Whether its a cleansing dip after a day of adventures in rainforest and reef, or a relaxing immersion in preparation for a private candlelight dinner on the beach, a bathtub can become more than just a way to get clean. Heres a sampling of amazing bathing experiences from around the world. So sink in and relax. A marble tub is the perfect place to refresh with a flower and herb scented bath after a massage at the award-winning Fern Tree Spa at Jamaicas Half Moon resort.
Photo: Debbie Snow
Jumby Bay, Jumby Island, Antigua
Sink into the deep pedestal tub within the walled courtyard of Jumby Bays estate suite, and you can enjoy nature in a state of au naturel. The tub and its adjacent rain shower complement the suites lavish indoor facilities, and guests can also enjoy panoramic views of the Caribbean from a private infinity pool. This ultra-luxe property sits on a 300-acre private island just off the northeastern coast of Antigua, ringed by powder fine beaches, and laced with walking and bike paths. Photo: Jumby Bay
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, Maldives
When you sink into the spa tub in your beach villa at Anantara Kihavah, you arent just in the water; you are also surrounded by water. Each private courtyard includes numerous water features, and opens to views of sun and stars. Just beyond the door of your personal oasis, the beach awaits, and the shallows lead to colorful snorkeling reefs. As one of the most luxurious private-island retreats in the Maldives, the resort is known for its underwater restaurant. Photo: Kiattipong Panchee/Anantara Kihavah
Sanara, Tulum, Mexico
This holistic hideaway of just 19 rooms and suites is set along the pristine white sands of the beaches of Tulum. Nestled between the natural foliage and the sea, the award winning design blends and harmonizes with the surroundings. The back gardens of the Tamarind suites epitomize the propertys signature approach to simple yet sleek design. These suites sit on the edge of the beach, set among coconut palms and Mayan chit trees. While relaxing in the tub, bathers can hear the sounds of the surf carried by sea breezes. Photo: Sanara
Paradise Taveuni, Taveuni Island, Fiji
Lava rock walls enclose a soak tub at a beachfront villa at Paradise Taveuni resort. This boutique property sits within an oceanfront coconut grove on the southwestern corner of Fijis garden-like Taveuni Island. Guests are just a short boat ride away from the world-famous diving and snorkeling sites of Rainbow Reef. In addition to private soaks, a highlight of each day is the sunset candlelight dinners served in a thatch-roof pavilion overlooking the sea. Photo: Paradise Tavenuni
GoldenEye, Jamaica
Barefoot luxury is the theme at Jamaicas GoldenEye Resort. Once the private estate of Ian Fleming- author of the James Bond series- this boutique resort features a collection of unique cottages and villas set along the beach, or tucked against the shores of a private lagoon. This claw foot tub in a Fleming villa epitomizes the indoor/outdoor living philosophy the property promotes, and showcases the rustic and chic decor that reminds guests that they are living island style. Photo: Adrian Boot/Island Outpost
COMO Maalifushi, Thaa Atoll, Maldives
Follow up an afternoon of splashing in the clear waters of the lagoon, and sunning on the sands at COMO Maalifushi, and its just a few short steps to your beach villa. There, a private bathing suite awaits, with a tub for two, and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to a private courtyard. As the first resort to open in the Maldives pristine Thaa Atoll, Maalifushi is an ideal destination for both nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts. It is also the setting for the signature Shambhala Retreat, which provides life-enhancing programs and Asian-based therapies. Photo: Martin Morrell/COMO
Sailrock, South Caicos, Turks & Caicos
Bathrooms at Sailrock resorts beach villas open to small courtyards where guests can soak away their tensions to the sounds of the nearby ocean. Each of these one- to four-bedroom luxury residences perches on the edge of a mile-long beach on the shores of South Caicos island. Though located on one of the most remote and pristine islands in the Turks and Caicos chain, Sailrock rewards visitors with upscale amenities and fine dining. Water sports and the near-deserted beach are the main attraction, and the villas are ideal for families and groups. Photo: Sailrock
Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Courtyard walls provide ultimate privacy in a villa at the Banyan Tree Mayakoba, where an evening soak in an outdoor tub is accented by candles with flames that dance in the night breeze, to the accompaniment of the sounds of wildlife from the surrounding lagoons and forests. Set on a prime beach in the heart of Mexicos Riviera Maya, the Mayakoba immerses guests in a five-star resort setting that blends elegantly into the natural surroundings of the Yucatan. Luxury villas are scattered around mangrove- lined lagoons that provide native habitat for a wealth of indigenous fish and bird species. Photo: Banyan Tree
Belle Mont Farm, Kittitian Hill, St. Kitts
Bathe on the verandah of your traditional guesthouse at Belle Monte Farms and you can also soak in views that extend from field to ocean. Cottages at this unique resort are set within a 400-acre organic farm on the north coast of St. Kitts, and are part of the larger Kittitian Hill development, which combines sustainable living principles with a commitment to cultural authenticity. Farm-to-table meals are elevated to culinary heights by award- winning chefs, and even the golf course is planted with a range of edible crops and fruit trees. Photo: Belle Mont Farms
Lily Beach Resort & Spa at Huvahendhoo, Maldives
Theres room for two in the courtyard soak tub of a beach villa at Lily Beach resort. These private enclaves are set among lush tropical vegetation on the edge of the beach, with landscaped paths leading to resort facilities offering world-class dining and five-star spa services. In addition to a wealth of on- property amenities, Lilly Beach becomes a starting point for adventures on land and sea. These include visits to traditional Maldivian villages, swims with wild dolphins and sight seeing tours of the coral reefs in the resorts submarine. Photo: Muha/Lily Beach
COMO Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos
Water views are framed by the courtyard walls of a beachside villa at Parrot Cay. The cay is a 1,000-acre private island that is home to a collection of premium guest rooms, private villas and grand residences, all of which enjoy exclusive access to a private, mile-long beach. The resort prides itself in providing foot-in-the-sand luxury, while also embodying the COMO brands dedication to wellness and world-class cuisines. The entire property has recently undergone a complete refreshment, including a new Shambhala gym, childrens play space and upgraded beach club. Photo: COMO
Banyan Tree Phuket, Phuket, Thailand
Water elements abound at the Double Pool Villas by Banyan Tree. In addition to luxurious soaking tubs and rainfall showers set in a private garden courtyard, each of this five-star resorts expansive villas feature a private wading pond, a 15-meter pool with Jacuzzi, reflecting pools that surround the open-view bedroom pavilion, and panoramic views of the lagoon across a tropical garden. Guests have access to a premier on-site spa, along with full privileges at the adjacent Banyan Tree Phuket resort. Photo: Banyan Tree
Whether its a cleansing dip after a day of adventures in rainforest and reef, or a relaxing immersion in preparation for a private candlelight dinner on the beach, a bathtub can become more than just a way to get clean. Heres a sampling of amazing bathing experiences from around the world. So sink in and relax. A marble tub is the perfect place to refresh with a flower and herb scented bath after a massage at the award-winning Fern Tree Spa at Jamaicas Half Moon resort.
Photo: Debbie Snow
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