From remote outposts in
the Burmese Himalayas to camps in the
Sahara, lodges in Patagonia (where the
'hotel transfer' is a connecting ship) or
relaxing in your thatched bungalow in the
Andamans, these places, united by their
in-the-middle-of-nowhere coordinates
astound, inspire and often live up to their
soul-rejuvenating credentials.
The inspiration behind
Urbane Nomads, the Patagonian lodges are the
personification of luxury-in-remoteness. Our
hideaway resorts are true to the spirit and
culture of the place- facilitating
vernacular materials, looking at ways of
preserving and promoting local culture as
well as taking up the role of local patron
in scientific research in
ecologically-interesting areas like the
Atacama or Patagonia.
Then there are the places so remote
(Mongolia, Antarctica, parts of Africa),
that a satellite phone remains as your only
means of connecting to the outside world,
which, in a world so predicated upon
remaining 'connected', is almost
subversive...
Photos: Courtesy of YTL Hotels, Shakti 360,
Explora, Design Suites.
The Raja Ampat, an area
with stunning
eco-diversity and where
a scientist once
discovered 283 new
species in a single
dive, is one of the
least explored areas on
earth, offering stunning
diving opportunities. A
leisurely diving
itinerary whilst based
on a private island,
non-divers will enjoy
the barefoot luxury
ethos of the island.
Visit fascinating
ancient petroglyphs and
dive into a lake of
jellyfish- forming a
surreal, pulsating
penumbra around you as
the sunlight filters
through their
translucence.
An itinerary that covers the Empty Quarters, made
famous by Thesiger, in luxury.
An
itinerary that combines
the extremes of Latin
America- you'll find
yourself waking up
perched over the highest
navigable lake in the
world one morning,
buying love potions in a
witches' market in the
highest city in the
world the next,
journeying through the
world's largest salt
pans for a couple of
days before ending up in
the driest desert in the
world at the end of your
trip. A journey of
superlatives with the
most surreal landscapes
inspired by the magical
realist tradition of
South America!
Morocco in haute luxury-
from chic riad
conversions in the
kasbahs and opulent
Atlas Mountain retreats
to luxury camping in the
Sahara.
