Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

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"Set on land reimagined by Laurance Rockefeller as a nature preserve, this Reserve property on Puerto Rico’s northern coast emphasizes spacious, nature-facing accommodations (entry-level rooms start near 900 sq ft) and personalized service via an assigned embajador. The resort offers multiple restaurants including waterfront COA and Positivo Sand Bar, expansive residences with golf carts, and robust environmental programming such as Ambassadors of the Environment that educates guests and children about biodiversity and conservation." - Laura Begley Bloom