Some locations stick with you lengthy after you\u2019ve left. Private pool suites and villas\u2014these blissfully secluded, sun-soaked escapes\u2014are likely to just do that. Whether perched above turquoise waters or hidden deep within the jungle, they invite you to decelerate, breathe deeper and float and not using a look after the clock. We requested our always-on-the-go touring associates Bel\u00e9n Hostalet, Jyo Shankar, Louis Cannell, Michelle Halpern, Rhiannon Taylor and Sarah Royall to share those they nonetheless dream about\u2014and may\u2019t wait to return to.<\/p>\n
Zannier B\u00e3i San H\u00f4, Vietnam<\/h2>\n
Bel\u00e9n Hostalet<\/strong> @belenhostalet<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cChecking into Zannier B\u00e3i San H\u00f4<\/a> felt like discovering a hidden sanctuary in Phu Yen\u2019s untouched hills. My Hill Pool Villa<\/a>, inspired by traditional Vietnamese longhouses, was nestled above a coral-fringed bay, surrounded by lush gardens and swaying palms. From my private plunge pool, I watched the sea glitter beyond the jungle canopy, wrapped in birdsong and stillness. At sunset, the sky turned gold and the waves below caught the light\u2014it felt as though time had paused, letting the beauty of this secluded peninsula linger just a little longer.\u201d<\/p>\n Sarah Royall<\/strong>\u00a0@saltyluxe<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cArriving at Six Senses Zil Pasyon<\/a> felt like stepping into heaven on Earth.. Seychelles, with its turquoise waters and granite boulders, is a true bucket-list dream. Every villa has a private pool, but I couldn\u2019t help but fall for The Sanctuary<\/a>, a four-bedroom residence perched high above the island. It felt like its own paradise, with jungle and ocean views in every direction. The glass-bottom rooftop pool was the star. Stepping from the upper-level bedroom onto the sunset terrace and plunging in, I felt like I was swimming on the edge of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Louis Cannell<\/strong>\u00a0@louiscannell<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI found my slice of poolside paradise at Soneva Jani<\/a>, staying in a dreamy 1 Bedroom Water Reserve<\/a>. Mornings started slow\u2014coffee in hand, book open and the sunrise gently creeping over the lagoon while I lounged by my private pool. Lunch was Champagne-fuelled (as all good holidays should be), followed by a few too many slides into the sea, and, of course, frequent visits to the chocolate room. I wrapped up each day with dinner at the chef\u2019s table\u2014because why settle for just a menu when you can have a personal chef all to yourself?\u201d<\/p>\n Rhiannon Taylor<\/strong>\u00a0@inbedwith.me<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cMy forever favorite. I\u2019ve stayed in a lot of places, but nothing compares to sinking into the plunge pool of a Windward Pavilion<\/a> at Qualia<\/a>. From the pool, all you can see are twinkling aqua seas and a scattering of islands stretching endlessly to the horizon. Most mornings, we stayed put\u2014wrapped in that view, wrapped in stillness. Why would you want to be anywhere else? Our villa is luxe but simply furnished with solid pieces and wooden floorboards that are classic yet tropical, blending in with their surroundings\u2014even the interiors seemed to know better than to compete with that view.\u201d<\/p>\n Jyo Shankar<\/strong>\u00a0@jyo_shankar<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cIf there\u2019s one place I dream of returning to, it\u2019s the Laamu Water Villa with Pool<\/a> at Six Senses Laamu<\/a> in the Maldives. Perched at the end of the jetty, far from everything but the horizon, this overwater retreat felt like a private sanctuary floating above the Indian Ocean. The villa\u2019s glass-bottom bathtub and dining table, treetop deck and panoramic infinity pool were some of my favorite aspects. Sunrise swims, ocean views from bed and barefoot mornings under the outdoor rain shower\u2014it was the epitome of bliss from start to finish.\u201d<\/p>\n Michelle Halpern<\/strong>\u00a0@livelikeitsthewknd<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cStaying in the Indrakila Suite<\/a> at Amankila<\/a> felt like having our own private treehouse in the sky. Perched on a lush hillside and elevated on stilts, it served up sweeping views of the Lombok Strait, with Mount Agung rising dramatically behind. We had our own private pool, outdoor pavilion and the dreamiest sunrise viewing deck. From that peaceful perch, we\u2019d watch the island slowly come to life. It all felt impossibly serene\u2014like being Indonesian royalty, wrapped in nature and luxury in Bali\u2019s rich cultural heartland.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles<\/h2>\n
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Soneva Jani, Maldives<\/h2>\n
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qualia Great Barrier Reef, Australia<\/h2>\n
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Six Senses Laamu, Maldives<\/h2>\n
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Amankila, Indonesia<\/h2>\n
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