Longitude 131° offers an essential experience of Australia’s spiritual heartland. Lounge in the cool sanctuary of the Dune House, relax with an icy drink from the convivial open bar, and dine with ever-changing views of the monolith. After a day’s exploring, relax in a luxury tent and enjoy unparalleled views of Uluru from the end of the bed. Retreat to Spa Kinara for an indigenous-inspired treatment or drink in the sunset on the glamorous Dune Top. Venture beyond the lodge to discover the World Heritage-listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta and connect with the ancient stories of the land’s traditional owners.

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Amangiri (which means “peaceful mountain”) is set in Utah’s stunning canyon country and incorporates the beauty of the Four Corners desert into its design. The central pavilion, built around a dramatic swimming pool, houses the living room, gallery, library, and dining room/cellar. Amangiri’s 34 suites and 1 private four-bedroom home offer modern, airy living, dining, and sleeping areas with white-stone floors that echo the area’s natural stone; some provide private plunge pools and rooftop terraces. Be sure to experience the Aman Spa, with its water pavilion, Pilates studio, candlelit rooms, and outdoor treatment terraces.

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Situated 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, ICEHOTEL is crafted afresh by artists each year from ice and snow, no two alike. From mid-Dec to mid-Apr, embrace an icy night at -5 to -8 degrees, then thaw in cozy Kaamos rooms or chalets.

Wilderness Bisate is a sustainably luxurious rainforest-based lodge offering Africa’s most thrilling wild primate experience. Guests have the opportunity to trek through the lush rainforests of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

WHITE DESERT earns every ounce of its title as the most remote luxury camp on the planet. Join the ranks of previous guests like Prince Harry and Bear Grylls as you settle into your eco-friendly and unexpectedly opulent spherical cabin. Savour gourmet meals prepared by your private chef, enjoy a sauna with view of the glacier, sip cocktails by the fire, and cross off bucket list adventures like visiting the South Pole, ice climbing, hiking over ice waves, and coming face-to-face with 28,000 emperor penguins.

Francis Ford Coppola’s secluded mountain retreat, Blancaneaux Lodge is every bit as dramatic and inspiring as one might hope. Guests choose from an array of luxuriant accommodations, including the owner’s villa, with its open-air living area, and the peaceful riverfront cabanas, with their decks overlooking the waterfalls of Privassion Creek. Active types enjoy riding horseback to hidden falls, hiking, exploring caves, and “discovering” hidden Mayan cities. Of course, there are myriad spa treatments, a swimming pool, a hot tub, and two gourmet restaurants (Montagna and Guatemaltecqua) to boot.

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Sasakwa Lodge, with its infinity views over the Serengeti, with what appears to be shinier, more abundant animals and plains than can be found anywhere else in the ecosystem. This is the best place to view the Wildebeest Migration.

Deep in the heart of the Cambodian rainforest, this daring, boundary-pushing tented camp puts Cambodia’s green wilderness on the map, and is perfect for those who long for adventure. We love the zipline that leads to a a bar beside a waterfall!

Fogo Island Inn sits on an island, off an island, at one of the four corners of the earth. Situated along Iceberg Alley, all 29 rooms feature floor-to-ceiling views of the North Atlantic Ocean. This is where locality is expressed when nature and culture come together through food, adventure, and community. The island has seven seasons, and its still-wild world has caribou to track, hills of berries to forage, nature trails to explore, and countless birds and marine species to behold. This award-winning inn is operated as a social business, and 100 percent of the operating surpluses are reinvested in the community.

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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is an exotic playground full of possibilities. Seriously, does it get more over the top than the world’s first undersea residence? The other 150 villas and suites are equally surreal with private sun terraces, plunge pools, and stairs leading straight into the Indian Ocean. At the overwater spa, alchemists work their magic using pure Himalayan salts and essential oils. Curated experiences are truly inspired, from a coral adoption program led by a marine biologist to mastering the art of noodle rolling with celebrity chef Jereme Leung.

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Located just outside Telluride, Dunton Hot Springs breathes new life into a 19th-century ghost town. The 13 rustic log cabins are all unique and surprisingly luxe, with heated slate floors and handpicked antiques; guests in the Well House enjoy their own hot springs. Others can soak weary bones in the old bathhouse or under the stars at the source. Join a trail ride into the Rockies or fly-fish along a private stretch of the Dolores River; you’ll find every conceivable winter sport, including heli-skiing. Farm-fresh meals and wine from the resort’s vineyard are shared over the Saloon’s long table.

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Feel at one with nature at Gorilla’s Nest, a luxury resort set against the historic mountains of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Stay in one of 21 treehouse-style lodges or suites framed by eucalyptus and rain-forest views, then savour local, seasonal cuisine and bespoke cocktails in the jungle-chic Nest Restaurant or Nest Bar. When it’s time to explore, the resort offers a range of truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences, from drumming circles to gorilla encounters.

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Sleep under canvas, dine under the stars and spend long, wonder-filled days underwater mingling with the manta rays, whale sharks and sparkling shoals of fish that also call this remarkable place home.

Cape Kidnappers, named by Captain James Cook in 1769, features some of the most dramatic coastline in New Zealand. Worldly travellers know it as the home of The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, a 6,000-acre working sheep and cattle farm on land that ends at cliffs plunging 800 feet straight into the sea. Cottage suite accommodations open to stunning Pacific views and feature every creature comfort one could wish for. When you’re not traipsing the grounds on foot, by bicycle, or by four-wheel drive, tee off on the award-winning golf course, where each hole offers ocean views – promising to thrill golfers of all levels.

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