Caribbean luxe has never been so spectacular as it is as Secret Bay. On the pristine, unadulterated island of Dominica, this boutique eco-luxury resort embraces a diverse environment...
Discover a different side of San Diego, where the tranquility and natural beauty of Southern California truly comes alive, at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe...
Roaring fireplaces and rough-hewn wood finishes make this ski lodge feel as Old-World European as its sister property in the Bavarian Alps
Featuring a mid-mountain location on Northstar California, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is the first and only AAA Five Diamond mountain resort in California.
Oceana Beach Club Hotel is a chic and thoroughly civilized beach retreat in sunny Southern California...
Southern California gets no more spectacular than it is at Terranea Resort. Perched dramatically on an oceanfront bluff looking over miles of Pacific coastline, this Los Angeles area resort is a veritable gem...
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa checks all the essential boxes for a well-rounded Southern California retreat...
Colorado beckons with the very best at The St. Regis Aspen Resort. Tucked at the base of majestic snow-capped peaks, in a town that enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year..
Immerse yourself in the beautiful mountain retreat of Sundance, Utah, just outside of Salt Lake City, at the fabulously serene Sundance Resort
Gaze out over the shimmering expanse of the crystalline Pacific, and experience the tranquil beauty and luxury of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel...
Imagine a place as beautiful as it is luxurious, where white sand beaches meet verdant rainforest, and the sparkling surf is just steps from your door, and discover the fabulous Montigo Resorts Nongsa...
In beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine, surrounded by the rustic beauty of New England's coast, Harborside Hotel Spa & Marina offers unsurpassed accommodations and amenities for a memorable and exciting stay...
Asian influences, including stonework and imported botanical garden Buddhas, bring a touch of Zen to Caribbean paradise
Find yourself in a tranquil Caribbean paradise at The House by Elegant Hotels, an adult-only enclave on the isle of Barbados, specializing in understated elegance...
Imagine a place of legendary beauty, where mythology comes to life in fiery sunsets and timeless charm, and enter the world of the fabulous Aigialos Hotel in Santorini
Named Best Luxury Hotel and Spa Resort in China at the 2007 China Hotel Starlight Awards, the Banyan Tree Lijiang is the ultimate repose for spirits in need of rest, relaxation, romance, and relief from the onerous travails of daily life...
While the stunning Montelucia Resort & Spa may look and sound like it belongs in a trendy European metropolis, travel no further than Scottsdale, Arizona to delight in a true resort destination...
Dominican Republic has a hidden gem: Sublime Samana, on the region’s most beautiful, pristine and secluded beach.
In a destination as dreamy as they come, Shanti Maurice makes the island of Mauritius even more enchanting. The property itself is 36 acres, situated between sugarcane fields and powder-soft white sand beach, with the brilliant blue waters of the Indian Ocean stretching as far as the eye can see...
The lavish Paradise Island Villas epitomize a serene Mediterranean escape, or a carefree Grecian retreat to one of the most heavenly parts of the world on the coast of Crete...
Set atop a Central Vermont mountain, with over 700 private acres of woods and meadow, sweeping views of the Green Mountains, and a pristine lake, Mountain Top Resort makes a short drive from home feel like a world away – in any season.
Perched on a promontory beneath sounds of crashing waves, The Wickaninnish Inn, a member of the exclusive Relais & Chateaux portfolio, is located on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island...
In one of the world's most coveted alpine destinations, The Sebastian - Vail is a beacon of luxury that makes you feel right at home in the heart of Vail Village
Prepare to be blissfully overwhelmed and completely at peace at once, at the all-inclusive Titilaka boutique retreat on Lake Titicaca, high in the Andes Mountains of Peru...
Imagine a place of breathtaking beauty, a dramatic landscape of towering rock masterpieces molded by the forces of nature in the brilliant hues of sunset, and open your eyes to Red Rock Country's fabulous L'Auberge de Sedona...
Go Take a Hike!
If you love to go, go, go while on vacation, the best five-star resorts for hiking can meet your need for speed while offering sweet relaxation at the end of a long hike. Hiking vacations can offer something for all interests and levels.Secret Bay in Portsmouth, Domesica is an eco-luxury resort capped by beautiful beaches and a majestic river. The resort offers a guide to waterfall hikes, botanical garden hikes, and gorges that combine hiking and swimming as well as post-adventure outdoor shows, custom spa services, and touches that bring the heart of nature into each guest room.
Sonnenalp Hotel, located in Vail, Colorado, is a four-generations-old ski lodge with Bavarian touches and access to beautiful hikes and strolls of all levels.
And next time you're visiting Llao Llao Hotel & Resort Golf Spa in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina, you can enjoy more than golf and an exotic location. The resort in the famed Patagonia region of Argentina hosts daily guided hikes with panoramic views of the majestic Andes Mountains.
While the best luxury resorts and hotels for hiking will have equipment you can use, it is always a good idea to break in your hiking shoes early and pack layers, lots of sunscreen, and a wide-brimmed hat.
