The main bulk of the hotel resembles an upside-down boat and a complex of tourist lodgings spreading out through this wooded stretch of coastline on the island of Chiloe in Chile. The area is famous for its wildlife and is an excellent place to spot rare Dolphins and Whales. There are also smaller, less inhabited islands to explore which is perfect for adventurers and wildlife lovers.
The lodges are packed with modern luxuries and spaced out in the woods to the extent that privacy is guaranteed. It’s the perfect place to experience a Thereau-esq transcendental sense of nature. The restaurant and bar are regarded as some of the best in Chile and provide an authentic sense of culture and cuisine of the area. Family run, the staff are attentive and the owners are there to provide fireside laughs in this most secluded of tourist destinations.
The Sukoon Houseboat offers an alternative experience to Kashmir's conventional hotel scene, anchored permanently on Srinagar's Dal Lake. Unlike the hundreds of aging houseboats that line the lake's periphery, this meticulously restored five-bedroom vessel attempts to balance traditional Kashmiri craftsmanship with contemporary standards. Built primarily from local cedar wood and …
The luxurious Ylang ship with unique masts by Heritage Line cruises features plush cabins, authentic Vietnamese handcrafted furniture and decorations, and a luxury spa. The Ylang is the newest premium addition to the cruises in Lan Ha Bay. It had its maiden voyage in the summer of 2019 and is …
The Beatles, one of the most famous rock bands in history, have influenced pop culture for over eight decades now. Their popularity transcended any previous boundaries between music and art. One of their songs, the whimsical Yellow Submarine about an underwater utopia, has many interpretations. In the late 1960s, demonstrators …
In the small Norwegian town of Voss, where extreme sports enthusiasts come to chase waterfalls and adrenaline rushes, a new kind of accommodation has emerged that's as much about the architecture as it is the adventure. Elva Hotel, which opened in June 2023, sits along the shore of Lake Lundar …
Fifteen minutes from Rovaniemi's compact center, where the last traffic lights fade into wilderness, sits Apukka Resort - a collection of glass-roofed cabins scattered along the shores of Lake Olkkajärvi like fallen stars. This isn't your typical hotel experience. Here, you'll fall asleep watching the northern lights dance overhead, wake …
In the high Sonoran Desert of Arizona, where saguaro cacti stand like ancient sentinels and the Bradshaw Mountains paint purple shadows across endless sky, there's a place that makes good on the promise of the American West without the usual tourist-trap nonsense. Rancho de los Caballeros, sprawling across 20,000 acres …
The first thing you notice isn't the geodesic domes dotting the hillside like something from a sci-fi film, or even the sweeping views across the Waitaki Valley that stretch endlessly toward jagged mountain peaks. It's the silence. The kind of profound quiet that makes city dwellers suddenly aware of their …
On a scrap of windswept rock in the Swedish archipelago, where the Baltic meets the North Sea, stands what might be the world's most improbable hotel. Pater Noster sits on Hamneskär island, five nautical miles from anywhere you'd recognize as civilization, crowned by a 32-meter lighthouse that has been guiding …
The Tranøy Lighthouse rises majestically on Stangholmen at Hamarøy's edge, showing a captivating scenery as one descends toward the parking area. This impressive maritime lookout stands surrounded by charming white buildings, complemented by a distinctive red boathouse and welcoming pier along the water's edge. A winding bridge traverses rocky outcrops, …
Between the ancient fortress of Masada and the stark beauty of the Dead Sea lies Kfar Hanokdim, a desert lodging experience that walks a fine line between cultural immersion and desert tourism. Constructed in the Judean Desert near Arad, this collection of goat-hair Bedouin tents, stone lodges, converted buses, and …