Forget about staying here. It’s an old-school members club, and you’ll need written referral from someone on the inside just to stay the night. But do make a point to check it out. The charmingly Colonial hotel lays claim to one of the best stretches of pink sand on Elbow Beach: Gain access by booking a spa appointment or snagging a restaurant reservation. The hotel’s cliffside dining options are legendary, as is their talkative resident parrot.