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Private Escapes That Make Social Distancing Easy
by Monika MarkovinovicAfter months of staying at home, wanderlust is at an all-time high. And while hotels slowly begin to reopen with plenty of safety measures in place, two words come to mind for many travelers: social distance. For the new age of travel, these hotels with private villas, personal pools and expansive sundecks make vacationing in the time of social distancing effortlessly easy.
Private Escapes That Make Social Distancing Easy
A perfect place to once again reconnect with nature, Secret Bay lives up to its name. Designed with care, this secluded six-star resort consists of only a handful of residential-style villas, each with a private plunge pool and access to, of course, secret beaches. If not wanting to make much physical contact here, guests are given a smartphone to connect with villa attendants on call to deliver meals and arrange activities.
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When thinking about social distancing, one can’t help but think of The Resort at Paws Up. Spread out over 37,000 acres in the Montana wilderness, guests have over 100 miles of designated hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails at their fingertips–it’s like a national park, except it’s private. With 28 private homes and 36 seasonal glamping tents, it will feel as if you have the majestic wilderness all to yourself.
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Most hotel rooms have four walls—but Ladera does things a little differently. The “open wall” design of their 37 rooms and suites means the fourth wall doesn’t exist, offering unlimited fresh air, breathtaking views of the majestic St Lucian Pitons and private plunge pools in every suite. And because suites stand on a ridge high above the ocean, no one can see into your space but the passing birds—privacy at its finest.
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In one of the world’s most remote locales, Awasi Patagonia makes social distancing easy. Just 12 villas and a main lodge make up this isolated retreat nestled in a private reserve overlooking Torres del Paine National Park. Each villa is also assigned a private guide and four-wheel drive jeep so guests are free to explore at their own pace, without an itinerary or crowds.
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Live the barefoot life with utmost privacy at The Nautilus Maldives. Only 26 beach and ocean houses line the shores at this island hotel–each a personal sanctum with its own separate living room and private pool, infusing the comforts of home with a bohemian whimsy. For those looking to self-isolate, houses and residences offer its own private butler so you never have to leave the comforts of your own enclave.
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Summer in Greece? Iconic. Santorini crowds? Expected. Feel worlds away from the summer swarms at Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, a laidback sanctuary just a five-minute stroll from bustling Oia village. Resembling a Cycladic village with white-washed buildings and stone walls, it’s easy for guests to feel as if they have an entire Greek Island to themselves. With a focus on privacy, brand new boho-chic suites feature a personal veranda with a private pool, the ultimate spot to take in Santorini’s famed sunsets.
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Imagine yourself 90 feet up in the treetops, floating above the banks of Amazonian Peru’s Madre de Dios River. The sounds of toucans serenade you as you watch the sunset. Need a cold beverage to go with this scene? Your personal butler, on-hand at a nearby tower, is just a walkie-talkie call away. Social distancing has always been a top priority at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica. Beyond the Canopy Tree House, the eco-friendly escape located in a private ecological reserve consists of 35 thatched-roof cabanas spanning over 17,000 hectares.
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After months at home, knock a desert escape off your bucket list at Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa. Nestled among the lush palm groves, emerald canopies and iconic sand dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, this remote hotel offers social distance by default with a luxurious collection of Bedouin tent-style suites, private pools and views as far as the eye can see.
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Designed to host no more than five couples at a time, Helena Bay Lodge is the ultimate hideaway for those seeking plenty of space and distance. Situated in the northeast corner of New Zealand’s North Island, the intimate retreat’s five villas–set upon three kilometers of private coastline–are equipped with spacious balconies where guests can get a clear view of their neighbors, which in this case are dolphins and whales.
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A village of 10 huts overlooking the Namibian Savannah, Zannier Hotels Omaanda flaunts a timeless intimacy that doesn’t require guests to burst their bubble. Immense beds, private terraces and soaking tubs that look out onto a 9,000-hectare private animal reserve are just a few special elements that make this an Angelina Jolie-approved safari destination.
VIEW HOTELA perfect place to once again reconnect with nature, Secret Bay lives up to its name. Designed with care, this secluded six-star resort consists of only a handful of residential-style villas, each with a private plunge pool and access to, of course, secret beaches. If not wanting to make much physical contact here, guests are given a smartphone to connect with villa attendants on call to deliver meals and arrange activities.
VIEW HOTELWhen thinking about social distancing, one can’t help but think of The Resort at Paws Up. Spread out over 37,000 acres in the Montana wilderness, guests have over 100 miles of designated hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails at their fingertips–it’s like a national park, except it’s private. With 28 private homes and 36 seasonal glamping tents, it will feel as if you have the majestic wilderness all to yourself.
VIEW HOTELMost hotel rooms have four walls—but Ladera does things a little differently. The “open wall” design of their 37 rooms and suites means the fourth wall doesn’t exist, offering unlimited fresh air, breathtaking views of the majestic St Lucian Pitons and private plunge pools in every suite. And because suites stand on a ridge high above the ocean, no one can see into your space but the passing birds—privacy at its finest.
VIEW HOTELIn one of the world’s most remote locales, Awasi Patagonia makes social distancing easy. Just 12 villas and a main lodge make up this isolated retreat nestled in a private reserve overlooking Torres del Paine National Park. Each villa is also assigned a private guide and four-wheel drive jeep so guests are free to explore at their own pace, without an itinerary or crowds.
VIEW HOTELLive the barefoot life with utmost privacy at The Nautilus Maldives. Only 26 beach and ocean houses line the shores at this island hotel–each a personal sanctum with its own separate living room and private pool, infusing the comforts of home with a bohemian whimsy. For those looking to self-isolate, houses and residences offer its own private butler so you never have to leave the comforts of your own enclave.
VIEW HOTELSummer in Greece? Iconic. Santorini crowds? Expected. Feel worlds away from the summer swarms at Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, a laidback sanctuary just a five-minute stroll from bustling Oia village. Resembling a Cycladic village with white-washed buildings and stone walls, it’s easy for guests to feel as if they have an entire Greek Island to themselves. With a focus on privacy, brand new boho-chic suites feature a personal veranda with a private pool, the ultimate spot to take in Santorini’s famed sunsets.
VIEW HOTELImagine yourself 90 feet up in the treetops, floating above the banks of Amazonian Peru’s Madre de Dios River. The sounds of toucans serenade you as you watch the sunset. Need a cold beverage to go with this scene? Your personal butler, on-hand at a nearby tower, is just a walkie-talkie call away. Social distancing has always been a top priority at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica. Beyond the Canopy Tree House, the eco-friendly escape located in a private ecological reserve consists of 35 thatched-roof cabanas spanning over 17,000 hectares.
VIEW HOTELAfter months at home, knock a desert escape off your bucket list at Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa. Nestled among the lush palm groves, emerald canopies and iconic sand dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, this remote hotel offers social distance by default with a luxurious collection of Bedouin tent-style suites, private pools and views as far as the eye can see.
VIEW HOTELDesigned to host no more than five couples at a time, Helena Bay Lodge is the ultimate hideaway for those seeking plenty of space and distance. Situated in the northeast corner of New Zealand’s North Island, the intimate retreat’s five villas–set upon three kilometers of private coastline–are equipped with spacious balconies where guests can get a clear view of their neighbors, which in this case are dolphins and whales.
VIEW HOTELA village of 10 huts overlooking the Namibian Savannah, Zannier Hotels Omaanda flaunts a timeless intimacy that doesn’t require guests to burst their bubble. Immense beds, private terraces and soaking tubs that look out onto a 9,000-hectare private animal reserve are just a few special elements that make this an Angelina Jolie-approved safari destination.
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