Honeymoon

The Explora group has long been known for its modern eye-catching architecture and here at El Chalten, the lodge offers a modern, contemporary take on the original estancias of old that melds seamlessly into the surrounding landscape with huge floor to ceiling windows that drink in the breathtaking views of the Electrico Valley. For foodies, delicious regional cuisine is synonymous with the Explora experience which draws on fresh, locally sourced, seasonal produce. El Chalten and Mount Fitzro...

A member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux hotel group, Awasi recreates the classic look of a traditional Atacameno village and blends natural woods and thatch with hand-crafted adobe bricks and volcanic stones. Beautifully decorated throughout, wicker chairs and snug chaises longue compete with genteel, wooden furniture while hand woven textiles add a splash of traditional Andean colour. Awasi is the most exclusive lodge in San Pedro de Atacama with a private, bilingual guide attribu...

Lion Sands’ Narina Lodge has a wonderful sense of remoteness and peace. Its nine luxury Suites perch on stilts among 100-year-old trees just up from the Sabie River, and link to a spa sala and intimate lodge via elevated walkways. This shared space is enhanced by natural décor and open design, extending out to generously furnished decks. From here there are views of animals feeding on the opposite bank, and you can engage in the social chatter this inevitably stirs or meditate on the r...

Designed to provide guests with an authentic, yet luxurious African safari experience, the Main Lodge is a spacious structure of warm, natural wood and thatch with ample verandas that wrap around our various dining and entertainment areas. Here you will find a crystal-clear swimming pool, restaurant, curio shop, communal lounges and bar. Stroll from your room down the meandering wooden walkways to enjoy a relaxing drink beside the pool as the heat of the day settles on the bushveld soil and t...

Saseka’s main area, a combination of wood and stone cladding, blends naturally into the surrounding environment and offers both an upper and lower deck with the colour palette drawn from the natural surroundings; hues of ivory, dark green, apple, sage and subtle flushes of pink echoing the characteristic tones of the flowers found in the bush. The lodge’s main area is a celebration of nature with the use of light being key. The extraordinary ceiling filters light into the space – imit...

Cantilevered dramatically off a cliff with commanding views of the valley below, The Outpost is a masterpiece of contemporary lodge design. Guests are accommodated in 12 luxurious, free-standing spaces perched along the ridgeline, each with state-of the-art retractable, remote-controlled screens offering 180º of uninterrupted views. The eight-sleeper Eco Luxe Pel’s Post, which sits nearby in a tranquil location closer to the riverbank, shares a similar architectural language and guest expe...

Cederberg Ridge has the authentic ambience of a modern African Farmhouse. Inviting interiors with vaulted ceilings, wooden beams and natural textures give a light and airy feel. Large French windows open to a generous covered stoep and dining deck overlooking the garden and mountains beyond. With 11 spacious rooms and suites, restaurant with a view, large swimming pool and indigenous gardens flowing into the veld, this luxury retreat offers space and style in the midst of wilderness.

Twenty-six contemporary rooms and suites are beautifully appointed, individually decorated and boast estate views. There are two restaurants at Mont Rochelle including the Country Kitchen which joins up to wine cellar – it’s an ideal place for a light lunch in the sunshine or a relaxed dinner. The main restaurant, Miko, is the setting for some fantastic gourmet meals, including for those special occasions. Settle around a log fire in the bar, on a winter’s eve, or cool off in t...

Each villa is complete with a private pool, and depending on which you stay in, you’ll either have views to the natural lagoon, the beach, or the surrounding mountains. An 18-hole golf course, three restaurants, a yoga pavilion, and a spa, give plenty of local options. Being located between Hue and Hoi An can work to it’s advantage for some people if you prefer not to actually stay in both cities. The beach is stunning and as is the resort itself, just as you’d expect from a Banyan Tree...

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...