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USA
Colorado - http://duntonhotsprings.com/cabins-rates/ (Cowboy/old west style)
Utah - Amangiri (Desert resort)
Wyoming - Amangani
Montana - Triple Creek Ranch http://www.triplecreekranch.com/
Canada
BC - http://www.siwashlakeranch.com/
BC, Vancouver Island - Clayoquot http://wildretreat.com/
Newfoundland - Fogo Island Inn
Manitoba - Churchill Wild http://www.nationalgeographiclodges.com/lodges/north-america/churchill-wild/about/
GB
Kinloch Lodge, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Mexico
Las Alamandas, Costa Alegre, Mexico
Rwanda
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Egypt
Adrere Amallal
Seychelles
Desroches Island
Botswana
Kings Pool
South Africa
Singita Boulders
Earth Lodge
Tanzania
Faru Faru Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Madagascar
Hotel L'Anjajavy, Madagascar
Tsarabanjina
Namibia
Little Kulala
Serra Cafema
Mozambique
Nkwichi Lodge on Lake Malawi
Azura, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Fiji
Vatulele Island, Fiji (The Point)
Australia
Lizard Island, Australia (The Pavilion)
Kangaroo Island - Southern Ocean Lodge
New Zealand
Wharekauhau Lodge
Blanket Bay
Indonesia
Amankila, Bali, Indonesia (Indrakila Suite)
Amanjiwo, Java, Indonesia (Borobodur Pool Suite)
Amanwana, Moyo, Indonesia
Philippines
Amanpulo
Bhutan
Amankora
Chile
Awasi Patagonia
Explora Rapa Nui
Peru
Aqua Expeditions M/V Aria, Peruvian Amazon
Nicaragua
Mukul Resort, (Oceantfront Villa)
India
Amanwana
Amanbagh
Orange County Resort in Kabini, Karnataka
Colorado - http://duntonhotsprings.com/cabins-rates/ (Cowboy/old west style)
Utah - Amangiri (Desert resort)
Wyoming - Amangani
Montana - Triple Creek Ranch http://www.triplecreekranch.com/
Canada
BC - http://www.siwashlakeranch.com/
BC, Vancouver Island - Clayoquot http://wildretreat.com/
Newfoundland - Fogo Island Inn
Manitoba - Churchill Wild http://www.nationalgeographiclodges.com/lodges/north-america/churchill-wild/about/
GB
Kinloch Lodge, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Mexico
Las Alamandas, Costa Alegre, Mexico
Rwanda
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Egypt
Adrere Amallal
Seychelles
Desroches Island
Botswana
Kings Pool
South Africa
Singita Boulders
Earth Lodge
Tanzania
Faru Faru Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Madagascar
Hotel L'Anjajavy, Madagascar
Tsarabanjina
Namibia
Little Kulala
Serra Cafema
Mozambique
Nkwichi Lodge on Lake Malawi
Azura, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Fiji
Vatulele Island, Fiji (The Point)
Australia
Lizard Island, Australia (The Pavilion)
Kangaroo Island - Southern Ocean Lodge
New Zealand
Wharekauhau Lodge
Blanket Bay
Indonesia
Amankila, Bali, Indonesia (Indrakila Suite)
Amanjiwo, Java, Indonesia (Borobodur Pool Suite)
Amanwana, Moyo, Indonesia
Philippines
Amanpulo
Bhutan
Amankora
Chile
Awasi Patagonia
Explora Rapa Nui
Peru
Aqua Expeditions M/V Aria, Peruvian Amazon
Nicaragua
Mukul Resort, (Oceantfront Villa)
India
Amanwana
Amanbagh
Orange County Resort in Kabini, Karnataka
REMOTE LUXURY--best remote luxury properties (prefer non-chain)
Aug 21, 2014, 7:33 am
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How about "glamping"? E.g.,
http://www.glamping.com/
I've read about it in a couple of articles - and it seems to be an up and coming way to travel.
You can also find properties that are certainly remote and seem to be luxurious by looking for "eco-friendly" hotels. Some in this collection appear to qualify (although some are in urban areas):
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/a...tels-slideshow
Robyn
P.S. Googling "luxury eco resorts" will bring up results like this:
http://www.sonoraresort.com/
http://www.glamping.com/
I've read about it in a couple of articles - and it seems to be an up and coming way to travel.
You can also find properties that are certainly remote and seem to be luxurious by looking for "eco-friendly" hotels. Some in this collection appear to qualify (although some are in urban areas):
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/a...tels-slideshow
Robyn
P.S. Googling "luxury eco resorts" will bring up results like this:
http://www.sonoraresort.com/
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Aug 21, 2014, 7:43 am
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...orth-pole.html
Aug 21, 2014, 12:31 pm
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The Fogo Island Inn is remote.
http://www.fogoislandinn.ca/
Places far removed that take significant effort to get to qualify in my book. And those where the rest of humanity seems far away.
E.g. Bhutan, certain Pacific Islands, wilderness lodges.
http://www.fogoislandinn.ca/
Places far removed that take significant effort to get to qualify in my book. And those where the rest of humanity seems far away.
E.g. Bhutan, certain Pacific Islands, wilderness lodges.
Aug 21, 2014, 1:11 pm
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The Fogo Island Inn is remote.
http://www.fogoislandinn.ca/
Places far removed that take significant effort to get to qualify in my book. And those where the rest of humanity seems far away.
E.g. Bhutan, certain Pacific Islands, wilderness lodges.
http://www.fogoislandinn.ca/
Places far removed that take significant effort to get to qualify in my book. And those where the rest of humanity seems far away.
E.g. Bhutan, certain Pacific Islands, wilderness lodges.
For me, personally, living in SoCal, wouldn't go to great lengths to specifically visit Fogo Island Inn since its location offers so little to do of interest to me. But were I already in the New England or eastern Canada region, I definitely would consider adding some time to visit to unplug and get away from it all.
Aug 21, 2014, 7:45 pm
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For aurora borealis, what about the ION Luxury Adventure Hotel? Never been but it is on my list of places to get to
Think many of us find this FT forum informative & even , perhaps , educational like this thread .
Now that we have had an amazing time viewing the aurora borealis , every night at Nellim & surrounds , Finland , we will like to check it out down south , it ' s then the aurora australis . The Finns are practical & I think along with this trait , there isn ' t what I consider luxury to be found , clean lines & saunas , yes
So is there anywhere we can consider as remotely luxury if we wish to experience aurora borealis again or dare I hope , aurora australis ?
Now that we have had an amazing time viewing the aurora borealis , every night at Nellim & surrounds , Finland , we will like to check it out down south , it ' s then the aurora australis . The Finns are practical & I think along with this trait , there isn ' t what I consider luxury to be found , clean lines & saunas , yes
So is there anywhere we can consider as remotely luxury if we wish to experience aurora borealis again or dare I hope , aurora australis ?
Aug 21, 2014, 7:48 pm
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Aug 21, 2014, 8:26 pm
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Back on topic:
I enjoy remote properties both for its location and the journey to get there. If it is close to a metropolitan city or easily within reach of a major airport, then it takes away from that sense of escaping from the crowds. The remote properties that I like (but not necessarily Aman-luxurious) and would gladly return are:
Saffire Freycinet
Wolgan Valley
Regis et Jacques Marcon
Oberoi Rajvilas
Shiretoko Grand Hotel
Songtsam Tacheng
Aug 21, 2014, 8:46 pm
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Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I think it's fairly obvious that some were not merely offering alternative opinions as much as tearing down the simple concept I originally outlined--quite clearly, despite protests to the contrary. In lieu of providing their own suggestions, they simply knocked the concept. If this is a forum for discussion, and they are entitled to share their opinions that are so divisive, then I am similarly entitled to share my opinion that they should be constructive. Fair is fair, after all.
Aug 21, 2014, 9:38 pm
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Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I think it's fairly obvious that some were not merely offering alternative opinions as much as tearing down the simple concept I originally outlined--quite clearly, despite protests to the contrary. In lieu of providing their own suggestions, they simply knocked the concept. If this is a forum for discussion, and they are entitled to share their opinions that are so divisive, then I am similarly entitled to share my opinion that they should be constructive. Fair is fair, after all.
Aug 21, 2014, 11:32 pm
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I'm leaving that to the eye of the beholders...both in terms of luxury and remote locale. I may not agree with all but I don't need to say so! I'll just consider the ones that ultimately fit my definitions and let everyone else do the same.
Aug 22, 2014, 7:01 am
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"I'm leaving that to the eye of the beholders...both in terms of luxury and remote locale. I may not agree with all but I don't need to say so! I'll just consider the ones that ultimately fit my definitions and let everyone else do the same."
Thumbs up.
I remember thinking that the St. Regis Puerto Rico was fairly remote and exotic at one point in my life--before finding flyertalk and getting inspired to jet set around the world. And oddly, this was after doing the old college/grad school thing with a backpack/bus pass/no money all throughout Europe, both western and eastern parts, camping in places where there were no hotels and no English. In thinking back, those times were a lot more remote/exotic (to me, at this moment) than the trip we were thinking about doing in Rwanda or Bhutan.
Even Ocean City MD seems exotic since my life has been so cloistered these last several years.
My personal definitions and experiences are always in flux. Right now, I'm much more interested in trips that have a Wes Anderson vision, like a train trip through Northern India with some occasionally whimsical/luxurious and a trip to Borneo. Life is too short and we've got a five year old that I want to see experience things. Having said that, our next trip will be Cancun, then Kauai... before venturing out to Machu Pichu and then heck of an around the world trip.
Thank you all on this board for many inspiring ideas. I probably wouldn't have traveled half as much if it weren't for you all!
Thumbs up.
I remember thinking that the St. Regis Puerto Rico was fairly remote and exotic at one point in my life--before finding flyertalk and getting inspired to jet set around the world. And oddly, this was after doing the old college/grad school thing with a backpack/bus pass/no money all throughout Europe, both western and eastern parts, camping in places where there were no hotels and no English. In thinking back, those times were a lot more remote/exotic (to me, at this moment) than the trip we were thinking about doing in Rwanda or Bhutan.
Even Ocean City MD seems exotic since my life has been so cloistered these last several years.
My personal definitions and experiences are always in flux. Right now, I'm much more interested in trips that have a Wes Anderson vision, like a train trip through Northern India with some occasionally whimsical/luxurious and a trip to Borneo. Life is too short and we've got a five year old that I want to see experience things. Having said that, our next trip will be Cancun, then Kauai... before venturing out to Machu Pichu and then heck of an around the world trip.
Thank you all on this board for many inspiring ideas. I probably wouldn't have traveled half as much if it weren't for you all!
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Aug 22, 2014, 7:36 am
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http://www.wildretreat.com/rates/
Of course - even the lower end accommodations come with "modern composting toilets" <LOL>. Guess it just strikes me as odd that people would spend so much money for these things - since - like others here - I spent part of my youth traveling to various places with similar "amenities" for peanuts (think I spent all of $1-2k on my first 2 month trip to Europe back when I was in school).
BTW - my brother went on a fly fishing trip to Vancouver Island - and he said the fishing was great. My favorite things on Vancouver Island were Butchart Gardens and the Royal BC Museum. Different strokes for different folks and all that...
Robyn