Elite Traveler July-August 2017

Bay View Casa AMANERA, CABRERA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Tucked into the lush Caribbean forest that borders the golden sands of Playa Grande, the stylish resort Amanera encompasses a collection of casitas which sit on the 60ft-high cliffs at the western tip of this coastal stretch, allowing for unobstructed sea views as well as complete privacy. The two-bedroom Bay View Casa is surrounded by verdant gardens, with expansive sun decks and terraces, a private swimming pool and those far-reaching ocean panoramas. Inside, the vast living space leads to two free-standing bedroom pavilions and a finishing kitchen, where a personal chef can be on hand on request. From$6,000 per night, contact Laura Fraefel, front of housemanager, lfraefel@aman.com, +1 809 589 2888, aman.com

The St. Regis Villa THE ST. REGIS MAURITIUS RESORT, MAURITIUS

Against a backdrop of the UnescoWorld Heritage mountain LeMorne, and on the white sand shores of the island, St. Regis Mauritius places guests in a remarkably idyllic location, but even by the resort's own high standards the St. Regis Villa is particularly exquisite. Each of the villa’s four bedrooms comes with its own ocean-facing terrace and lies alongside dining and lounge areas (which provide direct access to the beach), with an outdoor living design concept to make the most of the ocean views. An infinity pool with jet streams, three plunge pools, a private gym and a steam room are all to be found in the villa too. From$3,855 per night, contact the reservations team,

stregisvillamauritius@starwoodhotels.com, +230 403 9000, stregisvillamauritius.com

Miramar Suite FOUR SEASONS COSTA RICA AT PENINSULA PAPAGAYO, COSTA RICA With the resort’s setting on the slopes overlooking the golden shores of the Pacific coast, the three- bedroom presidential suite here, named the Miramar Suite, affords spectacular views over the bay and Pacific Ocean. An elegant dining space and pantry sit alongside an expansive living room, which leads out to the outdoor living area where an alfresco dining space, an infinity-edge pool and private gardens all take in the views. Guests who stay here are welcomed with fresh flowers and gifted a cocktail each day of their stay. The hotel will be going through a renovation period from September until December 2017. From $6,319 per night, contact Julieta Carli, reservations manager, cos.reservations.group@fourseasons.com, +50 626 960 098, fourseasons.com/costarica