Carmel Taíba Exclusive Resort

Taíba draws surfers for the wind and waves, and Carmel Taíba is the resort that draws everyone else. Rooms and geometric villas pair clean architectural lines with rich natural materials, the Caudalie spa imports a distinctly French approach to pampering, and the kitchen stays local to Ceará. The Michelin Guide has awarded it one Key. An hour from Fortaleza, it sits on an Atlantic beach dramatic enough to justify the drive on its own.