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Luxury Hotels in Nature
Who says you have to be uncomfortable to bond with nature? See our favorite Juicy picks for luxurious hotels in the most magical natural settings...jungles, rainforests, mountains, lakes, rivers...ahhhhh, breathe and settle in. Find your perfect Juicy luxurious hotel in nature here.
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Kona Village features 125 spacious Hawaiian Bungalows spread across a 82-acre natural seaside oasis. Guest Rooms offer a choice of picturesque garden views, tranquil lagoon settings and dramatic ocean panoramas. Nine bungalow styles range in size from intimate to large enough to accommodate multiple families. So distinctive is each hale that many guests request their same hale upon their return. A few feet from the beach, a natural spring dedicated to the Hawaiian god Kane pours into the ocean. Fresh from the mountains, it brings life to Kona Village Resort and all who come its way. As dramatic as the setting sun, Kona Village Resort beckons with an enchanting beauty and strong spirit of aloha. No phones, no televisions, no radios/ just the music of the trade-winds. 82 acre natural seaside oasis.
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"An idyllic Hawaiian fantasy come true, Kona Village is one of those places you can't get enough of. Charming thatched roof bungalows are scattered over the perfectly situated beachfront property either on the beach, in tree houses on stilts, on a tropical lagoon or perched on black lava rock moonscapes. Hales are well appointed with tropical decor, lovely lanais to enjoy the trade winds and abundant birdsong. Our favorite touch is the locally crafted coffee mugs and heavenly Kona coffee, best enjoyed on the lanai watching fellow guests ambling down the sandy path to breakfast.
As the only resort in Hawaii which is all inclusive, Kona Village has an enviable following of families who have been coming year after year for generations, usually staying in the same hale every year. Kids programs are fantastic, with casual options during the day such as tide pool walks and coconut painting perhaps, then a 5:00 start for kids to eat dinner and play games in Keiki Camp while parents get the evening to themselves if they want it.
There are no TVs in the room, and no cell phones allowed outside the hales, making for an uber peaceful vibe. Impeccably landscaped grounds offer sandy paths to get around, and everyone says hello as you pass. it's sort of like tropical summer camp for everyone in first class digs. Our tree house hale faced the ocean side of the property from the front, with gorgeous lava rock views and the looming volcano from the two person spa tub on the backside marble bathroom. The staff simply could not be more graceful and friendly, as if everyone there is an old friend coming home.
Two small but charming beachfront hotels each have a Gilligan's island style bar, where everyone tends to gather in the late afternoon for popcorn and a whistle wetter. Kids can have signing privileges at the Shipwreck Bar where the veteran bartenders who have been there for decades (and know most of the kids by name) serve up frosty "Cookie Monsters and "Big Birds for a non-alcoholic treat.
Lunch and dinner are buffets, which may sound like a turn off, but picture everyone rolling out of bed when they feel like it to help themselves, grab a table by the beach and read the paper till the posse shows up. It actually works well and lets everyone eat what they want, from the world's best bacon and eggs, to a great selection of fresh fruit and everything in between. The lunch buffet is also far above average for a buffet, with plenty of fresh salad makings, much of it locally sourced, and well prepared hot dishes as well. Everyone's favorite thing about lunch is the ice cream sundae table, where fresh, locally made ice cream is offered with tempting toppings. Happily, the gym is a nice one with open air sides and all the latest equipment.
Kona Village is one of those special, juicy places you will want to return to year after year forever. I do!
-Juicy Hotel Editor, Laura van Hoff
National Geographic Traveler says..."Hawaii unplugged: ancient lava fields, palmy beach set the stage for this frond-thatched Polynesian village free of TVs, phones, radios, air-conditioning. Families can reconnect through all sorts of activities: snorkeling, whale-watching, petroglyph hunting, lei-making, star-gazing, craft classes. Twice-weekly luaus the real deal. 125 bungalows; from $660, all-inclusive except for guided tours."-From National Geographic Traveler
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A glimmering jewel in the crystal-blue Caribbean, this 113 acre privately owned Tropical Island awaits the most discerning travelers. Surrounded by nearly two miles of white sandy beaches, the idyllic retreat beckons with swimming, windsurfing, snorkeling, sailing, diving, beach cabanas and sea-side room service. There are 22 luxurious cottages spread out for maximum privacy, and made even more so through a charming flagpole communication system for everything you will need. There is tennis day and night, colorful Caribbean cocktails, and the finest island cuisine with three meals included daily. Perfect for romantic couples or families who want private time to themselves. Accommodations are probably like none you have ever enjoyed in any resort. Instead of a hotel room, you will have your own spacious cottage with a separate sitting room, bedroom, dressing room, bathroom and shower with deluxe toiletries. Each bedroom has 2 queen size beds with premium bedding and bed linens. Each living room has 2 sofas that can be made into daybeds if needed. Sliding glass doors and ceiling fans. Large patio deck with teak lounge chairs, mini-bar and large hammock. Bathrobes, mini-bar, IPod compatible CD player, hair dryer, iron, beach towels and beach bags. Cribs and strollers available. The cottages, built of native stones and wood are discreetly scattered over hillside, cliff and beaches, so that each has views and charm particular to its setting. All have privacy. Open-air dining at the Pavilion restaurant overlooking the harbor. Meals can also be ordered and served in your cottage or on the beach. A weekly convivial barbecue dinner is held on the beach with Caribbean steel band music. Beach and watersports - Snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, water skiing, deep-sea fishing, swimming. Tennis, Hiking, 20-station Fitness Trail. Massage, Facials, and Yoga. Picnics and day sails to neighboring islands arranged upon.
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"THE GRENADINES
Petit St. Vincent Resort If absolute privacy is your wish, this 113-acre scoop of sand provides it, with 22 wood-and-stone cottagessome perched spectacularly on a bluff, others strung along the waterfront. Telephones? You must be thinking of someplace else. Guests communicate their wants and needs by hoisting a flag outside their digs."
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Located on a dramatic rock promontory with the Wild Pacific Ocean crashing behind it Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is surrounded by the famous Wild Pacific Trail which meanders along cliffs overlooking the ocean. Black Rock Oceanfront Resort offers a variety of room types in its 71 room lodge and 62 Beach Suites. Each luxurious studio 1 bedroom or two bedroom suite has a balcony fireplace kitchen facilities flat screen television viesws of the ocean or rainforest. The resort features a lounge and restaurant with patio area -all with amazing ocean views.
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Discover the unspoiled beauty of a tropical island far from the cares and worries of modern life. Caneel Bay is an alluring, exclusive resort nestled on the remote island of St. John, in the heart of the US Virgin Islands. Here, you can explore seven beautiful beaches or dive into the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, perfect for swimming, sailing and snorkeling. Completely surrounded by the lush island greenery of the Virgin Islands National Park, this world-renowned Rosewood resort offers an unforgettable vacation experience in the simple beauty of and island perfectly preserved in its natural state, free from telephones, televisions and other modern-day distractions. Located on St. John, in the US Virgin Islands National Park.
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Cradle Mountain Lodge, member of the MGallery collection, is a unique wilderness experience located at the entrance of the spectacular World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. 86 private timber cabins set within the natural setting provide the perfect escape. Enjoy the warm hospitality of Cradle Mountain Lodge and the best of Tasmanian food and wine, indulge at the award winning Waldheim Alpine Spa and experience the breathtaking scenery of this world class wilderness area.
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Travel + Leisure says..."An alpine wilderness retreat, Voyages Cradle Mountain Lodge has 86 timber cabins surrounded by ancient pines and crystalline lakes at the edge of one of the few remaining rain forests in the world. The spa specializes in holistic natural treatments, such as fennel-and-birch bark peels. But the real draw is the surrounding parkland, where explorations down the rambling boardwalk paths can lead to encounters with wombats, wallabies, and, yes, Tasmanian devils."-From www.TravelandLeisure.com
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