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Little Torch Key, FL, USA

One of merely five Three Key hotels located in the States beyond New York and California, Little Palm Island is the sole private island resort in North America. Visitors reach Little Torch Key and then transfer to a yacht named after Harry Truman for the final journey to an island that was among the former president’s cherished retreats. Once they arrive, they find themselves on a four-acre, adults-only island to scuba dive, sail, navigate through the mangroves, or simply relax on a bungalow suite terrace.

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Grindavík, Iceland

The Blue Lagoon in Iceland stands as a remarkable destination by itself. With the Retreat at Blue Lagoon, guests gain access to a highly elegant and distinctly high-end hotel featuring its own exclusive thermal waters for visitors only, wrapping around the hotel so that you can avoid the crowded public pool and indulge in semi-privacy right from your terrace or balcony. There is also a sumptuous day spa that maximizes Iceland’s exceptional volcanic assets.

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Kyoto, Japan

As a destination, Kyoto holds a charm that doesn’t require further elaboration. The Six Senses contributes another hotel to the city, characterized by a similarly apparent allure. In terms of design, Six Senses Kyoto is quite remarkable, as contemporary as it is and yet deeply respectful of Japanese heritage. Throughout are elements inspired by the Tale of Genji as well as ancient Japanese legends. A top-tier Six Senses Spa is available as a standard feature and may indeed serve as the main draw for numerous stays.

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Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

The Sian Ka’an Biosphere is a UNESCO World Heritage location committed to safeguarding the flora and fauna of the Yucatán coast. A boat journey away from the renowned tourist town of Tulum, the ambiance is completely different. Here, you encounter a desert-island feel, flawlessly blended with the white-glove sophistication of a contemporary luxury accommodation. The island residence is so slim, it’s merely a brief stroll from the beach where you’ll witness the sunrise to the one where you’ll observe the sunset.

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Sydney, Australia

The concept of a zoo hotel is somewhat of a curiosity. It’s particularly remarkable when the zoo in question is regarded as one of the finest globally. The Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is situated within the non-profit, conservation-focused Taronga Zoo Sydney, where you can awaken to a kangaroo leaping by or a koala grasping a tree outside your window.

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Marrakech, Morocco

In the Agafay Desert, surrounded by rugged sand dunes, with the Atlas Mountains in the backdrop, you’ll discover Caravan by Habitas Agafay, a collection of 20 luxurious tented lodgings influenced by Berber habitations but offering as much opulence as an eco-conscious hotel group can muster in a desert environment. A pair of swimming pools, a modest spa, a yoga pavilion, and live music shows are among the on-site entertainments, although the actual emphasis, as expected, is on venturing out into the desert, whether on a bike, a horse, or a camel.

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Wellington, New Zealand 

The Naumi hotel group is situated in Singapore, but that doesn’t hinder the vibrant designs of hotelier Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala from aligning perfectly with the New Zealand hospitality environment. Naumi Wellington, in fact, relies on the local design firm Material Creative to craft an experience that’s not merely memorable but, ideally, transformative — its richly detailed spaces are as audacious as they come, and the explosion of floral patterns at the reception is immediate validation you’re in for something much more whimsical than standard greige boutique-hotel minimalism.

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Virgin, UT, USA

Just a hop from one of America’s most renowned national parks, alongside tents, cabins, and breathtaking views, AutoCamp Zion features 72 meticulously designed Airstream campers, neatly arranged in rows, reminiscent of a trailer park. The design reflects a sense of humor and a love for vintage Americana, yet the retro campers exude elegance and are merely steps from the hotel’s contemporary clubhouse.

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Cabrières, France

Nestled among wooded hills at the terminus of a serene country road, Souki Lodges & Spa offers a sense of private exploration. In fact, despite its secluded setting outside the village of Cabrières, roughly an hour from Montpellier, it ranks as one of the most elite and desirable places to stay in the area.

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Gordona, Italy

Hunum is far from a standard Italian agriturismo. Its name blends three terms: humanus, humus, unicum — translating to human, earthly, and unique. While there’s a great deal of philosophy underpinning this fusion, the essence is perhaps best grasped through a glimpse of Hunum’s website, its lodgings, and the lifestyle enjoyed by its patrons.

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