In one of the most emblematic corners of Palermo SOHO, next to the colourful Plaza Serrano, there is Nuss Buenos Aires SOHO – a former Spanish convent remodelled as an exquisite place to stay. In the bohemian and edgy neighbourhood of the city, Nuss Hotel coexists with the most trendy design shops, among artisans, art galleries and the most popular restaurants and bars.
With close proximity to the mighty Iguazu Falls, the Awasi Iguazu lodge rests in the heart of the jungle, overlooking the banks of the River Iguazu and surrounded by the Atlantic Rainforest. Stay in one of 14 villas made from eco-friendly materials with your own private plunge pool and 4WD vehicle to explore the surrounding area, in a secluded section of the jungle, just 20 minutes from the cascading falls. A multitude of adventures awaits guests staying at the Awasi Iguazu.
Art and architecture are highlights of the Xandari experience in Costa Rica. The Xandari Plantation Resort is nestled on a 40-acre plantation, surrounded by lush gardens, with terraces facing spectacular views of Costa Rica’s majestic Central Valley day and night. Here, the main aim is to diminish the environmental impact of all hotel operations and to protect the invaluable natural resources of the area.
Nantipa Hotel is the only boutique, luxury beachfront hotel, with direct access to a vibrant beach town, that has a multitude of options for dining out, shopping and nightlife. Featured in ‘Small Luxury Hotels of The World’, you’re guaranteed to fall in love with Nantipa upon arrival.
The Ngoma Safari Lodge rests in the Chobe Forest Reserve, overlooking the powerful Chobe River and floodplains, and is just 3km away from the Chobe National Park. The lodge was constructed out of local materials and has been designed to blend into the surrounding natural landscape. This private sanctuary offers stunning panoramic views of Botswana’s wildlife from a luxurious setting. The Ngoma Safari Lodge’s communal areas consist of a lounge, dining room, bar and plunge pool. Each comfortable and spacious suite faces the river, guaranteeing a beautiful backdrop to your stay, and also comes with a bath, indoor and outdoor showers, and a private outdoor living area with a “refresh and relax pool”.
Perched on a clifftop that overlooks the beautiful waters of the Boteti River, Meno a Kwena is a classically styled camp that offers guests an authentic safari experience. Meno a Kwenda overlooks the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, providing guests with views of the scores of migrating zebras who live here for most of the year, as well as the sweeping savannah and one of the largest salt pans in the world. Each of the camp’s 10 safari tents has a private verandah with a river view, meaning guests can watch tens of thousands of zebra, as well as herds of elephant and wildebeest, from the comfort of their own room.
Leroo La Tau is a luxury safari camp that rests on the Western bank of the Boteti River. The camp features 12 chalets that overlook the sweeping savannah plains of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The elevated position of the chalets offer guests a magnificent view of the river, salt pan and the thousands of animals within it. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park is home to the second-largest migration of zebras in Africa, with over 30,000 of the striped creatures. The dense populations of zebra and wildebeest also attract large numbers of predators, giving guests an incredible game viewing opportunity from the comfort of their own rooms.
The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls”, is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, and is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World group. It is one of only three IS0-accredited hotels in Zimbabwe. The Edwardian-style five-star hotel combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway, and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark.
Bayete Guest Lodge has 30 rooms, surrounded by a lush tropical gardens which create an oasis in the heart of the quiet Victoria Falls residential area. Bayete offers comfortable and affordable accommodation, just 2.6 km away from the Victoria Falls Centre and 22 km from the airport. Deluxe and Executive rooms are available, as well as a honeymoon suite and a family cottage. The uniqueness of all of the different rooms makes Bayete suitable for couples, friends, families and corporate guests. Central to the lodge is the large tear drop pool which is hugged by the Caldecott Boma and Ngwezi Tavern, where guests are welcome to relax and enjoy. A full English breakfast is served to guests in the Caldecott Boma every day. Lunch and dinner are also available on special request and are delicious home cooked meals. BBQ’s are available for group bookings or by special request.
A small intimate lodge featuring 7 luxurious tree houses and 2 Presidential Elephant Suites set on elevated platforms amongst the indigenous flora of Hwange Game Park. Deep in the mystical teak forests of Hwange is this unobtrusive camp, bathed in the tales of pioneering hunters and explorers such as Fredrick Courtney Selous. Lumbering giants drift around your stilted platforms , their tusks glinting in salute to the sanctuary of shade offered up by these massive trees. This is Ivory Lodge, a place of elephants. It is here that great herds of elephants are found, sometimes over 100 strong. Hwange is renowned for its huge Elephants, big old bulls with magnificent tusks. It is also here that the famous Presidential Herd drinks, these elephants’ home-range is amongst the dense feeding areas of the Sikumi Vlei and where they find refuge from the scorching heat at Ivory’s water hole.