10 Luxury Resorts for an Unforgettable Escape
These 10 luxury resorts offer extraordinary escapes that marry indulgence with unforgettable environments, from desert silence to tropical splendor.
- Alyana Aguja
- 4 min read
Luxury travel is no longer just about thread count or wine lists — it’s about transformative experiences rooted in place and story. These resorts go beyond conventional five-star service to create rare moments: gazing at stars from a bed in the Maldives, watching elephants roam outside your window, or sipping tea above Tokyo’s skyline. Each destination delivers its own kind of magic, reminding us that luxury, at its best, deepens our connection to the world.
1. Amangiri – Canyon Point, Utah, USA
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Tucked within 600 acres of untouched desert in southern Utah, Amangiri feels like stepping onto another planet. The architecture blends into the rocky landscape, offering minimalist luxury with sweeping views of mesas and canyons. Private plunge pools, Navajo-inspired spa rituals, and a silence that can be heard make this resort hauntingly beautiful.
2. Six Senses Zighy Bay – Musandam Peninsula, Oman
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Accessible by paragliding in (yes, really), this resort is wedged between dramatic mountains and a quiet bay on the edge of the Arabian Sea. Villas are rustic-chic, built in the style of traditional Omani villages but filled with every modern comfort imaginable. Sunrise yoga on the beach and dinner on a mountaintop set the tone for soul-deep serenity.
3. North Island – Seychelles
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This private island escape has hosted royals and A-listers, but it doesn’t flaunt its fame — luxury here is intimate, understated, and profoundly personal. Eleven villas sit along powder-white beaches, each with its own buggy and butler. Conservation is at the heart of the experience, with turtle hatchlings and coconut palms as your daily companions.
4. Aman Tokyo – Tokyo, Japan
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Floating above the city on the top floors of the Otemachi Tower, Aman Tokyo is a sleek, zen-like retreat in the heart of urban energy. Rooms frame the skyline like living artworks, and the onsen-inspired spa offers respite from the neon buzz below. It’s a place where Japanese tradition meets next-level sophistication.
5. Laucala Island – Fiji
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Owned by Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, Laucala is where fantasies of tropical indulgence come vividly alive. Each of the 25 villas is carved into the jungle, perched over the water, or nestled on a hilltop — with its own pool and personal staff. Organic farms supply the restaurants, and the runway can accommodate private jets.
6. Soneva Jani – Noonu Atoll, Maldives
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Famed for its overwater villas with slides straight into the lagoon, Soneva Jani is the kind of place that turns grown-ups into grinning kids. Each villa is so spacious you might lose track of the number of daybeds, decks, and outdoor baths. Stargazing through a retractable roof over your bed makes the experience almost surreal.
7. The Brando – Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
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Marlon Brando’s private island dream turned into a sustainable luxury resort; this place feels like paradise whispered into being. Solar power, coconut oil energy, and seawater air-conditioning prove that eco-consciousness and opulence can coexist. With only 35 villas, it’s all privacy, Polynesian charm, and gentle waves.
8. Singita Sasakwa Lodge – Grumeti Reserve, Tanzania
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On a hill overlooking the Serengeti, this Edwardian-style manor house delivers colonial glamour with front-row seats to the Great Migration. Crystal chandeliers and antique furniture contrast with the primal drama unfolding on the plains below. Game drives, spa afternoons, and sundowners on the veranda blend wild and refined.
9. The Chedi Andermatt – Andermatt, Switzerland
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Alpine luxury gets a modern twist at The Chedi, where Asian-inspired interiors meet the snow-covered peaks of the Swiss Alps. After a day of skiing or hiking, guests retreat to a world of fireplaces, wine cellars, and a 2,400-square-meter spa. It’s warm, intimate, and indulgent in all the right ways.
10. Capella Ubud – Bali, Indonesia
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Hidden in the jungles of Ubud, this tented camp resort revives the spirit of 19th-century explorers—but with plunge pools and five-star service. Each “tent” is uniquely themed and surrounded by dense greenery and bird song. The experience is poetic, theatrical, and deeply rooted in Balinese culture.