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the promontory sit 11 high-ceilinged,
thatch-roofed cottages, handcrafted
from wood and stone and decorated
with batik fabrics and native artwork;
outdoor showers add to the tropical
feel. Nestled in grottos below the cot-
tages are private candlelit dining ar-
eas strewn with bougainvillea petals,
while secluded sundecks and saltwater
swimming holes are secreted amid the
craggy cliff face’s caves and outcrop-
pings.
Want even more romance? Soak in a
private hot tub for two in a furnished
cave. Then, book an after-dark mas-
sage to the soothing sound of ocean
waves.
Maison Souvannaphouma Hotel in
Luang Prabang, Laos
Sparsely populated Laos—the ultimate
blend of sophisticated France and
exotic Asia—is one of the few undis-
covered and underexplored tourist des-
tinations left; and Luang Prabang, its
ancient royal capital and now a UN-
ESCO World Heritage site, finally has
a hotel worthy of its unique charm. The
historic residence of Prince Souvan-
naphouma in the heart of the city, but
light years away in atmosphere, has
been transformed by Angsana Resorts
(a boutique brand of Banyan Tree Re-
sorts) into a haven of serenity, its cen-
terpiece a tranquil pool with floodlit
shrine.
International as well as superb local
cuisine—that mouthwatering mélange
of French and Indochinese—can be
enjoyed in the Elephant Blanc Restau-
rant overlooking the pool and gardens,
or in the privacy of your La Residence
or Garden Wing room balcony.
Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo
Island, South Australia
Kangaroo Island, off the coast of the
island conti-
nent’s south-
central state
of South
Aus t ra l i a,
has been
called the
Galapagos
of the Land
Down Un-
der for its
unique spe-
cies of wild-
life. Now
this remote,
p r i s t i n e
wi lderness
can be ex-
plored in
extreme luxury, with the opening of the
latest in the chain of Baillie Lodges,
Southern Ocean Lodge.
Perched atop a secluded cliff on a rug-
ged stretch of coast, the resort offers
21 suites with panoramic sea views
that can be enjoyed from the lavishly
appointed sunken lounges, the out-
door terraces with daybeds, and even
the glass-walled bathrooms. The Spa
Retreat offers signature services, us-
ing the Li’Tya range of spa products,
enhanced by the natural inhalation of
crisp Antarctic air, hyper-oxygenated
by the pounding surf and spray.
Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa in
Mozambique
Unspoiled is a word bandied about
a lot these days, but Mozambique’s
Bazaruto Island, part of the zealously
protected Bazaruto Archipelago Na-
tional Park, truly lives up to the desig-
nation. There is not a single shop on
the island: only dazzling white-sand
beaches and dunes, a few freshwater
lakes, and 180 species of birds, but-
terflies, mammals, and reptiles. The
island’s coral reefs teem with a re-
splendent variety of marine life, includ-
ing the largest population of the rare
dugong on the African continent, mak-
ing Bazaruto one of the top diving and
snorkeling destinations in the Indian
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