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'19jul22
Green Spa Resort Stanglwirtmore
In the heart of Austrian Tyrol, there’s a hotel that somehow seamlessly combines rustic farm life with eccentric luxury. From the typically Tyrolean pine building itself to female staff wearing traditional dirndl dresses, it’s clear that tradition is deep-rooted at Stanglwirt. Owned by the family Hauser since 1722, the hotel ...
'19jul18
Clayoquot Wilderness Resortmore
Clayoquot repeatedly snatches top industry awards. Top 10 Canada Resorts, World’s Most Sustainable Hotel, Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List… the list goes on. And it’s hardly a surprise giving the owners commitment to every detail which manifests itself already at arrival with a welcome champagne and hors d’oeuvres. If you’re ...
'19jun21
Big Cedar Lodgemore
Spread over 4,600 acres just outside Branson, Missouri, Big Cedar Lodge was started by Johnny Morris as a place for his customers to test fishing boats. Today, it’s an extensive complex of lodges, cottages and cabins… and a one-stop-shop for holiday entertainment. The list of retreat activities goes on and ...
'19jun10
Vik Chile more
If there’s anything that goes better together than wine and cheese, it’s wine and luxury hotels. Set in the Colchagua Valley and surrounded by vineyards, Vik Chile is a remote escape where you can slow down and relax over a glass of fine wine. The place is a brainchild of ...
'19may21
Manakau PurePodmore
Do you hate people? Fair enough. People are loud and annoying. In fact, people are the opposite of what you need on your holiday. That’s basically the premise of Manakau PurePod. The PurePod is located in the Seaward Kaikōura Mountain Range, about 2.5 hour north of Christchurch, New Zealand. To ...
'19may10
Manshausen Islandmore
Owned by a polar explorer, writer and photographer Børge Ousland, Manshausen Island Resort has a taste of true adventure. Its tagline, “where sea and mountains meet”, captures well the remote and beautiful surroundings of the property. Manshausen is a 55-acre private island far above the Arctic Circle in Norway and ...
'19may9
Bergaliv more
Are you after some lagom in your life? Lagom is a Swedish notion of life equilibrium or, in other words, having “not too much, not too little”. Bergaliv Landscape Hotel captures this sentiment perfectly. The simple wooden construction is just enough to make you cozy and comfortable, without distracting you ...
'19apr23
Earthship more
Earthship is not a hotel but, rather, a new sustainable way of life. Created by Earthship Biotecture, these eco-lodgings are unlike any other. While Earthships can be found in all 50 states and more than 20 countries, there is only one site in which you can book a stay. Located ...
'19feb11
Hostal Las Olasmore
Heading to Copacabana? If you want to take a break from run-off-the-mill hotels, check out the quirky little place called Hostal Las Olas Guesthouse. It’s a complex of ten private villas, all of which come in different shapes and with unique interiors (my personal favourite is the seashell). Las Olas ...
'19jan18
Glendoria more
Do you want to get away from everything and everyone? You have a pretty good chance at Glendoria Hotel, hidden away in the forests and meadows of the Masurian Lake District in Poland. Glendoria offers a combination of conventional hotel rooms housed in a 1930s building and glamping in stylish ...
'18oct4
The Torridon Hotelmore
The Torridon Hotel is set on 58 acres of private parkland in one of the most scenic parts of the United Kingdom. Located on the banks of Loch Torridon, the property overlooks the iconic Scottish Highlands landscape: snow-capped mountains, glittering lochs and miles upon miles of fields and forests. This ...
'18sep24
The Woodman's Treehousemore
Did you dream of living in a treehouse as a child? Well, the Woodman’s Treehouse in Dorset, UK, is exactly like that except a lot more fancy and designer-looking than your scraped-knee eight-year-old self had imagined. Set in the canopy of an old oak, this place is playful and luxurious ...
'18sep21
Nellim Wilderness Hotelmore
When you think of a safari, your mind probably doesn’t immediately jump to Finland. Well, it’s got all it takes: unspoiled wilderness, scenic views and wonderful wildlife. Only the form of transport perhaps isn’t what you’re imagining. Instead of a safari jeep, you’ll be traveling around on a snowmobile or ...
'18aug14
Wild Coast Tented Lodgemore
Simply put, Wild Coast Tented Lodge is paradise. Perfectly located on the Indian Ocean in the south of Sri Lanka, this luxury camp resort combines the romance of colonial camping with modern comfort and environmental awareness. Throw a daily-changing menu and sundowner cocktails to the mix, and you’ve got the ...
'18jul31
Amanemu more
Located in a remote part of the beautiful Ise-Shima National Park in Japan, Amanemu is a hidden luxury retreat. The resort overlooks Ago Bay, known as the Bay of Pearls, and is surrounded by lush forests and golf courses. The architecture of Amanemu is a true celebration of minimalism. Inspired ...
'18jul23
Limalimo Lodgemore
Limalimo’s locations is an indisputable 10/10. Perched on an edge of a cliff in Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia, it has it all: panoramic views, untouched nature and a bit of a thrill. It’s also easily accessible by road and located just a few kilometers away from Debark, the main ...
'18jul16
Mumbo Islandmore
If you hate the tourist hotspots and want some peace and quiet on your holiday, there is one extreme solution. Yes, you guessed right: a desert island. Mumbo Island is a private island that was never populated prior to becoming an eco-camp so it’s perfectly pristine. It welcomes only fourteen ...
'18jul5
Naries Namakwa Retreatmore
Naries Namakwa is a retreat in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa, that really stands out for its beautiful, secluded location. For most of the year, the area is a semi-desert featuring mainly drought-resistant plants such as succulents and aloes. Between August and October, however, the unwelcoming landscape is completely ...
'18jul1
Wolwedans Dunes Lodgemore
Wolwedans’ tagline is “simply out of this world” and it’s hard to disagree with that statement. The setting is surreally beautiful. Red sand dunes stretch as far as the eye can see and distant mountain ranges emerge through the mist on the horizon. This place is home to a whole ...
'18jun18
Okahirongo Elephant Lodgemore
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge is located in the unspoiled wilderness of Purros Conservancy in Namibia. The entire complex seeks to highlight and celebrate the surroundings: the buildings seamlessly blend in with the landscape and the interiors are as open as possible allowing you to enjoy the beautiful views from anywhere in ...
'18jun13
Zambezi Queenmore
Do you think that cruise holidays are outdated? Think again. A holiday on Zambezi Queen is not your usual river cruise. The luxurious 5-star houseboat was designed as an unconventional way of exploring the Chobe National Park. As the boat slowly drifts along the river, you will enjoy the front-row ...
'18jun11
Pelican Point Lodgemore
Pelican Point Lodge is one of those hotels that isn’t just accommodation, but a destination in itself. The lodge took its name from the Pelican Point, where it’s situated. It’s a remote peninsula off the coast of Namibia with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Walvis Bay on ...
