6 Nature Escapes To Bookmark This Earth Day
6 Nature Escapes To Bookmark This Earth Day
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6 Nature Escapes To Bookmark This Earth Day

In honour of Earth Day, we’re spotlighting hotels and hideaways that make the most of their natural surroundings — from coral reefs and forested peaks to wide-open desert plains. Whether stargazing in the mountains, tracking gorillas through the jungle or snorkelling off a private island, these escapes offer a chance to slow down, switch off and reconnect with the world around you.
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Image: Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia

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Amankora, Bhutan
Amankora, Bhutan

One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, Rwanda

Best For: Rainforest Trekking

On the edge of Volcanoes National Park, Gorilla’s Nest offers one of the world’s most unique wildlife experiences – trekking through the misty jungle to observe mountain gorillas in the wild. Back at the lodge, treehouse-style rooms, locally inspired cuisine and holistic spa treatments round out the stay. 

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Amankora, Bhutan

Best For: Forest Immersion

Spread across five lodges in Bhutan’s most peaceful valleys, Amankora invites you to disconnect – in every sense. Days are filled with pine forest hikes, visits to sacred monasteries and traditional hot stone baths.. With no TVs and only the sounds of nature, it’s a place to slow your pace and breathe a little deeper.

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One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, Rwanda
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, Rwanda

Jumeirah Thanda Island, Tanzania

Best For: Marine Wildlife Exploration

A five-hectare private island in the Indian Ocean, Jumeirah Thanda Island is as exclusive as it gets – encircled by its own coral reef and reserved for just one group at a time. Swim with whale sharks, snorkel with turtles or join coral replanting efforts with the resident marine biologist. With Swahili-style villas, a private chef and uninterrupted access to a protected marine reserve, it’s barefoot luxury with purpose.

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Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia

Best For: Regenerative Desert Living

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Saudi Arabia’s southern desert, this newly opened Six Senses is entirely solar-powered and designed by Foster + Partners. Stargazing, sustainability workshops and birdwatching are just some of the ways to engage with the landscape, while the spa and wellness spaces offer a chance to reset.

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Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia

Jebel Hafit Desert Park, Abu Dhabi

Best For: Desert Stargazing

Located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jebel Hafit Desert Park will host Cosmic Glow – a stargazing series taking place on  19th, 26th April and 3rd May. Expect telescope viewings, planet-spotting, UV painting and guided archaeology walks under the stars. For the full experience, camp overnight or glamp in style at Pura Eco Retreat. 

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Habitas AlUla, Saudi Arabia

Best For: Canyon Exploration

Tucked into the sandstone canyons of Ashar Valley, Habitas AlUla offers open-air yoga, guided hikes through heritage sites and some of the clearest skies for stargazing. Built using modular, low-impact methods, the resort blends naturally into its surroundings, offering simplicity, stillness and a true sense of place. 

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Habitas AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Habitas AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Habitas AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Habitas AlUla, Saudi Arabia

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