One stunning photo from Jade Mountain in St. Lucia made me tingle with excitement.  The moment you stepped in the area, you immediately realized that the image you saw from the Internet did not give any justice to the beauty and majesty of the resort.  It is clearly, the most romantic place in the Caribbean.  I have fallen in love with it.

Jade Mountain gave a new meaning to the phrase, “A Room with a View”.  Have you stayed in a room without seeing the fourth wall? This was decided by the resort’s architect/owner, Nick Troubetzkoy, so that guests will have the chance to absorb the wonders of nature from their very own suite, specifically the Pitons.  The majestic view of the mountain peaks along with the different hues of the sky depending on the time of the day reflecting on the clear aquamarine blue color of the shimmering water from the Caribbean Sea.

All of the 24 suites in Jade Mountain were created differently.  They call it sanctuaries and appropriately so.  From the shape and form of the room to the furniture and fixture; nothing was repeated except for three items.  One is that they all have an infinity pool.  Second, all of them lacked a fourth wall.  Lastly, all of them feature 15th feet high ceilings.  The architect was able to create a unique environment for every single suite thereby giving guests a different experience each time they visit the resort.

You won’t see a lot of guest stepping out from their rooms.  Why would anyone do so, when they can have everything without leaving their sanctuaries?  Although, if you are so into your techno-gadgets, sad to inform you that the resort was created to remove you from the toxic world of mobile phones, television, radios, etc.  However, if you need to use the Internet, they will allow it but you need to go to the reception for that service.

Words are not enough to describe the beauty that the Jade Mountain offers, so I chose images that would best reflect the amazing experience that every person in the world should have.

By the way, the stunning architectural design and the wonders of nature are not the only advantages of the resort.  The very efficient staff that they have will guarantee that your stay will not only be luxurious but the most relaxing as well. Reserve your own sanctuary now.

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When you talk about Maldives, a picture of breathtaking scenic views of an island always comes to my mind.  The Soneva Gili Resort there even makes me want to have my own magic wand so that I can easily whisk myself to the island each time I want to get a breather.

Soneva Gil resort is located in the biggest lagoon in Maldives.  There is plenty of space to get romantic and breathe in the wonders of nature.  Just imagine staying in villas built in over the water.  They do not only have the stand-alone villas, they also offer uniquely designed over-the-water huge residences which can only be reached by boat.  This would only mean total privacy while enjoying nature in open air structures.

If you are into water sports, they got plenty to offer, such as diving, windsurfing, snorkeling, canoeing and hobicat sailing.  However, if you are on your honeymoon and wanted to be left alone during your whole stay there, it can be arranged. They have a very discreet and helpful staff to make your stay as private as possible.

For those who want royal pampering with holistic treatment along with various types of therapies, they have the Six Senses Spa.  Some activities are duly assisted by medical professionals.

Going there is not that difficult even if the resort is quite secluded.  From the International Airport at Male (capital of Maldives), you only need to wait for 20 minutes of speedboat ride to reach the resort. Even if it is a one hour ride, I would not mind at all. Senova Gili is one of the best places on earth.

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Tired and ready to explode? There is no better way to relax your mind, body and spirit than at an award-winning luxury spa resort in Malaysia, the Pangkor Laut Resort. Get the best kind of massage and treatment bath in breathtaking surroundings.

Who would not want to get on an island that has a resort that will give you a complete menu of just about anything under the sun when it comes to relaxation. They have a spa village wherein you get to choose from 8 different pavilions, which offers various types of treatments such as Japanese whole body scrub down, a cleansing bath Malaysian style or the famous Chinese foot-massaging to name a few.

If that would not convince you yet, then check out these photos, which gives you a glimpse of what Pangkor Laut Resort, has for you.

Did I mention that it has white sand beaches, aquamarine blue water and some stunning rain forest on the outskirts? Privacy and luxury is synonymous to Pangkor Laut Resort.

The accommodation quarters are magnificent. They constructed some of the villas above the gentle clear water and some are located on the hills giving all the guests a chance to witness nature’s amazing gifts to men: beautiful sunrise and sunset.

The resort’s staff has been well trained and instructed to give each guest a royal pampering. Many celebrities who often visit the resort have enjoyed this kind of treatment. Luciano Pavarotti was a frequent quest when he was still alive and the resort even named one villa after him.

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Where do you go when you want to get away from it all and just play golf?

Sandy Lane in Barbados is one of the best out there when it comes to luxury resorts most especially if you are into playing unlimited golf. Whether you are alone or want to enjoy the weekend with your wife and kids. Sandy Lane has everything for everyone.

Choose one of the three or play the three challenging golf courses that the resort offers to its guests. A golf course which was built way back in 1961 which was played by quite a number of famous professional and amateur golfers. Tom Fazio designed another one, which is a 72-par golf paradise and the last course can give you a stunning view of the Caribbean.

While its main highlight is the three immaculately designed golf courses with lush greens and 45 holes all in all, namely, The Green Monkey, The Country Club and The Old Nine, it has several other amenities and underwater sports activities that both a child an adult can enjoy.

Experience Spa services like no other in Sandy Lane. They have professional therapists on hand to give you an unbelievably relaxing massage in a romantic Romanesque environment with the sound of waterfalls flowing around you. Just imagine spa suites that include hydrotherapy pools, private gardens, and unique treatments mixed in from the Far East and European traditions.

Dining is altogether a different experience. Since the resort is quite huge, they made sure that they have four restaurants and five bars that are strategically placed around the place. Each has a different menu to offer. You can either dine at one of them or you can have them inside your room.

At Sandy Lane, a guest can choose from 112 rooms and 5 Fully loaded Villas. If you want to stay in the private villas, expect to shell out around US$9,000 up to $25,000 a day. Prices vary depending on the season. It is more affordable if it’s during summer. They charge higher on colder seasons.

If these photos would not convince you, I don’t know what else. Check the villas availability and the different vacation packages they and make your reservations online. Get the luxury Sandy Lane experience and find out why numerous business tycoons, music moguls and Hollywood A-Listers love to stay there. Tennis number 1 player, Tiger Woods would not have chosen to get married in Sandy Lane if it is not up to par.

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If seclusion, privacy and luxury in a tropical setting is what you have in mind, look no further and make your reservations on the best resort in Asia, Amanpulo.

Amanpulo is situated on one of the most serene and beautiful island of Pamalican in the Philippines.  It is an exclusive private island with powder white sand beaches, the clearest turquoise-blue waters and amazing coral reef which is only around 300m away from the shore. Quite a perfect place for those who want to relax with the best that nature can offer.

It is not surprising that the resort rates are from $880 to $7,900 a day. The beauty plus the kind of amenities and services you get are worth every penny of that amount.  The resort offers 40 rooms or casitas and 9 suites.  To those who want to stay connected via the internet can do so since the island is WiFi equipped.

Water Sports is a huge thing in Amanpulo. Guests can do scuba-diving or snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing and fishing.

New divers won’t be so intimidated with the sport since Amanpulo has mirror-smooth seas located on the very front of the Beach Club which they can easily navigate. Those veterans scuba divers can get to experience Amanpulo’s ultimate underwater activity by choosing from 5 night dive activities. For those who love windsurfing, best time to go there is from December up to April where the average wind blows is up to 20 knots. Sailors, novice or seasoned can use several boats including a twin-hulled Hobie Sports 21. Fishing aficionados will enjoy Amanpulo’s fishing spots.

So, have the entire island and be in charge of your vacation whether it would be for the marine activities or just a quiet afternoon reading a book lying on a hammock.  Amanpulo is the perfect travel destination.

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Nizuc beach resort is a combination of nature’s gift and legendary stunning designer Adrian Zecha. He is the man responsible for the beautiful Aman Resorts and GHM Hotels.

One can get to Nizuc easily. It is just a few minutes away from the nearest airport, which is Cancun. Fly via private aircraft and try to experience one of the most exclusive and secluded beach resorts in the world. It is located in an area, which is surrounded by an ecological reserve, which contains around 22 acres of mangroves. Definitely nature at its very best.

Mr. Zecha and his team carefully planned and designed every nook and corner of the resort and the result is absolutely amazing. It is really quite hard to put into words the kind of work Adrian Zecha put in Nizuc and I might not be able to give justice to its beauty so I would just le the photos do the talking.

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As early as now, golf aficionados are rounding up their list of the best winter golf resorts and one of them is the Kapalua Golf Resort in Maui. Even the people from PGA recommend this golf resort and that is the reason why the Mercedes-Benz Championship chooses this golf course as its playing ground.

Kapalua is also known for their unspoiled beaches but the two golf courses, The Plantation Course and The Bay Course they have there made it more extraordinary. This coming October, the first Kapalua LPGA Classic will be held there as announced by the Ladies Professional Golf Association or LPGA last month.

It has been regarded as Hawaii’s number one golf resort by a leading golf magazine, Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine.

The good thing about this golf resort is their in-house Kapalua Golf Academy which pro and non-pro can hone and enhance their playing skills with the Academy’s state-of-the-art facilities.

There are several accommodation options to choose from, they have the Kapalua Villas, Kapalua Luxury Homes or stay at the Ritz-Carlton. These accommodations will truly give a one of a kind Maui Experience that is world class.

Getting there is easy by this interactive map they offer in their official site. You can either make your reservations online or call them.

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Fly direct or fly private to Cap Juluca, Anguilla to maximize an unforgettable experience in one of British West Indies white sand beaches. If it’s fun under the sun you are craving for and wants to have a spur-of-the-moment vacation, Cap Juluca would not disappoint you.

Cap Juluca will give you access to an almost 2 miles of white sand and blue waters, just enough space to get that tan or swim in the crystal clear water. A stay in their luxurious private villas will definitely help you forget the toxic lifestyle you have back in the metropolis.

The beach resort also offers you a chance to experience horseback riding under a sunset or the beauty of a sunrise.

Three main factors why a lot of high profile people prefer to stay in Cap Juluca: Luxury, exclusivity and privacy. They offer huge private villas to accommodate those who want to enjoy the beach without interacting so much with other tourists.

Getting there is easy. Anguilla can be found in the eastern part of the Caribbean, which is around seven miles away from the nearest international airport. From the airport, you can choose to take a ferry or a chopper. You also can fly directly to Anguilla Wallblake airport via your own private jet.

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Many people feel that they are at the ends of the world when they stay at Anantara Resort Maldives. All they see around them are clear blue water. It is a resort which is situated in an over-the-water environment.

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What they offer in Maldives is a lot different in the beaches you see in the Caribbean or Hawaii. It is a beautiful, romantic lagoon wherein a guest can dive into the water directly from a secluded deck. Many people believes that the over the water ambience helps a lot in renewing the energy that was depleted from those who are stressed with the life in the metropolis. This is one reason why many are attracted to hold their much-needed rest in Anantara Resort Maldives.

It is located at the South Male Atoll. The whole resort is spread out on two islands, one in Dhigufinolhu and the other in Veligandu Huraa.  A guest can choose to stay in the beachfront pool villas or experience the over-the-water bungalows that give the guest more privacy.

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Anantara Resort Maldives is packed with luxurious facilities and amenities and if you want a more detailed description download the resort’s fact sheet here or review all the packages that they offer here.

While it is on a remote location, getting there is quite easy since it is just a half an hour away from the Male International Airport. Male is the Maldivian capital and so there are plenty of international flights flying over there daily. Check a digital map at this site: Anantara Resort Map.

This beach is the reason why the Caribbean became the favorite hot spot of the rich and famous, not because it was the first resort in the area but mostly because it is by far the most spectacular beach resort in the Caribbean. The Grace Bay Club is located in Providenciales in Turks and Caicos.

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The 12 miles of blinding, pristine, immaculate white soft sand and the clear turquoise waters like no other says it all. It is simply beautiful. What makes it more fantastic is the impeccable service and the overall pampering that one can get to experience in Grace Bay Club.

The luxurious resort offers a place where guests can experience uninterrupted serene and calming relaxation. It is one of the main reasons why people prefer to go to Grace Bay Club.

Another reason why people put the luxurious resort on the top of their summer destination is because it offers an unbelievable, breathtaking view from The Estate residences they are in. People enjoy the fact that they are within a few steps to the perfectly white sand beach and unto the clear blue waters.

Guests who trooped to the resort cannot forget the unbelievable pampering they have experienced from the efficient staff of the Grace Bay Club who were all trained to do everything that is possible to fulfill the guests wishes like chilled towels, sipping champagne, licking ice cream on a hot sunny day on the beach.

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Even if they promised an uninterrupted holiday, do not expect an unplugged vacation. They are fully equipped with the latest communication and entertainment gadgets, which are all, provided in the private suites. Aside from the bar and resto’s that are serving international cuisines, each suite is also equipped with a kitchenette if one is willing or prefers to do his or her own meal.

No beach resort can be referred to as luxurious without the in-house SPA that attracts plenty of guests to do their mind and body renewal of energy. The Grace Bay Club has six treatment rooms in the Anani Spa.

Aside from the Spa, there is a Fitness Center, an 18-hole championship golf course, beach exploration via a private catamaran, freshwater swimming pools, Jacuzzi tubs, and the longest bar in the Caribbean, the Infiniti Bar. It is a 90 feet long bar and restaurant which the guests are served with meals and beverages under an umbrella shielding them from the sun while their feet are immersed in the water.

A beach enthusiast may say that everything that I mentioned above is just like any other luxurious beach resort in the Caribbean and it is possible but one thing that makes it different from the others is the scuba diving and snorkeling world class experience that only the Grace Bay Club can give. An avid diver can explore the Molasses Reef. It is the oldest European Shipwreck in the area and for diving addicts, this reason alone is enough to make them go back every summer. Rates vary depending on the season.

If you are not contented with the images included here, check out this video to see more of the resort.