Ponta dos Ganchos, Santa Catarina, Brazil
With 42 beaches and an abundance of adrenaline-fuelled activities (think surfing, parachuting and trekking), a stay at this relaxing boutique hotel, 28 miles from Florianópolis on the Emerald Coast, is not to be missed. It's an incredibly romantic resort, helped by the fact it's adults-only, with super-luxurious cabanas; idyllic land- and seascapes; a small, picturesque beach; and all on a peaceful, private peninsula.