El Establo Mountain Hotel is nestled in the misty cloud forest of Monteverde, in Costa Rica. This charming, family-run boutique hotel is situated in an idyllic holiday destination, within close proximity to museums, art galleries, hiking trails, and other local attractions.
Evergreen Lodge is a river-front lodge located in the north-east of Tortuguero and is only accessible by air or taxi boat. The Lodge provides an idyllic base camp for exploring the magnificent beauty of the Tortuguero National Park which is only a 5-minute boat ride away. The property is breathtaking, surrounded by tropical rain forest, and the individual stilt cabins that make up the 66 available rooms are all connected by overground wooden walkways that allow unfettered views of the stunning plant and wildlife that reside under the canopy of the ancient indigenous trees. The Evergreen Lodge prides itself on its sustainability and eco-friendly policies, and a variety of tours over the property and the surrounding national park by water is included in your stay
Set within 70 acres of private property, this charming, secluded lodge was built in harmony with its surroundings. The Cloud Forest Lodge is all about “GO-GREEN” which means that it is environment-friendly and nature-friendly. This brings a positive experience to the local people and the touring guests without interfering with the natural habitat of fauna and flora in the region. The hotel is just 10 minutes from the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the wildlife sanctuaries in the New World Tropics.
Perched amongst tea bushes amidst the Concordia Estate, high up on a hill near Nuwara Eliya, Goatfell is a luxurious, recently renovated four-bedroom tea bungalow hotel. This former estate manager’s bungalow still resonates with the warmth and up country charm of a bygone era. With gourmet food and butler service, guests can relax on covered verandas in the warmth of the log fired sitting room or enjoy views of the tea fields from the infinity swimming pool. The surrounding hills, marked by concentric circles of neatly trimmed tea bushes, are linked by winding, ascending estate roads promising jaw-dropping vistas at every turn. The bungalow sits at an elevation of 2,000-metres above sea level and from here guests can exhale, sit back and marvel at the beauty of the Sri Lankan hill country.
This eco-friendly resort is suited to wildlife enthusiasts due to its proximity to Yala National Park. Bringing natural elements into the architecture, the exteriors and interiors are both rustic and luxurious. The resort has its own observation deck on the top floor and offers a 360 view of the forest as well as the Indian Ocean. The resort has its own chalets for guests to stay in and guests can choose between having a beach view or a jungle view.
The rooms allows guests to feel as though they are in the wild with a selection of rooms at treetop level and some on the ground level. Visiting this resort gives guests the chance to immerse with nature as trips to the national parks are never far but animals also roam free across the resort, such as wild boards and elephants passing by the pool area.
Spread discreetly across 20 acres of evergreen forest and open savannah is the Gal Oya Lodge, in the middle of the national park of the same name. This ecolodge boasts luxury accommodation while prioritising the environmental wellbeing of the ecosystem around it. Out from the seclusion of the private, sustainability built bungalows, the Gal Oya National Park is teeming with life; watch elephants swim between islands or bath at the lakeside, spot one of hundreds of species of bird, or explore the bountiful plant-life. In this untouched corner of the world nature lives in abundance and with a choice of many different activities, or just from relaxing by the pool, you can enjoy its splendour. Located next to the indigenous Zedda community, the Lodge works in collaboration with them to protect the local environment and educate and inform guests on traditional Sri Lankan life. Whether you want to enjoy a glass of wine on the wrap-around veranda of your bungalow or adventure out on a jungle safari, Gal Oya Lodge is the secluded paradise you’ve been searching for.
Nestled amidst a coconut grove in expansive gardens, The Notary’s House is an exquisite boutique escape in the Sri Lankan countryside, within short reach of Colombo. The house was designed with the wide open spaces of nature in mind; with home comforts and personal service, it is a perfect balance of unique luxury and effortless relaxation. Each of the six bedrooms have stunning views of the surroundings, including the glassy lake, and guests are welcome to explore the beautiful gardens and plush flora. With a pool, lounge and high-class, traditional cuisine the only problem is you may never want to leave!
Entre Hielos Lodge lies amongst the southern archipelagos of the Chilean Patagonia Ice-fields, and is a lodge accommodation. It is located within Tortel, which is at the mouth of the Rio Cochrane and on the coast of the South Pacific Ocean and it lies halfway up a hillside, providing stunning views of the landscape.With only 5 suites, the hotel provides an authentic Chilean experience, whilst also providing its guests with modern amenities and a warm, friendly, inviting atmosphere.
The award-winning Tierra Patagonia Adventure and Spa Hotel, nestled within the mountains beside the serene Lake Sarmiento in the famously beautiful Torres del Paine National Park, offers consciously constructed eco-luxury surrounded by stunning wilderness. The Patagonian lodge is built and furnished with locally sourced materials, carefully designed to be integrated with the picturesque landscapes and offer spellbinding views of the surrounding park. A variety of tours and excursions through Torres del Paine are available, whether you prefer to explore by foot, horseback, bicycle or boat; after a long day of adventures unwind with any number of treatments in the indulgent Uma Spa.
Located in the heart of “Araucanía”, in Chile’s Lake District, is the exceptional andBeyond Vira Vira. Luxurious grounds boast both a magnificent lodge and Hacienda with beautifully appointed suites and villas. A modern working farm, organic vegetable garden and state-of-the-art cheese factory complete the sprawling 22-hectare estate that is set just outside of Pucón, Chile. Freshly grown produce is sourced from the farm, creating award-winning Chilean-inspired menus.