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P H OTO G R A P H Y: CO U R T E S Y O F T H E B R A N D O; À N I P R I VAT E R E S O R T S ON A MISSION TO DEMYSTIFY THE STIGMA BEHIND ALL-INCLUSIVES, MARK ELLWOOD UNCOVERS A NEW CROP OF LUXURY PROPERTIES THAT WANT YOU TO HAVE IT ALL— WITHOUT ITEMIZING. A ll IN WANDERLUST all them the "inclusive exclusives." It's the newest trend in ultra-premium hospitality, one that's borrowed from how the safari lodge industry has long operated: opt to charge higher rates up front and then o•er guests whatever they wish while in residence without ever needing to present a check to sign. It was developed by those lodges out of necessity, mostly driven by their isolated location, but the idea has now spread to urban properties and island resorts, too. Where once all-inclusives might have simply been shor thand for piled-high bu•ets, this represents a new, refined approach to the con- cept. It emphasizes more than simply unlimited food and drink (though that 's a must-have too). Perhaps you're a g uest with a need for daily massages, or someone keen to sail out to a hard-to-reach surf spot every morning? Then again, you might want a private tour of a world-class museum, or a helisk iing advent ure on fresh powder daily. We've rounded up the five best-in-class of this new concept around the world, from tropical hideouts to Alaskan lodges—just remember, as ever, to check the fine print on every stay. C THE BRANDO French Polynesia Order up a cocktail, Marlon-style, at Bob's Bar, named after Brando's own personal bartender on the beachfront. Book a daily, included spa treatment in the Fare Manu room at the spa, a bird's nest-like cocoon on stilts, or a cold- plunge dip in the ice bath insta lled at the request of former g uest Jack Dorsey. Pick a daily, included excursion, whether deep-sea fishing or whale watching when the season's right. Try some classic poisson cru, perhaps at one of the resor t 's own restaurants. If you're staying on the atoll that was once the name- sake movie star's private hideaway, it's more like being his houseg uest than staying at— and pay ing for— a hotel; ever yone here is equal. The only decision to make is which side of the island you prefer: Snorkelers should ask for a villa on the rocky Turtle Beach, the best perch for sunset views, while sunbathers will prefer sandy Mermaid Bay–facing villas. ÀNI PRIVATE RESORTS Dominican Republic, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Anguilla Jane Street Capital founder Tim Reynolds is behind this series of ultra– high-end, single-use inclusive properties, where guests' every whim is included in the nightly rate—and with a one-to-one sta•-to-guest ratio, it 's easy to accommodate. In the Dominican Republic, for example, there's a private chef who creates culinary delicacies in di•erent set- tings around the resort, up to 12 spa treatments daily, kids' activities, beach barbecue lunches, dance per formances, a r um-tasting and cigar-rolling master class, and a trip along Laguna Gri-Gri followed by a sunset cruise. At the Anguilla property, the first in the collection and a site that was originally a vacation home for Reynolds and his family, the rates include up to six daily spa treatments, all food and beverage, a pool butler to tend to your needs while lounging, kite flying lessons, and rum tasting classes. Thailand and Sri Lanka follow similar models to these. Reynolds was left paralyzed from the waist down after a car accident in 2000, which became a transformative experience in many ways—and one reason that Àni's sites also act as prosocial operations, underwriting a local namesake art academy that's open to local young adults and artists. The ocean is steps from your back door at The Brando. Villa Amber at Áni in the Dominican Republic 120 BAL HARBOUR

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