Not all Adriatic escapes are created equal. One&Only Portonovi doesn’t just flirt with grandeur—it owns it, unapologetically. Set against the still, cinematic waters of Boka Bay, this is Montenegro at its most magnetic: dramatic limestone mountains, a pinch of Riviera glamour, and that lovely low hum of somewhere quietly confident in its own cool.

Let’s get one thing straight—this isn’t your fly-and-flop beach break. Days here are best spent weaving between wellness rituals and waterside aperitifs. The jewel in the resort’s crown? Chenot Espace. An award-winning, fully-fledged scientific sanctuary where cell regeneration and jet lag recovery are the norm. Think high-tech diagnostics, hydrotherapy circuits and tailored nutrition plans.

The marina is another kind of magic with private yachts bobbing along the jetty like they’ve got nowhere better to be. From here, you can charter sleek day boats to glide through the Bay of Kotor, stop at hidden coves for sea-urchin-fresh lunches, or pull up at Perast like a local with taste.

Back on land, there’s a strong case for never leaving the resort. The pool scene has that effortless Amalfi energy, all terracotta pots and crisp rosé under the Montenegrin sun. Restaurants range from tapas with Adriatic attitude to Japanese-Peruvian fusion. Families are more than welcome, but the vibe remains laid-back luxe—not kids’ club chaos.