Resort

46 photos · 2015–2026

46 photographs tagged Resort, 2015–2026.

Submerged wooden pilings and debris from Woodland Resort remain in Devils Lake, North Dakota at dusk. — Devils Lake has risen more than 25 feet since the early 1990s, flooding thousands of acres of farmland, roads, and shoreline development across Ramsey and Benson counties. The Woodland Resort, once a lakeside destination with cabins and a public beach, was among the properties lost to the rising water. What remains are rows of dead trees and wooden pilings standing in water that now covers the former resort grounds. Devils Lake is a closed-basin lake with no natural outlet, meaning its water level depends entirely on precipitation and runoff rather than drainage to a river system, which has made its flooding especially difficult to predict or control.

Hotel Cortecito Inn in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, features white stucco buildings with arched balconies surrounded by manicured lawns and palm trees. — Hotel Cortecito Inn in Bávaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is shown amid landscaped grounds with dense palm plantings and low-rise lodging buildings. The property consists of white stucco structures with arched balconies and covered exterior walkways, a design commonly used in Caribbean resort hotels. Bávaro is part of La Altagracia Province on the Dominican Republic’s eastern coast, where hotel development is concentrated around the Punta Cana tourism area.

El Cortecito Inn courtyard in Punta Cana features thatched-roof pavilions, manicured lawns, and a swimming pool surrounded by tall palm trees. — The courtyard of El Cortecito Inn in Bávaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, includes thatched-roof pavilions, landscaped walkways, and a central swimming pool set among dense stands of palm trees. The complex uses low-rise buildings and open-air common areas typical of resort lodging in the Punta Cana area.

Beachgoers enjoy turquoise waters and white sand at Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic. — The Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus resort is situated on the shores of Bayahibe, Dominican Republic. This coastal area is known for its pristine beaches and clear turquoise waters, making it a popular destination for tourism.

Beachfront market stalls with thatched roofs sell clothing and souvenirs on the sand in Dominicus, Dominican Republic. — Beachfront market stalls in Dominicus, near Bayahibe in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic, sell clothing, paintings, and souvenir items from wood-framed structures roofed with palm thatch. The row of shops stands directly on the sand beside the resort coast, a common arrangement in this tourism area where small vendors operate near hotels such as Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus.

Cortecito Inn parking lot surrounded by tall palm trees and lush tropical landscaping with white hotel buildings visible in the background. — Parking area and hotel buildings at the Cortecito Inn in the Dominican Republic. The property is set within dense palm landscaping, and the paved lot in the foreground provides vehicle access to the low-rise guest accommodations visible behind it.

Hotel El Cortecito courtyard in Punta Cana features turquoise buildings with terracotta columns, manicured lawns, and towering palm trees. — Hotel El Cortecito in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is a low-rise hotel complex arranged around a palm-lined courtyard with pedestrian walkways and small balconies. The property’s turquoise facades, terracotta columns, white balustrades, and open-air circulation are characteristic of smaller locally built coastal accommodations that predated the large all-inclusive resort compounds that later came to dominate the Punta Cana area.

Iberostar Tucan Resort grounds in Playa del Carmen include red-roofed buildings, pools, tennis courts, and dense landscaping. — Iberostar Tucan Resort grounds in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, include red-roofed guest buildings set among dense tropical landscaping. The hotel complex includes pedestrian paths, swimming pools, and tennis courts within the resort property.

The Iberostar Tucan and Quetzal pool complex is in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. — The Iberostar Tucan and Iberostar Quetzal pool complex in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, includes interconnected swimming pools between the beachfront and landscaped resort grounds. Thatched shade palapas, lounge areas, and circular pavilion structures border the pools, with beach seating and palm-lined paths nearby. The adjacent Iberostar properties are located along the Riviera Maya coast in the Playacar area.

Sandos Playacar Beach Resort lines the beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. — Sandos Playacar Beach Resort is a beachfront hotel complex in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The property includes terracotta-roofed guest buildings, landscaped pool areas, palapa structures, and direct access to a white-sand beach along the Caribbean Sea. The resort operates under the Sandos Resorts brand in the Playacar area.

Beach dining setup at Sandos Playacar Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. — Beach dining setup at Sandos Playacar Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, includes rows of round tables arranged on the sand near the Caribbean shoreline. The resort beach area also includes lounge chairs, palapas, and palm-lined sections along the water. Sandos Playacar is in the Playacar resort zone south of central Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya.

Abandoned thatched-roof hut at Santa Elena Resort on a wooded hillside in El Jobo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. — Santa Elena Resort sits on a wooded hillside above the coast in El Jobo, a small community in Guanacaste province near the Nicaraguan border. The property has stood vacant for years, left to the surrounding palm and brush growth. This cabin's palapa-style roof, woven from dried palm thatch over a wooden frame, a building technique common to Guanacaste's coastal lodges. Guanacaste's dry tropical climate, with its long rainless season, allows palm-thatch roofing to last for several years before it needs replacing.

Dreams Las Mareas Resort overlooks Jobo Bay and the Pacific Ocean in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. — Dreams Las Mareas Resort sits along Jobo Bay on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, near the town of La Cruz close to the Nicaraguan border. The all-inclusive property opened in 2014, part of an effort to extend beach tourism north of more established Guanacaste destinations like Tamarindo and Papagayo. Its buildings and gardens step down a forested hillside toward the bay below.

Arenal Volcano rises behind the Royal Corin Thermal Water and Spa Resort near La Fortuna in Costa Rica's Alajuela Province. — Arenal Volcano rises above the Royal Corin Thermal Water and Spa Resort near La Fortuna in Costa Rica's Alajuela Province. The stratovolcano, at 1,670 meters, was continuously active from 1968 until its eruptive activity ceased in 2010, making it one of Central America's most studied volcanoes during that period. Its near-symmetrical cone sits within Arenal Volcano National Park, established in 1991 to protect the surrounding forest and wildlife. La Fortuna, the town at the volcano's base, grew largely around tourism tied to the volcano's decades of visible activity.

A treehouse bedroom in Monteverde, Costa Rica features a canopy bed with mosquito netting, suspended chair, and expansive windows overlooking the cloud forest. — Hidden Canopy Treehouses is a small boutique lodge built into the cloud forest canopy near Monteverde, Costa Rica, with guest rooms raised above the forest floor on stilts. Each suite opens onto a private balcony facing the forest, a design choice meant to put guests at eye level with the canopy rather than looking up at it from the ground. The lodge sits adjacent to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, one of the region's best-known protected forest areas.

Abandoned Chateau Hutter on the Shore of Sturgeon Bay — Built in the early 1930s, Chateau Hutter was originally envisioned as a European-style resort and winery overlooking Sturgeon Bay in Door County, Wisconsin. The stone building, designed with locally quarried limestone and heavy timber framing, has long been abandoned but still stands as a striking relic of pre-war leisure architecture. Its location on a bluff above Lake Michigan and its craftsmanship make it one of the region’s most enigmatic remnants of early tourism development.

Mature live oaks with Spanish moss line a paved drive at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida. — Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor opened in 1970, built around a golf-course community roughly 30 miles northwest of Tampa. Architect Lawrence Packard laid out the original courses, and the resort's Copperhead Course has hosted the PGA Tour's Valspar Championship since 2000. Live oaks and Spanish moss line much of the property's roadways, a common feature of Gulf Coast Florida landscapes that predates the resort's development. The grounds cover more than 900 acres, mixing wooded areas with fairways and lodging built for golf travelers.

Waterway with palmettos and live oaks draped in Spanish moss at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida. — Innisbrook Resort sits on roughly 900 acres in Palm Harbor, built around four golf courses, including the Copperhead Course that hosts the PGA Tour's Valspar Championship. Water features like this one thread through the property, doubling as drainage and irrigation infrastructure for the courses while also serving as hazards in play. Live oaks draped in Spanish moss and native cabbage palms line much of the resort's undeveloped acreage, a deliberate holdover from the land's original central Florida hammock terrain before the courses were laid out in the 1970s.

A wooden dock with a palapa extends into the Caribbean Sea at Ambergris Caye, Belize. — A wooden dock with a palapa extends into the Caribbean Sea off Ambergris Caye, Belize. The dock has seating beneath the shelter and appears to be part of a waterfront resort or private access point used for boat landings and water activities.

Wooden pier at Las Terrazas Resort extends into Caribbean Sea with lounge platforms and umbrellas on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — The pier at Las Terrazas Resort on Ambergris Caye in Belize extends into the Caribbean Sea. The wooden walkway leads to overwater lounge platforms with umbrellas and seating, part of the resort’s waterfront access for guests arriving by boat.

Turtle Cove Boutique Resort sign on blue wall with yellow building and palm trees in background on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Turtle Cove Boutique Resort sits on the beach of Ambergris Caye, Belize's largest island, a short distance from San Pedro Town. The island's economy centers on tourism tied to the Belize Barrier Reef, part of the Mesoamerican Reef system that runs offshore. San Pedro, the caye's only town, developed from a fishing village into the country's main destination for diving and snorkeling operators.

The illuminated pool area at Captain Morgan's Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, at dusk. — Captain Morgan’s Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is pictured with its pool area and thatched-roof buildings at dusk. The resort uses open-air coastal architecture with palapa-style roofs and poolside seating, a design common in beachfront accommodations on the island.

A vibrantly painted wooden tiger carving is displayed at Captain Morgan's Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — A painted wooden tiger carving is displayed at Captain Morgan's Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The decorative figure is placed against a wooden wall inside the resort.

The Grand Caribe Resort pool area is illuminated at night in San Pedro, Belize. — Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye in San Pedro, Belize, is pictured at night beside its pool area. The resort’s multi-story façade with arched windows and balconies faces the pool deck, where lounge chairs and string lights are visible.

Signs for Tranquility Bay Resort and El Norte on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Signs for Tranquility Bay Resort and El Norte stand beside dense tropical vegetation on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The hand-painted directional signs point toward the resort and a nearby location identified as El Norte on the island.

Tranquility Bay Resort buildings on stilts at Ambergris Caye, Belize, with palm trees and the ocean. — Tranquility Bay Resort stands on stilts over the water at the northern end of Ambergris Caye, Belize. The small resort complex includes wooden decks, a dock, and low buildings set beside mangroves and shallow coastal water. It is reached by water and functions as lodging near the Belize Barrier Reef.

Beachfront resort pathway between white buildings opens to Caribbean Sea at Grand Caribe Resort, Ambergris Caye, Belize. — Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is pictured with a landscaped walkway leading between guest buildings to a beach facing the Caribbean Sea. The resort sits along the island’s coast near the Belize Barrier Reef, a setting that supports snorkeling, diving, and other marine tourism.

The poolside area of Coco Beach Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, features lounge chairs and umbrellas. — Coco Beach Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, has a poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas set among tropical landscaping. The resort’s Mediterranean-style architecture is visible in the multi-story buildings behind the pool.

The central pool area of Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, features Mediterranean-inspired architecture. — The central pool courtyard at Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is surrounded by multi-story guest buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture. The resort’s apartment-style units overlook the landscaped pool area, which includes lounge chairs, a hot tub, and seating beneath umbrellas.

The swim-up bar at Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, overlooks the main pool complex. — The swim-up bar at Grand Caribe Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, looks out over the main pool complex. The resort’s low-rise buildings and palm-lined pool area frame the bar, which is set within one of the property’s water features.

Las Terrazas Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, features beachfront accommodations with palm trees and lounge chairs. — Las Terrazas Resort on Ambergris Caye near San Pedro, Belize, includes beachfront guest areas bordered by palm trees and sand. The resort is a tourism property on the island off Belize’s Caribbean coast.

Palm trees and lounge chairs on the sandy beach at Las Terrazas Resort in San Pedro, Belize. — The beach area at Las Terrazas Resort in San Pedro, Belize, features rows of palm trees, lounge chairs, and shaded cabanas on the sand. The resort is on Ambergris Caye, a Caribbean island known for its tourism and beachfront accommodations.

Palm-lined pathway at Las Terrazas Resort leads toward Caribbean Sea on Ambergris Caye, Belize. — The pier at Las Terrazas Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize, extends into the Caribbean Sea. A path lined with palm trees leads from the resort grounds to the waterfront, where the pier provides access to the sea for guests.

Grand Caribe Resort beachfront facade on Ambergris Caye, Belize, with terracotta roofs and arched windows. — Grand Caribe Resort in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize, is a beachfront hotel complex with terracotta roof tiles, arched windows, and multi-story balconies. The resort sits on the island’s Caribbean coast and includes landscaped grounds, a pool terrace, and direct access from the beach.

Snowpine Lodge's illuminated sign and wooden beam structure at night in Alta, Utah. — Snowpine Lodge sits at the base of Alta Ski Area in Little Cottonwood Canyon, about 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City. The property reopened in 2021 after a rebuild that replaced the original 1938 structure, one of the oldest lodges in the canyon's ski history. Alta itself dates to 1938 as one of the first developed ski areas in the Intermountain West, and Snowpine has operated as a base lodge for skiers since. The lodge offers rooms, dining, and a spa, functioning as one of the few private accommodations directly on Alta's slopes.

Wynn Las Vegas hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. — Wynn Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, is a hotel and casino resort operated by Wynn Resorts. Opened in 2005, the property occupies the former site of the Desert Inn and is one of the major resort towers on Las Vegas Boulevard.

Red RIU resort towel exchange cards with folded towel icons displayed on a wooden table in Puerto Vallarta. — RIU towel cards are arranged on a table at a resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The red cards and matching holder display the RIU logo and a folded-towel icon used for beach towel exchanges.

Pool complex with a footbridge and lounge chairs at Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún resort in Mexico. — Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún sits along the Riviera Maya coastline in Quintana Roo, Mexico, south of downtown Cancún. Iberostar Group reopened the property in 2023 after a multimillion-dollar renovation that reworked much of the resort's grounds, including a network of connected pools linked by walking bridges. The "Selection" designation marks it as part of Iberostar's upscale all-inclusive tier, distinct from the company's budget and family-branded properties. Guest rooms line multi-story buildings that wrap around the pool complex, a layout common to large-scale Riviera Maya resorts built for high seasonal occupancy.

Winding pool complex with palm trees and cabanas at Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún near the Caribbean coast. — Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún sits along the Riviera Maya coastline south of Cancún, facing the Caribbean Sea. The property's pool complex includes a winding lazy-river-style pool connecting several sections, with swim-up access near the beachfront palapa bar. Cabanas and lounge chairs line the pool decks for guest use. The resort operates as an all-inclusive property under the Iberostar Hotels & Resorts brand.

Towel and blanket animal figures displayed on a bed at Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún resort. — Housekeeping staff at Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún fold bath towels and blankets into animal figures as a turndown-service tradition common at all-inclusive resorts along the Riviera Maya. The practice, often called towel origami, is typically taught to housekeeping teams as a guest-amenity touch rather than a regional craft. Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún operates as part of the Iberostar Hotels & Resorts group's rebranded "Selection" tier, marketed toward couples and adult travelers along Mexico's Caribbean coast.

Front entrance of Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún — The front entrance to the newly re-opened and re-branded Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún Mexico.

Resort pool with swim-up bar and palm trees at Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún. — Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún sits on the Riviera Maya coastline south of Cancún, part of the Iberostar Hotels & Resorts portfolio based in Spain. The property underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation and reopened under the adults-oriented Selection brand, one of several tiers Iberostar uses to differentiate its properties across the Caribbean and Mexico. Its pool complex connects to a swim-up bar and palapa-covered lounge areas, a common design at large all-inclusive resorts in the region. The resort's guest rooms are arranged in multi-story buildings facing the pool and beachfront, typical of the master-planned developments along this stretch of coast.

Thatched palapas and blue lounge chairs line the beach at Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún on Mexico's Caribbean coast. — Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún sits along the Riviera Maya coastline south of Cancún, part of the Iberostar Hotels & Resorts chain. The all-inclusive property lines its stretch of Caribbean beach with thatched-roof palapas and lounge chairs for guest use. Sargassum, a seaweed that has affected much of the Mexican Caribbean coast in recent years, regularly washes up along this shoreline. The resort is one of several Iberostar properties clustered along this section of the Riviera Maya, a coastal corridor stretching roughly 80 miles from Cancún to Tulum.

Towel monkey arranged in a guest room at Iberostar Selection Riviera in Cancún. — A towel monkey is arranged in a guest room at Iberostar Selection Riviera in Cancún. The figure is made from folded white towels and clipped to a wooden hanger above a mirror.

Sandy beach and low seawall along the Caribbean coastline at Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún, Mexico. — The beach at Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún fronts the Caribbean Sea along Mexico's Riviera Maya, south of downtown Cancún. Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, a Spanish hospitality group founded in 1990, operates the property as part of its all-inclusive Selection tier. Like much of the Yucatán's eastern coastline, this stretch of shore is subject to seasonal sargassum seaweed accumulation, which resorts in the region typically manage with regular beach cleanup crews and low retaining walls to control sand loss.

Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancun pool at night in Cancun, Mexico. — Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancun in Cancun features a lagoon-style pool area at night. The resort was previously known as Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun and Palmar Beach Resort.

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