Set amid dense tropical greenery, with views of Kamala village and the Andaman Sea, each of Keemala’s villas (above) is themed after a mythical clan. The kicker: Each also has its own private pool, framed by lush rainforest canopy.

The green-clad hills above Ago Bay are the setting for Amanemu Aman Resort‘s second property in Japan. In addition to a private onsen in each villa (above), a stunning 33m heated outdoor pool faces the bay.

On the edge of scenic Lake Koggala, the 10-suite Tri is laid out in a whorl inspired by the Fibonacci sequence, and spirals from the water’s edge up to a water tower on a hill. The resort’s centrepiece? A 21m-long cantilevered pool (above).

An adapted version first appeared in Silverkris.

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