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Today: Top 10 most remote luxury hotels in the world
When the world's most affluent travelers think about a holiday, their minds often drift to a pristine, secluded location that offers them peace, tranquility and total privacy. Some of these 'off the beaten path' hotels take that concept to the extreme, as they're so remotely located that they can only be accessed by seaplane, boat, or other unconventional and adventurous means, but that journey is part of the appeal. Whether surrounded by jaw-dropping mountain vistas or on a beachside paradise, here are 10 hotels, resorts, lodges & camps that offer utter luxury and divine pampering in the most remote corners of the planet.
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Considered one of the most remarkable resorts in Hawaii, Hana-Maui Resort is located in the tiny town of Hana on the eastern tip of Maui and immerses guests in the real Hawaii. Timeless local customs such as throw-net fishing and lei making are still a fundamental part of this community's fabric. Hana-Maui is the first resort on the island to greet the rising sun and is set amid rolling grass fields and palm trees above Hana Bay. The resort's spacious cottages and private suites set a peaceful mood, and some of them offer views of the waves rolling across the Pacific Ocean from their private lanai. In an environment free of radios, clocks, and televisions, nothing will distract you from the natural beauty and relaxation of heavenly Hana.
- Hotel website: Hana-Maui Resort
- How to get there: Hana-Maui Resort is located at the end of a three-hour, hair rising coastal drive along Maui's rugged eastern coastline, considered to be one of the most scenic routes on the planet. Maui itself is located a five-hour flight from the USA West Coast.
- Review: read my review of Hana-Maui Resort here.
Located off the Northeast Coast of Newfoundland, Canada, Fogo Island Inn finds itself at one of the four corners of earth, in a place that has seven seasons, on the rugged shores of the wild North Atlantic Ocean. The remote hotel is perched on stilts, affording all 29 suites with floor-to-ceiling views of sea and sky. All suites showcase the richness of their locality and express a modern take on traditional Newfoundland outport design and décor. The Inn's architecture is bold, optimistic, and distinctly of this place. The fourth floor rooftop deck houses the Inn's wood-fired saunas and two outdoor hot tubs, which is the perfect spot to relax after hiking along herds of caribou and foxes in their natural habitat, or watching whales migrate through the Atlantic.
- Hotel website: Fogo Island Inn
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
- How to get there: the closest international airport to Fogo Island Inn is Gander, Newfoundland. The best routes into Gander are through the international airports located in Halifax and St. John's via Air Canada or United Airlines. From Gander, it's a 3 hour drive by rental car to the hotel, including a 45 minute vehicle ferry.
Lizard Island is truly secluded from the rest of the world. With 24 powdery-white beaches and 40 luxurious suites, it is the most northern resort in tropical Queensland and is located directly on the Great Barrier Reef. The island is reserved for the fortunate few who will experience an unforgettable holiday like no other. Guests enjoy secluded picnics and sunset beach degustation on private beaches, five-star cuisine in the beautiful Salt Water restaurant and indulgent spa treatments in the Essentia Day Spa.
- Hotel website: Lizard Island
- How to get there: a National Park covering 1,013 hectares with 24 sandy beaches and a lagoon, Lizard Island is accessible only by a one hour flight onboard a private charter from Cairns Airport in northern Queensland, Australia. Cairns Airport is accessible from all major Australian airports and directly from some cities in Asia.
Paradise lies deep in the Alaskan wilderness, more precisely in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, which is part of the largest protected land mass on earth. Located a hundred miles from paved roads and quite possibly the most isolated lodge in the Americas, Ultima Thule Lodge is immersed in nature, steeped in luxury, and focused on adventure. The main lodge sits at the top of the hill and houses the dining room, open kitchen, and sitting room with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the mighty Chitina River and mountains to the South. The lodge offers five private cabins built using local timber and designed to maximize privacy.
- Hotel website: Ultima Thule Lodge
- How to get there: it's a six-hour drive from Anchorage (Alaska's capital) to Chitina, then a 90-minute flight from the airstrip to the lodge.
Jalakara resort - named after the ancient sanskrit word meaning' the source' - is the realization of a dream of a globetrotting British couple. The property used to be a banana & betel nut plantation, but is now transformed into gorgeous rainforest-beachy hideaway with just six suites and one private villa, all of them offering glimpses of fabulous views across the forest towards the sunset and sea. The hotel features a modern design with some traditional touches and is located in the remote Andaman Islands, a pristine archipelago in the Bay of Bengal also known as the Indian Maldives, that is famous for holding some of the world's most isolated tribes.
- Hotel website: Jalakara
- How to get there: The Andaman Islands can only be accessed by plane from mainland India. There are daily flights to the capital, Port Blair, from Chennai and Kolkata and weekly flights from Bangalore, Dehli and Mumbai. From Port Blair it is another 2 hours by ferry to Jalakara.
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