Romantic couples seeking alone time and the ultimate in relaxation, luxury and service, South American-style. Ponta dos Ganchos is a child-free zone!
On Brazil’s breathtaking Emerald Coast, just a 50-minute drive from the vibrant city of Florianopolis, in Santa Catarina, south of Brazil.
There are just 25 sea-facing sumptuous bungalows with rustic-chic Brazilian décor. Each has all the mod-cons you would expect from a luxury hotel including air-conditioning while a hammock on the balcony is the perfect place to laze away balmy afternoons. It’s worth upgrading your bungalow to include a private pool and the Emerald Villa is simply out-of-this-world with 230 square metres of living space, its own sauna, spa-bathroom and fabulous views over the water from the private plunge pool. Honeymooners take note!
The hotel has no set mealtimes. Breakfast is an elaborate affair and a great way to start the morning, while lunch, snacks and dinner are served in "The Restaurant", or at the beach. The resort allows only one couple per night to cross over a private island, where a specially-designed menu complete with matching wines is served by a dedicated waiter. A seafood grill is also served each Wednesday and Saturday lunchtimes serving freshly caught grilled fish and crisp vegetables. The Christian Dior spa offers a variety of treatments and there’s also a gym, tennis court, heated swimming pool and private cinema.
When you’re not relaxing in your bungalow enjoying the view, there’s plenty to do here from tennis, kayaking, sailing, trekking, fishing, snorkeling and swimming to taking private boat trips, surf lessons and scuba diving.
Try the famous Santa Catarina oyster – considered by some to be the best in the world – down on the beach at the seafood grill.