1 I Wildest Dreams
Nestled in an ethereal Game of Thrones landscape, just a couple of hours’ drive from Reykjavik, Hotel Budir sits on a lava field at the edge of Iceland’s Snaefellsjokull National Park. The hotel’s 28 guestrooms offer cozy respite and look out to an ancient glacier. hotelbudir.is
2 I Singular Sensation
A former cold storage plant transformed into a cool, cutting-edge hotel, The Singular Patagonia in Chile is a fusion of history, design and rare natural beauty. All 54 guestrooms and three suites have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking tranquil fjords and snowcapped mountains. thesingular.com
3 I Southern Exposure
Modern luxury, fabulous food and wine, wellness and wildlife are the foundation stones of Southern Ocean Lodge, set on Australia’s Kangaroo Island. The 21-suite clifftop lodge boasts spectacular views and the chance to see fur seals, koalas, kangaroos, ospreys and much more. southernoceanlodge.com.au
4 I Iceberg Alley
Perched on the wild northeast coast of Newfoundland, Fogo Island Inn offers 29 suites, a library, art gallery, cinema and a vaulted dining room delivering panoramic vistas of the wild North Atlantic Ocean and icebergs floating along the Labrador Current. fogoislandinn.ca
5 I Out of Africa
A graceful and welcoming Cape Edwardian mansion, with a commanding position on Lion’s Head in Cape Town’s exclusive Bantry Bay, Ellerman House is a showcase of South African hospitality, cuisine, art and wine – a luxury retreat where guests are treated to magnificent ocean views. ellerman.co.za
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