restaurants; spa and wellness area; heated indoor and outdoor pools; Turkish bath; kids’ clubs.
SILVERSANDS GRENADA
WHERE
St. George’s, Grenada
YOUR STAY
A tiny, super-tropical island nation, Grenada is known as the “spice island” and it’s said you’ll feel the spice in the air, and in the locals’ personalities. The 43-room luxe resort has beach front and hillside villas and sits on Grande Anse Beach, a jewel in the turquoise Caribbean Sea.
AMENITIES
Full-service spa; longest pool in the Caribbean; beach club with resident DJ; two restaurants; rum and cigar lounge.
HODGES BAY RESORT & SPA
WHERE
St. John’s, Antigua
YOUR STAY
Antigua’s newest resort, Hodges Bay is all about chic and modern accommodations, including guest rooms, villas and apartments. The West Indies nation is known for its hundreds of beaches, white sands and warm waters. The hotel opened last summer and has already been touted as a world-class resort.
AMENITIES
Daily breakfast; water sports; off-resort activities; kids’ club; spa and wellness centre.
WORDS LISA VAN DE GEYN
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