As travel writers, we’re often asked: What’s the best hotel you’ve stayed in? These swanky villa resorts with private pools top our list.
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Asian Style in Acapulco! Banyan Tree Cabo Marques
Have you ever been totally happy to just stay put in your hotel? Cliffside villas at Acapulco’s Banyan Tree Cabo Marques offer secluded tropical luxury and private pools. Why leave?
Is Alila Villas Uluwatu the most luxurious hotel in Bali?
We’ve stayed at many gorgeous Bali hotels. But with 3,000 sq. ft villas, a clifftop perch and a stunning birdcage lounge, Alila Villas Uluwatu may be the most luxurious hotel in Bali.
A sultan’s palace? No, Baraza Resort and Spa, Zanzibar
Is this a sultan’s palace? No, the white marble lobby with gold silk divans is part of Baraza Resort and Spa. And this Zanzibar all-inclusive resort is one of the best in Zanzibar.
World’s best ship? Viking Star review and Viking Homelands cruise
What makes the “Viking Star” the world’s best new cruise ship? The all-balcony staterooms? The freebies? The spa’s snow grotto?
Singapore’s Fullerton Bay Hotel: Stylish glamor in the Lion City
It’s a “wow” experience inside Singapore’s Fullerton Bay Hotel. Built over water, the hotel has gob-smacking city views. A rooftop pool and heritage brasserie add to its pizzazz.
Jimbaran Beach is one of Bali’s best – and it has Sundara
Bali’s Jimbaran Beach is ideal for swimming. At night, its seafood restaurants are popular. But the “wow” place to be is Sundara Beach Club.
Where to stay in Santorini? Swoon over the Grace Santorini
We swoon over hotels with swimming pools high above the sea and fab views. So when deciding where to stay in Santorini, we chose the Grace Santorini.
It’s heavenly at the Halekulani in Honolulu
Halekulani means “house befitting heaven” in Hawaiian. We found the elegant Halekulani in Holonulu to be heavenly with Zen-like rooms and superior service.
