We'll have to overcome a decent distance, but there is such a secluded corner and everything there is in abundance: the sun, waves, sand, silence ... And his name is suitable - the hotel Amanyara, "Peaceful place." However, with the comfort and technical achievements of civilization, everything is in order here too: the hotel is located on one of the islands of the Turks and Caicos Islands, but these are British territories, although they are very far from the United Kingdom - they close the chain of the Bahamas.

So far this is not a very tourist-studied area, perhaps, not only because of its privacy, but also because the rest here is not cheap. The hotel itself, located away from the more developed eastern part of the island, makes a truly unique unspoiled environment and proximity to the National Marine Reserve.

Amanyara welcomes guests with a large reception room that leads out onto an open terrace with a magnificent pool, whose mirror-like surface reflects trees growing around. The hotel complex itself is only 40 residential cottages. Some are located on the edge of a quiet pond, others are located along the ocean coast at 15-20 feet above sea level. Sliding glass doors lead onto two sheltered terraces with sun loungers, low tables and couches for your afternoon rest. In the cottages, in addition to the traditional set of amenities, there is a home cinema, which is nice.

The strict symmetry and conciseness of the interiors are softened by the simple color palette and natural materials used in the decoration. Wooden decorative screens, mosaic floor with teak inlays, sisal woven mats - all the details are emphasized light and natural.

However, Amanyara gives a lot of opportunities in the best way to combine a contemplative mood with active rest.

First of all, this is a real paradise for fans of scuba diving. Thanks to the purity of the coastal waters, the diversity of marine life, reef cliffs and caves of the island have won recognition from experts, including Jacques Cousteau, and diving enthusiasts. This is confirmed by the many awards awarded to the islands from diving magazines, in particular, The Healthiest Sea Environment. Sea fishing and windsurfing (which is well admired from the shore) are also very popular here. Well, for the most thrill it is worth going for a walk in the open sea and watch dolphins, humpback whales and - attention! - sharks, and even different species, if this is important ...

Savor fresh impressions as well as in solitude, stretched out on the sun-heated terrace, and in society, at the evening beach barbecue, depending on the mood. In any case, surrounded by ancient reefs and rocks, exciting sounds and sights of the ocean, it is easy to feel yourself alone with the whole world and in harmony with it.