We all need a getaway from time to time, and these five resorts are the perfect destinations where you can sit back and simply enjoy the views. Poolside or Oceanside, these resorts have a lot to offer the most discerning Jetsetter. Exclusive services, delicious culinary adventures and blissful spa retreats provide an elevated travel experience filled with localized style at each of these luxury escapes.

Vik Chile

Vik Chile, the gorgeous retreat in Chile’s Millahue Valley is celebrated worldwide for its remarkable design, warm service, unparalleled collection of art and the truly singular experience guests enjoy while visiting the destination. Perched on a hilltop amongst valleys and vines, with the Andes Mountains in the distance, Vik Chile is strategically positioned to offer 360-degree views across the 11,000-acre property. Each of the 22 intimate suites house an extensive collection of artwork, expansive views, and singular bathrooms. You will enjoy the remarkable infinity pool, which serves as the ideal vantage point to take in the gorgeous surroundings. Extending out over the lake below, it offers expansive views across the Chilean countryside, while simultaneously allowing you to enjoy the unique sensation of swimming above it all.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara 

Tucked onto 78 acres overlooking the Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara combines the appeal of this coastal city with the beauty of its natural surroundings. Here, one can escape to the tranquility of two beaches, three infinity-edge pools (two with ocean views) and an expansive spa. Locally inspired and luxury spa rituals pay tribute to the scenic California landscape in ways both enticing and effective. At The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara you can relax in spacious suites, all showcasing exquisite views of the ocean, pool or garden from your own personal patio or balcony. Indulge in the region’s abundance with locally sourced cuisine, from A5 Japanese Wagyu and local abalone paired with vintage wines at Angel Oak, to rustic California cuisine at ‘O’ Bar + Kitchen. At this Santa Barbara resort, every moment is one to savor. 

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The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort

Ideally located on a former coconut plantation and nestled between the El Yunque rainforest and the tranquil waters of the Espiritu Santo River, The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is the ideal escape for travelers seeking sun, relaxation, and culture in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort’s features include private bird sanctuaries; an on-site “green team” led by a marine biologist; multiple dining outlets to suit any occasion or taste; The St. Regis Bar, a warm gathering space that overlooks the ocean and invites you to simply relax and take in the view, as well as experience the brand’s champagne sabering ritual; St. Regis’ legendary Butler Service; an ocean-front golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.; and an Iridium Spa. You can simply relax by the pool or sunbathe on the beach, while also being able to choose from activities such as kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing, fishing, nature walks, hiking, biking, tennis and much more if you’re feeling more adventurous.

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Set on a gorgeous stretch of beach, Faena Hotel Miami Beach features an artful visual language that recalls the glamor of the 1950s with stunning Art Deco appeal. The hotel is home to Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, the celebrated chef’s only restaurant in the United States; Pao, which showcases modern Asian flavors; the Faena Theater; and the Tierra Santa Healing House, a one-of-a-kind South American-inspired spa dedicated to the art of well-being. As part of Faena’s commitment to transforming the ordinary to the extraordinary, the hotel features remarkable works by artists Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Alberto Garutti, Gonzalo Fuenmayor, Manuel Ameztoy and Juan Gatti. The hotel’s stunning pool is located just to the left of Damien Hirst’s iconic Gone But Not Forgotten, a 24 carat gilded skeleton of a wooly mammoth in a monolithic steel and glass vitrine. Offering an idyllic backdrop to soak in the Miami sun, the pool is not only chic but inviting and is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the locale while absorbing views of art, innovative design, and the delightful Florida palm trees.

Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete

Nestled within the exceptional natural seaside landscape, Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort in Crete is an open-hearted retreat delivering a soulful, holistic take on a Mediterranean escape. The hotel boasts a brand-new restaurant with strong Greek and Cretan influences as well as a breathtaking outdoor pool offering views of the Aegean Sea and surrounding landscape of Crete. Bright Aegean skies, inviting blue seascapes and a welcoming, relaxed yet sophisticated vibe frame the experience, while the city of Chania beckons, ready to reveal its ancient secrets. The atmosphere surrounding this pool says it all.