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One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos

Why you've seen it: Cabo is one of the biggest celebrity hot spots, thanks to its close proximity to Los Angeles. When One&Only Palmilla opened in 1956, early guests included John Wayne, Lucille Ball and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. A $90 million renovation in 2004 restored its luster, and today's celeb fans include Kate Beckinsale, Adam Sandler, Christina Aguilera and Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher.

What you'll love: The resort sits at the tip of the Baja Peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. (From January to March you can actually watch gray whales breaching offshore from your private veranda.) Fountained courtyards and vivid interiors with wrought-iron furnishings and handpainted tiles exude Mexican charm. The 172 rooms all face the sea so it's impossible to get a bad view. With optional desert ATV tours, snorkeling and sailing, sunset cocktail cruises, cooking classes, a serene spa and a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, you definitely won't get bored. In the charming town of San Jose del Cabo, only 10 minutes from the resort, you can tour an 18th-century mission or shop for local crafts. If you need a little more action, head to Cabo San Lucas, 20 minutes away, for jet-set nightlife, including Sammy Hagar's rambunctious Cabo Wabo.

When to indulge: The best deal here occurs midweek during the low season (mid-June through mid-October), when you can snag an oceanfront superior room for $450 per night (usually $600).

Parrot Cay A private gazebo at Parrot Cay

The resort also runs an ever-changing list of specials throughout the year, such as the current Couple's Sanctuary package, which includes seven nights' accommodation, most meals and lots of spa time for $6,710 through November 15, 2007, and a pay-for-five, get-two-nights-free deal. Check their website to see what's available for your specific dates.

Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos

Why you've seen it: Parrot Cay is the exclusive private island where Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck said their I dos in 2005 and Eva Longoria and Tony Parker honeymooned in July 2007. A long list of celebrities — Julia Roberts, Jerry Seinfeld, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Britney Spears, Bruce Willis — have lounged in the resort's beach chairs.

What you'll love: Parrot Cay is all about escapism. This 1,000-acre enclave is only reachable by boat so you'll find all the privacy you could hope for (a big reason why celebs love it, too). The turquoise water is some of the most vibrant in the Caribbean, and the resort has over a mile of powdery-sand beach. Rooms are effortlessly chic, with Balinese-inspired teak furnishings, linen-draped four-poster beds and private terraces; for the ultimate splurge, book a Beach House, which has an outdoor shower and plunge pool. The world-renowned COMO Shambhala spa — a favorite of yoga devotees Donna Karan and Christy Turlington — is a must-do. For a day-trip, island-hop and picnic on some of the nearby uninhabited cays.

When to indulge: The best time to find a deal is during their summer season when the rates are close to a third lower. During these times you'll be able to stay in a garden-view room for $525 per night (usually $760). The Summer Honeymoon package is an even better deal. You'll get seven nights of accommodations, all meals and airport transportation, plus a half-day of indulgence at the spa. Cost is $5,292 for a garden-view room or $13,405 for a Beach House per couple.

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