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Photo by: Courtesy of Uma by Como, ParoParo Valley, Bhutan
Where to Stay: Uma by Como, Paro
Why we love it: The 29-room resort is decadent, yet culturally authentic; it's situated on a hillside with a breathtaking view of the Paro Valley
What you'll do there: Enjoy a picnic on a peak overlooking a mountainous enclave; relax in one of the private Bhutanese hot stone bathhouses
Rates: start at $700 per night for a one-bedroom villa![<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Courtesy of the Datai Langkawi</div><b>Langkawi, Malaysia <br></b> <br> <b>Where to stay:</b> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.dataihotels.com/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Datai Langkawi;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Datai Langkawi</a> <br> <br> <b>Why we love it:</b> It's a contemporary retreat located in an ancient secluded rainforest, with caves and waterfalls just steps away. The gorgeous villas have spectacular views from every angle. <br> <br> <b>What you'll do:</b> Take a nighttime rainforest walk, a cruise along the Kilim river or a Thai cooking class. <br> <br> <b>Rates:</b> $3,100 per night for a Beach Villa]()
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Photo by: Courtesy of the Datai LangkawiLangkawi, Malaysia
Where to stay: The Datai Langkawi
Why we love it: It's a contemporary retreat located in an ancient secluded rainforest, with caves and waterfalls just steps away. The gorgeous villas have spectacular views from every angle.
What you'll do: Take a nighttime rainforest walk, a cruise along the Kilim river or a Thai cooking class.
Rates: $3,100 per night for a Beach Villa![<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Courtesy of Desert Island Resort & Spa by Anantara</div><b>Desert Islands, Abu Dhabi <br></b> <br> <b>Where to stay:</b> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://desertislands.anantara.com/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Desert Island Resort & Spa by Anantara;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Desert Island Resort & Spa by Anantara</a> <br> <br> <b>Why we love it:</b> Located on the little-known island of Sir Bani Yas, the property sits between rolling sanddunes and the gorgeous Arabian Gulf. Villas have private pools and direct beach access. <br> <br> <b>What you'll do there:</b> Have a private candlelit dinner on the beach, a couples' massage overlooking the Arabian Gulf, or ride an Arabian horse at the Sir Bani Yas Stables. <br> <br> <b>Rates:</b> start at $518 per night in a Deluxe Seaview Room]()
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Photo by: Courtesy of Desert Island Resort & Spa by AnantaraDesert Islands, Abu Dhabi
Where to stay: Desert Island Resort & Spa by Anantara
Why we love it: Located on the little-known island of Sir Bani Yas, the property sits between rolling sanddunes and the gorgeous Arabian Gulf. Villas have private pools and direct beach access.
What you'll do there: Have a private candlelit dinner on the beach, a couples' massage overlooking the Arabian Gulf, or ride an Arabian horse at the Sir Bani Yas Stables.
Rates: start at $518 per night in a Deluxe Seaview Room![<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Courtesy of Mukul Beach</div><b>Guacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua <br></b> <br> <b>Where to stay:</b> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.mukulresort.com/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mukul Beach, Golf & Spa in Nicaragua;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mukul Beach, Golf & Spa in Nicaragua</a> <br> <br> <b>Why we love it:</b> The brand new $250 million boutique resort opened in February of this year; the villas have garden showers and 24-hour butler service. <br> <br> <b>What you'll do there:</b> Take the Flor de Caña rum distillery tour, which starts with a private helicopter ride over Pacific beaches and a volcanic mountain range <br> <br> <b>Rates:</b> start at $550 per double per night]()
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Photo by: Courtesy of Mukul BeachGuacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua
Where to stay: Mukul Beach, Golf & Spa in Nicaragua
Why we love it: The brand new $250 million boutique resort opened in February of this year; the villas have garden showers and 24-hour butler service.
What you'll do there: Take the Flor de Caña rum distillery tour, which starts with a private helicopter ride over Pacific beaches and a volcanic mountain range
Rates: start at $550 per double per night![<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Courtesy of andBeyond Mnemnba Island Lounge</div><div class="caption-title">IMAGE TITLE</div><b>Mnemba Island, Tanzania <br></b> <br> <b>Where to stay:</b> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.andbeyondafrica.com/luxury_safari/tanzania/zanzibar/and_beyond_mnemba" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:andBeyond Mnemba Island Lodge;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">andBeyond Mnemba Island Lodge</a> <br> <br> <b>Why we love it:</b> It's a secluded paradise-the private island has only 10 bandas and hosts no more than 20 guests at a time <br> <br> <b>What you'll do there:</b> Enjoy a seafood feast in a custom-built Mchanga ngome-a "sandcastle dining room"; dive with dolphins or snorkel around the Mnemba reef <br> <br> <b>Rates:</b> starting at $790 per night]()
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Photo by: Courtesy of andBeyond Mnemnba Island LoungeIMAGE TITLEMnemba Island, Tanzania
Where to stay: andBeyond Mnemba Island Lodge
Why we love it: It's a secluded paradise-the private island has only 10 bandas and hosts no more than 20 guests at a time
What you'll do there: Enjoy a seafood feast in a custom-built Mchanga ngome-a "sandcastle dining room"; dive with dolphins or snorkel around the Mnemba reef
Rates: starting at $790 per night![<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Courtesy of Playa Vik</div><b>Jose Ignacio, Uruguay <br></b> <br> <b>Where to Stay:</b> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.playavik.com/indexENG.php" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Playa Vik;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Playa Vik</a> <br> <br> <b>Why we love it:</b> The resort itself is an avant-garde architectural masterpiece boasting six glass-walled casas, each filled withunique contemporary art <br> <br> <b>What you'll do there:</b> Take in the sunset over cocktails at the on-property firepit; dinner in the wine cellar; a midnight swim in the cantilevered pool with fiber optic lights <br> <br> <b>Rates per night:</b> starting at $1250 per night <br> <br> <b>MORE ON DUJOUR.COM: <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.dujour.com/life/1707/kyoto-luxury-hotel-hoshinoya" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Destination Kyoto: The Rise of Japan's Travel Industry;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Destination Kyoto: The Rise of Japan's Travel Industry</a> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.dujour.com/2013-02/788/three-days-of-luxury-on-the-caribbeans-most-private-island" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Three Days of Luxury on the Carribean's Most Private Island;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Three Days of Luxury on the Carribean's Most Private Island</a> <br></b> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.dujour.com/life/1687/new-luxury-resorts-spas-fiji-yasawa" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Fiji State of Mind: A Remote Vacation in the South Pacific;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><b>Fiji State of Mind: A Remote Vacation in the South Pacific</b></a>]()
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Photo by: Courtesy of Playa VikJose Ignacio, Uruguay
Where to Stay: Playa Vik
Why we love it: The resort itself is an avant-garde architectural masterpiece boasting six glass-walled casas, each filled withunique contemporary art
What you'll do there: Take in the sunset over cocktails at the on-property firepit; dinner in the wine cellar; a midnight swim in the cantilevered pool with fiber optic lights
Rates per night: starting at $1250 per night
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For couples seeking an unconventional honeymoon escape, these lavish locations offer adventure, relaxation and romance.
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