What better way to celebrate the start of summer and open our June theme: Beaches & Islands than with a collection of The World’s Dreamiest Luxury Beach Resorts From six-star Hotels perched on coastal cliffs to boutique cabanas nestled around a serene lagoon, these destinations raise the bar for beach vacations.

One & Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico

Nestled on the edge of the scenic Baja Peninsula, where the Sea of ​​Cortez breaks against golden sands and rugged cliffs, One & Only Palmilla offers guests luxurious hospitality surrounded by the finest Nature of Mexico.

Two pools (one family-only and one adults-only) allow guests to cool off while admiring the sea from afar, but given the resort’s access to some of the most beautiful and swimmable beaches in Los Cabos, so are you. Don’t book a cabana, take a surfing lesson, or retreat to the “private cove, complete with a floating chaise lounge, ocean hammocks, and a dedicated bartender for a secluded beach day.

GoldenEye, Jamaica

The former home of James Bond author Ian Fleming, GoldenEye was a popular creative retreat for
With its collection of beautifully appointed cottages and villas set amidst pristine tropical wilderness, there is nothing quite like it in all of Jamaica.

Our tip: book a cabana with direct access to the lagoon, a mix of sea and fresh water that’s serene, tranquil, and utterly inviting. The cabana has kayaks, ideally for sunset launches from your private dock as a precursor to cocktails at Shabeen, GoldenEye’s rooftop pool bar and lounge.

Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla

At this glamorous Beach resort, Moroccan-style domed villas nestle among lush palm trees on Maundays Bay, a scenic beach known for being one of the finest in Anguilla, if not the entire Caribbean.

Water sports, from sailing to scuba diving, top the list of Cap Juluca’s recommended activities, but you’ll be just as pleased to make the most of the resort’s impeccable beach service, including reserved lounge chairs and umbrellas, food and beverages Service. and complimentary cold towels, bottled water, and sherbet.

 Amanruya, Turkey

Aman resorts are always found in the most beautiful and remote places, and Amanruya on Turkey’s Bodrum Peninsula is no exception. The private pavilions for resort guests are nestled among olive groves and cypresses, each with its own terrace and pool.

Once you’ve settled in, head to the Beach Club, a series of terraces overlooking the crystal-clear Aegean Sea, where you can enjoy a Turkish mezze and then descend on the private beach for a refreshing stand-up session of paddle boarding.

Four Seasons Koh Samui, Thailand

Imagine waking up in a luxurious villa, opening the sliding doors to enjoy breakfast on your patio overlooking lush jungle flora and the turquoise ocean, then diving right into your private infinity pool for a few laps… long before heads to the beach. Such is life at Four Seasons Koh Samui, a luxury resort nestled in the steep, palm-fringed coastal hills of Thailand’s second-largest island.

If you’re feeling active, head to the seaside muay thai ring for a workout that will make you sweat, or take a yoga class on the beach. The best beach read of this summer.