b"ALILA JABAL AKHDAR, OMAN On a cliff-edge, overlooking a spectacular gorge in Omans Al Hajar Mountains, Alila Jabal Akhdar represents a blend of raw wilderness and modern luxury. Perched at a height of 2,000 metres above the desert plains, the panoramic views from the hotel are dominated by Jabal Akhdar, the Green Mountain massif. The resorts design is inspired by the ancient forts of Oman. The stone-clad villas and suites have Omani design motifs alongside contemporary luxury and the finest amenities. Embrace the tranquility of this secluded retreat with its surreal infinity pool and a spa specializing in Arabian healing treatments. Clear, unpolluted skies allow a billion stars to sparkle at night; the perfect setting for stargazing. Guests can hike along age-old juniper trails, explore abandoned mountain villages clinging to cliffs, or go canyoning through hidden wadis.hayesandjarvis.co.uk/alila-jabal-akhdarExplora's ObservatoryExplora AtacamaAlila Jabal Akhdar EL SILENCIO LODGE & SPA,El Silencio Lodge & Spa EXPLORA ATACAMA, CHILECOSTA RICA Explora Atacama lets visitors Hidden within a private 500-acreescape to the remote and dramatic cloud forest, El Silencio Lodge &landscape of Chiles Atacama PHOTOS COURTESY: ALILA JIBAN AKHDAR, EL SILENCIO LODGE & SPA, EXPLORA ATACAMASpa feels like it is suspended inDesert. Amid a landscape of salt mist. This ecolodge is a Relais &flats, flamingo-dotted lagoons Chteaux hotel & wellness resort,like Laguna Chaxa, geysers and and has been awarded two Michelinvolcanoes, the hotel lies just outside keys in the 2025 Michelin guide.the oasis village of San Pedro de Nestled between Juan Castro BlancoAtacama. The all-inclusive lodge and Pos Volcano national parks,serves as a base for fantastic it is surrounded by waterfalls andguided explorations, from hiking, emerald valleys. Wooden villasjeep tours, mountain biking, and and suites have private decks andhorseback riding to climbing ancient outdoor hot tubs overlooking thecraters and watching geysers river or jungle. Days unfold with manyand fumaroles erupting at the El options for exploring the wilderness:Tatio geyser fields. Stargazing in guided hikes, horseback rides, riverthe hotels private observatory is rafting, mountain biking, or zip- incredible, and one of the highlights lining. Open-air yoga and indulgentof any stay here. The hotels treatments at the Esencia Spa,architecture is rustic yet modern, using organic rainforest ingredients,and the rooms are simple. Dining are perfect ways to find calm. Lasis hearty, with gourmet meals Ventanas restaurant serves farm- paired with Chilean wines. Explora to-table cuisine crafted from theAtacamas guests enjoy a pleasing produce of the lodges organicmedley of total disconnection from greenhouse and neighbouring farms. civilization and refined comfort.hayesandjarvis.co.uk/el-silencio hayesandjarvis.co.uk/explora-atacamaTRUE VOYAGES \x1a37"