5 stjerner hoteller i Región Autónoma del Atlántico Sur, Nicaragua

There may be porcelain sand- cobalt sea and swaying palms- but Yemaya Reefs is no ordinary Caribbean beach retreat. On the northern curve of a small Nicaraguan island- this hideaway mixes international standards of boutique luxury with a celebration of all that is local. The chef offers up imaginative specials of the best of the island daily- with fresh-caught seafood- and herbs grown in the hotel gardens. The thatched- open-sided restaurant here also serves up a side of gentle ocean breeze to complete your dining experience. Or- if you prefer swinging in a hammock you do not have to leave the sand for fresh juices- smoothies and coconut water. If you manage to break free from the hammock you can use the snorkelling equipment- kayaks and paddleboards provided to explore stunning reefs just off the shore. To go further afield- ask the Yemaya Reefs staff for day trip recommendations. They can arrange deep-sea fishing through to hidden island picnics. When you return- it will be to an Oceanfront casitas with your very own terrace. It comes with locally crafted hardwood furnishings and a tropical indoor/outdoor bathroom - making Yemaya Reefs an exotic escape through and through. Yemaya Reefs is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.