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Take the shaded end of the lanai first, where the deep overhang keeps the sun off the sectional all afternoon.
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![Pull up a stool at the breakfast bar and making dinner turns into the evening's plan.]()
Pull up a stool at the breakfast bar and making dinner turns into the evening's plan.
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![Bar seating lines one side of the island, close enough that cooking never breaks the conversation.]()
Bar seating lines one side of the island, close enough that cooking never breaks the conversation.
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![Set the table for six by the windows, light coming off the courtyard all morning.]()
Set the table for six by the windows, light coming off the courtyard all morning.
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![Gather six around the round table, the courtyard and palms filling the windows behind.]()
Gather six around the round table, the courtyard and palms filling the windows behind.
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![Head downstairs to the resort pool, set in the courtyard the lanai looks onto.]()
Head downstairs to the resort pool, set in the courtyard the lanai looks onto.
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![Room enough on the lanai for everyone to spread out, palms and the pool past the rail.]()
Room enough on the lanai for everyone to spread out, palms and the pool past the rail.
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![Sink into the deep sofa under the wood-beamed ceiling, the lanai doors sliding open just beyond.]()
Sink into the deep sofa under the wood-beamed ceiling, the lanai doors sliding open just beyond.
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![Open flow from the sofa straight through to the kitchen, so no one is ever really out of the room.]()
Open flow from the sofa straight through to the kitchen, so no one is ever really out of the room.
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![Movie night comes together fast, the sectional facing the Smart TV built into the shelves.]()
Movie night comes together fast, the sectional facing the Smart TV built into the shelves.
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![One long room, bar seating at one end and the deep sofa at the other.]()
One long room, bar seating at one end and the deep sofa at the other.
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![Prep at the island sink with the living room in full view, everyone in one space.]()
Prep at the island sink with the living room in full view, everyone in one space.
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![Cook under the pendant lights with bar seating an arm's length across the island.]()
Cook under the pendant lights with bar seating an arm's length across the island.
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![Full-size stainless and dark wood cabinetry, built to cook for six without a second trip out.]()
Full-size stainless and dark wood cabinetry, built to cook for six without a second trip out.
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![A wine fridge tucked into the galley, chilled and ready before anyone thinks to ask.]()
A wine fridge tucked into the galley, chilled and ready before anyone thinks to ask.
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![The stainless range runs enough burners to time a whole dinner right.]()
The stainless range runs enough burners to time a whole dinner right.
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![Stretch out on the sofa under the crossed beams, the kitchen just past the seating.]()
Stretch out on the sofa under the crossed beams, the kitchen just past the seating.
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![Cooking and lounging share one room, stools at the island and the sofa a step away.]()
Cooking and lounging share one room, stools at the island and the sofa a step away.
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![Bright at this end of the great room, the table set for a long, unhurried breakfast.]()
Bright at this end of the great room, the table set for a long, unhurried breakfast.
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![Linger over breakfast in the bright corner, white built-ins lining the wall behind the table.]()
Linger over breakfast in the bright corner, white built-ins lining the wall behind the table.
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![The long island draws everyone in before dinner, stools set and waiting.]()
The long island draws everyone in before dinner, stools set and waiting.
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![Light fills the kitchen through the tall windows, the island long enough for a whole meal's prep.]()
Light fills the kitchen through the tall windows, the island long enough for a whole meal's prep.
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![Claim the wraparound sectional for the afternoon, palms and the pool spread out past the rail.]()
Claim the wraparound sectional for the afternoon, palms and the pool spread out past the rail.
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![The whole group ends the day out here, facing the palms from the long sectional.]()
The whole group ends the day out here, facing the palms from the long sectional.
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![Settle the group along the sectional, potted greenery framing the courtyard below.]()
Settle the group along the sectional, potted greenery framing the courtyard below.
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![A wide bed dressed in white, a lamp on each side for reading past dark.]()
A wide bed dressed in white, a lamp on each side for reading past dark.
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![Turn in early in a calm white room, blue accents against the crisp white.]()
Turn in early in a calm white room, blue accents against the crisp white.
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![A Smart TV faces the bed for the nights you would rather stay in after the beach.]()
A Smart TV faces the bed for the nights you would rather stay in after the beach.
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![Fold the shutters back to palms and the resort spread out past the glass.]()
Fold the shutters back to palms and the resort spread out past the glass.
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![Slip out to the balcony lounger for the quiet stretch before the pool fills up.]()
Slip out to the balcony lounger for the quiet stretch before the pool fills up.
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![Read through the afternoon out here, the pool below and palms all around.]()
Read through the afternoon out here, the pool below and palms all around.
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![Carry your book to the balcony chair, pool and palms filling the view.]()
Carry your book to the balcony chair, pool and palms filling the view.
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![Twin sinks at the vanity, so nobody waits their turn getting ready for dinner.]()
Twin sinks at the vanity, so nobody waits their turn getting ready for dinner.
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![Two people get ready at once here, the vanity wide and the mirror wider.]()
Two people get ready at once here, the vanity wide and the mirror wider.
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![Reset between the beach and the evening out, sink and mirror close to the door.]()
Reset between the beach and the evening out, sink and mirror close to the door.
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![Lower into the soaking tub after a long day in the water, shutters drawn against the sun.]()
Lower into the soaking tub after a long day in the water, shutters drawn against the sun.
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![A walk-in shower to rinse off the beach before the day winds down.]()
A walk-in shower to rinse off the beach before the day winds down.
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![In-unit washer and dryer, so the beach towels never pile up on a longer stay.]()
In-unit washer and dryer, so the beach towels never pile up on a longer stay.
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![A calm bedroom made up in white, louvered closet doors and a reading lamp within reach.]()
A calm bedroom made up in white, louvered closet doors and a reading lamp within reach.
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![Drawers built into the bed base keep a light-packed trip tidy.]()
Drawers built into the bed base keep a light-packed trip tidy.
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![A TV across from the bed for the nights the beach wins and you stay in.]()
A TV across from the bed for the nights the beach wins and you stay in.
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![White bedding, a mounted TV, and afternoon light enough to read by.]()
White bedding, a mounted TV, and afternoon light enough to read by.
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![Trade the sand for a soak here, wood vanity and tub set behind a louvered door.]()
Trade the sand for a soak here, wood vanity and tub set behind a louvered door.
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![Draw the curtain and run the tub after a full day in the sun.]()
Draw the curtain and run the tub after a full day in the sun.
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![A towel warmer by the vanity means a dry one waiting after the shower.]()
A towel warmer by the vanity means a dry one waiting after the shower.
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![Shower off the salt or fill the tub, whichever the day calls for.]()
Shower off the salt or fill the tub, whichever the day calls for.
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![Two twin beds under the ceiling fan, the room that settles who sleeps where.]()
Two twin beds under the ceiling fan, the room that settles who sleeps where.
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![A mounted TV and a window to the greenery, an easy room to slow down in.]()
A mounted TV and a window to the greenery, an easy room to slow down in.
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![Framed prints and a made-up twin, a quiet corner for an early night.]()
Framed prints and a made-up twin, a quiet corner for an early night.
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![Sconces frame the mirror at the vessel sink, ready for the evening out.]()
Sconces frame the mirror at the vessel sink, ready for the evening out.
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![A wood-framed mirror over the vanity, lit for the pre-dinner routine.]()
A wood-framed mirror over the vanity, lit for the pre-dinner routine.
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![Glass walls and tile keep the walk-in shower easy to duck into between the pool and dinner.]()
Glass walls and tile keep the walk-in shower easy to duck into between the pool and dinner.
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![Claim a chaise by the pool with the beach just past the palms.]()
Claim a chaise by the pool with the beach just past the palms.
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![Sink into the shaded cabana seating between swims.]()
Sink into the shaded cabana seating between swims.
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![Wander the garden ponds on the way to the beach, palms mirrored in the still water.]()
Wander the garden ponds on the way to the beach, palms mirrored in the still water.
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![Stepping stones cross the koi ponds, an easy detour for restless kids.]()
Stepping stones cross the koi ponds, an easy detour for restless kids.
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![Line up on a lounger by the pool, greenery closing it in.]()
Line up on a lounger by the pool, greenery closing it in.
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![Chairs out on the sand, the ocean a short walk from the villas.]()
Chairs out on the sand, the ocean a short walk from the villas.
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![Pull up to the thatched bar for an afternoon round by the water.]()
Pull up to the thatched bar for an afternoon round by the water.
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![Cross the lawn to the water, the lagoon breakwater flattening the surf.]()
Cross the lawn to the water, the lagoon breakwater flattening the surf.
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![Grab a drink at the beachside bar without leaving the sand.]()
Grab a drink at the beachside bar without leaving the sand.
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![Take an early dinner outside under the umbrella, ocean off to the side.]()
Take an early dinner outside under the umbrella, ocean off to the side.
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![Follow the flagstone paths between the buildings, all lawn and palms.]()
Follow the flagstone paths between the buildings, all lawn and palms.
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![Rock-lined ponds thread the grounds, quiet water between the towers.]()
Rock-lined ponds thread the grounds, quiet water between the towers.
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![Greenery runs right to the water at the next pond along the path.]()
Greenery runs right to the water at the next pond along the path.
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![Slip into the rock-rimmed spa tucked into the gardens.]()
Slip into the rock-rimmed spa tucked into the gardens.
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![Cool off under the cabana between laps in the garden pool.]()
Cool off under the cabana between laps in the garden pool.
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![The red footbridge arches over the koi pond, part of the walk to the beach.]()
The red footbridge arches over the koi pond, part of the walk to the beach.
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![Koi drift under the surface, the detour every kid makes twice.]()
Koi drift under the surface, the detour every kid makes twice.
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![Long pool, loungers down one side, a villa tower rising behind.]()
Long pool, loungers down one side, a villa tower rising behind.
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![Ease into the curved pool set into the flagstone deck.]()
Ease into the curved pool set into the flagstone deck.
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![Float a shallow-water lounger in the pool without leaving the water.]()
Float a shallow-water lounger in the pool without leaving the water.
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![Beat the crowd to the courtyard pool, quiet under the towers.]()
Beat the crowd to the courtyard pool, quiet under the towers.
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![Beds of tropical planting frame the bridge on the walk down.]()
Beds of tropical planting frame the bridge on the walk down.
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![From above, the pool runs long and blue between the buildings out toward the water.]()
From above, the pool runs long and blue between the buildings out toward the water.
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![Weights and benches enough that no one waits for a machine.]()
Weights and benches enough that no one waits for a machine.
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![Duck into the residents' lounge for a quiet hour off the sand, wood-paneled and cool.]()
Duck into the residents' lounge for a quiet hour off the sand, wood-paneled and cool.
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![Rinse off and change at the locker-room vanity before heading back up.]()
Rinse off and change at the locker-room vanity before heading back up.
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![The sitting area to read or wait out the midday heat indoors.]()
The sitting area to read or wait out the midday heat indoors.
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![Get the morning workout in before the beach, a full row of machines and the light coming in.]()
Get the morning workout in before the beach, a full row of machines and the light coming in.
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![Sweat out the last of a workout in the cedar sauna.]()
Sweat out the last of a workout in the cedar sauna.
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![Twin vanities in the locker room, so the after-workout crowd never backs up.]()
Twin vanities in the locker room, so the after-workout crowd never backs up.
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![Run indoors when the sun's too much, cardio lined up the length of the room.]()
Run indoors when the sun's too much, cardio lined up the length of the room.
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![Wood lockers to stash your gear while you swim or train.]()
Wood lockers to stash your gear while you swim or train.
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![A quieter pool backed by rock and planting, set off from the main deck.]()
A quieter pool backed by rock and planting, set off from the main deck.
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![More ponds and lawn between the towers, the grounds built for a slow walk.]()
More ponds and lawn between the towers, the grounds built for a slow walk.
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![A rock waterfall greets you at the entry, koi ponds below the drive.]()
A rock waterfall greets you at the entry, koi ponds below the drive.
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![Pause by the rock waterfall near the tower, spray coming off the face.]()
Pause by the rock waterfall near the tower, spray coming off the face.
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![The Beach Villas entry, gated and planted, the first thing you reach off the road.]()
The Beach Villas entry, gated and planted, the first thing you reach off the road.
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![Stretch out on the in-water chaise, half in the shallow end.]()
Stretch out on the in-water chaise, half in the shallow end.
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![Find the shaded daybed off the path for an afternoon with a book.]()
Find the shaded daybed off the path for an afternoon with a book.
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![Another pool with a lounger set in the shallows, rock and palms around it.]()
Another pool with a lounger set in the shallows, rock and palms around it.
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![Lower into the jacuzzi after a long beach day.]()
Lower into the jacuzzi after a long beach day.
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![Rock, planting, and a soak tucked into the gardens.]()
Rock, planting, and a soak tucked into the gardens.
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![A garden pool that opens toward the palms and the ocean past them.]()
A garden pool that opens toward the palms and the ocean past them.
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![One more in-water lounger, this one under open sky and palms.]()
One more in-water lounger, this one under open sky and palms.
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![Set up on the sand where the lagoon opens to the sea.]()
Set up on the sand where the lagoon opens to the sea.
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![The lagoon curls into the coastline below the villas, the mountains rising behind.]()
The lagoon curls into the coastline below the villas, the mountains rising behind.
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![Golden light spills down the coast, the lagoons strung along the shore.]()
Golden light spills down the coast, the lagoons strung along the shore.
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![Watch the sun drop into the water off the point, the whole coast going gold.]()
Watch the sun drop into the water off the point, the whole coast going gold.
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![The villas catch the last warm light above the beach.]()
The villas catch the last warm light above the beach.
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![Catch the last of the sun over the lagoon from up here.]()
Catch the last of the sun over the lagoon from up here.
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![Palms go to silhouette as the sun sinks into the ocean.]()
Palms go to silhouette as the sun sinks into the ocean.
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![Pick out the pools and paths from up here, villas stepping down to the lagoon.]()
Pick out the pools and paths from up here, villas stepping down to the lagoon.
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![From above, the resort reads as low villas, pools, and garden between the roads.]()
From above, the resort reads as low villas, pools, and garden between the roads.
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![Look down on a Ko Olina lagoon, calm inside its rock breakwater.]()
Look down on a Ko Olina lagoon, calm inside its rock breakwater.
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![Towers stand along the coast, ocean on one side and lagoon on the other.]()
Towers stand along the coast, ocean on one side and lagoon on the other.
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![One building set back from the water, the lagoon glinting past it.]()
One building set back from the water, the lagoon glinting past it.
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![The Beach Villas cluster along the shore, pools and gardens tucked between.]()
The Beach Villas cluster along the shore, pools and gardens tucked between.
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![Blue sky, blue water, the resort spread along the coast between them.]()
Blue sky, blue water, the resort spread along the coast between them.
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![Lagoon water shades to open ocean where the coast bends past the villas.]()
Lagoon water shades to open ocean where the coast bends past the villas.
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![Straight down over the rooftops, a pool and garden paths threading between.]()
Straight down over the rooftops, a pool and garden paths threading between.
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![Overhead, a villa sits between the beach and its own green grounds.]()
Overhead, a villa sits between the beach and its own green grounds.
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![Sand wraps the buildings on two sides, the lagoons pulling in close.]()
Sand wraps the buildings on two sides, the lagoons pulling in close.
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![The villa tower rises over the gardens, palms softening the base.]()
The villa tower rises over the gardens, palms softening the base.
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![The coast curves off toward the point, the water turning deep blue offshore.]()
The coast curves off toward the point, the water turning deep blue offshore.
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![Turquoise shallows along the leeward coast, the resort tucked in past the point.]()
Turquoise shallows along the leeward coast, the resort tucked in past the point.
