OutNext - Passionately Curious

SONEVA GILI + SPA MALDIVES INDIAN OCEAN

Soneva Gili is just a short 20 minutes boat ride from Male, the capital of the Maldives (but since you probably don't live in Male just add another lovely 15 hours plane ...). Located on a tiny coral island in a sparkling lagoon, with jetties threading across the water out to spacious villas. The Soneva Gili is a must on your Xmas travel wish list.

All Villas are crafted in a traditional style from natural materials have airy living quarters (both open and enclosed), huge bathrooms, private sundecks and natural materials cleverly hiding modern accoutrements such as TV, hi-fi and DVD.

The perfect destination for a romantic escapade. You can have a lovely champagne-candles-lobster dinner on your private deck every nights.

The price: $800 up to $1.600 a night will definitely makes your lobster taste like never before ...

+ Soneva Gili Six Senses Resort

THE EVASION PUKET RESORT + SPA

I know it may sounds crazy but when I look at those perfect destinations, one of the first thing I check (not to say the first) is the high speed internet connection ! What people ... it's not 1985 anymore !!! And I am happy to report that the Evasion Puket Resort and Spa has what I need ... and even more ;-)

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa sits in tropical tranquility along Mai Khao Beach. It is a perfect blend of Thai charm and modern elegance. Private villas with infinity-edge pools and breathtaking sea view.

It is not one of those Resorts with 2 restaurants, here you will have the choice between 10 restaurants and bars, 3 outdoors pools when you're bored with yours, or done with the romantic side of being in a room more than 48 hrs with you lover ...

Price: $900 for a pool villa suite

+ JW Evasion Puket Resort and Spa

WORLD'S BEST HOTELS + SPA // LE MERIDIEN BORA BORA

Do you feel like going to France but done with Provence and Paris ... then try the French islands of Polynesia, it's only 8 hours from Los Angeles, and the jet lag isn't so bad. Air france and Air Tahiti Nui have direct and daily flights from LAX. Right now it will cost you between $858 (Air Tahiti Nui) and $1000 (Air france) in Coach. But with a special offer you can take off for just $300 (coach) and $1000 (business) on Air Tahiti Nui.

You have to know that the island of Bora Bora is located North West of the Main Island of Tahiti. Small aircrafts, private helicopters and large seacrafts connect the two islands.

For your stay Outnext suggest Le Meridien hotel located 20 minutes by private boat from the airport. An exclusive retreat perfect to finish a good book ! Le Meridien Bora Bora was awarded French Polynesia’s Leading Spa Resort at the World Travel Awards ceremony for the second time in the last two years. It offers luxurious over-water bungalows with glass-bottom floors and beach bungalows under coconut trees. Price: Up to $900 for an over Water bungalow and $750 for a beach Bungalow. Le Meridien Bora Bora, Motu Tape BP 190 Bora Bora · French Polynesia. Phone: (689) 605151

+ Le Meridien Bora Bora
+ Air Tahiti Nui
+ Air France

WORLD'S BEST SPAS // SANCTUARY ARIZONA

Either you can afford it or not, we invite you virtually to the world's most exclusive and beautiful spas. We will start our relaxing and regenerating journey at the Sanctuary Spa in Paradise valley Arizona, yes just the name already has the ability to relax you ... Sanctuary Spa, Paradise Valley ... Zzzzzz!

This place is an intimate retreat that offers Asian-inspired treatments, like the Sumatra Coconut Polish, along with a relaxing meditation garden. But for those who like to regenerate with activities, there is an infinity pool, a golf, and tennis courts, or you can choose to go for a hike in the shadows of the Camelback Mountain.

For your stay you can choose between 98 luxurious mountain and spa casitas, with balconies, wood-burning fireplaces and private outdoor soaking tubs. But you can also prefer the spacious luxury of a private mountaintop home ! It's always nice to be on top !!! The funiest thing about this wellness 5 stars Spa is the address, ironically located on McDonald's drive ;-)

Rates: Ranging from $175 up to $795 per night.
+ Sanctuary Spa