Throughout the year, Forbes Travel Guide inspectors check into thousands of hotels, always paying for their stays to have as authentic an experience as possible. But everyone has favorites—particularly if those resorts are in the Maldives. From a family-friendly South Carolina inn to a chic Sardinian hideaway, these are the luxury properties Forbes Travel Guide inspectors would love to revisit.

For ultra-wealthy travelers, five-star hospitality used to mean opulent amenities and bespoke services. Today that highest of high standards focuses on........

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