The newest and most luxurious of Okinawa’s select band of five stars is this beautiful hotel overlooking Nago Bay, in the far north of the island. Part of the American-owned Ritz-Carlton group, it is surrounded by a manicured 18-hole golf course, and offers accommodation in 48 single-level wooden villas encircled by traditional Okinawan-style stone walls. Watched over lion-dog shiima guardians, the suites are wonderfully light, cool and beautifully furnished. Views extend over the links to the sea. Everything you require for a rejuvenating stay, including a top-notch spa, is on site, but some of Asia’s most beautiful beaches line the nearby coast.
