#1. Lapa Rios Ecolodge, Costa Rica
You’re perched 350 feet above the sea in your open-air bungalow—one of only 16 strung like pearls along three lofty ridges—surrounded by a spectacular slice of pristine rain forest. It’s early morning, and you’ve just had your wake-up call . . . only it wasn’t the phone ringing (there is no phone!), it was the distinctive sound of howler monkeys chatting in the jungle canopy. And for the first time in a long time, you woke up with a smile.

Lapa Rios is a secluded eco-lodge that’s rich in raw nature, eco-adventures, exceptional dining, and million-dollar views. This is a divine place to disconnect and decompress, with no phone or Internet access and even a no-music policy at dinner (rather, they ask you to soak in the sounds of the jungle at night). Don't you feel more relaxed just thinking about it?

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