Have you ever heard of the Savu Sea? Right on the edge of the Indian Ocean, in Indonesia, lies a small island called Sumba. The typical triangular shape of the island’s houses is part of a long-established roof-making tradition: a unique technique involving the weaving of palm leaves. This little piece of paradise, encompassed by a sea providing both waves for experienced surfers and a serene view from its sublime beaches, is home to an equally spectacular hotel, Cap Caroso. It is eco-designed, lives by short circuits in every respect and accommodates an artist’s residence. The address covers, quite pleasingly, all you can expect from a hotel in 2024.