Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Udaipur

Some guests sleep in glass cubes on a forested hillside, waking to 360-degree views of the Aravali mountains. This modern resort takes the opposite path from Udaipur's famous floating palace, trading ornate grandeur for clean lines, high-tech rooms, and 27 acres of quiet. Luxury tents, suites, and cottages feed into the Jiva spa and several restaurants, including an all-vegetarian signature dining room. The city is minutes away, but it feels considerably farther.