Awasi Santa Catarina

Twenty-five bungalows scattered through lush coastal landscape on Brazil's Emerald Coast, and some guests arrive by helicopter, which does set a tone. This adults-only boutique resort holds a Michelin Key and keeps its stretch of shoreline free of high-rises. Rooms come with Egyptian cotton, fireplaces, and private verandas with hammocks; upper tiers add plunge pools and his-and-hers bathrooms. The restaurant serves fresh fish and free-flowing caipirinhas, with a torch-lit private island for those who planned ahead.