Gold Coast high rise hotel and residences, adjacent to beach and boardwalk, panoramic ocean views, outdoor and indoor pools (both family-friendly), Palm Court afternoon tea, T’Ang Court gastronomic Cantonese restaurant, indoor kids play area, Sichuan spa, nearby theme parks and waterparks, short drive to Surfers Paradise, and more. An in-depth review of The Langham Gold Coast, including what to know before you go.

Australian 12,000-acre nature preserve and luxury ranch-style retreat, historic cottages with expansive verandas, koala safari, resident kangaroos and wallabies, gold-panning, farm-to-table dining, expansive market garden, authentic Australian BBQ, working farm, chicken coop, animal feeding, dark sky stargazing, outdoor pools, half-board dining option, and more. An in-depth review of Spicers Hidden Vale, including what to know before you go.

French 18th-century villa set in a private park with expansive gardens near Beaune in Burgundy wine country, Sisley Spa with indoor and outdoor pool wellness facilities, Michelin-starred restaurant, bistrot with farm-to-table dining, exceptional breakfasts, serene outdoor pool, wine tours and tastings, bikes, villa apartments for families, live music, and more. An in-depth review of Hostellerie de Levernois, including what to know before you go.

Swiss ski village grand dame with sweeping views of the Alps, walk to village center and train station, recently refurbished historic property, scenic indoor and outdoor dining venues, spacious rooms, wellness facilities with spa and outdoor pool, indoor kids play room, and more. An in-depth review of Villars Palace, including what to know before you go.

Midtown location near the MoMA, 5th Avenue shopping, incredible “Peninsula Time” flexible check-in and check-out program, indoor rooftop pool, award-winning spa, fitness center with floor-to-ceiling city views, rooftop bar, family-friendly amenities, and more. An in-depth review of The Peninsula New York, including what to know before you go.

All-inclusive luxury wilderness safari lodge set in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park (Patagonia), heated indoor pool, lakeside setting with view of the three towers, spa, daily excursions, wildlife spotting (including pumas), adventure treks, horseback riding, glacier cruises, exceptional staff-to-guest ratio and service touches, and more. An in-depth stay review of Tierra Patagonia, including what to know before you go.

Oasis-style outdoor pool with waterfall, nearby Parque Araucano with sprawling shaded playgrounds and aviary, interconnecting rooms for families, delicious buffet breakfast spread, 15 minutes from the airport, and more. An in-depth stay review of Mandarin Oriental, Santiago, including what to know before you go.

Luxury hotel in Holborn near the British Museum and Covent Garden, thoughtful in-room children’s amenities with Rosewood Explorers program, festive season decor, family-friendly Holborn Dining Room, interconnecting room for families, and more. An in-depth stay review of Rosewood London, including what to know before you go.

40-acre gated resort compound, Kids Kasbah and Young Adults Centre, fragrant Moorish gardens, spa, multiple pools, family suite with private patio and plunge pool, airport Fast Track, excursions to the Medina, Agafay, and the Atlas Mountains, exceptional staff-to-guest ratio and service touches, and more. An in-depth stay review of Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, including what to know before you go.

Family bike rides, nightly s’mores, “Festive Frolic” bounce house, dolphin cruises, and more. An in-depth (repeat) stay review of Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, including what to know before you go.

Swimmable saltwater aquarium pool with fish and an Eagle Ray, beach resort, pool days, kids club, golf resort, exceptional service touches, and more. An in-depth stay review of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, including what to know before you go.

Sunsets on the beach, pool days, kids club, rooms and suites for families, elegant design, and more. An in-depth stay review of Mauna Lani, an Auberge Resort, including what to know before you go.

Luxury family spa resort overlooking Lac Leman, expansive grounds and gardens, Palace designation, Michelin 1-star restaurant, multiple pools, baby club, kids’ club, and teens’ club, evian®SPA with family and kids’ spa treatments, funicular to town, and more. An in-depth stay review of Hotel Royal Evian, including what to know before you go.

Historic Belle Epoque hotel overlooking Lac Luzern, lakeside promenade, Seebad access, kids menus, service issues, limited dining options in August, small rooms for price, and more. An in-depth stay review of Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, including what to know before you go.

Luxury family spa resort in the mountains, Hellenic indoor pool, thermal spa with grotto and waterfall, expansive grounds and gardens, a whopping three restaurants with Michelin stars (1-star, 2-star, and 3-star), kids’ club, Bad RagArtz festival, scenic day trips including the Bernina Express, and more. An in-depth stay review of Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland, including what to know before you go.

Rhone River, Lac Leman, connecting rooms for families, elegant design, kids amenities, excellent dining, riverside bistrot, and more. An in-depth stay review of Mandarin Oriental Geneva, including what to know before you go.

San Juan Mountains, ski-in/ski-out, rooftop pool, free gondola connecting Mountain Village to Telluride, Camp Madeline kids club (seasonal), nightly s’mores, Reflection Plaza ice skating rink and green space, and more. An in-depth stay review of The Madeline Hotel and Residences, by Auberge Resorts, including what to know before you go.

Lodge on three hundred acres outside Santa Fe, hiking and horseback riding trails in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, stables and donkeys, family pool, spacious rooms with fireplaces and terraces, thoughtful service touches, generous celebration amenities, and more. An in-depth stay review of Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts, including what to know before you go.