Belize
in North America

Francis Ford Coppola in the Belize rainforest at 1,500 feet, palm-thatched cabanas, an infinity pool, a spa, and an Italian restaurant using homegrown ingredients. Mountain biking, horse riding, and waterfalls fill the days; no TVs or air conditioning, because the hammock and jungle sounds are the point. Don't miss the seashell phones.

Owned by the Coppola family, this Belize seafront stay features hand-carved Balinese furniture built by Indonesian artisans, including Roman's lagoon bungalow and Sofia's modernist beach house, complete with family photographs. Two infinity pools, a private beach, and very good Italian food. The seashell telephones you use to call reception are a genuine highlight.