5 best luxury resort destinations around the world

If you already find yourself dreaming about your next vacation spot, a resort away from city life might just be what you need

One thing an ideal vacation spot must have is the ability to transport you to a place far away from your everyday, stressful urban life to help you relax in style by providing you everything you could need for a perfect vacation. Whatever your idea of the ideal vacation may sound like, the list of resorts, as given below, is sure to have something for you.

Sirikoi Lodge, Kenya

Located in the Lewa Wildlife conservancy, this renowned world heritage site sits amidst 68,000 acres of pure wilderness in Northern Kenya and is a family-owned resort, built by a conservationist couple. It is an intimate yet luxurious safari lodge that can accommodate 18 guests at a time within its one main lodge, cottage and 4 opulent tents with their own connected, private decks, situated perfectly next to the spring fed Sirikoi stream.

Within the wildlife conservatory, you get to take full advantage of the nature and wildlife you are surrounded by, with meals in the great outdoors, possibly over-looking a migrating herd of elephants, or view the rare Black Rhino and White Rhino, with the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy being one of their most important habitats. If you want an even more thrilling experience, an exclusive helicopter ride over the Rift Valley will allow you to see Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru and Naivasha while marvelling at the hundreds of species of birds the area has to offer.

The St. Regis Bali Resort, Indonesia

If there ever was a picture perfect beach resort, it would definitely be this one. With stretches of white sand bordered by beautiful flora on one side and the sparkling blue Indian Ocean on the other, visitors will find it difficult to leave this resort. With the resort being a mere 2 minute walk from the beach front, you enjoy exquisite panoramic views from the lobby to the water, as the resorts design reflects the Balinese concept of Nyegara Gunung, a sacred journey from the mountains to the sea. The resort features a full spa and outdoor lagoon pool while also providing a Children’s Learning Centre on-site for your children as you relax, making this the perfect vacation spot for families.

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand

If your idea of a perfect vacation is being surrounded by the wilderness, this camping – yet simultaneously luxurious gat-away – is the one for you. Located on the border of Burma and Laos, the camp caters to adventure seekers and nature lovers. With safari style tents nestled right within the heavy greenery, you wake up and sleep within the thick green jungle. With an elephant conservatory on site, you can take a walk with rescued elephants, and keep an eye out for other wildlife as you cruise down the Ruak River. At the four seasons, your meals could not be any fresher because here you can pick the food yourself. As you stroll through the camp’s natural surroundings with an expert guide, you gather ingredients and learn about traditional herbal remedies, at the end of which a chef will help you turn your bounty into a delicious meal. No trip can end without a little relaxing, so you can indulge in the mountain botanical treatments at the open-sided jungle spa, surrounded by bamboo groves.

Amangiri, Utah

At the intersections of the 4 states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, also known as the Four Corners, in a tranquil oasis in the southwest region of America, is Amangiri – a spa resort that boasts one of the most dramatic landscapes in the United States, with its deep canyons and towering plateaus. The resort is tucked into a protected valley, with sweeping views towards the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, where you come to feel remote and at peace, while being surrounded by some of the most striking architecture that almost disappears into its rocky landscape. Built around a swimming pool, the resort has everything you would need for a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You can set out on a desert hike with a personal guide, or on horseback to explore the fiery red canyons, or take advantage of their many different spa treatments, or simply unwind under a clear sky dotted with countless stars.

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, UAE

A 90-minute drive out of the main Abu Dhabi city, in the legendary Liwa Desert, lies the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, where you can immerse yourself in all things harkening back to traditional Arabic culture. It is the perfect place to lose yourself in the luxury and adventure on offer. Visitors can ride the flame-coloured dunes of Rub’ al Khali on camelback, take a dip in the pool attached to their private villa, take one of the most scenic early morning walks, or dine under the star-filled desert sky at night. The traditional Moroccan Hammam experience, with a wide range of massages, will definitely be one that will leave you revitalised and re-energised before you decide to return to the ‘real world’ again.