Dreaming of the DR: Escape to the All-Suite Casa Colonial, Puerto Plata

Powdery white beaches. Colonial chic design with elegant furnishings. Top-rated resto and spa. Directly overlooking the water, Casa Colonial is paradise on earth. And if you don't take our word for it, pay heed to the lovely ladies at Daily Candy, who are a tad smitten with this Dominican hideaway:

It doesn't get more luxurious than Casa Colonial Beach & Spa. Situated in megaresort Playa Dorada, the plantation-style boutique hotel is a departure from the all-inclusive norm. If you can tear yourself away from the lobby's sky-high ceilings, stately arches, and marble everything, you'll be rewarded with Frette linens, oceanfront massage gazebos, gardens, and a pristine beach. The rooftop infinity pool and on-site spa are close to heaven.