Awasi Santa Catarina

On a private peninsula in Governador Celso Ramos on Brazil’s south coast, this oceanfront beach resort is within a 15-minute walk of Gancho de Fora Beach and Praia Ganchos do Meio. The property sits where green mountains meet the emerald coast and three little islands, and Hercilio Luz Intl. Airport (FLN) is the preferred airport (about 60 km).

Twenty-five individually decorated luxury bungalows mix contemporary comfort with rustic style. Rooms feature fireplaces, LCD TVs, DVD players, private furnished balconies or patios, down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. The resort is adult-only (no children under 18). Cross a small bridge to a private island gazebo set for one romantic dinner per night.

Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials; private beach; indoor pool and outdoor tennis court; fitness center, yoga area and diving club. Snorkeling, scuba and boat trips, ecological trails, sauna, private cinema and an arcade/game room round out the offerings. Complimentary wireless internet and concierge services keep stays smooth—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and step straight onto the sand.

About 753 sq ft (70 m²) of conference and meeting space, limo/town car service, a computer station and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge and free self parking is onsite.

The beachside restaurant sits meters from the sand and serves a diversified, sophisticated menu backed by a wine list of over 220 labels; doors stay open until the last guest leaves. Enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast daily (7:30–9:00), a daily reception, bar/lounge and beach bar, limited-hours room service, and the signature candlelit island dinner for one couple per night.