Cape Weligama, Sri Lanka

On the island's spectacular south coast, just 30 minutes' drive from Galle, Cape Weligama sits atop a promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean. From the outside, the 40 luxury villas and suites resemble a traditional Sri Lankan village while the spacious interiors are contemporary in design. Dining options include a cliff-edge teppanyaki pavilion, an alfresco Sri Lankan restaurant and an ocean-view interactive seafood restaurant. The hotel also offers whale-watching excursions using their own speedboat.