The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay

White-washed riad architecture sits right on the Moroccan shoreline at Tamuda Bay, where the St. Regis has planted its flag on a stretch of turquoise water most travelers haven't added to their itineraries yet. The resort runs 100 rooms and suites with modern comforts and Moroccan detailing, a spa, and several restaurants. The barefoot-luxury pitch is genuine here, where the bay does most of the heavy lifting.