Secluded on a private stretch of The Palm, this resort brings Moorish elegance and lush gardens to Dubai’s shores. Suites are serene sanctuaries with soft tones and rich textures. Dining shines with Michelin-starred artistry, and beachfront pools and private cabanas create an atmosphere of exclusive indulgence.

An adults-only cliffside escape with nothing between you and the Pacific. Private villas feature saltwater plunge pools, open-air showers, and wide terraces that catch the golden light. The design is clean and local, with natural stone, driftwood, and linen textures. Whether you're watching pelicans skim the waves or sipping cocktails by the pool, every moment here feels unhurried and just right.

A design-forward retreat high above the Whale’s Tail coastline. Villas float above the canopy with glass walls, infinity plunge pools, and beds facing the Pacific. Interiors are sleek and sensual, with dark stone, bamboo, and clean lines. The mood is slow, the sunsets cinematic, and the saltwater pool reflects the constellations almost too perfectly.

Tucked into the trees along Santa Teresa’s surf coast, Nantipa balances modern beach style with barefoot ease. Bungalows are sleek and earthy, with plunge pools, outdoor showers, and decks that open directly to the sand. Hammocks sway between palm trunks, and the sea is never more than a few steps away. Sunset dinners on the beach bring fire-lit tables and flavours that follow the tide.

On the edge of the Arenal rainforest, these luxurious casitas offer sweeping views from every room. Expect floor-to-ceiling glass, polished hardwoods, and private spring-fed plunge pools. The trails below lead through hanging bridges and waterfalls, while the spa offers mud wraps and massages in the forest. It feels close to the volcano, and even closer to the earth.

Perched high in northern Costa Rica’s cloud-kissed hills, Origins feels far from everywhere. Thatched villas come with heated plunge pools, fire pits, and panoramic views stretching to Nicaragua on clear days. Meals are crafted from the surrounding land, and the on-site shamanic rituals connect you to deeper rhythms. The mist rolls in, the toucans call, and time unravels beautifully.

Tucked beneath the Arenal Volcano, Tabacón is surrounded by lush gardens and natural hot springs. Rooms are warm and polished, with local hardwoods and deep soaking tubs. Wander barefoot through mineral-rich pools fed by the volcano’s underground rivers, then return to your room with skin kissed by steam and jungle air. The spa’s open-air pavilions let you hear the rainforest while you rest.

Only reachable by boat or small plane, Tortuga Lodge sits beside the Tortuguero River like a secret in the rainforest. Suites have screened verandas, local wood furniture, and ceiling fans that stir the jungle air. Wake to howler monkeys and fall asleep to frogs. Canoe through backwater creeks, watch turtles nest on the black sand beach, and learn to listen to the forest.

Set above the Central Valley on a working organic coffee farm, this artsy eco-lodge feels both rooted and imaginative. Suites are hand-painted with tropical murals, featuring mosaic-tiled baths, open-air verandas, and sweeping mountain views. Wake to birdsong and fresh coffee grown on the hillside below, then walk through the plantation with a local guide who knows every scent by heart.