German’s KAYAK Guide
Check out my absolute favorite hotels and my bucket list destinations!
Hotel Xcaret Arte – Playa del Carmen, Mexico
The one hotel that does all-inclusive right. With complimentary access to multiple fine dining restaurants, 8 theme parks and excursions, and half a dozen pools on the property – Xcaret Arte is the place you go to for unlimited fun and the most value for your money.
Hotel Xcaret Arte – Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Tabacón Thermal Resort and Spa – La Fortuna, Costa Rica
A hidden gem in the middle of the Costa Rican rainforest. A stunning property with gorgeous rooms and complimentary access to the thermal springs right on the property. One of the most relaxing stays I’ve ever had.
Tabacón Thermal Resort and Spa – La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Wakax Hacienda – Tulum, Mexico
One of the cheapest Michelin Key hotels you can find. Located in the middle of the Mexican jungle, this hotel offers spacious casitas and complimentary tours of the world’s largest underground river system, part of which is located right on the property. You are guaranteed to get your money’s worth when you stay here.
Wakax Hacienda – Tulum, Mexico
Wailea Beach Resort – Maui, Hawaii
The perfect mix of luxury, location, and price. As soon as you step onto the property, you see one of the most incredible views and it’s like a weight is lifted off your shoulders. One of my best travel memories is watching the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets from the adult-only infinity pool at the resort.
Wailea Beach Resort – Maui, Hawaii
JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa – Los Cabos, Mexico
Sophisticated design with spacious rooms, luxurious amenities, and gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean. The JW Los Cabos delivers on the alluring luxury of Cabo but without the hefty price tag.
JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa – Los Cabos, Mexico
Waldorf Astoria – Maldives
The epitome of luxury. From arriving in style in one of the hotel’s luxury yachts to staying in your own 3300 sq ft. overwater villa with a private pool, overwater hammocks, swinging day beds, and much more. Doesn’t get much more luxurious than this.
Waldorf Astoria – Maldives
Canaves Epitome – Oia, Greece
Tucked away from the chaos of Oia, Canaves Epitome is a luxury getaway with the most incredible sunset views you can find in Santorini. Every room features beautiful finishes and comes with a private plunge pool that will make you never want to leave.
Canaves Epitome – Oia, Greece
Zadun-A Ritz-Carlton Reserve – Mexico
Seemingly built out of only marble, this Ritz Carlton Reserve will make you feel like you are on top of the world. From spacious and ultra luxurious rooms to high-end amenities, this is the place to visit in Mexico if you are looking for luxury.
Zadun-A Ritz-Carlton Reserve – Mexico
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay – Kaua'i, Hawaii
This oceanfront sanctuary does a perfect job blending luxury with the lush greenery of Hawai’i. There’s nothing better than a wellness resort that makes you feel inspired and motivated just from being there.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay – Kaua’i, Hawaii
Waldorf Astoria – Beverly Hills, California
Situated in the heart of Beverly Hills, this hotel is a hot spot for celebrities and rightfully so. Elegant and spacious rooms, rooftop pool with panoramic views of LA, and a complimentary house car service… but not just any car. A Rolls-Royce Ghost.
Waldorf Astoria – Beverly Hills, California
Clear Sky Resorts – Bryce Canyon, Utah
If disconnecting is your thing, this is the place for you. Located in an area with virtually no light pollution, Clear Sky Resorts is what all glamping resorts need to aspire to. There’s nothing like falling asleep in your glass dome while looking at the stars right above you.
Clear Sky Resorts – Bryce Canyon, Utah
Park Hyatt – Vienna, Austria
A former bank that was turned into a hotel in the heart of Vienna. What previously used to be offices and meeting rooms are now gorgeous hotel rooms with vaulted ceilings and beautiful finishes that you’ve come to expect from the Park Hyatt brand. And what was once a gigantic vault in the basement of the bank is now an opulent pool right beside the hotel’s spa.
Park Hyatt – Vienna, Austria
Park Hyatt – Dubai, UAE
The beautifully designed whitewashed exterior of this hotels seems so out of place, but also so fitting for Dubai. Most notable of all the unique parts of this hotel is the sandy beach infinity pool looking over the river and the Dubai skyline.
Park Hyatt – Dubai, UAE
Ventana – Big Sur, California
An all-inclusive (except alcohol) resort on the coast of California. This is a 2 Michelin Key coastal retreat with wooden, cabin-like rooms with unobstructed views of the forest and the ocean. Each room features a wood-burning fireplace, but reserving a room with a hot tub is an absolute must.
Ventana – Big Sur, California
Waldorf Astoria – Maldives
Even the most basic room at this hotel is a breathtaking 3300 sq. ft. overwater villa with your own private pool and direct access to the turquoise water of the Maldives. World class dining, pristine service, and incredible views make it my #1 bucket list hotel that you have to visit at least once.
Waldorf Astoria – Maldives
Rosewood Mayakoba – Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Nestled in the heart of Riviera Maya, Rosewood Mayakoba offers some of the best hotel rooms you can find in Mexico. Paired with a beach, multiple gorgeous pools, and delicious dining options, this hotel needs to be at the top of your list.
Rosewood Mayakoba – Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Zadun-A Ritz-Carlton Reserve – Baja California Sur, Mexico
An architectural masterpiece with more marble than you could possibly imagine. Modern design with high-end finishes and private plunge pools in almost every single room. A very elegant hotel with the classic Ritz Carlton service, and some of the best food I’ve ever had on a vacation.
Zadun-A Ritz-Carlton Reserve – Baja California Sur, Mexico
Canaves Oia Suites – Oia, Greece
If I had to name one hotel room that I will never forget – it would be the infinity pool suite at Canaves Oia Suites. Unobstructed views of the caldera and the iconic white buildings of Oia – all from the comfort of your infinity pool. Staying here makes you feel like you are on the edge of the world.
Canaves Oia Suites – Oia, Greece
Sailrock Resort – Turks and Caicos
When you are staying in one of the villas at Sailrock, you get your own little piece of paradise. From the outdoor shower on one end of the villa to the private pool with the most incredible views of the turquoise water of Turks & Caicos on the other – staying at the Sailrock villas is an experience like no other.
Sailrock Resort – Turks and Caicos