Travel
By Jenny Wood
October 15, 2022
The former surfing retreat of Nihi Sumba Island scores top billing on lists of the world's best beach resorts. It presides over a wild and pristine palm-fringed piece of coast on the remote island of Sumba, Indonesia, about an hour's flight from Bali.
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Dreaming of a Tahiti tropical paradise with a low-impact approach, then Brando's is for you. Set on a pristine private island hugging a three-mile lagoon, this carbon-neutral resort is the ultimate in laid-back luxury.
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The islands comprising the Maldives are spread over thousands of miles of the Indian Ocean to the south of India. Ozen Life Madhu sits on one of these picture-perfect islands, surrounded by a clear turquoise and sea foam green sea, and the land is filled with lush vegetation.
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Jambi Bay offers all the requisite luxuries and modern amenities of a 5-star resort, but in a peaceful pocket of paradise. The entire island is car-free, but you can explore it on a bike and soak up the relaxed pace of life.
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Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle is an excellent option. As the first all-inclusive property of the Four Seasons, this campsite on the border of Burma and Laos caters to adventure seekers and nature lovers.
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The hotel faces the longest stretch of white sand beach on the island and is surrounded by well-maintained flower gardens. It caters to couples and families alike and if you have young children there is an on-site kids club.
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The Mexican Caribbean is home to some of the top luxury all-inclusive resorts in North America. Set on a gorgeous stretch of sugar white sand meets turquoise beach with views of Isla Mujeres in the background, this is a 5-star, adults-only, all-suite resort.
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Miraval Arizona is the luxury all-inclusive resort for you. About 45 minutes from Tucson, the resort is set at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains on 400 cacti-strewn desert acres.
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St. Lucia is known for its dramatically beautiful scenery, and Jade Mountain Resort takes advantage of this with stunning views of the ocean and St. Lucia's twin volcanic peaks, the Pitons. This is one of the best all-inclusive adults-only resorts in the Caribbean.
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Located about a 1.5-hour drive from Missoula in Phillipsburg, Montana, this 5-star property is renowned for its impeccable service, delicious food, and a truly all-inclusive experience. Everything is included in the daily rate with the exception of spa treatments.
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