38. Nihi Sumba: Sumba, Indonesia
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“Absolutely stole my heart,” responded one reader. “If heaven is a place on earth,” wrote another, “this is it.” On the rugged island of Sumba, this collection of 27 villas — all with private pools and Indian Ocean views — feels far from it all. But there are plenty of ways to meet the locals, from workshops in ikat weaving to tours of nearby markets.
Reader Score: 98.04
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39. Nayara Tented Camp: Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
PHOTO:COURTESY OF NAYARA TENTED CAMP
The buildings of this safari-style resort are hidden among the canopy, now a sanctuary for local sloths. “The ‘tents’ are luxurious,” wrote one reader, “and the best thing is the hot spring pool,” referencing the thermal mineral-water pool that comes with each villa.
Reader Score: 98.00