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There is an unwritten low that the most beautiful places are awkward to get to – the farther away, the more isolated, the better. Gite D’Indaiatiba is just such a place. Situated in rain forest between Sao Paulo and Rio, it is hidden in a dense vegetation at the end of a rocky, precarious dirt track 7 miles (12 km) away from the beachside of Paraty.
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The lodge spreads over 10 000 hectares of the world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, bordering the famous Kruger National Park. It’s accessible by road or by air, flying directly from Johannesburg International Airport. Leopard Hills Safari Lodge features eight beautifully appointed suites that allows for a unique outlook on the spectacular surroundings. All of them are equipped with all the necessary amenities to make your stay comfortable such as air-conditioner, king-size bed softly draped mosquito netting, romantic bathroom with Victorian bath, indoor and outdoor showers, own sundeck and private pool.

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The Masters Lodge is a small luxury lodge positioned atop Bluff Hill in the Art Deco City of Napier with spectacular views over the blue South Pacific Ocean , Cape Kidnappers. The Master’s Lodge is a five hour drive from Wellington, six hours from Auckland, and 2.5 hours from Taupo. The beach, shops, restaurants, museums and central business district are all within a 10 minute walk from the Lodge.
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Bahia is Brazil’s new hot spot, and there is nowhere hotter than Fazenda da Lagoa. The owners fell in love with it at first sight, and it is easy to see why. It stands on a beautiful white-sand beach, with rain forest and mangroves and saltwater lagoon close by. The owners called the place planetinha (little planet). Photo by: ewen.sturgeon
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On an undeveloped stretch of Brazil’s famous Cacoa Coast, set among 247 acres (100 ha) of rare Atlantic coastal rain forest, Txai Resort is a secluded enclave of guests rooms sprinkled throughout the grounds of a privately owned coconut plantation. Ocean views are unavoidable in this eco-friendly hideaway with natural springs and waterfalls aplenty  in the surroundings lush hills.
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Located in the heart of LA, just steps from the Beverly Center, the SLS Hotel is a landmark of hospitality experience. Rich on pleasure and comfort, the hotel is designed for your comfort and convenience. The hotel amenities include a full-service spa, fitness and business center, non-smoking facilities, five restaurants, a rooftop deck, 24-hour valet parking and laundry, pressing and dry cleaning.
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In the 1700s, looming volcanic cones sprayed Lanzarote with molten lava, redefining the vista into a surreal, jagged environment. To some, bedding down in a valley between two volcanic comes may not sound like a sleep – inducing experience, but British owners Tarnya and Richard Norse-Evans have created a tranquil hideaway here on the island.
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