Amanera

"On the secluded Playa Grande Beach on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, Amanera exudes calm. The resort is composed of 25 chic casitas—15 of them with private pools of their own—that abut the rain forest and Cordillera Septentrional Mountain Range. One of the best places to take it all in is at the 131-foot heated swimming pool, where a curving infinity edge seems to disappear into the sandy bay and blue Atlantic Ocean beneath it. The navy sun beds lining the pool are never crowded, making it a serene place to spend an entire day. Order a catch of the day ceviche and an Aperol-tinged La Casita and then roll right into the rum-centric bar as the sun dips low in the sky." - Kathryn Romeyn

"A hotel offering day trips to Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata, with additional activities like ceviche cooking classes and diving at shipwreck sites." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Amanera is the second Aman outpost in the Caribbean (the other, Amanyara, is in the Turks & Caicos) and the brand’s first golf resort. Expect the brand's customary polished minimalism and obsessive attention to detail, plus panoramic beach views from the cliffside pool and bungalows. Suddenly, the D.R. feels very much like the place to be. Neighbor to the also new Playa Grande Beach Club (at the other end of this glorious stretch of sand) the differences are striking. The latter is clubby and quirky, whereas Aman has stuck to its inimitable formula of clean lines, clear communication, and ultra-sophistication, attracting an impeccably outfitted clientele looking for privacy and access to new greens and perfectly executed Italian cuisine in the resort's main restaurant. Of note: The offshore breezes in June and July cool the island's northern coast enough to never need a/c. Editor's Pick: Hot List 2016 & Editor's Pick: Gold List 2018"