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Extravagant overwater villas tricked out with waterslides (and serviced by personal butlers) are divided into two sections at Soneva Jani, with Chapter Two having 27 newer and slightly larger villas. All guests can make use of the lush spa and the overwater cinema, plus watercraft, snorkel and dive equipment, surfboards, and more. Book a private beach dinner or sunrise breakfast for a truly unforgettable experience.

Location is almost everything at the Oberoi Amarvilas, where all guest rooms have an unobstructed view of the Taj Mahal. There's also impeccable service, as well as both Mughlai and Italian dining options.vBonus: Guests can book a private dining experience at the Taj Mahal itself.

Traditional adobe buildings are filled with colorful fabrics, kiva fireplaces, intricate mosaic-tiled bathrooms, and Silk Road rugs and textiles. Treatments at the Tibetan-inspired spa and New Mexican breakfasts enhance stays.

Indoor/outdoor living is an art form here, with 115 suites that capitalize on the beautiful ocean landscape. The three restaurants celebrate both street-food and elevated Mexican cuisine, with Peruvian and Japanese dishes on offer as well.

Just a few minutes' drive beyond the main gate of South Luangwa National Park, this lodge is made up of 18 chalets surrounded by two lagoons and a mahogany-and-ebony forest that attract a ton of wildlife, and a wild mango tree has been known to beckon elephants to wander right through the lobby. Game drives and walking safaris led by expert rangers ensure guests see plenty more animals during their stay.

Luxury overwater villas poised above a tranquil lagoon set the tone here. Even rooms at the spa feature glass bottoms so you can gaze at the crystal-clear sea during your treatment.

With sweeping ocean views, three restaurants offering Mexican and Asian cuisine, and spacious rooms with sleek décor, this resort in Punta Diamante feels far removed from partying Acapulco crowds. Many rooms feature private decks with hammocks and plunge pools.