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Floor-to-ceiling glass hovers over mallee scrub on Kangaroo Island's southwest coast, which is about as remote as luxury gets in Australia. This 25-room coastal lodge runs on a fully inclusive model, open bar and gourmet meals included, so the main decision each morning is whether to join a sea lion tour or simply watch a kangaroo wander past from the sunken lounge. The spa has the same view, and reportedly so does the wildlife. Holds a Michelin 2 Keys and appears on the World's 50 Best Hotels list.

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