Earning the only AAA Four Diamond award in Daytona Beach, this exclusive resort surrounds guests in luxury, from its large rooms and exceptional dining to its white-sand beach, just a few yards from the gorgeous pool deck. See the full post >

The only Marriot property on Daytona Beach, this new all-suite beachfront resort is ideal for extended stays, with all the comforts of home and more. You’ll find sleek, modern styling that is surprisingly easy on the wallet. See the full post >

Expansive in every sense of the word, this modern resort lives up to the brand’s well-deserved image – and then some. A rare departure from Daytona’s famous drive-on-the-beach access, the Hilton’s traffic-free beachfront is blissfully relaxing. See the full post >

Old-fashioned but thoroughly charming, this elegant hotel on Sidmouth’s Regency esplanade is a step back in time; genteel and sedate. It’s a few steps to the town’s beach and a short walk to Lyme Bay’s mighty sandstone cliffs. This is the Jurassic Coast so there are fossil-hunting opportunities a-plenty. See the full post >

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This colourful, stylish wonder, high up in the jungle canopy on Mexico’s Pacific coast, belongs in the pages of Architectural Digest. It’s not easy to get to – a boat ride, followed by a hike – but you’ll soon forget all about that once you’re overlooking the expanses of deep blue below from your open-walled […]

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The last word in opulent stateliness, the Palace makes no attempts to disguise its roots as a former Ritz. Bedrooms are more restrained, with a subtly neo-classical feel. Eating and drinking options cover most needs and budgets, with the Caelis restaurant and Bluesman cocktail bar attracting as many locals as guests. See the full post […]

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A 19th-century family mansion in the Old Town, run with a gentle personal touch, and filled with lovely old Madeiran furniture and family memorabilia. Many rooms have fine sea views, and there’s a seaside lido across the way. A good breakfast is served in the former family dining room. See the full post >