On the very eastern edge of the Dominican Republic lies the Caribbean utopia of Sanctuary Cap Cana, an adults-only all-inclusive resort that’s a member of Marriot Bonvoy’s Luxury Collection. This part of the world is already pretty close to paradise but add a $45m refurbishment and you get a serene corner of the Caribbean that might be impossible to beat.

As a private gated community retreat inside Punta Cana, Cap Cana spans 30,000 acres of pristine beaches, a picturesque marina and a world-renowned golf course. But, even in Sanctuary Cap Cana, there are levels to the luxury, and you can do no better than the Royalty Villa - the finest accommodation that this resort has to offer.

Sanctuary Cap Cana’s most discerning guests — those looking for the utmost privacy and sophistication — choose to stay in properties that fall into the Villa Collection. These totally separate entities bring all the benefits of resort life, with the added bonus of space and seclusion, the Royalty Villa being the largest of the lot.

Extending across 4,306 sq ft, the Royalty Villa is comprised of a master and second bedroom, both featuring king-size beds and en-suites, an expansive living room, and a large furnished terrace. Of course, there’s also the property’s pièce de résistance: its own private pool.

Those staying in Villa Collection properties benefit from additional VIP services, a bottle of champagne on arrival, butler service, shoe shining and luggage packing and unpacking, ensuring vacations start and end as stress-free as possible.

Royal by name and nature, this exemplary villa, with its views that stretch out across the Caribbean Sea makes the Royalty Villa the ultimate hub to experience the resort. Even with ten different restaurants, numerous beaches and a spa, you’ll be forgiven for never wanting to leave the villa.