Travel + Leisure has its readers rate their favorite hotels — based on categories like food, rooms, service, and location — every year, and the 2014 results have been tallied! U.S. resorts did better than ever this time around, with Rhode Island’s ranking particularly well by scoring a spot in the top five. Are we surprised? Well, no. Located on a private white-sand beach in the sleepy (read: adorable) coastal town of Watch Hill, this luxury resort has an elegant vibe that’s nonetheless laid-back and beachy. The hotel offers a slew of amenities, including a full-service spa, indoor pool (that opens to the outdoors), large fitness center, and plenty of dining options, so there’s really no reason for guests to even leave the hotel grounds — which, by the way, are gorgeous. But don’t just take our word for it…

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