In the constant back and forth between Nubia and Ancient Egypt, the city-state of Napata was founded in the shadow of Jebel Barkal, the sacred mountain of the Nubians. The ruins of the city, including the Temple of Amun, are within walking distance of the Nubian Rest House, a true jewel of the desert.
Nestled in the mountains of Sierra Nevada, Casa Galavanta is eco-luxe done right. This beautiful property offers 3 luxury bedrooms, breathtaking views, a resident chef, intimate proximity to nature, and that ever-rarer commodity: a chance to disconnect.
Location, location, location. Meroe Camp takes that old adage to heart. At about 1 km from the Meroe pyramids and necropolis, the camp is within walking distance of an archaeological paradise.
What would be the best way to experience the Indian wilderness? Certainly not to seclude yourself in a normal hotel with all the trappings of modernity. Thankfully you do not have to forgo luxury to get the best of wild India, near Pench National Park. Jamtara Wilderness Camp is a throwback to olden days when comfort and far afield excursions were one and the same.
Nestled in Colombia’s Coffee Triangle and endless expanses of misty greenery, Hacienda Buenavista is a small 5-room boutique hotel that has a passion for comfort and tranquillity. The breathtaking view of the valley from the infinity pool is mesmerising and has the calming effect of spa day.
To see the Europe from the novels of the romantics, one can resort to the imagination, or alternatively, travel to Viscri. A small town in Transylvania, Romania, where the crafts and the activities from the past are jealously guarded.
In the heart of the old city of Cartagena, in Colombia, Casa San Agustín successfully blends an evocative, Spanish colonial building, with the amenities and comforts that the modern traveller demands.
Nestled between Kyoto, Osaka and Nara, Daimon Brewery is housed in a 250-year old structure. The brewery has been offering the finest sake in the region for nigh on two centuries. Recently refurbished and reopened, Daimon Brewery remains a family owned business with one big ambition: being Ambassadors for the World of Sake.
Where the jungle meets the Indian Ocean, by a golden beach lies a cluster of arched fabric tents. These are elegantly designed and blend perfectly with its surroundings. Next to the tents, huge bamboo domes house one of the finest expressions of eco-conscious luxury, at the doorstep of Yala National Park.
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