MOON PALACE CASINO, GOLF & SPA RESORT
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

After eight years in the White House, Bill and Hillary took their first post-presidential vacation on the stunning eastern tip of the Dominican Republic. This tropical playground will be even more desirable when the beachfront Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort—the luxury Palace chain’s first outpost in the D.R.—opens later this year.

In addition to its nine swimming pools, casino, disco, spa and theater, the resort will offer guests access to catamarans, kayaks and a private lagoon. The 1,791 rooms all will have double Jacuzzis and flat-screen satellite TVs. And each of the eight restaurants will serve a different cuisine, from Thai to Brazilian. There’s also adventure nearby: caves and mangroves to explore in Hato Mayor and El Seibo provinces. Manati Park, a nature theme park, is only a short drive away. Or you can just stay put. Miles of silky white beaches are at your feet—and six theme bars beckon. (palaceresorts.com)