Holguín Province
You may need a wallet of gold to access the river of gold resort by Meliá. Oft touted as Cuba's best resort, this 356-room resort shines with a five-star…
Must-see hotels in Americas
Kihei & South Maui
From the plush lobby lounge with its framed ocean views to the accommodating staff and the inclusive pricing (no resort fee), the joy is in the details…
Chocó
Situated on a magnificent private beach protected by forested headlands, family run Morromico is a beautiful, small ecoresort surrounded by thick jungle…
Ipanema & Leblon
Designed by Philippe Starck, the Fasano has fabulously designed rooms with hardwood floors, handsome furnishings (including chairs designed by Sergio…
Southwest Colorado
Peggy and Lee, artist and t’ai chi master, have crafted a setting that inspires and helps you to slow down to the pace of their pond's largemouth bass…
Península de Pedernales
Formerly the vacation retreat of a Dominican family, Casa Bonita is set on a hill with incredible Caribbean and mountain views. The 14 older rooms, a…
Newfoundland & Labrador
The Fogo Island Inn is a groundbreaking exploration of the concept of local sourcing. Everything in this place comes from at least as close as…
Bogotá
This high-design haven, the boutique hotel of choice for Colombia's trendsetters, has a sophisticated aesthetic vaguely based around vintage TVs and…
Tofino
Cornering the market in luxury winter storm-watching packages, 'the Wick' is worth a stay any time of year. Embodying nature with its recycled-wood…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
This extraordinary boutique hotel is a visual feast in which every corner contains something interesting and beautiful. The five rooms have been ripped…
Barbados
Possibly the best boutique hotel on the south coast. Once a Mediterranean-style mansion, the hotel now has 10 rooms in a variety of shapes and sizes, some…
Praia da Pipa
One of Brazil’s most charming luxury pousadas, Toca da Coruja is an eco- and community-conscious place wrapped in sprawling tropical gardens with sagui…
Chattanooga
The South's best hostel, run by climbers, is a sustainable den of coolness in Southside, the 'Noog's hippest downtown neighborhood. Co-ed dorms…
North Shore & Upcountry
This spa retreat starts working its magic the moment you pull into the hibiscus-lined drive. Set on tidy, garden-filled grounds on an Upcountry slope…
Vieques
This hilltop ecoretreat takes its design cue from the elements, with 18 loft-style rooms spread over four stark yet beautiful concrete casas. At off-the…
Banff & Jasper National Parks
You can’t get much more rural – or more peaceful – than this remote mountain lodge decorated with antler chandeliers and antique skis and snowshoes. Lodge…
Atlanta
Hidden inside a gated and repurposed 1950s cotton-sorting warehouse, this retro-modern loft B&B is urban dwelling at its best. Enter into a huge and funky…
Cartagena
An arresting seven-room boutique hotel wrapped in a handsome colonial mansion, the San Pedro manages to balance authentic historical touches with genuine…
North Shore & Upcountry
This classy boutique hotel offers the ultimate Paʻia immersion. Step out the front and the town is on your doorstep; step out the back and you’re on a…
Steamboat Springs
This is the most luxurious of Colorado’s top-end guest ranches. Here you spend the day riding with expert staff, the evening around the fire in an…
Middle Chile
Gardens looking over the Río Lircay surround the comfortable cabins and hostel at Austrian-run Casa Chueca. It's in the countryside outside Talca, but it…
Puerto Jiménez
Here is a supercool way for budget travelers to experience all the adventure and wildness of a jungle lodge without the hefty price tag. This property is…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
More than $50 million in contemporary art decorates the lounge of this stylish hotel, setting a tone of quiet opulence. Dark-wood paneling and sumptuous…
Torngat Mountains Base Camp and Research Station
Labrador
The only way to enjoy Torngat Mountains National Park overnight is at this well-heeled base camp in the park. Guests sleep in comfortable yurts or more…
Manizales
Located on a mountainside on the outskirts of town, this fantastic small hotel with phenomenal views has a variety of spacious, classy accommodations with…
Shadowcliff Lodge & Retreat Center
Northern Colorado
Overlooking Grand Lake, this ecofriendly mountain resort, perched in a beautiful setting with gorgeous views of both the lake and the mountains, is among…
Boulevard 251 Riverside Apartments
Iquitos
We'll tell it to you straight: there is no better place to stay in Iquitos, either for the exceptional location, high above the banks of the river, or for…
Aguas Calientes
Luxuriant and set amid tropical gardens, these Andean-style cottages (many with their own private pool) connected by stone pathways are pure indulgence…
West Texas
Located just inside Davis Mountains State Park, this historic 39-room inn is actually a state park in its own right. Built by the Civilian Conservation…
Southwest Colorado
This Southwestern adobe-style complex is a swanky, upscale lodge dedicated to erasing your everyday cares. Rooms feature hand-painted Mexican tiles, rough…
Aruba
With its white-stucco edifice and red-tile roofs, Bucuti & Tara is among the classiest of the low-rise resorts. It's also the first carbon-neutral resort…
Québec City
Auberge St-Antoine is probably Québec's finest smaller hotel, with phenomenal service and endless amenities. The 95 plush and spacious rooms come with…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
From the plush drawing room (complete with crackling fire and deep armchairs) to the lantern-lit pool inside a reconstructed 18th-century Japanese…
Las Vegas
With at least eight distinctively different and equally stylish room types to choose from, Cosmo's digs are the hippest on the Strip. Ranging from…
Chiriquí Province
This elegant Belgian-owned resort on the mainland has 20 brilliant-white ultramodern bungalows that offer the ultimate in comfort. Amenities range from…
Rio de Janeiro
Rio's loveliest new hotel sits on a prime spot fronting Copacabana's southern shore. The rooms have a modernist aesthetic, with jacaranda wood furniture,…
Central Highlands
About 15 minutes' walk from town, this 'hostel' is actually a modern, two-story home, with a state-of-the-art, fully equipped kitchen and a variety of…
Cayman Islands
The oldest resort on the island is also the classiest: Southern Cross is a gorgeous boutique operation with an eco-conscious approach. There are 14 pastel…
Bolivia
Set on a jungle-covered hill, this inspiring spot offers appealingly rustic accommodations in a variety of cabañas (cabins), simple rooms and camping…
Richmond
Inside the 1940s Otis Elevator Co building, this stylish and ecofriendly downtown option is one of the best hostels you'll ever encounter. Rooms and dorms…
