Escape the crowds and find true tranquillity with our pick of the best off-the-grid travel spots from around the world.
Words: Lily Smith. Images: various brands.
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What: Pristine Salinas Grandes, Salta Northwest
Where: Argentina
When: Open year-round (excluding June)
Price: Single occupancy from £1,100 per night; double occupancy from £1,300 per night (prices based on stays during October and November)
Website: wayfairertravel.com
Located 11,000 feet above sea level and offering uniquely spectacular scenery, a stay at Pristine Salinas Grandes truly feels as if you’re escaping to a whole new world. With only four luxury domes and capacity for 10 guests at a time, this stay offers exclusive, borderless immersion into the unique salt flats of the Salinas Grandes de Jujuy.
During your stay, you can lounge in your lodge and enjoy a hot tub soak or seek adventure with guided walks and drives – expect to spot camelids like wild vicuñas and llamas. At night, the location comes alive with boundless stargazing thanks to the lack of light pollution. The domes were built on raised wooden platforms to preserve the natural habitat, and the camp positively impacts the local community’s development, environment, and economy.
A cosy retreat in nature
What: The Dell of Abernethy
Where: Cairngorms, Scotland
When: Open year-round; Wintering Retreat takes place November 25-29
Price: From £160 per night (for Little Dell Cottage, based on two sharing); Wintering Retreat from £795 for four nights (based on two sharing a twin or double room)
Website: thedellofabernethy.co.uk
Situated on the edge of Abernethy Forest in the heart of a nature reserve, The Dell offers six self-catering cottages and lodges immersed in nature. Sleeping between two and eight people, each lodge features outdoor firepits for cosy evenings. You’ll be surrounded by lush trees and wildlife, with access to beautiful Lochs for open-water swimming.
Enjoy private yoga sessions and guided soundwalks through the woods. The on-site Dell Grocer stocks nourishing foods, and in November, The Dell hosts its first Wintering Retreat – four days of slow morning rituals, group brunches with seasonal foods, fireside yoga, and free time for naps, massages, and walks.
Private beach getaway
What: Arena One 99 Glamping
Where: Pomer, Istria, Croatia
When: Open year-round
Price: From £112 for two nights in a Mini Lodge (sleeps 1-2 people)
Website: arenaglamping.com
Nestled in peaceful Pomer, Arena One 99 Glamping offers luxurious tents and cabins alongside beach bars and outdoor decks, all surrounded by shaded woodlands and a private beach. If you’re seeking a seaside escape, this glamping spot is a hub of tranquillity, offering well-equipped accommodation that ranges from mini lodges to safari tents.
During your stay, enjoy the fresh sea air and pine-scented forests. Activities include yoga, creative workshops, excursions, and water sports. There’s also a kids’ club while you relax at the spa.
Stay on the edge of the world
What: Clifftops at Pennsylvania Castle Estate
Where: Isle of Portland, UK
When: Open year-round
Price: From £649 for three nights in a Clifftops lodge (sleeps four)
Website: thepennestate.co.uk
A secluded haven on the Jurassic Coastline, Pennsylvania Castle Estate offers accommodation with panoramic views of the English Channel. Clifftops features five luxury lodges, each uniquely designed to reflect the environment, all set within the Portland stone cliffs at the edge of the estate.
Designed by Morrow + Lorraine architects, these lodges respect the natural environment while incorporating modern interior design. Lodges feature ensuite bedrooms, open-plan living spaces, and some include elevated patios and outdoor kitchens. Explore nearby Church Ope Cove via a scenic footpath that weaves past Rufus Castle and beach huts. Clifftops is perfect for private quality time away from the rush of everyday life.
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