Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge

It is difficult to imagine getting any closer to nature than this. Each of the nine exclusive two-story cabins at Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge is built upon stilts perched atop the Caribbean Sea, and filled with bright, whimsical furnishings. The lush tropical sounds and scents of Panama's remarkable Bocas del Toro archipelago are all encompassing, and waft freely through your room.

Take a canoe tour, snorkel over the reef, hike the rainforest, or visit untouched beaches before you sit down for an early dinner of lobster and fresh, local veg under a palm leaf roof.

After, step off your private veranda and immerse yourself in the warm, clear emerald waters that surround you. Or, just relax on the terrace with a good book and a glass of wine and enjoy the extensive untouched views of island and sea. As the sun lowers into the horizon and the distinct sound of dolphins giggle in the distance, you finally understand why they always sound so happy.