Remote Location

Part of a 700 hectare estancia, Aguas Arriba is pure Patagonia, a traditional log-cabin escape, hand-built with local stone and timber with huge windows to frame the gorgeous landscapes. Inside, warm wooden interiors are dressed with soft furnishings and regional textiles while in the living room, a huge, stone open-fire place takes pride of place – the heart of the lodge where guests gather each evening to enjoy a sun-downer and share stories. In short, Aguas Arriba is rustic, very remote ...

The Estancia Cristina is remote, wonderful and unique and offers an insight into the original pioneers who settled the land. That said, services and technology are limited but those looking for peace and tranquillity – once the day-trippers have left – you can fully appreciate the beauty and isolation of Patagonia.

Eight completely private tents are tucked under the branches of enormous trees, accessible via meandering pathways. The tents themselves are spacious, comfortable and large enough that adults need not duck to move around in. Each is mounted on a concrete platform and has its own private outdoor en-suite facilities, including W.C. and shower. Instant camaraderie is the norm at this unique camp. Mealtimes are shared without pomp and ceremony, either in the open-air thatched gazebo or in the bom...

Amidst pristine grasslands dotted with acacia trees, guests can unwind in one of the “Desert Rooms” or in a larger family room. Rooms boast an ensuite bathroom featuring an al fresco shower, and a private veranda overlooking the gorgeous panoramic landscape. Rooms are connected to the main guest areas by raised walkways. Guests can indulge in mouth-watering meals in the charming dining area or sip on their favourite sundowners on the large viewing deck.

Personal service, an extraordinary setting, exceptional viewing and enthusiastic expert guides are what sets this property apart. At Sanctuary Chief’s Camp one can expect unique attention to detail and strong environmental and philanthropic credentials to ensure the ultimate luxury safari experience. Intimate and exclusive, Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is set in an outstanding natural landscape. Thanks to soul-stirring perspectives from the private pavilions, the lounge deck and your dinner tab...

Well-used animal trails meander between five ensuite safari tents and down to the water’s edge at Chobe Under Canvas, positioned at exclusive semi-permanent campsites on or near the Chobe River. Each luxury tent has a double bed for travellers tired from the day’s adventures, as well as an ensuite bathroom, separate w.c. and steaming hot bucket shower. Delicious home-cooked meals are served in comfortable guests’ areas, and in between meals, a private butler caters to each guest’s...

The main area includes an open bar, lounge and dining areas all set around the fireplace, which is the ideal spot for spotting game at the waterhole. ‘Tau’ means lion in Setswana and the pan is so named for its pride of iconic black-maned Kalahari lions, who are frequent visitors to the camp. Discover the land of the lion through ancient San eyes. Also known as the Bushmen in Botswana, indigenous trackers provide life-giving insights on surviving in this harsh paradise during a sp...

Uakari Lodge is a remote community-based eco-tourism project within the world’s largest protected flooded forest, an area home to a breathtaking array of species including the iconic red-faced Uakari monkey. Floating peacefully over the water, the lodge merges traditional Amazonian design – thatch topped hardwood bungalows – with modern sustainability including solar panel heating, recycling and a waste water treatment system. The rooms are all simple with private terraces overlooki...

Accommodation at Soriyabori Villas consists of 10 wooden houses much akin to a typical rural residence. Villa interiors and public spaces have been furnished and decorated in typical Khmer style with materials sourced from all over Cambodia. Please note that villas are not air-conditioned, they do all have a ceiling fan, however it is a common occurrence for the property to lose power so rooms can get pretty warm. The villas are surrounded by lush gardens. The property features a small resta...

Terres Rouge guest house is located on the shore of Boeung Kansaign Lake and was once the residence of the governor of the province. It is without doubt the best accommodation in this remote part of Cambodia.

There is a selection of room categories to choose between but the rooms with more character in the main house are only fan cooled, so we generally recommend the newer air-conditioned bungalows especially if travelling here in the hot summer months. All the rooms and bungalows are...

The tents are rustic yet uber luxurious and elegant with safari-style décor using local materials such as hardwood, bamboo, and leather for customized, handcrafted furniture. Each tent has a beautiful salon, overlooking the wilderness, a dining table, and an air-conditioned master bedroom with a large en-suite bathroom all in Bill Bensley’s inimitable fantasy style.
The hotel’s restaurant at the lodge’s “Headquarters” serves delicious meals in addition to in tent dining. The ...

Beautifully constructed with warm, native wood, Tierra Patagonia’s contemporary, minimalist design brings the national park into every corner of the hotel. Light and space fill the open plan communal spaces which are decorated throughout with modern, stylish furniture and handcrafted regional textiles. Tierra Patagonia is the most stylish all-inclusive hotel in the park, a secluded retreat offering first class service amidst warm, rustic luxury. Daily excursions range from walking and ...

There are just 9 spacious suites at Mihir Garh each furnished to an exceptionally high standard and boasting its own unique colour scheme. There are two main types of suite, the Alishan suites which are located on the ground floor and feature a private courtyard with plunge pool and the Shaandar suites which are on the first floor and have a private terrace and either indoor or outdoor Jacuzzi. Each suite is equipped with all modern amenities like TV’s, DVD’s, coffee makers and mini bars....

The Riverside Boutique Resort was a welcome addition to Vang Vieng’s accommodation scene and opens up the picturesque town to the more discerning traveller by offering a more luxurious accommodation option.

The property features thirty-four rooms and suites. The rooms are located in five two-story buildings, each with a different theme and featuring local furniture and fabrics that reflect the heritage of five different local ethnic groups -Akha, Hmong, Katu, Lanten and Lao Lum. Ea...

The accommodation is spread out in the northeast corner of the island. The different styles of bungalow include hillside and garden villas which are housed in double storey units, whilst the beach villas are stand alone units just steps away from the beach. Sea Villas stand elegantly on stilts over the sea and are linked by wooden walkways; these villas are the signature feature of the island.

There is a choice of 6 restaurants and bars to chose from, all of the highest quality. Food ...

The resort boasts tastefully rooms and suites designed in typical style of Malaysian chalets. All rooms are comfortably furnished and fully equipped with modern amenities such as air-conditioning, TV with in-house movies and tea and coffee making facilities. The chalets are generally house 4 accommodation units, some with sea view whilst the superior rooms are in a longhouse style with 32 rooms over 2 floors.

An all-day dining restaurant, lounge and beach bar at both the beach resor...

A small restaurant, shop and common area are on hand but little else in terms of facilities. There is a video presentation about the island and the turtles in the common area.

All the guests wait in the common area for one of the rangers to guide you to the spot where a turtle has come ashore to lay its eggs. Turtles come ashore almost every night but as with anything in nature, it is not guaranteed! Sometimes you have to be prepared to hang around until late in the night, so we sugge...

There are a total of just 20 jungle lodges, 10 Riverside lodges and 10 Hillside lodges. Both are spacious timber built structures with en-suite facilities with hot and cold water and a private balcony overlooking Lipad River. Both type of lodge are linked by an inter-connecting timber board walk to the Sunbird Café, which serves western and local food of a reasonable standard. Whilst there is no swimming pool you can take a dip either in the river or a nearby rock pool to cool off after a ju...

In the Garden Wing all ground floor rooms have private relaxation areas accessible through lush gardens whilst all the upper floor rooms offer private balconies with daybed and views of the well tended landscape and sea. The Ocean Wing offers very spacious premier rooms that come complete with private outdoor bathtubs with sweeping views to the ocean on each balcony. The rooms are each decorated in soft earth tones and intricately carved panels giving a very relaxing ambience. All rooms come ...

The 23 spacious and tastefully decorated rooms and bungalows are set on the beach side. We definitely recommend the stand alone chalets with private balconies over the more “standard” room. There are no in room TV’s or telephones etc, this is a place to truly relax and leave your worries behind you! All rooms have fans, refrigerators, tea and coffee making facilities and en-suite bathrooms with hot water. There is a TV in the main building as well as internet access should you require t...

At the heart of the Sahara Desert, the traveller is immersed in a stunning natural landscape. Kam Kam dunes is a nomadic camp equipped with Twelve main tents -traditional nomadic Berber tents- built with organic dromedary leather and handmade by local artisans. Each tent has a private bathroom with hot water shower and the possibility to accommodate two or three adults. Kam Kam Dunes are not only exclusive tents. The camp has a dining tent and a chill-out area with views over Erg Chebbi. Enjo...

Designed as a refined British colonial experience from the 1920’s, this out-of-the-ordinary lodge offers a perfect retreat in a stunning panoramic desert landscape. Constructed on top of boulders, the ten spacious tents aim to offer a unique journey through time. Richly furnished with antiques made of fine materials, colourful carpets and precious wood, they are an invitation to live the life of yesteryear’s wealthy explorers. A sophistication that contrasts with the simplicity of the end...

The 15 chalets and the public areas to be split in two to minimise visual impact and creating an easterly view (sunrise) for the Chalets and a westerly view (sunset) for the Dining area. This also prevents the western late afternoon sun from heating the Chalets taking into account that 90% of the time the ambient temperature is above 18°C. The elevated floor with open-jointed decking enables cool air from underneath to filter through the room and escape through the two-layered roof construct...

Though remote, Isla Suasi Hotel is perfect for those looking for some R&R surrounded by the tranquil beauty of Lake Titicaca. Although far from luxurious, the hotel captures the essence of Titicaca constructed using local materials from adobe bricks and regional stone to the totora reed thatched roofs. Solar panels heat the water while organic composting further minimises its environmental impact. There are well-maintained gardens throughout dotted with hammocks and patios ideally positi...

The Tambopata Research Station offers arguably the best jungle experience in South America. The surrounding forest pulses with life and the dizzying array of flora and fauna attract resident researchers and biologists from far and wide, specialists who mingle with guests each evening. Constructed with natural materials, the unfussy design of the lodge is typically Amazonian with high wooden beams and traditional thatch. The communal areas are admittedly simple yet bright and spacious and the...

The lodge comprises 12 individual chalets accommodating 24 guests, and a central lodge building. Communal facilities include a lounge, craft shop, dining room, central viewing deck with swimming pool and Lapa. Guests are accommodated in en-suite chalets each with its deck overlooking the waterhole on the pan. They have Twin or King beds, high-quality mattresses and linen, with hot water bottles and gas heaters for the cold months and ceiling fans for the hot months. Bedside tables with bedsid...

There is so much to admire about this secluded resort. Firstly, it’s eco credentials are first class and the project was constructed with a unique building method: totally hand-crafted earthwork and thatch rooves under the guidance of craftsmen from three minority groups of Mai Chau. 90% of staff are local people who provide insightful tours and visits to neighbouring villages and are offered fair wages and health benefits. Water is purified onsite, and powers the hotel’s turbines; single...

Although we are yet to visit the ecolodge personally, our local partners in Vietnam have undertaken a full inspection and were extremely impressed with the room quality, service, facilities and overall experience that the property offers. We are sure that the Mai Chau Ecolodge is set to become a firm favourite for those looking to explore this stunning area and gain an insight into the traditional way of life in Vietnam’s hill tribe villages.
Note; there are steps in and around the re...

The individual stone-built lodges have been built by local craftsmen using in the main local materials. Each lodge uses solar technology for all the accommodation and hot water requirements as well as implementing a wastewater facility to avoid polluting the local area. The 4 different room categories are minimal and functional but their main selling point is that each has a private balcony with magnificent views and some have private plunge pools! The 2 restaurants serve local, Vietnamese an...

All of the Suites & Pool Villas offer the amazing views on the lush tropical garden or the river & lotus flower ponds in the heart of resort. Accommodation is breezy and colonial style in muted soft colours. Dining is also all part of the experience, with 2 restaurants and a beach bar. The huge infinity pool and spa are as relaxing as it gets, and complimentary bicycles and shuttle services make it easy to get around the island if you can drag yourself away from the resort. Con Son,...

Dining is a real experience at the Six Senses Con Dao, with the main restaurant perched elegantly atop a sand dune with breathtaking panoramic ocean views and ‘The Market’ a traditional Vietnamese kitchen where you will find chef Ms Len and her team cooking up authentic delicacies over charcoal flamed woks or in wood-fired ovens.

The resort features 50 spacious, glass-fronted villas, each with its own private infinity pool and spectacular views across the South China Sea. The dec...

Guest facilities are world class and include a breathtaking spa, state-of-the-art-gym, and sparkling pools, the perfect components to ensure a relaxed stay. The sandy beach and inviting clear waters offer the perfect setting for snorkelling with all equipment provided. Rooms are classy and understated, just like the impeccable service that is synonymous with all Aman Hotel

In our opinion Aman’s first venture into Vietnam excels in every way. The service is second to none, combined wi...