"Parisian Isabel Goldsmith-Patiño inherited this slice of heaven on Mexico’s Costalegre from her grandfather, Bolivian tin magnate Antenor Patiño. He planned to build a mega-lodge, but when his conservationist granddaughter took over, she opted to preserve the area by minimizing the resort’s footprint. She commissioned eight unassuming yet luxe haciendas with 18 private suites, now favored by privacy-seeking celebs including Robert De Niro. There’s no nightlife or shopping nearby, and you won’t be tempted to venture far anyway given the horse riding, surfing, salsa dancing, and spa offerings on-site. Goldsmith-Patiño celebrates Las Alamandas' location in Jalisco’s tequila country with more than 120 brands at the bar and tequila-based dishes at the inn’s restaurants." - Travel + Leisure Editors