ith unparalleled access to vast wilderness, soaring peaks or other unique landscapes, lodges offer seclusion and tranquility unlike any other type of getaway. This curation is a selection of luxurious destinations based on location, style and exclusive benefits. From guided hikes and skiing to safaris and fishing, these lodges bring nature immersion to a whole new level.
FOREST: CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS LODGE
Vancouver Island, Canada
Wake up in the wild. The Clayoquot sound is an escape to the still, tranquil beauty of Canada’s remote wilderness. Accessible by boat or seaplane, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge symbolizes a departure from the everyday and into the misty banks of UNESCO-designed Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve. Here, exploration-filled days are set among magnificent forests with direct access to 600 acres of nature and a choice of marine-based, land-based and equestrian-based adventures.
MOUNTAINS: THE LODGE AT BLUE SKY
Wanship, Utah
Powerfully reconnect with nature on 3,500 acres of lush ranch. Just 20 minutes from downtown Park City, The Lodge at Blue Sky invites guests to slow down and reflect with the animals and people who call Blue Sky home. Here, there are five mediums through which guests can take in the natural world: the organic architecture of 46 rooms and suites; the cuisine utilizing sustainable ingredients; the wellness sanctuary perched at the edge of a precipice; the High West whiskey distillery; and curated Western adventures for guests of all ages.
VALLEYS: SAGE LODGE
Pray, Montana
Awaken your sense of adventure. While the surroundings are peaceful in Montana’s Paradise Valley, the sprawling vistas await exploration. Sage Lodge, located on the banks of the Yellowstone River just 35 minutes from Yellowstone National Park, offers the ultimate Montana resort getaway. It’s an idyllic basecamp from where you can launch a day of fly fishing, hiking, biking, hunting or even cross-country skiing. The lodge’s guest rooms and ranch houses deliver Montana’s iconic ambience inspired by anglers, along with the coziness essential to an outdoorsy retreat.
PLAINS: DUBA PLAINS CAMPO
Maun, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Experience the ultimate African safari. Duba Plains Campo prides itself on its extraordinary wildlife experiences — sightings from lions and leopards to elephants, lechwe and buffalo. In the heart of the Okavango Delta among a matrix of palm-dotted islands, flood plains and woodland, this unique getaway is located on a 33,000-hectare private reserve. In addition to a collection of guest rooms, the five bespoke tents and two-bedroom villa were designed to blend into the landscape and evoke the classic African safari style of the 1920s. Guests enjoy a private verandah complete with a plunge pool and shaded sala.
GARDENS: HUKA LODGE
Waikato, New Zealand
Discover the grand heritage of the Waikato River. Positioned among the revered gardens along the Waikato River on New Zealand’s north island, Huka Lodge began with humble beginnings as a fishermen’s camp nearly a century ago. Today, it’s one of the country’s oldest and most celebrated luxury lodges with an impressive heritage. Guests choose from 20 Junior Lodge guest suites or two exclusive multi-bedroom owners’ residences, designed to provide the ultimate hospitality experience. From the owners’ residences, guests enjoy the best of both worlds: a private self-contained residence with access to all the Huka Lodge luxuries.
JUNGLE: ONE&ONLY NYUNGWE HOUSE
Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda
Renew your spirit in the jungle of Rwanda. One&Only Nyungwe is set within the country’s most exquisite tea plantation at the edge of one of Africa’s oldest rainforests, offering the ultimate escape for the mind and body. Guests step out onto the deck of their private abodes to a symphony for the senses — piercing green views, echoes of birdsong and the rousing scent of forest flowers. Calm is found in every aspect of this luxurious hideaway, especially in the bespoke wellness programs, where you’ll discover tea-infused treatments and traditional African therapies.
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