What to expect: The laid-back Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa caters to honeymooners and other celebrating couples and singles, who seek relaxed, quiet holidays. Independently owned and operated and environmentally aware, it includes few water-intensive plants such as flowering bushes but creates a tropical ambience with cactus gardens and palm trees.

Amenity highlights: Much of the resort comprises a prime section of Eagle Beach, a stretch of white, powdery sand dotted with thatched roof shades. A rectangular pool offers an alternative to the sea. Adjacent to the beach, an open-air health spa features thatched-roof wood gazebos built in Bali, a wet-treatment room, a steam room, spa tub, and a variety of massage treatments, facials, and nail care (surcharges for all spa and beauty products, treatments, services).