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Whistler, British Columbia, CanadaNewest

The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler

9.2Wonderful on Expedia
1,819 verified reviews

  • Village Centre, near Whistler Blackcomb
  • Guests rave about the pool area (51 reviews) and the spa (35 reviews)

Know before you go

  1. Save the evening for the heated pool and hot tubs
  2. Add the spa's steam room
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Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

Jumeirah Al Naseem

9.4Exceptional on Expedia
524 verified reviews

  • Private beach with Burj Al Arab views
  • Guests rave about the restaurants (14 reviews) and the pool area (7 reviews)

Know before you go

  1. Hop on the free abra water taxi
  2. Try a guided kayak session
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Miami Beach, Florida

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

8.4 on Expedia
9,145 verified reviews

  • Oceanfront, with poolside cabanas
  • Lapis Spa circuit with steam baths and mineral pools

Know before you go

  1. Add a poolside cabana
  2. Book the Lapis Spa circuit
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Nashville, Tennessee

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

8.8Excellent on Expedia
1,852 verified reviews

  • A climate-controlled garden under glass, with an indoor boat ride
  • SoundWaves water park and 18 on-site restaurants

Know before you go

  1. Ask for an interior balcony room
  2. Take the indoor boat ride
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Paradise Island, Bahamas

The Cove at Atlantis

8.6Excellent on Expedia
1,003 verified reviews

  • Suites between two private beaches (Cove Beach & Paradise Beach)
  • Guests rave about the pool area (34 reviews) and the beach (32 reviews)

Know before you go

  1. Add a private cabana on Cove Beach
  2. Walk over to Aquaventure, the water park
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Coronado, San Diego, California

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

8.8Excellent on Expedia
1,069 verified reviews

  • Welcoming guests since 1888
  • Guests rave about the restaurants (57 reviews) and the beach (47 reviews)

Know before you go

  1. Reserve your beach fire pit ahead
  2. Rent a bike for the shoreline path
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Fifth Avenue, New York City

The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel

9.0Wonderful on Expedia
1,008 verified reviews

  • One guest called it "the quintessential New York City experience"
  • Suites include butler service · Central Park steps away

Know before you go

  1. Reserve afternoon tea ahead
  2. The subway is about a minute away
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Banff National Park, Alberta

Fairmont Banff Springs

9.4Exceptional on Expedia
1,005 verified reviews

  • One guest saw elk crossing the Bow River from their room
  • Heated outdoor pool (36 reviews) · a drink at the Rundle Bar

Know before you go

  1. Ask for a mountain view
  2. Book the spa ahead
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Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

8.8Excellent on Expedia
1,002 verified reviews

  • Right on Wailea Beach, 40 acres of gardens
  • Waterslides, waterfalls and a swim-up grotto bar

Know before you go

  1. Lava tube slide opens 10:30
  2. Pack reef-safe sunscreen
  3. First scuba lesson is complimentary
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Las Vegas Strip, Nevada

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

9.4Exceptional on Expedia
18,737 verified reviews

  • Every room is a suite
  • Guests rave about the restaurants (1,001 reviews), pools and spa

Know before you go

  1. Book the gondola ahead
  2. Reserve a pool daybed online
  3. Walk to Sphere indoors
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Orlando, Florida

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

9.0Wonderful on Expedia
1,001 verified reviews

  • Real savannas with giraffes, zebras and birds below the balconies
  • Guests love the pool (big waterslide) and the food

Know before you go

  1. Book a savanna view room
  2. Wake up for sunrise
  3. Ask for night vision goggles
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Hotel Xcaret Mexico

8.8Excellent on Expedia
1,760 verified reviews

  • Xcaret parks included, with transport
  • Guests rave about the food and the 16 pools

Know before you go

  1. Reserve Xel-Há & cenote tours early
  2. Pack mineral sunscreen
  3. Bring water shoes
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