{"id":33732,"date":"2026-09-09T16:18:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T23:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?p=33732"},"modified":"2026-09-09T16:30:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T23:30:22","slug":"three-oceans-three-extraordinary-island-escapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/international\/three-oceans-three-extraordinary-island-escapes","title":{"rendered":"Three Oceans, Three Extraordinary Island Escapes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Across the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans, these island destinations prove that the most transformative journeys begin where land meets sea.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161614\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.13.22-PM.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"676\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33761 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161614\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.13.22-PM-1024x676.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161614\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.13.22-PM-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161614\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.13.22-PM-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161614\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.13.22-PM-767x506.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161614\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.13.22-PM-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161614\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.13.22-PM-2048x1352.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161614\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.13.22-PM-379x250.jpg 379w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161614\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.13.22-PM-800x528.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161614\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.13.22-PM-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161614\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.13.22-PM-1160x765.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161614\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.13.22-PM.jpg 2142w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the best way to reset and refresh is to leave the desert behind and follow the horizon to water. From a wellness sanctuary perched above Kaua\u2018i\u2019s legendary Hanalei Bay to a historic palace overlooking Madeira\u2019s Atlantic coastline and a sustainability-driven island retreat in the Maldives, these escapes invite travelers to truly slow down and savor the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pacific-ocean-kauai-hawaii\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pacific Ocean: Kaua\u2018i, Hawai\u2018i<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stay: 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Getting There<\/strong>: Fly direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor to L\u012bhu\u2018e Airport. The resort is then about a 50-minute drive.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160521\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.04.47-PM.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"764\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33759 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160521\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.04.47-PM-1024x764.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160521\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.04.47-PM-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160521\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.04.47-PM-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160521\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.04.47-PM-767x572.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160521\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.04.47-PM-1536x1146.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160521\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.04.47-PM-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160521\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.04.47-PM-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160521\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.04.47-PM-379x283.jpg 379w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160521\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.04.47-PM-800x596.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160521\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.04.47-PM-1160x865.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160521\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.04.47-PM-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160521\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.04.47-PM.jpg 1906w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Makana Weiss<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaua\u2018i\u2019s North Shore feels like a dreamscape\u2014emerald mountains wrapped in mist, waterfalls spilling through jungle valleys and Hanalei Bay stretching out in a perfect crescent of sand. Home to Mount Wai\u02bbale\u02bbale, one of the wettest places on Earth, the island\u2019s lush interior shapes everything from its rivers to its rainforests. Perched high above Hanalei Bay\u2014one of Hawai\u2018i\u2019s most iconic and photographed landscapes\u20141 Hotel Hanalei Bay blends seamlessly into the setting, creating a wellness-focused retreat where nature quietly leads the experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organic materials, reclaimed wood and breezy open-air spaces define the resort\u2019s indoor-outdoor aesthetic, while guest rooms frame sweeping views of the Pacific or the surrounding mountains. The setting alone feels restorative, but wellness here goes much deeper. An expansive spa and fitness center anchors the property, alongside contrast therapy circuits, ocean-facing movement classes and cultural programming rooted in Hawaiian tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.06.13-PM.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"681\"  data-id=\"33763\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33763 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.06.13-PM-1024x681.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.06.13-PM-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.06.13-PM-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.06.13-PM-767x510.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.06.13-PM-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.06.13-PM-2048x1361.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.06.13-PM-379x252.jpg 379w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.06.13-PM-800x531.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.06.13-PM-1160x771.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.06.13-PM-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.06.13-PM.jpg 2136w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.07.45-PM.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"681\"  data-id=\"33762\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33762 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.07.45-PM-1024x681.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.07.45-PM-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.07.45-PM-767x510.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.07.45-PM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.07.45-PM-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.07.45-PM-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.07.45-PM-379x252.jpg 379w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.07.45-PM-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.07.45-PM-1160x771.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.07.45-PM-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161658\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.07.45-PM.jpg 2138w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><em>Photos: Mikkel Vang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of the experience are the resort\u2019s immersive multi-day Wellness Retreats, designed around the island\u2019s elemental rhythms. Honua (Earth) emphasizes outdoor adventure and both physical and mental strength training in nature. Ahi (Fire) focuses on vitality and metabolic optimization. Wai (Water) suggests a slower reset through mindfulness and movement, while Makani (Wind) allows guests to customize their own retreat with personalized therapies and coaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the resort, Kaua\u2018i invites exploration. The Sunset Cart Tour at Princeville Makai Golf Club offers a golden-hour ride along oceanfront cliffs, with opportunities to spot native flora and fauna along the way. The Food and Farm Tour at Waip\u0101 Foundation provides a deeper look at traditional Hawaiian agriculture, culminating in a four-course lunch crafted largely from ingredients grown on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.04-PM.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"761\"  data-id=\"33765\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33765 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.04-PM-1024x761.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.04-PM-1024x761.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.04-PM-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.04-PM-767x570.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.04-PM-1536x1142.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.04-PM-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.04-PM-379x282.jpg 379w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.04-PM-1160x862.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.04-PM-800x594.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.04-PM-80x58.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.04-PM.jpg 1902w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sunset Cart Tour at Princeville Makai Golf Club<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.18-PM.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"674\"  data-id=\"33766\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33766 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.18-PM-1024x674.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.18-PM-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.18-PM-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.18-PM-767x505.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.18-PM-1536x1011.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.18-PM-2048x1348.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.18-PM-380x250.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.18-PM-800x526.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.18-PM-80x52.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.18-PM-1160x763.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09161754\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.10.18-PM.jpg 2136w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Food and Farm Tour at Waip\u0101 Foundation<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back at the resort, evenings unfold at Welina Terrace, where craft cocktails and fiery Pacific sunsets feel like the perfect end to a day on the Garden Isle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1hotels.com\/hanalei-bay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1hotels.com\/hanalei-bay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"atlantic-ocean-madeira-portugal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Atlantic Ocean: Madeira, Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stay: Reid\u2019s Palace, A Belmond Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Getting There: <\/strong>Fly from Phoenix to Newark, New Jersey, or London, then continue with a short flight to Madeira\u2019s Funchal Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09155321\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.51.30-PM.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"682\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33739 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09155321\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.51.30-PM-1024x682.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09155321\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.51.30-PM-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09155321\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.51.30-PM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09155321\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.51.30-PM-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09155321\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.51.30-PM-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09155321\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.51.30-PM-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09155321\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.51.30-PM-379x252.jpg 379w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09155321\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.51.30-PM-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09155321\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.51.30-PM.jpg 2130w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Floating in the Atlantic nearly 350 miles from Morocco, Madeira has long captivated travelers with its dramatic cliffs, botanical gardens and year-round springlike climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High above the harbor of the capital city, Funchal, sits Reid\u2019s Palace, A Belmond Hotel\u2014the island\u2019s most iconic address since 1891. The pastel-pink palace is equal parts historic landmark and seaside retreat, surrounded by lush subtropical gardens that tumble toward the ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rooms and suites embrace classic European elegance, including antique furnishings, crisp linens and balconies overlooking the endless horizon. But the real magic happens on the hotel\u2019s sweeping terraces. Here, afternoon tea is served much as it has been for generations, with silver teapots, delicate pastries and panoramic ocean views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.53.45-PM-2.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"680\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"33753\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33753 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.53.45-PM-2-680x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.53.45-PM-2-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.53.45-PM-2-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.53.45-PM-2-767x1156.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.53.45-PM-2-380x572.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.53.45-PM-2-800x1205.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.53.45-PM-2-80x121.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.53.45-PM-2-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.53.45-PM-2.jpg 948w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.34-PM-2.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"813\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"33754\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33754 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.34-PM-2-813x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.34-PM-2-813x1024.jpg 813w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.34-PM-2-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.34-PM-2-767x966.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.34-PM-2-380x478.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.34-PM-2-800x1007.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.34-PM-2-80x101.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.34-PM-2-64x80.jpg 64w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160119\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.34-PM-2.jpg 1136w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the hotel, Madeira is made for exploring. The island\u2019s levada trails wind through misty forests and along volcanic ridges, revealing wide-open coastal views at every turn. In Funchal, markets overflow with tropical fruit, cable cars climb to hillside gardens and historic wine lodges pour the island\u2019s signature Madeira vintages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On charming Madeira, embrace the romance of refined European travel: candlelit dinners, ocean breezes and the Atlantic glinting below the cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmond.com\/hotels\/europe\/portugal\/madeira\/belmond-reids-palace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">belmond.com\/hotels\/europe\/portugal\/madeira\/belmond-reids-palace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"indian-ocean-maldives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indian Ocean: Maldives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stay: Gili Lankanfushi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Getting There: <\/strong>Multiple routes are available from major U.S. airports. One of the most direct options from Phoenix is to fly to London, with onward service to Mal\u00e9. Another option is to fly from Phoenix to Dallas, then through Doha to Mal\u00e9. From Mal\u00e9, it\u2019s just a 20-minute speedboat ride to the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160045\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.48-PM-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"2328\"  height=\"1422\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33752 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2328px) 100vw, 2328px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160045\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.48-PM-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160045\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.48-PM-1.jpg 2328w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160045\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.48-PM-1-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160045\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.48-PM-1-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160045\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.48-PM-1-1536x938.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160045\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.48-PM-1-1024x625.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160045\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.48-PM-1-2048x1251.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160045\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.48-PM-1-380x232.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160045\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.48-PM-1-800x488.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160045\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.48-PM-1-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160045\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.54.48-PM-1-1160x708.jpg 1160w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Maldives, coral atolls scatter across the Indian Ocean, glowing against impossibly turquoise water. At Gili Lankanfushi, that surreal setting is paired with a philosophy of barefoot luxury, where shoes are optional and the ocean is always just steps away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set on a private island, wooden jetties stretch across the lagoon to 45 overwater villas built from sustainably sourced materials. The villas feature recycled teak, open-air living spaces and glass floor panels that reveal the colorful marine life moving below. Every villa comes with a dedicated \u201cMr.\/Ms. Friday\u201d butler, making it easy to slip into the unhurried rhythm of island time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainability isn\u2019t just a talking point here; it\u2019s part of the experience. Guests can join the resident marine biologist for a Coral Lines session, attaching coral fragments to ropes that are then placed in the water to help regenerate the reef. The coral is monitored throughout the year, giving travelers the chance to follow its growth virtually before it is transplanted onto the house reef, supporting the vibrant biodiversity the Maldives is known for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160346\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.02.56-PM-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"2676\"  height=\"1416\"  data-id=\"33757\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33757 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2676px) 100vw, 2676px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160346\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.02.56-PM-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160346\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.02.56-PM-1.jpg 2676w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160346\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.02.56-PM-1-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160346\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.02.56-PM-1-1024x542.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160346\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.02.56-PM-1-767x406.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160346\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.02.56-PM-1-1536x813.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160346\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.02.56-PM-1-2048x1084.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160346\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.02.56-PM-1-380x201.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160346\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.02.56-PM-1-800x423.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160346\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.02.56-PM-1-1160x613.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160346\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-4.02.56-PM-1-80x42.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160006\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.55.04-PM-2.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"769\"  data-id=\"33750\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33750 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160006\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.55.04-PM-2-1024x769.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160006\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.55.04-PM-2-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160006\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.55.04-PM-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160006\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.55.04-PM-2-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160006\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.55.04-PM-2-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160006\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.55.04-PM-2-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160006\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.55.04-PM-2-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160006\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.55.04-PM-2-379x285.jpg 379w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160006\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.55.04-PM-2-800x601.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160006\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.55.04-PM-2-1160x871.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160006\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.55.04-PM-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/09160006\/Screenshot-2026-09-09-at-3.55.04-PM-2.jpg 1898w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Days naturally revolve around the water. Snorkel straight from your villa to spot reef sharks, rays and schools of tropical fish, or head farther out for diving, watersports and yacht excursions across the atolls. For relaxation above the waves, the Overwater Meera Spa offers treatments in glass-floored rooms suspended above the lagoon, along with a steam room, sauna and open-air relaxation spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dining is just as intentional. Executive Chef Hari Govindaraj\u2019s plant-forward menus draw from the island\u2019s organic garden, with vegan tastings and cooking classes that highlight what\u2019s grown on-site. At By the Sea, Japanese-fusion dishes are served with sweeping ocean views, while the underground wine cellar\u2014stocked with more than 500 labels\u2014hosts intimate tastings paired with cheese or chocolate. The main restaurant, Kashiveli, transforms for dinner with a rotating selection of global themes, from Maldivian flavors to Mediterranean influences and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the sun sets, the lagoon turns gold and the water settles into a gentle rhythm. Gili Lankanfushi becomes the very definition of an effortless island escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gili-lankanfushi.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gili-lankanfushi.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Photos courtesy respective resorts. 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