Those looking for all-out luxury and opulence in a dazzling natural setting.
Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico
Perched above the beach, the 172 rooms are presented in single-story and three-story buildings, or ‘casas’. Each room faces towards the sea, offering expansive views of the Pacific Ocean or Sea of Cortez from a private patio or balcony. 24-hour butler service assures your every whim is fulfilled.
The hotel’s has three restaurants, with the most formal being the stunningly lit and decorated Market, presided over by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and featuring Euro-Asian cuisine and the country’s most complete wine list. More casual is the pretty beachside Agua, with its fountains and twinkling Moroccan lamps. The spa comprises 15 treatment villas nestled in stunning gardens.
Choose from a round or two at the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, a swim in the infinity pool, a desert Hummer adventure, or a whale-watching trip in the hotel’s private yacht.
If you’re in need of a night out, head into nearby Cabo san Lucas for a spot of late-night salsa dancing in the town’s many bars and clubs.