Destination Hotels around the World

“Some hotels are worth travelling for. Imagine your personal deserted island. Being in one of the best places on earth to watch the night sky. Seeing a family of elephant crossing the river in front of your eyes. ”

Lion Sands Game Reserve

SOUTH AFRICA

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Lion Sands is an award winning safari retreat in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, on the edge of Kruger National Park in South Africa. The reserve consists of four lodges, built with their surroundings in mind, incorporating steel, wood, thatch, glass, water & sand. Stay in the River Lodge, the only private reserve to have access to the Sabie River, with the rooms connected by wooden walkways, offering unparalleled game viewing. The ultra-lux and modern Ivory Lodge consists of 9 villas, complete with lounge areas and private swimming pools. Choose The Tinga Lodge for retro safari design and wooden viewing decks or the Narina Lodge, located under 100 year old trees and overlooking the Sabie River. For a once in a lifetime experience, spend the night under the stars in one of the Lion Sands’ Treehouses. Listen to wildlife come alive around you. Take in the views of the iconic African plains at dusk.

Cape Weligama

SRI LANKA

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Cape Weligama is a beautiful coastal resort, along raw majestic cliffs and soaring Indian Ocean in Sri Lanka. Take in the sound of crashing waves, the surrounding lush jungle, and wild tropical flowers throughout the property at one of Sri Lanka’s most luxurious retreats. The layout of the resort resembles a traditional Sri Lankan village. Stay in one 39 large private abodes, designed by one of Asia's most well known architects, Lek Bunnag. Each room is named after an explorer on a Ceylon journey and is complete with terracotta-tiled rooftops, large terraces, Sonos wireless audio, steam rooms, and a stone bathtubs. Take in the view from the crescent-shaped infinity pool. Visit the spa and try a treatment with organic Sri Lankan spice scrubs made from clove, nutmeg, sweet orange and sandalwood, or Ceylon tea - a known antioxidant.

Longitude 131

AUSTRALIA

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Welcome to the raw majestic wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia. Longitude 131° is a luxury resort standing at the foot of Australia’s most recognizable natural sights - Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the sacred red mounts of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Choose one of the fifteen luxury tents on stilts, all with stunning views of Uluru, designed to keep you cool in summer and warm in the winter. Relax beneath the canopy roof, at the resort's library where you can read about ancient explorers after a day full of adventure. Cool off in your personal oasis in the outdoor swimming pool. This is the ultimate wilderness luxury experience.  

Six Senses Zil Pasyon

SEYCHELLES


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Six Senses Zil Pasyon is a one-of-a-kind private island resort, located on Félicité - an Island in the Seychelles, encircled by Grande Soeur, Petite Soeur, Coco and Marianne Islands. There are 30 pool villas as well three- and four-bedroom residences, surrounded by the large iconic rocks rising out of the turquoise water, with panoramic views of Indian Ocean and dense lush foliage. It is the little details that make Six Senses Zil Pasyon special, like swings in the bathroom, architecture that is part of the environment, and the treehouse-like spa. Enjoy Tree Therapy, a health reboot known as forest bathing or book a session with one of the visiting practitioners - whether it is yoga or reiki. Watch a movie under the stars. Live like a castaway. 

The Brando

FRENCH POLYNESIA

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A short flight away from Tahiti, resides one of the most private and untouched French Polynesian islands - Tetiaroa. The sanctuary is home to The Brando - a vision developed by Marlon Brando for one of the first sustainable luxury retreats in the world. Tetiaroa is composed of many small islands surrounding a beautiful lagoon, which used to serve as a vacation destination of Tahitian royalty. The Brando offers 35 oceanfront villas, reflecting Polynesian culture. Choose a one, two or three bedroom villa, with inside and outside masterfully merged together. Relax in an outdoor bathtub or cool off in a private plunge pool. Everything in your stay is part of the price, including daily spa services and activities, as well as one diving session. 

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