Idyllic Isolation
The last few months have given everyone the opportunity to dream or create a dreamlist of where in the world they would love to travel. Combining idyllic destinations and avoiding crowds, here are some remote suggestions for those who now want to start planning that perfect escape or honeymoon for 2021.
ISLAS SECAS is an archipelago of effortlessly beautiful islands in the Gulf of Chiriquí on the Pacific coast of Panama. An inspired eco-destination befitting the most intrepid traveller, the resort combines the wonders of Panama’s incredible natural land and seascape with genuinely sustainable hospitality and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for adventure.
STORFJORD - Secluded Scandi-style on a wooded, fjord fringed hilltop in Alpine Norway. Leave the hubbub of modern life and step into a Scandinavian folk tale. Settled on the crest of a hill, this woodland retreat has a log cabin look but a boutique hotel feel. The scent of timber hangs in the air. You’re greeted as though you’re a guest in a private home. Then it’s time to slow down as days drift by in languid luxury.Storfjord Hotel is a handcrafted haven.There’s plenty to satisfy an adventurous spirit. But if a few restful days simply soaking up some extraordinary scenery are in order, Storfjord Hotel is ideal.
AWASI PATAGONIA - To be alone, or virtually alone, facing the infinite land of Patagonia: Awasi Patagonia offers an experience unlike any other. A collection of independent villas, in a private reserve, offers total seclusion and stunning views of the forest, Sarmiento Lake and Torres del Paine National Park. Each villa is allocated its own guide and vehicle, allowing guests to explore the magnificent countryside at their own pace and see condors, guanacos and perhaps a puma.
TSWALU SAFARI LODGE - In an increasingly busy world, many are seeking two elusive luxuries: silence and space. Indulge in an abundance of both at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in the southern region of South Africa’s Kalahari savanna. With a maximum of 30 guests at any given time, Tswalu feels like your own private and vast grassland paradise. But you are far from alone: on safaris and tracking expeditions, meet majestic black-maned lions, black and white rhinos, zebras, leopards, and a wealth of other rare and endangered species.
WA ALE - This private island resort in Myanmar’s Myeik Archipelago is as remote as it gets. There are extremely few places like Wa Ale on the planet: the private island boasts raw isolation and serenity, alongside nesting sea turtles and macaques. The beachside safari villas – and a pair of luxury tree houses – are set amid a 9,000-acre wildlife reserve surrounded by the Andaman Sea.
TIGER BLUE - Indonesian tradition meets Western luxury aboard Tiger Blue – a 34 metre long historic Phinisi yacht that explores the Indonesian Archipelago from Komodo Islands to North West Papua. Tiger Blue is based in the magnificent seas of Eastern Indonesia and guests can visit Komodo, Sumba, Flores, Banda, the remote Spice Islands up to North West Papua and see the dramatic landscapes, coastlines and natural history of this magnificent archipelago. Customised itineraries, divetrips and specialised family holidays make this the ultimate sea safari.