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Mountain views, a turquoise ocean, a tropical jungle – no matter what surrounds you while you’re on vacation, it’s sure to transport you. And that’s probably exactly what you were hoping a vacation would do.

But sometimes your accommodations end up being just as breathtaking as the world beyond hotel walls.

Our friends at Riu Hotels & Resorts prove this point with more than 100 picturesque hotels and resorts in destinations like Mexico, Costa Rica and locations throughout Europe.

Here’s a peek at a few beach properties that will take you to your happy (smartphone-less, relaxation-filled) place.

 

 

(Maine image: Riu Hotels & Resorts)

About the author

Melisse HinkleA New England native but explorer at heart, Melisse has traveled throughout North America, biked through rice paddies in Bali, seen the Northern Lights in Iceland, walked alongside llamas in Machu Picchu and made her way around Europe while studying abroad in London. She is the Head of Content and Social Media for North America at Cheapflights.

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