The Indian Oceans farflung islands have got us in the mood.
Situated in the worlds warmest ocean and surthressrounded hundreds of miles away by Africa, India and Asia, these utterly secluded, tropical destinations have managed to up their allure with a wave of new and renovated oh-so-romantic resorts.
Whether set in the jungle or mere feet behind pristine, winding white beaches and aquamarine waters, youll likely fall hard, whether youre with your partner, friends or family.
Two new hotelsoffer waterfront Zen in quiet pockets of Turks...
Upping the overwater-bungalow ante is Soneva Jani, which opened this fall on one of the Noonu Atolls many coral islands some 700 miles southwest of Sri Lanka (but far closer to its 20-year-old sister Maldivian retreat, Soneva Fushi). Each of Janis 25 one- to four-bedroom accommodations which, attached by boardwalks, seem to curl over the crystal-clear waters of a nearly 3-square-mile lagoon have a private pool, several with slides that drop you right into the water, and roofs that open for romantic evenings of stargazing. Should you want a closer look at the night sky, try out the observatory. During the day, you can snorkel, swim, go boating, visit the spa and let the staff set you up on a castaway picnic (from $1,870).
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Two new hotelsoffer waterfront Zen in quiet pockets of Turks...
Shangri-Las $30 million renovation of Le Touessrok Resort & Spa on this island nation, located nearly 600 miles east of Madagascar, has 200 beachside water-view rooms and suites plus three beach villas. But the biggest draw for those seeking some sexy fun in the sun might be the private island offshore, reserved exclusively for hotel guests, who are waited on by at-your-service beach butlers. Hong Kong-based Shangri-La added some enticingly Asian elements to the hotel, which has boasted an amour-minded French clientele since first opening in 1978. The eight new restaurants and bars include gourmet Japanese and Indian flavors, and the spa tempts with four couples treatment rooms two with their own outdoor shower and tub, perfect for a post-massage relaxation a deux (from $330).
Two new hotelsoffer waterfront Zen in quiet pockets of Turks...
Known for its wellness-minded retreats, Six Senses opened a private-island resort a few months back on the fifth-largest isle in this archipelago, 1,100 miles east of Kenya. The 30 one- and two-bedroom villas of Six Senses Zil Pasyon sit between three white sand beaches on the 650-acre Flicit Island. Each has its own pool, but the 120-foot-long waterfront pool, separated from the sea only by a rock wall, is an even more alluring draw as is the 7,000-square-foot spa, which, appropriately enough, opens on Valentines Day. Its five open-air treatment pavilions, waterfalls and elevated saltwater pool will nestle amid rocky outcroppings and lush plantings (from about $1,720).
Tucked between Indias Bay of Bengal and Southeast Asias Andaman Sea (part of the Indian Ocean), Jalakara is an intimate boutique resort. Its on the gorgeous Havelock Island, said to be one of the best diving spots in South Asia.
The six new suites and one cottage on this former plantation property which sits amid a rainforest on a hill that has views to the sea and is a 20-minute walk to the water offer large windows and doors that open to the jungle. Spare but stylish interiors showcase the best of handcrafted local woodwork and block-printed textiles, and owner and chef Marko Hill oversees the food, whichspans both West and East.
If youre looking to unplug, Jalakara is it Hill decided to just say no to Wi-Fi and the Internet, so youll indulge instead in low-key activities like playing board games, visiting the spa or snorkeling at one of its nearby beaches (from $195).
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