National Geographic Unveils New Luxury Hotel Collection
- brittanypanter
- 2015年1月20日
- 讀畢需時 2 分鐘
The National Geographic Society has announced their newest travel endeavour - and it’s probably not what you thinking. Images of mud huts and leaky shacks may spring to mind at the mention of National Geographic, who have always been known as forerunners when it comes to intrepid travel, but their newest venture is a world away. Their Unique Lodges of the World collection includes a wide variety of boutique hotels, luxury lodges and idyllic resorts and is a far cry from tents and cabin. Encompassing environmental sustainability, unique cultural experiences, heritage preservation and luxury, the moniker of National Geographic has never looked so enticing.
Photo: Courtesy of Three Camel Lodge - National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World
The newly emerging eco-luxury scene is quickly growing and National Geographic are excited to jump on the bandwagon. National Geographic’s executive vice president for travel and licensing, Lynn Cutter, explains the relationship between the two: “These lodges share the [National Geographic] Society’s vision of preserving the planet for future generations and they demonstrate that sustainability and a world-class guest experience can go hand in hand.”
Photo: Courtesy of Sayari Camp / National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World
Everything has been taken into account at the properties in the new collection, from uniqueness and authenticity in design to quality of service and commitments to protect local heritage as well as the environment. There are a total of 24 lodges: six in Africa; three in Asia; four in Australia and the Pacific; three in Central America and the Caribbean; three in North America; four in South America; and one in Europe.
Photo: Courtesy of Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel - National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World
To ensure guests receive the best experience throughout their stay, each lodge has undergone a rigorous critique by a team coordinated by Costas Christ, editor at large for National Geographic Traveler magazine. He states the importance of their stringent selection process, explaining that “Travelers can feel confident when they stay in one of these lodges that they are helping to safeguard cultural and natural treasures in some of the world’s most incredible places.”
Photo: Courtesy of The Ranch at Rock Creek / National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World
Although 24 locations may seem paltry, there is a property to suit any and every need, ranging from a river-side ranch in rural Western Montana to a felt-covered ger in the Mongolian Gobi Altai mountains. To explore these exciting destinations, you may choose to go solo or let somebody else do the planning and go on a National Geographic Expedition. Either way, there are plenty of locales on the list to keep your bucket list topped up.
Photo: Courtesy of The Brando / National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World
It doesn’t matter if you can’t wait to don your trendiest khakis while on safari in the Serengeti or you’re anxious to sun yourself at Marlon Brando’s resort in French Polynesia, check out all the new National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World and start planning your next trip.
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