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This 55-suite newcomer stands out among Punta Cana's mega all-inclusives for its understated elegance and restorative tranquillity—there's not an activities board, kids club, casino, or swim-up bar in sight. Even the small gym, tucked away beside the spa, is positioned so as not to induce stress among guests by suggesting that they should actually use it. And the formula seems to be working: The pool area and private beach are typically as animated as the surrounding shrubbery, an occasional swat at sand flies notwithstanding. Rooms have all the requisite high-tech toys, and bathrooms are a sybarite's dream. The resort's three menus, created by chef François Bouvet, who helmed a Michelin-starred restaurant in Brittany, specialize in French, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisine, and the 8,000-bottle wine cellar is especially strong in Spanish varietals.
When to go: November through February.
Which room to book: Any with plunge pools, so you're just steps from your palapa (doubles, $266–$313).
Amenities:
Pool,
Spa,
24-hour Room Service,
Bar/lounge,
Beach,
Gym
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