WHERE I WANT TO BE: Naladhu Maldives

On a palm-covered atoll in the Maldives, surrounded by a coral lagoon, Naladhu - Maldivian for "beautiful island" - offers luxury and tropical seclusion.

Upon touchdown in the Maldives, your House Master from Naladhu, an exclusive concierge, will escort you, by boat, to your private house. The Ocean Houses are on the sunrise side of the resort overlooking the open ocean. They offer a greater feeling of seclusion than the Beach Houses that face the turquoise lagoon. Soak in the romantic outdoor bath, or lounge, read, and nap in the swinging daybed on the covered patio. Every day, around 5:30pm, your housemaster will bring you drinks and some canapés. When you saunter off to a nearby desert island for a private beach dinner, he will restock the house with provisions.

On your walks, you'll see kayaks scattered around Naladhu. Just pick one up and go. Paddle out to the small, uninhabited island and snorkel the reef from there. Naladhu is restricted to guests only, but you can freely visit the other islands. Just ask your House Master for a boat transfer, a dhoni - a traditional Maldivian boat - will whisk you away.

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Hotel Pitrizza, Sardinia, Italy

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Sardinia's spectacular Costa Smeralda, Hotel Pitrizza is a romantic hideaway where guests can take to the emerald blue waters at a private beach, or bask in the sun at the outdoor pool.

 

The forested hills, emerald blue waters, and hidden pockets of golden sand make the area around Hotel Pitrizza as beautiful and romantic a spot as any you'll find around the Mediterranean. Yet, somehow, the place feels a bit like your own little secret.

Bamurra Plains, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Set amid the rugged and beautiful landscape of northern Australia, Bamurra Plains boasts luxurious accommodations and a safari experience with some of Oz's most exotic wildlife.

You'll hear guides refer to Bamurru Plains as exemplifying "wild bush luxury", and it certainly fits. "Wild bush" because it's in a far-flung corner of the Australian wilderness, and "luxury" because they provide the kind of creature comforts you just don't expect in the middle of the savannah bush.

The star attraction at Bamurru Plains is the wildlife. On safari, you'll look for wallabies, dingos, wild pigs, water buffalo, and crocodiles. And you won't have to look very hard for the crocs. The nearby (but not too nearby) Sampan River is home to one of the largest populations on the planet.

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