Cunucu Arubiano

Eco-friendly and an ideal match for the escape artist within, the charming Cunucu Arubiano has all the trappings of a full-service resort minus the crowds. Located in the ruggedly remote Santa Lucia region on the island of Aruba, this hideaway - part of the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels of the World - features just three independent casitas fashioned after the island's vintage-style architecture. Each is its own heavenly one-bedroom retreat, offering the optimum in privacy, with interiors steeped in island culture. Surrounded by cacti and indigenous foliage, the resort is respectful of its local donkey population and is a safe sanctuary for these gentle animals.

Your private patio is your introduction to the nature that surrounds you. Take a dip in the pool, sip and savor vintages from the wine bodega, or borrow one of the available mountain bikes to two-wheel exploration. Upon your return, enlist the services of a skilled therapist for a much-needed and well-deserved in-room massage. Light lunches and freshly-cut fruit are readily available should any cravings strike, and you will find some of the most succulent seafood at a bevy of nearby restaurants. Also nearby is a private beach cove plus a collection of awe-inspiring rock formations and abandoned gold mines. Claim your own fortune by being a privileged guest of Cunucu Arubiano.