Gansevoort Dominican Republic
Set on a private crescent-shaped beach close to the historic town of Puerto Plata, the Gansevoort Dominican Republic has a knockout design that is the first sign that you’re far from the cookie-cutter all-inclusive resort scene. A series of four-story whitewashed contemporary stone, steel and glass buildings contain just 48 suites, ranging from airy lofts to four-bedroom penthouses with private rooftop hot tubs and killer ocean views. Each suite’s state-of-the-art kitchen is packed with top-shelf amenities, such as white granite counters, espresso machines and panini presses, while the bathrooms feature marble walk-in showers and freestanding tubs (in some). Beyond these mansions-in-miniature lie a host of outdoor diversions, from a three-tier cascading infinity pool with unobstructed ocean views and oversize cabanas to water sports such as ... more...