Forty 1º North Hotel Marina Resort, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Marrying cool, casual luxury with the excitement of a wonderful waterfront setting, this high-tech, LEED-certified harbour-front hotel (a Rhode Island first), has a nautical vibe, superior dockside dining and an amenity-rich marina. Pick a suite and you won't be disappointed: their floor-to-ceiling windows and oversized balconies mean oodles of natural sunlight, fresh sea breezes and sensational sunsets.