Surely we are not the only ones who dream of desert islands, lonely beaches and heart-stopping sunsets just for us. The truth is that having to get up early on vacation to achieve a plot on the beach or fight for a few inches of sand to plant the towel does not come too close to the image of the ideal vacation, especially after the pandemic.
That is why we have allowed ourselves to dream big, traveling the world in search of the more remote hotels of the planet.
From the hand of the agency specialized in tailor-made luxury travel Atlantic Travelwe visit establishments on vertiginous cliffs in Newfoundland and spectacular landscapes in Bhutanon the frozen surface of Antarctica itself or the remote gobi desertin Mongolia, in which if something is guaranteed, it is the absence of any overcrowding.
Fogo Island Inn (Canada)
If the world had corners, surely Fogo Island Inn I would be in one of them. In the Fogo Island in Newfoundlandon the northeastern coast of North America, rises above piles (in a nod to the local fishing tradition) an original building designed by the architect Todd Saunders that seems to hug the North Atlantic coast while offering breathtaking views to the privileged guests of its unique 29 rooms and suites.
In the shape of an X, the structure has a two-story wing from west to east and a four-story wing from southwest to northeast, parallel to the coast, and includes a contemporary art gallery curated by Fogo Island Arts, dining room, bar and tea room, plus a library, cinema, gym, meeting and reading rooms. On the roof they rise wood-burning saunas and outdoor hot tubs under the stars.
Although you will not see many people, distractions are not lacking in this accommodation, which encourages, depending on the season, to pick berries or do ice walks and that allow you to discover the island from different perspectives.
Whale watching, cod fishing, embroidery and pottery workshops or boat building classes are other proposals. Rates from 950 euros per person and night.
White Desert Whichaway Camp (Antarctica)
In this case we are not talking about a hotel, but about a campyes, one of the most luxurious on the planet and, without a doubt, the most remote. White Desert It is proof that exclusivity and comfort can shine even in the most inhospitable places.
It is also proof that camping forty degrees below zero deep in the frozen desert is not only possible, but also desirable, especially for travelers with an adventurous soul.
enjoy a sauna overlooking the glacier, to practice hiking through ice tunnels or live with emperor penguins These are some of the plans in an accommodation that is also sustainable since it is totally neutral in carbon emissions.
The price, yes, is not within everyone’s reach: the rates range from €62,500 per personincluding flight from Cape Town to Antarctica, six-night stay, meals, activities, etc.
Three Camel Lodge (Mongolia)
If there are places capable of awakening the wild and adventurous side of a person, Three Camel Lodge is certainly one of them.
Located in the Mongolian fringe of the Gobi desertone of the largest in the world, the complex is made up of 40 yurts traditional (gers) used by Mongolian nomads. Not exactly the same, of course, since each one is dressed with handmade furniture and delicate textiles and has a private bathroom with a beautiful shower.
From here unique experiences are offered such as going through the sinuous curves of the Moltsog Els dunes on camelbackknow in first person the culture of nomadic peoples or taste regional dishes at a gourmet picnic under the starry blanket of the desert. Rates start at 800 euros per person and night.
Amankora Bumthang (Bhutan)
Buddhist kingdom par excellence, if there are places where culture and tradition mix in harmony, without a doubt one of them is Bhutan.
On the eastern edge of the Himalayas, Bhutan is famous for its spectacular landscapes ranging from subtropical plains to rugged mountains and deep valleys, monasteries, fortresses (jongs) and palaces.
Along with one of them, the Wandichholing Palacein the district of Bumthang (literally “beautiful field”), is the Amankora Bumthang Lodgea magical place where you can embark on experiences marked by culture and spirituality, such as participating in the unforgettable offering of butter lamps at the Taktsang monastery.
learn to master the ancient art of archery or practice whitewater rafting on the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers are other proposals of the kingdom, also known as one of the happiest places in the world, happiness that can also be found in one of the five hotel spas, where treatments based on plants and herbs from the Himalayas are performed to renew the body. and soul. Rates: from 900 euros per person and night.
Sheldon Chalet (Denali, Alaska, USA)
Situated almost on top of a mountain peak in an ice field (nunatak), on the Ruth Glacier, Sheldon Chalet is more than a refuge in the mountains: it is an authentic oasis between the peaks of the alaskan rangeoverlooking the icy wilderness of Denali National Park.
Its special location makes it only accessible by helicopter what, together with what you do not have Wi-Fi coverage, makes it the perfect unwind retreat.
Without giving up premium amenities like a private chefin this place you can enjoy incredible experiences such as fly over glaciers of the Susitna Valley above moose, bears, caribou or coyotes.
After 50 years and three generations, this original hexagonal-shaped space maintains its spirit of luxurious and exclusive retreat with only five roomsall with exceptional panoramic views to behold Aurora borealis. Rates from €2,300 per person for a minimum of 3 nights.