Sanctum Inle Resort

"Arriving by boat on the vast Inle Lake, you'd be forgiven for wondering whether you'd stumbled on a Benedictine abbey: The 95-room Sanctum Inle Resort, far from a traditionally appointed Burmese hotel, is a complex of arcaded cloisters, manicured lawns, and Mediterranean-style tiled roofs. Of course, inside, there are nods to its heritage—plenty of teak furniture and local fabrics—to bring you right back to Myanmar. The Cloister Bar, which opens onto an outdoor deck, offers Myanmar-brewed beers, along with two premium local vintages, perfect for sipping while you watch the sunset. Don't miss the Sanctuary Spa, either: The 30-minute Tamarind Skin Exfoliation is as cleansing as it is fragrant." - Betsy Blumenthal