10 Best Luxury Coastal Vacations Around the World

"I found Peninsula Papagayo to be a 1,400-acre upscale coastal community on Costa Rica's North Pacific Coast offering miles of uncrowded beaches, a 180-berth marina, a beach club, the Arnold Palmer–designed Four Seasons golf course, branded luxury residences and private villas, and upcoming additions including a Palmares Preserve wilderness outpost with hanging bridges, challenge courses, zip lines and more than 12 miles of trails; the Four Seasons there is also adding a six-bedroom residence with a 150-foot swimming pool and $30,000-per-night rates." - Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova is a writer with over a decade of editorial experience in Europe and the U.S. She covers luxury travel, art, architecture, and design. Her writing has appeared on InStyle.com, Vogue.com, Elle.com, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines