Travaasa Hana,
Maui, Hawaii
ExperienceauthenticHawaii at thispicturesque resortonMaui’s
more-secludedeasternshore.Getpamperedat thespaby thera-
pists trained in traditional lomi lomi, gonetfishingwitha fourth-
generationHananative, or try trail ridingwithHawaiian
cowboys, or
paniolos
.Rooms featureprivate lanais,manywith
theirownhot tubs. travaasa.com/hana
King Pacific Lodge,A Rosewood Resort,
British Columbia, Canada
Iffly-fishing inpristinewaters, heli-hikingon less-traveledpaths,
andkayakingwhere thebigfishswimareat the topofyour listof
ideal leisurepursuits, you reallymustmake thepilgrimage to
KingPacificLodge. It’seco-tourismat itsmost luxurious, and
from themomentyouset footoff thefloatplane (theonlyway in),
you’ll knowwhy thisplace isso revered. kingpacificlodge.com
Hacienda Santa Inés,
Costa Rica
Thisworking ranch and farm, set on 300 acres, has 11well-
appointedguest rooms, and itsstaff of 25ensureseachguest is
thoroughlypampered.Dinealfresco, swim indoors, or take the
ATVsout foraspin. Let thekids feed the livestock, orwhisk the
familyoff—viahelicopter— to spywaterfallsandvolcanoes.
haciendasantaines.com
Coral Lodge,
Escribano Bay, Panama
Getaway from theworldat thisremoterain foresteco-resort.Snag
oneof thenewerand largerover-the-waterbungalows; thenswim
andsnorkel rightoffyourroom (abundantcoral reefs lie justbe-
low)beforepaddlingyourkayak to therestaurant.Take in local
culture, andperhapsa fewhandcraftedsouvenirs,withaday trip
tosee theself-governingKunacommunity. corallodge.com
Lighthouse Bay Resort,
Barbuda
It’ssituatedon itsownprivate island, andpeaceandprivacyare
twoof the topamenitiesat thissecluded resort.Relax inoneof
onlyninewell-appointedsuites, ridehorseson thebeach, ordip
your toes in the turquoisewatersof theCaribbeanononeside
or insereneCodringtonLagoonon theother. Fora limited time,
LighthouseBay ispartneringwithCurtainBluff resort inAntigua
fora“BestofBoth Islands”getawaycompletewithhelicopter
transfers. lighthousebayresort.com
Fowl Cay Resort,
The Exuma Islands
Howmanyprivate-islandescapesdoyouknowof that include
yourownpersonalAnglerrunaboutboat toexplore theamazingly
clearbluewatersof theBahamas?FowlCayResortdoes—plus
other toys likeagolf cart, beachcruiserbicycles, kayaks, and
paddleboardsareatyourdisposal.Afteradayatplay, enjoya
sumptuous four-coursedinnerat theHillHouseRestaurantor in
yourplush, privatevilla. fowlcay.com
Parrot Cay Resort,
Turks and Caicos
Few island resortsknowhow toencouragehealth,wellness, and
relaxation likeParrotCay. Leaveyourcares—andyour fancy
clothes—athome. Flip-flops, swimsuits, andcover-ups rulehere.
Recharge instylewith thenurturingCOMOShambhalaspa, of-
feringdailyyogaandPilatessessionsand incrediblecuisine.
parrotcay.como.bz
Domaine des Hauts de Loire,
Onzain, France
This formerhunting“cottage” in theheartof theLoirecastleand
wine region feelsmore likeacastle itself.Rooms tastefullydeco-
ratedwithantiques lookoutoverapicturesqueparkoroneof the
forestedproperty’sponds.Afteradayof castlehoppingandwine
tasting, indulge inchefRémyGiraud’sexquisitecontemporary
Frenchcuisine. domainehautsloire.com
Six Senses Yao Noi,
Koh Yao Noi Island,
Phang Nga Bay, Thailand
Youwill definitely feel as thoughyouhaveescapedonceyouar-
riveat theprivate island locationof this resort.Eachof the54vil-
lashas itsown infinity-edgepool, perfect forcoolingoff and
taking in the island’s lush tropical vegetation.Noneed todoany-
thingbut relaxhere:Your“personal villa team”will ensure that
all yourneedsare takencareof. sixsenses.com/sixsensesyaonoi
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort,
Lhasa, Tibet
Zen-like splendorawaitsat this resort set at 12,000 feet in
Lhasa, thespiritualandpolitical centerofTibet.Theproperty
offersawe-inspiringviewsof theHimalayasand theLhasa
Valleyandabeautifulmeditationgarden foryoga, Pilates,
ormeditation.SavorTibetanandNepalesecuisineatSiZiKang.
starwoodhotels.com
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