This exclusive enclave shines in the shadow of the Ritz-Carlton by offering understated barefoot luxury and huge three-bedroom condos. Elegant touches include beveled glass doors, granite-clad kitchens and bathrooms (with stylish raised basins), deco-inspired art, and arched Palladian windows. Top-floor units have the finest views. Many have four-poster beds and oversize jetted tubs, but all have Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, screened-in sunbathing patio, and flat-screen TV/DVD. Every guest receives a welcome gift (from beach robes to a handcrafted glass platter), the annual attention to detail is exemplary (whether expanding the TV channel selection or converting the pool to gentle saltwater), and management can arrange everything from babysitter to chef. Pros: largest ratio of beach and pool space to guests; walking distance to several restaurants and shops, stellar service, excellent off-season deals. Cons: expensive in high season, Ritz-Carlton guests sometimes wander over from their packed section of sand trying to poach beach space.
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