Even for those who succeed in City or keep their excitement on top MountainIt’s almost impossible to refuse the exciting offer of an escape to the island’s hotels. There is something about being surrounded by water that suggests immense vastness and provides mental peace.
Marine biologist Dr. Wallace Nichols’ Blue Mind theory supports this, as proximity to water is known to reduce cortisol, lower heart rate, and increase happy hormones like serotonin and oxytocin. Of course, plop it island Elsewhere near the equator it is almost certain to feel warm and tingling from the bright sun and moving palms. The highlights of this winning combination: inspired architecture and design.
From the islands of Indonesia and the Caribbean to lesser-known stretches of sand in Mozambique and iconic islands in the Aegean and Tyrrhenian Seas, there are a handful of resorts that might be the true definition of ‘paradise’, especially for those who hate cheese. Or worn-out design. Many Maldivian and Hawaiian retreats follow the time-tested tropical island hotel recipe, with many standing out from the pack to forge their own aesthetic path – in some cases with an environmental commitment that translates into ultra-flashy sustainable innovation. Goes – and perhaps is going – above and beyond experience.
Here, lush island hotels from around the world that are anything but one-note.
