A retreat for discerning travelers in New England, Ocean House, a triple Forbes Five Star resort and Member of Relais & Châteaux, has been rebuilt from the ground up. The hotel features 49 luxurious guest rooms and 19 Signature Suites, reigning over 13 bluff-top acres, a private white-sand beach with dedicated cabana service and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Montauk and Block Island.

Dune grass and seabirds, waves and sunlight offer a deep and abiding sense of contentment. Carefully re-created cornices and balustrades blend with historic centerpieces. Savor farm-to-table fare at COAST restaurant and learn the chef's secrets in culinary classes. Join a game of croquet on the lawn, or rejuvenate with an organic, seasonally inspired treatment at the OH! Spa.

Nearest airport: Providence (PVD), 45 minutes by car