Luxurious beach resort set on private peninsula in St. Maarten; shops and restaurants onsite

Condo-style units on Costa Rica's west coast are surrounded by hiking trails and private beaches

Beachfront resort with ocean views from each room's balcony; 10 minutes from historical downtown Christiansted

Galápagos cruise reveals rare birds, tortoises, and iguanas; Ecuador's capital preserves 17th-century architecture

Shuttles to volcanic-sand beach; two adventure tour desks offering snorkeling, diving, and trips to Arenal Volcano

Largest resort on Cozumel; includes all meals and drinks at six restaurants and bars and onsite activities such as kayaking and snorkeling

Private white-sand beach, bottomless alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and included meals at five gourmet restaurants

Monolithic domes house condos on tropical-island resort grounds

Resort’s many activities include kayaking, fishing, windsurfing, and horseback riding

Seaside resort with its own marina and dive center, plus free rentals of kayaks, surfboards, and snorkel gear