Travel Trip

Entered from the south-facing rear, each cabin was designed to be as compact as possible with a footprint of roughly 320 square feet.

A new sauna and relaxation area were built using leftover materials from the first building phase. The sauna was made entirely of leftover cross-laminated timber, a reclaimed window from the restoration of the main house, and is topped with reclaimed slate roof tiles.

The extension creates a new visual midpoint for the home. While the modern addition sits in stark contrast to the original home, vertical slatting and other design elements establish harmony between the two.

A wooden staircase leads to a rooftop terrace. "The access to the roof terrace gives the impression that you continue to ‘climb’ the tree to reach the canopy," said the architecture studio.

Built around a live tree, the cabin reinforces its connection to nature with a natural material palette and large windows that pull the outdoors in.

Designed for “utilizing every cubic centimeter to its utmost,” the compact cabin feels large thanks to full-height glazing and clean, minimalist design.

In the reception area, Geremia Design called upon Chambers Art & Design to co-design and engineer a stretched fabric screen depicting Yosemite's Half Dome. The pendant lighting is by Workstead.

For foodies craving an inner sanctuary within the hustle and bustle of Chiang Mai, this is it. The resort is set upon the banks of the Mae Ping River and overlooks Suthep Mountain. The Anantara features beautiful minimalist design, excellent food, and easy access to the top sites in Chiang Mai.

Aqua Wellness Resort features minimalist cabins on a private inlet of Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast. This is a great place to truly unplug and enjoy “barefoot luxury” in your private tree house.

Uniquely located within a UNESCO World Geopark, the Four Seasons Langkawi is comprised of Malay-style pavilions and architecture surrounded by lush jungles and beaches. The property features excellent cuisine and spa services.

There are few people more serious and passionate about spa time than Singaporeans. ESPA is a luxury refuge with more than 100,000 square feet of dedicated spa space. The property offers cutting-edge treatments, saunas with lush views, crystal steam rooms, Turkish hammam provisions and a number of vitality pools.

A stunning boutique hotel nestled in its own nature reserve on Lake Atitlán, Laguna Lodge evokes Mayan tradition in a wonderfully eco-friendly way.

Natural geothermal springs and lush vegetation are the highlights of this modern Relais & Chateaux property. Designer Ming-Hong Chiu successfully weaves the area’s natural elements into the space to create Beitou’s top sanctuary for relaxation and wellness.

A feast for the eyes, Inhotim is the only property on the list that is not a hotel but rather one of the most ambitious global projects dedicated to art and nature. It features more than 2,000 acres of contemporary art and botanical gardens, making it the largest art park in South America.

This luxury hideaway is tucked inside Siem Reap, and offers prime access to the many and varied Angkor temples.

Originally built in the 1900s as the governor’s residence, the Sofitel Luang Prabang is a colonial mansion protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s the ultimate blend of Lao tradition and French elegance, and a perfect escape in Southeast Asia.

Amangiri is a modern luxury destination set on 600 acres within canyon country offering access to national parks and Lake Powell. The resort is a feat of architecture and is outfitted with a world-class spa.

Tambo del Inka is the perfect place for a mystical luxury getaway within the stunning Sacred Valley of Peru. The hotel features a private train station with direct service to Machu Picchu.

Set on the Blue Lagoon, Silica Hotel is one of Iceland’s ultimate indulgences. The location is unbeatable for its landscape, curative waters, and wellness services.