This relative newcomer upped the ante into the stratosphere for trendsetters and remains the discerning choice of honeymooners and other deep-pocketed nomads. Though the color scheme – a jarring turquoise and white – is seriously polarizing, the spacious rooms come with kimono-style robes, rain-style showers and lovely curved sandstone walls that fit together like an architectural jigsaw puzzle.
Service, privacy and luxury are the trump cards here, whether in the curtained beach cabañas, at the remarkable outdoor spa or in the small infinity pool.