Located in the Sassi area of Matera, a town in southern Italy, Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita is the only hotel in the world located within the natural extravagance of prehistoric caves!

This world-class hotel represents the most spectacular and well-preserved example of a town where thousands of caves have been used for centuries as dwellings, churches and even palaces.

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Reethi Rah is a five star all-villa resort developed by One&Only  located on North Malé’ atoll, Maldives.

Its spectacular shape creates 3.7 miles of stunning coastline with 12 beaches – ample space to grace 130 villas, each with an ocean view and direct access to the lagoon, a generous private veranda, and over-water deck or stretch of powder-soft sand.

Reethi Rah offers what One&Only claims to be “the ultimate holiday experience to those seeking the pinnacle of tropical luxury.”

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Described as a “perfect romantic escape in a stunning environment”, Viceroy Bali is a luxury resort situated on a secluded ridge of the Petanu River gorge along Bali’s “Valley of the Kings,” an appellation given by locals for the generations of Balinese royalty who have resided in nearby villages.

The resort and spa consists of 25-villas, each with its own private indoor or outdoor swimming pool and private outdoor spaces with stunning valley views.

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San Diego-based practice Gracia Studio has completed the Endemico Resguardo Silvestre project in 2011.

Resting on a rocky cliffs above Valle de Guadalupe, a village in the municipio of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, Endemico Resguardo Silvestre features 20 “EcoLofts” that offer stunning views of the wine country below.

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Howie’s HomeStay is “an exclusive sanctuary of complete serenity” located in Chieng Mai, Thailand.

Designed by Bensley Architects and neighboring the world-famous Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, this resort residence is a striking collection of seven residential pavilions tucked away among four acres of verdant tropical gardens, rippling streams and water gardens.

The property is comprised of seven main structures ­including living, dining, master bedroom suite, studio and three private guest pavilions,­ as well as three additional salas.

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Here are the 20 most popular Resort Residences featured on HomeDSGN in 2011, according to your Facebook “Likes”.

Once again, go grab your favorite drink, sit back, relax, and don’t forget to click the photos to see more views for each project!

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Jumeirah Vittaveli is a brand new Resort developed by Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts that opened earlier this month.

Located in the Maldives, the resort has 91 villas and suites, each with its own private pool, private massage room, direct beach or lagoon access, and more.

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Australian studio Hofman and Brown Architects has completed the Esuoh house project in 2009.

This single level contemporary vacation home in located in Yallingup, a town in the South West region of Western Australia.

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The Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives is a 5-star exclusive, private and romantic island resort lush with tropical plants and encircled by clear blue waters of one of the largest lagoons of the Maldives.

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa spreads idyllically along a pristine beach and serene lagoon.

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Five star Amanpulo Resort is located on the private island of Pamalican set among the Quiniluban Group of Cuyo Islands, situated in the north of the Palawan Province of the Philippines.

Located 179 miles (288km) south of Manila, Pamalican is around three miles (5km) long and only 0.3 miles (500m) across at its widest point.

Amanpulo’s facilities enjoy a spacious layout complementing their natural surroundings.

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