Top 10 Tropical Resorts

Top 10 Tropical Resorts
Take a trip to paradise and visit one of the top 10 tropical resorts in the world. Dive the Great Barrier reef, surf in Costa Rica or feed the sharks and manta rays in Bora Bora. Enjoy world-class adventure and amenities at a tropical resort just right for you.

1. Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort

Dive into the crystalline waters of Fiji and stay at the only resort with a full-time marine biologist on staff. The eco-friendly Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands resort is a scuba-diving mecca. The award-winning resort is all-inclusive and offers "Stay and Dive" packages for families and couples.

Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort
Savusavu, Fiji
(800) 246-3454
fijiresort.com

2. Paradise Bay Island Eco Escape, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Stay at the Great Barrier Reef in this unique, all-inclusive resort on Paradise Bay. This green resort features solar power, collected rainwater and natural gas. Explore the Whitsunday islands, beaches and coral cays on a 34-foot catamaran. Kayak through the mangroves, snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef.

Paradise Bay--South Long Island
P.O. Box 842
Whitsunday, Queensland 4802
Australia
011 (+61) 7 4946 9777
paradisebay.com.au

3. Amanyara Resort, Turks and Caicos

Escape to the world-class Amanyara Resort on the island of Turks and Caicos in the British West Indies. The resort features private villas and top-notch amenities, including an outdoor yoga studio at the water's edge.

Amanyara Resort, Turks and Caicos
Northwest Point
Providenciales
Turks and Caicos
(866) 941-8133
amanresorts.com

4. St. Regis Bora Bora Resort

Journey to remote Bora Bora and stay at the jaw-dropping St. Regis Resort. Reserve an over-water villa with outdoor shower, plasma televisions, Bose sound system and butler service. Outdoor activities abound.

St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
Motu Ome'e BP 506
Bora Bora, 98730
French Polynesia
(800) 787-3447
starwoodhotels.com

5. Angsana Resort and Spa Ihuru, Maldives

Travel to paradise in the Maldives in the Indian Ocean, south of Sri Lanka. The eco-friendly resort offers snorkeling, diving and reef excursions.

Angsana Resort and Spa Ihuru, Maldives
North Male Atoll
Ihuru Island, Maldives
011 (+960) 664 3502
www.angsana.com

6. Hotel Punta Islita, Costa Rica

Escape to exotic Punta Islita for an unforgettable adventure in Costa Rica. Book an ocean view casita with private garden and plunge pool.

Hotel Punta Islita
Punta Islita
Costa Rica
(866) 4464 053
hotelpuntaislita.com

7. The Tides Zihuatanejo, Mexico

The Tides Zihuatanejo is located on the placid Playa La Ropa bay. Activities include kayaking, windsurfing, fishing and hiking.

The Tides Zihuatanejo
Playa La Ropa S N
‪Zihuatanejo, 40880
Mexico
‪(866) 905-9560

8. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay

Bali is calling you--don't delay. Reserve a luxurious Balinese villa, slip into your private plunge pool and take in the exquisite ocean views. Explore all that magical Bali has to offer.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
Jimbaran, Denpasar 80361
Bali, Indonesia
011 (+62) 361701010
fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay

9. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

Stay at the Four Seasons Bali's sister resort in upcountry Ubud, nestled amid rice paddies and the tropical rain forest. Enjoy luxurious spa treatments and superior service at this unforgettable destination.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
Sayan, Ubud
Glanyar 80571
Bali, Indonesia
011 (+62) 361 977577
(800) 819-5053
fourseasons.com/sayan/

10. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, The Big Island, Hawaii

Visit the Big Island of Hawaii and stay at the serene Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Hike across a caldera and through a lava tube at Volcanoes National Park, snorkel, dive or horseback ride. Enjoy the sunset on the perfect, crescent-shaped beach.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
‪62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr.
Kamuela, HI 96743
(866) 977-4589
princeresortshawaii.com

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Article Written By Katiana Zimmerman

Katiana Zimmerman is a writer, composer, and singer. She has written children's musicals, including the Emmy Award-winning HBO film Autism: The Musical. Kat has received two ASCAP awards. She holds a Master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Kat studied nutrition for disease prevention at the McDougall Institute, the Pritikin Institute, and FitPath in British Columbia.

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