Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, known for its Scottish-like primeval grassy dunes, opens a new par-3 course, Bandon Preserve, on May 1. The 13-hole course designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw—the same architects that designed Bandon Trails—is the resort’s fifth golf course and follows the 2010 opening of the 18-hole …

For the last 19 years, the Peninsula Beverly Hills has earned both AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star distinctions—the longest winning streak of any Southern California hotel. This month, after a year of renovations, the 21-year-old hotel revealed 193 remodeled guest rooms ($625 to $8,000 per night), including 36 suites and …

Marrakech’s newest desert oasis, Palais Namaskar, opened April 6 as the prestigious Oetker Collection’s fifth resort and it’s first outside Europe. Carved stone lattice work and other Moorish and Andalusian touches decorate the 41 accommodations, including suites, villas, and four-bedroom palaces, many with private pools and Jacuzzis. The 12-acre Moroccan …

A new five-star Dominican Republic resort, Eden Roc at Cap Cana, opened this month. Situated on 30,000 acres, the boutique hotel is a convenient 20-minute trip from Punta Cana International Airport and private jet landing strip. It has 33 beachside, freestanding suites and three bungalows—each with its own pool and …

Surrounded by the Indian Ocean on the private island of Vagaru, the Viceroy Maldives opened April 2. Located in the uncharted northern edge of the Maldives archipelago, the 61-bungalow resort ($1,600–$2,400) is less than an hour’s flight from Malé International Airport. Ranging from 1,108-square-foot one-bedrooms to the 4,370-square-foot three-bedroom Royal …

After 25 years, the 429-acre Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club on Cape Cod, Mass., has renovated 90 guest rooms within its 100-year-old Victorian mansion. Rooms start at $225 per night. It’s part of a $5.3 million upgrade, which will be completed in late 2012 when the resort finishes renovating …

Attention, Francophiles: Travcoa has created an experiential tour of France catering especially to foodies and fashionistas. Available to just 14 guests, the 12-day France Tour d’Élégance Invitational Journey, which takes place from June 22 to July 4, was designed to engage visitors in the best of French culture and history. …