Vacationers are forever looking for the best and brightest destinations in the world, and over the past few years, more and more travelers are working their way toward South America and finding out what Brazil has to offer.

The culture of this Portuguese-influenced country is unique in the continent, whose other countries have a history of Spanish colonialisation. On top of that, the coastal city Rio is home to some of the world's sexiest beaches. The combination of culture and scenery is more than enough to entice tourists, but resorts like the Ponta dos Ganchos add that extra bit of luxury that makes people never want to leave.

The Ponta dos Ganchos resort is situated on a unique piece of property that most Brazilian vacationers will never get to see unless they travel there specifically. Ganchos is located directly on a privately-owned peninsula and sits directly in between two of the area's most picturesque fishing villages, each with its own unique culture in the context of Brazilian living.

The result is a resort that stands out as even more luxurious due to its humble-yet scenic and original-surroundings. Because of the location and the private nature of the resort, it has quickly become one of the best in all of Brazil.

Ponta dos Ganchos is also ideal in terms of location and ease of getting to other major Brazilian destinations. It's only a hop, skip and a jump from Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo.

The resort is purported to be more on the romantic side, meaning that the villas are very secluded, the land is free from outside intrusion, and the staff will stay out of your way unless requested to do otherwise. The spot where the Emerald Coast runs into the rain forest is a sight in itself; the fact that there's a resort there now really works to boost the area's profile.

All in all, there are 25 private bungalows at the resort, including a commons area and other areas where guests can congregate. The real feature that sets Ponta dos Ganchos apart from competing resorts is the pure privacy factor. The resort is situated on over 24 acres of land, meaning that the bungalows are really secluded and strewn across the area. The land also features beautifully landscaped gardens, ponds and other landscaping features that give Ganchos a tranquil look and feel.

Even though the bungalows are built in an old Brazilian style and the surrounding area feels “homey” in the sense that it all blends in together, the designers pulled no punches when it was time to accessorize.

Each bungalow has state-of-the-art features, like flat-screen televisions, an electronic safe, internet connection, and other features like plush king-sized beds, a mini bar and large, open bathrooms. The open-plan villas-the more expensive of the bungalows-have their own private gardens and decks, as well as pools, a sauna, walk-in closets, and much more.

Other facilities at the resort include an indoor pool, a cinema, game room, fitness center, a tennis court, and a Christian Dior spa and plenty more.