BLUE PALACE, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA
Elounda, Crete, Greece with an elevated position just beyond Elounda on the eastern side of Crete, the Blue Palace has an enviable view that overlooks the island of Spinalonga, itself is a star of numerous novels and films. (See why Blue Palace Resort & Spa was also named as having one of the best pools.)
www.bluepalace.gr
SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE
Kangaroo Island, Australia Perched on the limestone cliffs of Kangaroo Island, Southern Ocean Lodge has a front-row seat to the wild Southern Ocean. Every view from the secluded lodge on this rugged coast is rich.
southernoceanlodge.com.au
HOTEL SANTA CATERINA
Amalfi, Italy whether you’re seated at Santa Caterina’s Beach House restaurant or draped on your lounge chair by the pool, the views here of the Amalfi Coast are just incredible from every angle, It’s hard to tear yourself away from the sea view terrace. (See why Hotel Santa Caterina was also selected as one of the Best Beach Hotels in the World.)
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LADERA ST. LUCIA RESORT
Soufrière, St. Lucia with its fourth wall missing so that rooms open to the Caribbean Sea and blue skies, Ladera inspires every visitor and sets a benchmark, view-wise, that’s hard to beat. The design capitalizes the majestic Pitons, and the two lush volcanic peaks that rise out of the turquoise ocean.” ladera.com
GRAND HYATT CANNES HOTEL MARTINEZ
Cannes, France what could be more classically Riviera than the view from this stunner in the famed French coastal magnet for the chic and glamorous?
Here you'll see all the sultry beauty that is Cannes – the famed boulevard La Croisette, rows of palm trees, and the bright blue sea.
cannesmartinez.grand.hyatt.com
FOGO ISLAND INN
New found land, Canada while the attention-grabbing design of this luxury hotel parked at what seems like the edge of the world has received just acclaim, the views it has created are equally noteworthy. The luxurious details within are inspired by natural surroundings another way to honor those beautiful views. fogoislandinn.ca
TERRANEA RESORT
Rancho Palos Verdes, California this is coastal California at its best, the views from this sprawling resort just go on and on. Terranea is an easy reach from Los Angeles, so it’s an ideal weekend getaway. terranea.com
MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH
Laguna Beach, California from every room you can drink in the Pacific and watch the sun sink into the sea. During winter, gray whales hug the coastline en route to Baja while in the summer, 100-foot blue whales cavort and feed in these same waters. (See why Montage Laguna Beach was chosen as one of the Best Beach Hotels in the World.)
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RITZ-CARLTON HALF MOON BAY
Half Moon Bay, California on the rugged coastline south of San Francisco, the views here are part California coast, part Scottish Highlands. It’s invigorating and restorative at the same time. ritzcarlton.com
HARBORSIDE HOTEL
Bar Harbor, Maine wooded islands, bobbing boats and weathered fishing docks highlight a glistening, pristine bay. The views here are pure.
theharborsidehotel.com
THE MARLY BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Cape Town, South Africa nestled under the iconic Twelve Apostles mountain range, the best views from this hip hotel are from its restaurant. You can enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Seaboard. The sunset here might just be one of the most picturesque in the world.
themarly.co.za
FOUR SEASONS LANAI AT MANELE BAY
Lanai, Hawaii- This resort overlooks one of Hawaii’s most stunning stretches of sand, which curves along Hulopoe Bay, a marine preserve filled with sea life, it’s an amazing view both above and below the sea. The private balconies are perfect for gazing, and the view from the Jack Nicklaus golf course signature 12th hole “will take your breath away.”
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SHEEN FALLS LODGE
Kenmare, Ireland for a setting that is straight out of Gaelic myth, make your way to Sheen Falls Lodge’s Octagonal Presidental suite, which overlooks the falls. This luxury hotel’s location between the world-famous Ring of Kerry and Ring of Beara means that the beauty just keeps going in all directions.
sheenfallslodge.ie
ARISAIG HOUSE
Scotland it’s pure Scottish magic on the water, says travel correspondent Peter Greenberg, who compares the far-flung beauty of this granite mansion in the West Highlands to that captured in the popular film, Local Hero. “If you’ve seen the movie, you’ll know why this place is so special,” he says.
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