Travel Escapes

Mandranova Farm is a family-run estate on the southern coast of Sicily, and it feels more like a home than a hotel. The farm makes its own extra virgin olive oil, grows its own ingredients, and shares its kitchen with guests who want to learn real Sicilian cooking. Warm hospitality, great food, and open countryside make this one of the most wholesome places to stay on the island.

Restaries is a farm in the UK where beautifully restored properties sit on a 10-acre working farm, with open fields, a heated pool, a woodland spa, and animals that roam the land around you. Every stay can be shaped into something completely different depending on the group, the occasion, and what kind of time away is needed most. Come for the rest, stay for the alpacas.

Sanctuary Resort is set on the western edge of Chitwan National Park in southern Nepal, right along the banks of the Narayani River in the lush region of Amaltari. The buildings are made from local stone and timber, so the resort feels like it grew out of the land rather than being built on top of it. From open-jeep safaris through rhino country to quiet evenings spent with the Tharu community, every part of a stay here is shaped by the wild surroundings.

Topas Ecolodge sits on a hilltop in the Sapa valley, surrounded by rice terraces, waterfalls, and mountain peaks that stretch as far as the eye can see. The lodge is built from locally quarried white granite and designed around sustainable living without giving up on comfort. Stays here can be filled with guided village walks, mountain cycling, cultural workshops, and time spent at the saltwater infinity pools. For anyone looking to experience Northern Vietnam beyond the usual tourist trail, this is a strong place to start.

Padmaa Boutique Hotel sits inside a restored haveli in Jaipur's historic walled city that has been home to the Shah family for seven generations. Guests experience life in the old city through cultural workshops, walks past artisan workshops, rooftop dining with live music, and spa treatments based on traditional healing methods. The stay celebrates Rajasthani heritage through family stories, home-cooked vegetarian meals, and hands-on activities in a setting where history meets comfort.

Dorje’s Resort & Spa sits on a peaceful hillside overlooking Phewa Lake in Pokhara, Nepal. This wellness retreat combines traditional healing practices, organic farm-fresh meals, and daily yoga with views of the Annapurna mountain range stretching across the horizon. Dorje runs the property himself and has been working in hotels for thirty years. The pools get busy when families are swimming, while the spa stays full of people who need to work out soreness from hiking. You’re not required to follow any set schedule here, so some days you might do several activities and other days you might barely leave your room.

The bridge stretches over the Kaligandaki Gorge with 228 meters of open air below. At The Cliff Nepal, you’ll find experiences that test your limits: a bungee jump that sends you into freefall, a canyon swing with 8 seconds of pure flight, and a sky cycle where you pedal through empty space with just valley views underneath. The Sky Cafe serves meals while suspended over the gorge, making even breakfast feel special. After a full day, the riverside cottages offer hot showers and comfortable beds when your body needs them most.

Amaya is a sustainable luxury retreat in Himachal Pradesh built using traditional mountain methods. Guests reconnect with nature through farm-to-table dining made from the property's organic gardens and orchards, guided forest walks, foraging adventures, and wellness activities in peaceful outdoor settings. The experience centers on slowing down and finding quiet in handcrafted spaces designed to blend with the surrounding pine forests and mountain landscape.

Nana Mountain Resort in Dhampus provides a quiet retreat in the highlands of Nepal, surrounded by the Annapurna mountain range. Guests can practice yoga at sunrise, walk through traditional Gurung villages, enjoy massages, and eat meals made from ingredients grown on nearby farms. The stay includes temple visits, creative workshops, and access to some of Nepal's most famous trekking routes. Everything about the experience is designed to help visitors slow down and feel connected to the mountains and local culture.

Virsa in Turtuk brings guests into the world of Baltistan, where traditions over a thousand years old are still practiced every day. This stay offers workshops with local craftspeople, meals with the descendants of royalty, and evenings of folk music performed under the stars. It is a rare opportunity to learn directly from a community that has kept its heritage alive through centuries of change.

Kavya Himalayas is a wellness resort in Nagarkot, Nepal, where guests come to rest and reconnect with themselves. The property stands at 2,100 meters above sea level with wide open views of the Himalayan mountains. Programs here include yoga, meditation, spa treatments, and outdoor activities, all guided by wellness expert Guruji Hswami Satya Shree.

Shel offers a rare chance to experience the beauty of Ladakh from a private home nestled among the Himalayas. This stay brings together adventure, local culture, and peaceful moments under some of the brightest skies in the world.