My stay was proof of that very sentiment.

And it all showed off exactly what I went to investigate: Conrads commitment to the resort life.

KL has a lot of classic luxury; a slightly more formal environment.

Large palm trees surrounding wide pool with ocean view at Conrad Tulum

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But this [hotel] is much more bold and higher energy.

The Conrad Tulum design lives up to all those adjectives and more.

At Conrad Tulum, every one of our rooms has these small, two-person plunge pools, he said.

Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya’s Maratea Restaurant interior

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“Sardinia is having a moment again; it was our first entrance into Italy.

Tulum must have been on every top travel list.

And North Africa is having a real renaissance, I think,” he said.

Aerial of Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

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I think people had a narrow view of what Morocco is."

Four more new hotels are coming this year, the most resort-centric of which will beConrad Orlando.

(“There’s a great golf course and a great crystal lagoon,” Michael said.

Long lobby interior with doors on both sides and ample bohemian style seating

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“Ya know, you’re in Florida!")

It’s even constructed so that most rooms have views of Disney World’s nightly fireworks.

And that’s because all I really want is to return to that Tulum spa pool.

Exterior view of Conrad Rabat Arzana in Morocco during a purple sunset with the blue water pool reflecting warm glow of interior light

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Did I mention they serve fresh-fruit skewers by the pool?

Interior hall lobby with lanterns on the floor and large comfortable seating at Conrad Chia Laguna in Sardinia

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