Six Senses Krabey Island

Just months after the opening of Alila Villas Koh Russey (also on this year’s Luxe List), Six Senses debuted a privateisland escape of its own on a neighboring kaoh off the Cambodian coast. Krabey Island is a 12-hectare hump of rocky coves and thick, bird-filled jungle into which the resort has discreetly tucked 40 modernist villas. Invisible from each other, they have private pools, slate terraces, egg-shaped tubs, and glass walls with electronic blinds that open up to tropical views at the push of a button. Once you’ve worked up a hunger snorkeling or kayaking in the surrounding waters, head along the shorelinehugging boardwalk to one of two restaurants overseen by Australian chef Todd Adams (sustainably caught seafood and finely spiced curries are highlights). This being Six Senses, there’s also a big focus on wellness. The hilltop spa spans 2,000 square meters and features a glass-fronted gym, steam and sauna rooms, a nail bar, and a rooftop deck where you can try aerial yoga with the resort’s Keralaborn naturopath, Anand Peethambar. Also on hand is the Alchemy Bar, a bright, apothecary-like room with a large wooden table around which guests can learn how to make lip balms, face lotions, and other body products from ingredients plucked from the on-site herb garden. — 855-69/944-888; sixsenses.com; villas from US$663