Whereas Julian Robertson’s lodges once cornered the market on luxury in New Zealand, there’s a new addition to the circuit for this region of the world. When you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Remote location. Stunning scenery. Adrenaline-induced activities for the overachievers. Combine that with a luxury lodge and top of the line service and food, and you have yourself another addition to the Eleven Experience portfolio. The award-winning Cedar Lodge is the group’s newest property, situated on five…

When the first property of the conservation-led travel company andBeyond opened back in 1991, it was difficult to imagine that it could get any better. And yet, the flagship lodge in South Africa, the Phinda Mountain Lodge has just reopened after a long-awaited top-to-bottom redesign, and it’s an even more elevated level of luxury and beauty. The added touches such as an interactive dining experience, the infinite edge swimming pool, and the gym are merely the tip of the iceberg.…

What do you get when you cross what is perhaps the most impressive hotel portfolio in the world with one of the most unspoiled places to safari in Africa? You get the Singita Pamushana Lodge. It’s remote and off-grid – so travelers who have graduated to the ‘expert’ category, this spot should be on your radar. Located high up on a sandstone ridge, the Singita Pamushana Lodge consists of eight elegant suites (each one comes with a private plunge pool),…