Best Beaches 2007

Beach Resorts

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa

Phuket, Thailand

Pristine Mai Khao Beach is the idyllic setting for JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, the 5-star resort in Phuket where elegance and relaxation are unparalleled and keys to thrilling adventures are as close as your concierge. Rooms and suites are modern, spacious and elegantly appointed with polished wood floors and rich silks, indoor Thai sala and private balconies.

Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort and Spa

Cozumel, Mexico

Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort and Spa is situated on a half-mile stretch of private white sand beach, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean. The redesigned guest rooms are large and airy, and the suites feature furniture imported from Indonesia mixed with handmade Mexican details.

Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa

Honolulu, HI

Situated on more than five acres, the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is located across the street from Waikiki Beach, features 1,310 guest rooms within two elegant towers, and is approximately 10 miles from Honolulu International Airport. Local attractions include the Waikiki Aquarium, located less than one mile away, and Diamond Head, approximately one mile from the resort. Waikiki Beach, just steps from the hotel, is bustling with activity.

Sea Wind Resort

Boracay Island, Philippines

This popular resort hotel enjoys a secluded spot toward the upmarket northern end of White Beach. Equipped with modern amenities, the spacious, air-conditioned rooms are in a concrete building but furnished with native touches - bamboo furniture, sawali walls and woven fabrics.