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INSIDER | OPENINGS Dine in the Sky Thailand’s Koh Kood welcomes tree pod dining and more. the hut life: Huahine Te Tiare Beach Resort. A resort more than five years in the making, Soneva Kiri is open and set to impress even the most discern- ing guests. Just one hour southeast of Bangkok, accessible by the resort’s private plane, Soneva Kiri is located on Koh Kood, a pristine island off the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Guests land at the resort’s own airstrip on Happy Birthday Huahine Te Tiare Beach Resort is celebrating its 10th anniversary by add- ing on a new spa to the property. The intimate facility features signa- ture Manea Spa treat- ments and products. Te Tiare means “flower” in Tahitian, and the re- sort is tucked away in a small bay and accessible only by a 15-minute boat ride from the town of Fare. The resort features 19 garden bungalows, six beach bungalows, five lagoon bungalows, and 11 overwater bun- galows, all of which face westward and offer spectacular sunsets against the backdrop of nearby Raiatea and Taha’a. Guests can enjoy a variety of resort activities, including complimentary snor- keling, outrigger canoe- ing, and garden tours. 800-657-3275, spmhotels. com/resort/huahine. an adjoining island, then board the Classical- ly inspired Six Senses Aquasense motorboat for the five-minute crossing to Koh Kood. Once there, they will discover stunning vil- las, extraordinary guest experiences, a Six Senses Spa, and more. The resort comprises 42 pool villas, including beach and hilltop reserves, beach and hilltop retreats, and the Eco Villa, as well as 20 private residences, situated along the beachfront and on the hillside overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. Several villas feature private spa suites, and each features an electric vehicle and charging station. A Six Senses Spa is a highlight within the resort. the high life Soneva Kiri. A team of international and Thai therapists take guests on sensory journeys with Six Senses a la carte and local treatments, all of which work to balance the senses. It would be an understatement to say that the dining choices are diverse. Tree Pod Dining offers the most innovative aloft din- ing 16 feet off terra firma. The Dining Pod, engineered with a rigid frame swathed in woven rattan, is not unlike a cocoon with an open panorama window. Up to four diners board the pod and are then elevated to the lofty height by a system of safety winches. Food courses and beverage arrive courtesy of a flying waiter—harnessed to a zip line. 66- 0-3961 9800, sixsenses.com/soneva-kiri. Luxurious links A blending of Mayan Culture, Colonial Mexico, and sea life, as well as champion- ship golf, offers a privileged lifestyle for those who live inside or visit Yucatan Country Residential and Golf. The beautiful new 800-acre development in Merida features expansive villas, condo, and lakeside and golf view estate lots. In April, the master-planned community added the Yucatan Country Club to its portfolio of amenities. The new clubhouse includes several restaurants and a spa and fitness center, as well as a Gymboree for children complete with a wa- ter park, game room, and an area for art workshops and fitness classes. It also boasts an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, a recreational lake, and state-of-the-art tennis, swimming, and soccer facilities. The first community of its kind, Yucatan Country Residential and Golf offers residents athletic classes of all levels through its Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf, Mark Spitz Academy of Swimming, Wilson Academy of Tennis, FreeMotion Academy of Fitness, and Soccer Academy. 52-999-941-5151, yucatangolf.com. 12 oceanhomemag.com july + august 2010 jack in the box Yucatan Country Residential and Golf.