Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort

 The Zen-like 61-suite "windows to paradise" has a muted Mex-Med vibe. Hand-carved cedar doors open into guestrooms with spacious living space, ocean vistas from virtually any corner, private infinity-edge pools, and—in some cases—rooftop balconies. Crafted by Mexican artisans, decorative details include a raised-platform bed with oversized pillows and inlaid-stone headboard, floors of conchuela tiles, and intriguing mother-of-pearl-like windows. The hotel is staffed to the gills: on-hand butlers set up laptops, coordinate appointments, recommend menus, arrange car rentals, and generally prevent guests from lifting a finger (we dare you to try to adjust your own beach chair or fetch your own mojito). For literature lovers, the new Hot Type program, launched in July 2011, allows guests to read soon-to-be-released books by top-selling authors some six months before publication.