Best Resorts for the Black-Girl Luxury Experience

From beachfront escapes to island hideaways, these resorts serve up luxury—with comfort, a touch of culture and unapologetic opulence

- Jasmine Browley

Let’s be clear: Traveling is not the same as vacationing.

When you're venturing to a new locale, it’s likely that the journey there will be tiring—so your accommodations should feel restorative, homey and luxurious when you finally reach your destination. I've had the pleasure of visiting a litany of resorts worldwide. If you're ready to pack your designer luggage and live out your travel dreams, this list of some of my favorite havens promises an experience as opulent as you deserve.

Grand Hyatt, Baha Mar

Nassau, Bahamas

Imagine visiting one of the most famous islands in the world in five-star splendor. That was my experience when, at 35, I traveled to the Bahamas for the first time (yes, I know!) and stayed at the Grand Hyatt, Baha Mar, in Nassau. Home to a three-resort complex that also houses the Rosewood and SLS hotels, Baha Mar feels like its own world; it sprawls across 1,000 acres overlooking the stunning white sands of Cable Beach.