Hidden above the mangroves of Guanacaste on a nature reserve and beside powder-soft white sands, W’s property in Costa Rica certainly has that castaway vibe. Except that it’s also uber-trendy, with a bold modern design inspired by the local Tico culture. From the brightly coloured mosaic-lined bar, to the spa — created to feel like a butterfly metamorphosis, everything about this hotel. Its Latitud 10° Norte restaurant offers Costa Rican-Thai fusion food, the Cocina de Mercado’s is an open-market concept with show kitchens and then there’s the Zona Azul Beach Club for those wanting to kick back to some cool beats. Book one of W’s 150 bedrooms with a view of the Pacific Ocean and hand-painted decor.