Knai Bang Chatt is an exquisite lifestyle resort, located in Kep, right on the southern east coastline of Cambodia. Three renovated villas built in the 1970s by protégés of Vann Molyvann, a pupil of the world renowned Le Corbusier, are extraordinary historical landmarks .The whole resort is made up of eleven rooms that are individually decorated with its own identity and taste. The villas are designed with large terraces open to  views of the sea and islands. 

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Amantaka is located just south of Mount Phousi in the centre of the picturesque Luang Prabang peninsula. Within walking distance of the many boutiques, bakeries and restaurants along the main street, Amantaka is also close to the banks of the Mekong River and to Luang Prabang’s fabled night market. Set on a large garden estate, Amantaka is housed in graceful French colonial buildings in the UNESCO protected town of Luang Prabang. Airy and elegant throughout, the décor and furnishings reflect the town’s French colonial history.

Amantaka offers 24 suites ranging in size from 70 to 120 square metres each. These include eight Suites, four Pool Suites, eight Khan Pool Suites, two Mekong Pool Suites and two Amantaka Pool Suites. Entered from louvered doors from the courtyard, each suite contains a spacious interior and exterior living area.

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Amansara, the former guesthouse of King Sihanouk, once known as Villa Princière is situated on the edge of Siem Reap just 10 minutes from the Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site. This former royal retreat was built by French architect, Laurent Mondet, in 1962  to accommodate visitors unable to stay at the royal residence nearby. Quintessentially ’60s in character, it featured cool, low-slung chalets spaced around an irregular-shaped swimming pool and a shady lawn. Celebrities like former French President Charles de Gaulle, Jacqueline Kennedy, former Yugoslavian President Josep Broz Tito and actor Peter O’Toole were among the guest in years.

Set in a garden compound, the 24-suite resort has the ambiance of a private home and is the ideal base for travellers seeking to explore Khmer culture and the majestic ruins of Angkor. A variety of temple tours and cultural walks is available as part of the guest experience. With its magnificent service, spa , pool and lap pool, the resort is the best place in Siem Reap.

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Vigilius mountain resort is embedded in the surrounding landscape of the car-free Vigiljoch in South Tyrol. Accessible by cable car within a few minutes from the village of Lana in the Isarco valley, the hotel features a marvelous view of the distant Dolomites and the surrounding mountain scenery. In a “wooden house of modernity,” has been committed to its ecological approach from the very beginning. It is manifested in a genuine and deep-felt respect for the environment and the surrounding nature; and is realized in all areas – from the nature-based construction methods to the sustainable use of local resources.

The design hotels rooms has warm colors as well as the materials, wood, clay, and linen and has extensive window glazing open the views to nature outside. From the mountain flows the vital Vigiljoch spring water: a vigorous element of nature that surges forward to the surface pressing through granite, gneiss, and porphyr – rich and energetic. Vast panorama windows draw nature into the rooms at the Vigilius mountain spa, while swimming, having a sauna, or doing Watsu in the whirlpool. Juicy apples from South Tyrol, fresh spring water from the Vigiljoch, and a great variety of teas invite you to enjoy them.

Naked Stables Private Reserve, located about 2.5 hours away from Shanghai offers ‘wellness as a lifestyle’. Accommodation at Naked Stables is in spacious tree top tillas or single bedroom earth huts, spread across a broad, secluded valley. Access is by foot or electric buggy. No motor vehicles are permitted inside naked Stables Private Reserve. A dedicated butler will take care of you during your stay.

You can chill out by the central pool bar, or enjoy the Jacuzzi on the deck, exercise with the many outdoor activities location offers, from hiking and biking to horse riding, or simply swimming in one of our three stunning outdoor pools.

The interiors were designed by Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan who created the space using natural stone, slate and wood with a unique set of art pieces, fabrics and furniture style. At L’and the customers can literally sleep under the stars and marvel at the Alentejo night sky, with private suite collection that offers retractable ceilings.

Mount Hartman Bay Estate is located in the south-west of Grenada which, in turn, is the southernmost of the Windward Islands. With only eight suites in the Mount Hartman Bay Estate hotel, exclusivity is guaranteed. Seven of the suites are located in the main building, which celled the Cave; each is very individual with its own special features and thoughtful appointments but all of them enjoy wonderful views over the bay and the Mount Hartman Nature Reserve. Set on its own private peninsular, Mount Hartman Bay Estate looks across the water to the Mount Hartman nature reserve, home of the protected Grenadian dove.The bay itself is guarded at its entrance by coral reefs and is one of the most beautiful and sheltered in the Caribbean. The main building, which is called locally the ‘Cave’, is built into the hillside with a grass and cactus covered domed roof.

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Elounda Peninsula is an all suite resort in Crete island. Positioned on a peninsular stretch of land it enjoys an outstanding location overlooking the Bay of Elounda, Mirabello Bay, and the expanse of the Aegean Sea. The view is blue as far as the eye can see. The “Blue Flag”-awarded, sandy, private beaches of the elounda resort are well protected. The Six Senses Spa of the resort  provides a truly relaxing and revitalising experience through many forms of holistic healings to balance the senses..Seven superb culinary experiences and five unique bars compile a melangerie of alternatives that promises to spoil you for choice.

Over 17 acres of palm-edged, pristine sand rises Viceroy Maldives on an island an hour’s flight from Malé,where only 61 villas encircle a lagoon of startling blue. Guests can choose from villas nestled on the sand with garden-screened privacy or villas that hover out on the surface of the lagoon. Design firm Yabu Pushelberg has created elemental interiors that provide a frame for the awe-inspiring views. Each villa features a private plunge pool, an ensuite bath and generous outdoor areas. With the smallest villa measuring over 1,300 square feet and the largest over 3,000 square feet, guests can choose to be marooned in their villa’s expansive size while enjoying the indulgences of resort living.

Five dining venues, including the central, Moroccan-inspired Treehouse lounge, offer casual beachside cuisine to elegant steakhouse fare while incorporating Asian and European influences. Treatments and yoga at the Ayurvedic spa are balanced by the island’s wealth of outdoor activities accessible from the Dive & Watersports Center. 

Make a reservation at Romanos

The Romanos Resort Costa Navarino is located in a breathtaking seaside landscape in Messinia, Greece. The Romanos Resort stands in a lush green beachfront with sea and sunset views featuring extensive grounds with indigenous trees and plants,  and overlooks The Dunes Beach.  Stretching for over 1km, the beach is washed by the warm clear blue waters of the Ionian Sea.Inspired by old Messinian mansions, clusters of west-facing, low-rise villas blend harmoniously into the seafront landscape lined by a sandy beach.

Villas open onto spacious terraces or balconies with lounge areas, many overlooking the waters of the Ionian Sea, and each ground-floor unit has its own infinity pool. The resort features groups of low-rise
residences built using native stone, inspired by traditional Messinian rural homes.

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Make a reservation at Cap Rocat

Just minutes from the city of Palma Cap Rocat is a superb refurbishment in an impressive 19th-century fortress.  Set in 88 acres and stretching along the coastline for two kilometres, Cap Rocat Mallorca is a spectacular hotel overlooking the Bay of Palma. Both the architecture and setting of Cap Rocat is sensational. Wonderfully secluded with a drawbridge, bunkers and suites in former shooting buttresses, the atmosphere is both historic and romantic. The former shooting pads, with a  view of the bay of Palma, have become spectacular suites each with a private patio and terraces. Decorated with a clever blend of contemporary and classic furnishings, suites have  beautiful sea views.

Cap Rocat’s main restaurant is located in one of the former central buildings. The cuisine is based on Mediterranean dishes that change according to the season and use products sourced from local ecological farms. The Sea Club, located on the waterfront, in the spectacular “Cala de la Reina”, it is an open-air restaurant which offers dishes cooked in a traditional Mallorcan firewood oven and grill. The Fortress’ former kitchen, in typical Mallorcan style, has been refurbished to offer a private dining room, where wine tastings and cooking classes are organized.

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Lying 264-meters below sea level, located 30 kilometres from the ‘mosaic’ city of Madaba,Ma’In Hot Springs is the inspired site for the Evason. Set like an oasis in the dramatic terrain, the location defines the resort and spa experience in the Middle East – making it a destination of choice for  enjoying the therapeutic benefits of Ma’In hot spring waterfalls.  Guest rooms feature a fresh and unconventional design utilising natural materials of the region. The Six Senses Spa sits directly under one of the natural hot spring waterfalls that  cascades into the main pool and relaxation area. Treatments focus on the therapeutic properties of the mineral-rich waters, offering healing mineral and deep sea therapies.

Make a reservation at Post Ranch Inn

Nestled on the cliffs of Big Sur, Post Ranch Inn is a sanctuary of natural luxury – small, serene, seductive. With views of the Pacific Ocean in one direction and mountains in the other, the rest of the world seems far away here. The Post family was among Big Sur’s first pioneers. This inspiring landscape  has been entwined with the Post family for generations. Under the Post family’s stewardship for generations, the 100-acre Post Ranch has evolved from a homestead and working ranch to one of the most acclaimed luxury resorts in the world.

The inn offers 39 guest rooms and two private houses. Each features a unique design with either ocean or mountain views. The coast-side rooms seem to soar, cantilevered off the mountain. The mountain-side houses curve around old-growth trees. Some are built on nine-foot stilts to protect root balls below. The structures’ materials – reclaimed wood, glass, steel and stone – further enhance the sense of harmony with nature in this  extraordinary site.

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Make a reservation at Four Seasons Landaa

A scenic seaplane ride from Malé, the resort offers 44 acres of unspoilt wilderness flanked by one of the largest natural lagoons in the islands. The Resort designed by Murad Ismail, famed for his contemporary blend of traditional Maldivian and Sri Lankan forms and  is a pure expression of function over form, characterised by clean lines and lack of any unnecessary elaboration, curves, carvings, or decoration. Entry to each of 102 vast accommodation compounds is via its own turquoise gate with the traditional coral walls and lush vegetation resulting in maximum privacy over the water or hidden down dense jungle paths …
 

Located on the island’s western tip, overlooking the two kilometre lagoon (and the resident baby lemon sharks), Blu restaurant serves contemporary Italian cuisine for lunch and elegant Italian in the evening.  A ‘sunset’ swimming pool separates the restaurant and sandfloor bar .The  resorts is well known with its 2.5 acre Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat which stretches from the heart of the island to the middle of the lagoon.
Two Ayurvedic Physicians, a resident yogi and highly specialised team of therapists offer authentic healing and education. The Ayurvedic Retreat is set within its own tropical garden. All Resort guests are offered a dosha determining consultation during their visit.

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Make a reservation at Longitude 131

Longitude 131° lies at the gateway of the dual World Heritage listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, next to the hallowed Australian Aboriginal site of Uluru. One of just 15 such structures at the eco-friendly boutique resort, it’s named after William Christie Gosse, the first European to climb Uluru. At Longitude 131° you will find unprecedented solitude and serenity. The  luxurious tents are a private place to rest and relax. The tents are designed to remain cool in summer and warm in winter, you have reverse cycle air-conditioning for complete control over your personal climate.  

Table 131° is an unforgettable dining experience not to be missed. Dine out on sumptuous outback fare and discover the wonders of the southern night sky. Feast on three delicious courses complemented with the finest Australian wines at our outdoor dining venue under the stars. Longitude 131° offers guided tours of these natural treasures – by camel, Harley-Davidson, or helicopter. Cool down afterward with a private meal by the pool..

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Make a reservation at Amanpulo

Amanpulo is a private island (known as Pamalican), set among the Quiniluban group of Cuyo Islands, 360km south-west of Manila. Seven square kilometres of reef surround the island. Beyond are sandbanks and a channel where whales, dolphins and sea cows have been glimpsed. At its widest point, the island is only 500m across. The resort is accessed by flying directly to Pamalican Island in a 19-seat, twin-engine turboprop, landing at the resort’s private airstrip. Amanpulo is an escape from mankind and is a dive into island life where nature has been unashamedly boastful. The island is secluded, being private, and offers a variety of sea, sand and tropical  island-retreat–pleasures.

The 40 Beach, Hillside and Treetop Casitas are modelled on authentic bahay kubo dwellings, each with its own golf cart for island exploration. Subtle interiors, warm and sun-dappled, are smoothed out in shades of caramel and bamboo with pristine beds. Each casita enjoys a sprawling wooden sun deck with inviting loungers and dappled shade from vibrant bougainvillea and two deluxe Hillside Casitas have sweeping vistas of the Sulu Sea and neighbouring islands. This romantically remote island is for those who wish to ‘hammock’ and beach comb their days in a paradise.

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Bagni di Pisa Spa resort is set among art, history, Pisa, Lucca, nature and the Maritime Park of San Rossore and the social life of Versilia. Once loved by the Etruscans and the ancient Romans, the place became famous for the nobility all over Europe in 1743, when the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Francesco Stefano of Lorena, made it his own summmer spa residence, as well as a fashionable meeting place which had among its other importnt guests well-known people such as Gustav of Sweden, George IV of England, Vittorio Alfieri, Percy B. and Mary Shelley. 

Here you can walk in the footsteps of the guests among the arcades in terracotta embellished with citris fruit or to go along the wellness path to the Kafe’ Haus for the view as far as the sea is an unforgettable unique experience. The thermal springs were well known to the ancient Etruscans and the Romans.  Thermal waters of Bagni di Pisa, which leave the spring at 38°C, are rich in sulphate-calcium-magnesium. The main feature of the waters is the high concentration of magnesium which acts on the organism helping relaxation and the digestive system whilst giving new energy.

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With its  incredible location and architecture the first US Aman resort  Amangiri is one of the best in the world..Meaning ‘peaceful mountain’ Amangiri is located in the southwest region of the USA also known as the Four Corners, where the states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona meet. Boasting one of the most dramatic landscapes in the USA with deep canyons and towering plateaus, the region has been home for centuries to the native Navajo and Hopi tribes yet is sparsely populated and presents the raw landscape for which the American Southwest has become famous. 

 The resort is on a 243-hectare (600-acre) expanse of wilderness in Canyon Point, Southern Utah, close to the border with Arizona. It is tucked into a protected valley with sweeping views over colourful, stratified rock towards the Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. Architecturally, the resort has been ver well designed to blend into the landscape with natural hues, materials and textures a feature of the design. The structures are commanding and in proportion with the scale of the natural surroundings, yet provide an intimate setting from which to view and appreciate the landscape. Arrival to the resort is via a winding road that descends into the valley and leads to the central Pavilion.  Within the Pavilion is the Living Room, Gallery, Library, Dining Room, Private Dining Room and Cellar.

Amangiri is built around the one of the most attractive swimming pools in the world, which embraces a dramatic stone escarpment. The amazing swimming pool is set within a sunken courtyard framed by the Pavilions and rock escarpment. It wraps around the rock to finish with a hot tub that sits at the base of a rock wall. The pool’s lounging terrace features king-sized day beds and sun-loungers. Two accommodation wings lead from the Pavilion into the desert: 16 suites are located within the Desert Wing and another 18 suites together located within the Mesa Wing. Design finishes of the suites include white stone floors and concrete walls that echo the natural stone of the surrounding landscape. The furniture features rawhide, natural timbers and fittings in blackened steel, while light-coloured cushions and soft throws add warmth.

These Mesa suites offer a panoramic view of the surrounding mesas which look particularly spectacular at sunset when they are bathed in hues of gold and rose. The desert suites enjoy uninterrupted views of the surrounding dunes and plateaus. Staying in Amangiri is a lifetime experience..One of the must see places before you die!!

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Hoshinoya Karuizawa is built at the foot of an active volcano MT Asama, at the altitude of 1000m in Nagano. The  resort built in a valley with the concept, what if Japan modernized preserving its unique culture. The valley is surrounded by a vast forest . With the surrounding nature reflected on the surface of water, private cottages for guests are dotted alongside the stream. Hoshinoya offers prestine nature for beauty and health, bringing you the best of hot spring spa culture and Japanese haute cuisine, and the highest quality of hospitality.

Guest rooms are located in 3 different areas. “Yamaroji (Hillside villa)” is located on the side of the mountain, where the rooms command a panoramic view of the village; at “Mizunami (Riverside villa),” guests can stay close to the rippling river; and “Niwaroji (Garden villa)” is built in a serene atmosphere, opening to a garden court. Each room is uniquely decorated and guests can relax in living rooms comfortably reclined on a sofa or sitting on the floor. They also may choose between a terrace or a Japanese-style balcony.
Since their discovery in 1914, the Hoshino Hot Springs have been dearly loved by cultural figures and those with second homes in the area.
Hoshinoya offers two truly unique facilities in Tombo-no-yu Hot Springs, compete with a spacious indoor bath and open air bath, and a Meditation Bath designed to enable guests to immerse themselves in meditation in an environment of magical light and darkness. Both hot springs are serviced with superior quality water flowing from natural springs.

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Within driving distance of two national parks (Yellowstone and Grand Teton), Amangani is situated at the western edge of the East Gros Ventre Butte overlooking the Teton Mountain Range, a favorite North American ski destination. Rolling plains meet the looming peaks of the Rocky Mountains, and wildlife runs wild. Amangani was sensitively designed, with a keen eye on embracing the wonders of its surroundings, from both sides of its Okalahoma sandstone columns and sweet smelling Pacific redwood walls. Nature reveals her power, wildlife and geology in dramatic style at Jackson Hole, and Amangani reflects this by using native materials and natural textures on a palette of ‘butte and hide’ tones.

The resorts 35m outdoor Swimming Pool is finished in frost-coloured quartzite tiles and linked to a whirlpool. Both enjoy magnificent mountain views, especially at sunset. With a winter water temperature of about 27°C the swimming pool can be enjoyed year-round. Amangani has 29 Suites with magnificent views through floor–to-ceiling walls of windows . Its restaurant The Grill specialises in creative American cuisine including steaks, chops, seafood and regionally produced organic food.

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