Recreo, a 63-acre resort on the coast of Costa Rica's Guanacaste province, was aptly named for the Spanish word for "recess." An hour's drive from the border with Nicaragua and just over an hour from ...

Large hotel chains are always adding to their portfolios, but for those prefer an independent property (or one that’s part of a small regional group) there are plenty of charming inns and lodges ...

In the United States, there is perhaps no more iconic vacation destination than Hawaii. From the otherworldly, volcanic landscape of the Big Island to the urban atmosphere of Oahu, the Aloha State ...

The Resort at Pelican Hill is a sprawling, Tuscan-style retreat perched above the Pacific in Newport Beach. Modeled after the classical architecture of Andrea Palladio, the 504-acre enclave feels more ...