Fuso Concept Hotel

Glass and wood where everyone else goes driftwood and rattan, this boutique hotel on the northern tip of Santa Catarina Island takes its design cues from Brazilian modernism rather than the beach. Freestanding bungalows open onto private pools and sea views through sliding glass panels, the gardens were planted by landscape artist Alex Hanazak, and a terrace restaurant glows with open-air fireplaces after dark. A spa rounds it out for those who need convincing.