Amanoi, Vietnam

Amanoi’s curved pavilions are set dramatically into densely forested slopes overlooking boulder-strewn sands of Vinh Hy Bay. This swathe of superlative super villas set against a diverse natural landscape forms a dramatic backdrop to induce meditative beachside calm.

The vision of world-leading architect Jean-Michel Gathy, the residences meld modern elegance with traditional Vietnamese style. Each residence is a resort in microcosm: four- or five-bedroom pavilions clustered around an infinity pool with free stranding living and dining spaces linked with wooden decking.

Four Seasons Los Cabos, Mexico

One-of-a-kind custom designed casitas nestle into the dunes mere steps from the Sea of Cortez. Exquisitely situated within the landscape, the grand living spaces blur the lines between inside and out. With everything you  could want for at your fingertips, a spirited escape never seemed so simple.

One&Only Mandarina Private Homes Collection, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Secluded among lush, tropical landscape lies an extraordinary collection of villas designed to harmonise with the surrounding jungle. With absolute privacy as paramount, these private homes have been positioned along the mountainside and among the trees to maximise sunlight, seaside vistas and a singular living experience.

Alila Koh Russey, Cambodia

Just 15 minutes by boat from the Cambodian coast, the Koh Rong Archipelago is an entire world away. This stunning coastline with dramatic headlands, powder sand beaches and tropical forest beckons as the emerging Cambodian Riviera.  The swish villas are dotted among this ecological escape, infused with Khmer culture and frontier charm.

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