The Palms Turks and Caicos

The Palladian facade on Grace Bay is a bit of a tease: inside, this is a full-service luxury resort with a private beach, a standalone spa, and a labyrinthine infinity pool with a swim-up bar. Rooms run large, with private terraces and at least a kitchenette; suites get full Viking kitchens and hydro-massage tubs lined in coral stone and marble. The restaurant leans toward inventive high-end cooking, which still counts as a novelty out here.

One honor, in evidence: