March 8, 2008
Which new resort would you most like to visit?
This article starts with the Tides Zihuatanejo, Mexico and ends with the Agua Resort, Dominican Republic (near Punta Cana actually).
I think I would choose Azura, Mozambique. At $450/night it is expensive but not retirement-plan-breaking. And everything here sounds great, except for the fishing:
The resort focuses on fresh local cuisine, and guests can choose to eat in their villa, on a dock or under a palm tree. The island's big draw is its population of endangered sea cows, and the hotel offers excursions to view these gentle creatures. Visitors can help to protect and release the turtles from their nests on the island's shores, or spend their days sailing to deserted beaches or big game fishing.Sea cows and turtles? Awesome!
Second place goes to Evason Hideaway Six Senses, Yao Noi, Thailand (if I wasn't worried about spending $1,000/night). Seeing the limestone rocks of Phang Nga Bay, made famous in the James Bond film Man with a Golden Gun and having picnics on nearby beaches sounds nice and relaxing. I'm not so sure aboutt he rock climbing but if they offer lessons I would have a try - it must be a good workout.
Banyan Tree, Maldives, Madivaru sounds even more unique (your room is a group of 3 tents) but at $4,000/night it's more out of reach than the Thailand one.
Posted by James Trotta at March 8, 2008 10:49 PM | TrackBack