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A Rustic California Guest Ranch Perfect for Families

Opened in 1946, Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort offers families numerous activities including golf, equestrian center, a kids' club and a full-service spa.

The Resort at Paws Up Opens an Island Retreat

The Resort at Paws Up debuts the Island Lodge at Salmon Lake, a center for summer activities that is a 15-minute drive from the main resort.

The Splendor of Iguaçu Falls

The Iguacu Falls are often compared to Niagara and Victoria falls, but arguably, they are more spectacular than either, being taller than the former and wider than the latter.

Vietnam: Sumptuous Beach Resorts Near Saigon

The two-thousand-mile coastline of Vietnam is emerging as a major beach destination, and its fine resorts now provide ideal places in which to relax at the conclusion of a demanding tour of Asia.

In The News: Plettenberg Reopens

On a recent trip to South Africa, I was surprised to find uncertainty swirling around one of the country's best-loved resorts.

Our Editor's Favorite Lakes Worldwide

The lakes our editor has chosen as some of the planet's most idyllic destinations. Here's what makes them special.

Reader Survey 2013: Top 20 Beach Resorts

Beach resorts from California to Thailand, South Carolina and Australia grace this year's Top 20 list. See all the destinations, including perennial favorite Mexico, below.

14 Great American Golf Resorts

14 Great American Golf Resorts: If golf is your game, here's where to stay and play across the United States.

Acapulco’s Dramatic Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués

On the basis of a recent trip, I dare to suggest that the perils of travel in parts of Mexico can be exaggerated. And if you take some common-sense precautions, you can explore without stumbling into trouble. Aside from a scattering of Europeans, most tourists in Acapulco today are wealthy Mexicans, so intrepid Americans are guaranteed an effusive welcome.

2013 Grand Awards: Caribbean & Central America

Set on the private island of Pine Cay, a 30-minute boat ride from Provo, The Meridian Club is the crown jewel of the Turks and Caicos for those seeking the timeless and relaxing spirit of the old West Indies.

2013 Grand Awards: Europe & Mediterranean

Located 60 miles southwest of Dublin, Ballyfin is perhaps the greatest Regency house in all of Ireland. In the front hall, we found an antique mosaic brought from Italy during the building's construction in 1822. This served as prelude to the magnificent public rooms.

2013 Grand Awards: Asia

India's palace hotels are living links to the era of the maharajahs, the 200 years prior to independence when semi- autonomous princes ruled much of the country. The newly restored Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad is now perhaps the most opulent palace hotel of all.

2013 Grand Awards: The Meridian Club, Turks and Caicos

Set on the private island of Pine Cay, a 30-minute boat ride from Provo, The Meridian Club is the crown jewel of the Turks and Caicos for those seeking the timeless and relaxing spirit of the old West Indies.

Alpine Highspots in Chamonix and Megève

The French department of Haute-Savoie and its towering Mont Blanc Range have attracted generations of American skiers. But when the snowfields have been replaced by flower-strewn meadows, the high Alps remain a wonderful destination, with enchanting small hotels—some of which have been owned by the same families for more than a century—and an increasing number of fine restaurants serving the region’s delicious and distinctive cuisine.

Ask the Agent: All About All-Inclusives

The phrase "all-inclusive resort" can conjure images of tacky beach parties fueled by watered-down margaritas, periodically interrupted by meals foraged from a desiccated buffet.

Readers' Top Beach Resorts, Part Two

Hideaway Report subscribers' top ten favorite beach resorts.