Kiwi Curated
In need of some Vitamin Sea?
by Darren DunneKiwi Collection boasts hotels and resorts along some of the world’s most spectacular stretches of sand. It’s never a bad day at the office when you get to ogle the world’s premier coastlines, so herein we kick back on 10 of the world’s best hotel beaches.
In need of some Vitamin Sea?
The beaches of Brazil’s idyllic Salvador coastline are some of the world’s most majestic, making the environmental focus of Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte all the more important. Here, the architecture compliments the lush setting, and more than 30 activity options await guests of all ages. Praia do Forte boasts just over 10 kilometers of beaches, replete with dunes, white sands and coconut trees. Culture vultures should consider checking out Garcia D’Avila Castle, the first Portuguese military building constructed in Brazil in 1551.
In need of some Vitamin Sea?
On Sri Lanka’s gorgeous Sunshine Coast, Cape Weligama sits on a promontory fringed by cliffs and two picturesque beaches. The trade winds here once enabled the explorations of Marco Polo, but today they enable some of the world’s foremost paddle boarding, surfing, and windsurfing. The resort’s dive center offers a comprehensive range of PADI courses, and there’s also a private catamaran available for whale watching. If you’d rather explore on dry land, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle Fort is just 30 minutes away by car.
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There are few places where the walk to the beach is as rewarding as getting there, but at Bacara Resort & Spa, the Chumash Nature Trail along the Southern Californian coast is one. This quarter-mile trail is decorated with many of the native plants still used by the local Chumash Native Americans. Signs along the way highlight the various uses the Chumash have for these plants, including California rose petals as baby powder, hummingbird sage for tea, and coyote brush as a salve for poison oak.
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Taking its name from the finely broken pink shells that color the sand, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs’ private Pink Beach is a rugged and picturesque jewel. The beach is accessible only through the lodge and is the location for gourmet BBQs every Friday night. It’s fringed by magnificent pohutukawa trees, and offers an authentic and distinct New Zealand beach experience.
In need of some Vitamin Sea?
The Caribbean isn’t short of awe-inspiring sands, but Tortuga Bay at Punta Cana Resort & Club’s private beaches still manage to stand out among the fray. The resort sits within a 1,500-acre ecological reserve and features Plantation-style interiors by legendary designer Oscar de la Renta. It’s beautiful inside and out, with the five miles of pristine beachfront proving the highlight of the package. From here, guests can indulge in snorkeling, kayaking, or just kicking back and snoozing the day away.
In need of some Vitamin Sea?
Varadero is Cuba’s best known resort town, leveraging its position on the Hicacos Peninsula into over 20 kilometers of pristine beaches. On an idyllic stretch of these sands is Royal Service at Paradisus Princesa del Mar Resort & Spa, an adults-only, romantic setting for a beach getaway. This is a resort where extravagance is the norm, with all Royal Service guests enjoying personalized butler service among a roster of perks. At the beach, a catamaran, sailing boats and water bicycles all enable waterborne adventures.
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Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa offers two private beachfronts that neatly encapsulate the best of Boracay Island – powdery white sands, golden sunsets, and turquoise waters. The Punta Bunga and Banyugan beaches are easily accessible from the resort’s many bars, lounges, lush gardens, and infinity pools.
In need of some Vitamin Sea?
An intimate and tranquil hideaway in the South Pacific, Pacific Resort Aitutaki is delightfully isolated on a half mile of white sand, surrounded by the turquoise waters of Aitutaki Lagoon. It’s the ideal venue to sit back, relax, and watch the world go by. Sound a little too low slung? There’s kiteboarding, bone fishing and jungle walks to ramp things up.
In need of some Vitamin Sea?
Among Jamaica Inn’s many attractions, its 700-foot private beach is a highlight. Visually, the beach dazzles with a champagne hue, due to its unique mixture of crushed shells, coral and calcium carbonate sands. There are many beach chairs and palapas for those seeking relaxation, while a reef a few meters off shore facilitates excellent snorkelling.
The beaches of Brazil’s idyllic Salvador coastline are some of the world’s most majestic, making the environmental focus of Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte all the more important. Here, the architecture compliments the lush setting, and more than 30 activity options await guests of all ages. Praia do Forte boasts just over 10 kilometers of beaches, replete with dunes, white sands and coconut trees. Culture vultures should consider checking out Garcia D’Avila Castle, the first Portuguese military building constructed in Brazil in 1551.
On Sri Lanka’s gorgeous Sunshine Coast, Cape Weligama sits on a promontory fringed by cliffs and two picturesque beaches. The trade winds here once enabled the explorations of Marco Polo, but today they enable some of the world’s foremost paddle boarding, surfing, and windsurfing. The resort’s dive center offers a comprehensive range of PADI courses, and there’s also a private catamaran available for whale watching. If you’d rather explore on dry land, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle Fort is just 30 minutes away by car.
There are few places where the walk to the beach is as rewarding as getting there, but at Bacara Resort & Spa, the Chumash Nature Trail along the Southern Californian coast is one. This quarter-mile trail is decorated with many of the native plants still used by the local Chumash Native Americans. Signs along the way highlight the various uses the Chumash have for these plants, including California rose petals as baby powder, hummingbird sage for tea, and coyote brush as a salve for poison oak.
Taking its name from the finely broken pink shells that color the sand, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs’ private Pink Beach is a rugged and picturesque jewel. The beach is accessible only through the lodge and is the location for gourmet BBQs every Friday night. It’s fringed by magnificent pohutukawa trees, and offers an authentic and distinct New Zealand beach experience.
The Caribbean isn’t short of awe-inspiring sands, but Tortuga Bay at Punta Cana Resort & Club’s private beaches still manage to stand out among the fray. The resort sits within a 1,500-acre ecological reserve and features Plantation-style interiors by legendary designer Oscar de la Renta. It’s beautiful inside and out, with the five miles of pristine beachfront proving the highlight of the package. From here, guests can indulge in snorkeling, kayaking, or just kicking back and snoozing the day away.
Varadero is Cuba’s best known resort town, leveraging its position on the Hicacos Peninsula into over 20 kilometers of pristine beaches. On an idyllic stretch of these sands is Royal Service at Paradisus Princesa del Mar Resort & Spa, an adults-only, romantic setting for a beach getaway. This is a resort where extravagance is the norm, with all Royal Service guests enjoying personalized butler service among a roster of perks. At the beach, a catamaran, sailing boats and water bicycles all enable waterborne adventures.
Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa offers two private beachfronts that neatly encapsulate the best of Boracay Island – powdery white sands, golden sunsets, and turquoise waters. The Punta Bunga and Banyugan beaches are easily accessible from the resort’s many bars, lounges, lush gardens, and infinity pools.
An intimate and tranquil hideaway in the South Pacific, Pacific Resort Aitutaki is delightfully isolated on a half mile of white sand, surrounded by the turquoise waters of Aitutaki Lagoon. It’s the ideal venue to sit back, relax, and watch the world go by. Sound a little too low slung? There’s kiteboarding, bone fishing and jungle walks to ramp things up.
Among Jamaica Inn’s many attractions, its 700-foot private beach is a highlight. Visually, the beach dazzles with a champagne hue, due to its unique mixture of crushed shells, coral and calcium carbonate sands. There are many beach chairs and palapas for those seeking relaxation, while a reef a few meters off shore facilitates excellent snorkelling.