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Tranquil Resort

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<p><strong>Why It's Unique:</strong> Located in southern India on a private 400-acre estate complete with a working coffee and vanilla plantation, in the Kerala rainforest, the resort has a main lodge with eight well-appointed rooms. The 500-square-foot treehouse, built from coffee wood and equipped with a king-size bed, has a full bath, veranda, and the trunk of a flowering Royal Poinciana growing through the bedroom. </p> <p><strong>Access:</strong> Ascending stairs, rope bridge, and “water lift.”</p> <p><strong>What to Do:</strong> Relax by the pool, try a traditional ayurvedic massage, or take a tour of the working coffee and vanilla plantation. </p>