City breaks are fantastic for experiencing and exploring somewhere new but what about when you really want to get away from it all? Genuinely escaping the hustle and bustle of modern life is difficult, even when on vacation. This range of beautiful remote hotels could be exactly what you’re looking for to indulge in a tranquil, peaceful getaway.
LODGE AT KAURI CLIFFS, NEW ZEALAND
This 5 star, luxury resort is set in over 6000 acres and sat on the end of the world in the spectacular Matauri Bay. It features an 18 hole golf course that snakes around the coast and winds through marsh, forest and farmland and is ranked as one of the best, most beautiful courses in the world. With access to a private beach, the Lodge is the perfect escape, yet only an hour’s flight from Auckland.
Visit the Kauri Cliffs website for more information
QUALIA, HAMILTON ISLAND, GREAT BARRIER REEF
The ultimate couples retreat or honeymoon spot, qualia is at the tip of Hamilton Island and surrounded by the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef. Between the world-class villa accommodation, the sun-soaked location, the views and the facilities, neither you nor her will ever want to leave.
Visit the qualia’s website for more information
OBEROI VANYAVILAS, RANTHAMBORE-RAJASTHAN, INDIA
One for wildlife lovers, this remote getaway in rural northwest India is set right next to a tiger reserve. Whilst the camp also has it’s own elephant herd and bears, leopards and numerous exotic birds all roam the nearby countryside. The tented accommodation shouldn’t put you off, it’s bathed in luxury and they’re all within walking distance of the pool, restaurant and spa.
Visit the Oberoi website for more information
QASR AL SARAB DESERT RESORT BY ANANTARA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Situated in what is known as the Empty Quarter, that should give you some idea of how isolated this stunning resort is. The 205-room escape is referred to as the oasis in the desert and you’re unlikely to see anything else during your stay. Despite this, with activities such as camel trekking and dune biking, you’ll be far from bored.
Visit the Anatara website for more information
MORAINE LAKE LODGE, CANADA
With a backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and the Alberta wilderness, Moraine Lake Lodge is a real man’s getaway. No technology, that includes phones and television, allows you to just sit back, relax and enjoy what the location has to offer; that is, canoeing, hiking, horse trekking. The beautiful cabins are charmingly rustic and the deluxe stays offer a private balcony facing out onto the lake and mountains.
Visit the Moraine Lake Lodge website for more information
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