Yemaya Beach, Little Corn Island, Nicaragua

Little Corn receives more visitors than its bigger sister Big Corn, though it never seems crowded; backpacker joints and hippie hangouts are spread across the northern shore, while the single upmarket option, the Yemaya Island Hideaway & Spa, features 16 eco-luxury cabanas spread far enough from one another to afford privacy, as well as unbroken sand and sea views. The Exhale Studio features both a secluded palm-shrouded yoga studio and a beachside exercise platform, while the restaurant, with its open, airy vibe and panoramic views, boasts a menu marked by local ingredients prepared with

Thai flare, thanks to the influence of the Bangkokborn executive chef (Yemaya’s green lobster curry will alter your image of Caribbean cuisine forever). Topping it off are some of the finest night diving opportunities in the entire Caribbean.