Taíba, Brazil
Carmel Taíba Exclusive Resort
On Ceará's Atlantic coast, roughly an hour's drive from Fortaleza, Carmel Taíba Exclusive Resort occupies one of Brazil's more architecturally considered beach properties. Thirty-six rooms, suites, and geometric villas combine minimalist lines with local natural materials, a Caudalie spa, and Ceará-rooted cuisine, all set against a beach that draws surfers from around the country. Rates from $856 per night.
