Eden Roc at Cap Cana, Punta Cana

This 65-room Relais & Chateau hotel — the only one in the Dominican Republic — combines fine dining with luxurious accommodations just like the best boutique hotels in Europe. Some thatch-roofed villas are arrayed at cliff’s edge along the Caribbean shoreline, while others overlook gardens or lagoon pools. Dining options include Mediterraneo, one of Punta Cana’s top restaurants, as well as the show kitchen at Blue Bar & Grill and the locally seasoned La Palapa.