There is a growing shift toward intentional travel, where experiences are chosen for depth, presence, and meaning rather than escape. In collaboration with The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, crafted with 22 hand-foraged botanicals at the B Corp certified Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay, Room + Wild presents The All You Need Is Now Guide. Rooted in the philosophy that presence is the ultimate luxury, the guide curates transformative moments across landscapes, from geothermal lagoons and mountain onsens to dark-sky reserves, reforestation projects, and art shaped by place, inviting travelers to engage fully with the world as it is, here and now.
2026, the Year of the Horse, carries the energy of movement, change, and bold action. This editorial invites you to say yes to journeys long imagined and experiences waiting to be lived. Featuring 26 Room + Wild destination hotels, each rooted in its geography and culture, the guide explores places that offer more than escape. These hotels open doors to new landscapes, ways of living, and perspectives, reminding us that intentional travel has the power to reshape how we see the world and how we move through it.
Discover remote hotels shaped by the world’s most extreme landscapes, where the journey itself becomes part of the experience. Reached by long, uncertain roads, these places reward patience with profound stillness and connection. From Arctic coastlines and high mountains to deserts and isolated islands, these hotels are defined by their surroundings, with architecture responding carefully to light, climate, and terrain.
As experiential travel reshapes the industry, hands-on experiences that teach new skills and foster deeper connections to place are becoming the new frontier. Rooted, immersive learning not only boosts joy through dopamine release—it also creates lasting, meaningful memories.
Exploration is rooted in human nature—the drive to push beyond the familiar, seek the unknown, and forge a deeper connection with the natural world. Few embody this spirit more than Børge Ousland, the Norwegian polar explorer known for his record-breaking solo crossings of the Arctic and Antarctic. His legendary winter expedition across the North Pole, enduring total darkness and extreme cold, remains one of history’s greatest feats. Today, Ousland continues to push boundaries, using his expertise to raise awareness of climate change’s impact on polar regions, proving that true exploration is about both discovery and preservation.
With the wild becoming the ultimate luxury, a new wave of hospitality celebrates conservation, community, and creating thoughtful, sustainable experiences. Discover The Room+Wild Good List, where visionary hotels focus on feeling good and doing good—spaces that inspire well-being and connection - to ourselves, each other, and the planet.
Team building in the wild takes on a transformative quality, where shared experiences in remote landscapes become catalysts for connection and growth. Wild hotels—designed to harmonize with their natural environments—offer more than just a retreat; they provide a stage for meaningful interactions and creative breakthroughs.
Chilean Patagonia is renowned for its iconic national parks, including Torres del Paine, where towering granite peaks rise majestically above turquoise lakes, offering some of the most breathtaking vistas on the planet. Recognized by UNESCO as a protected area of profound ecological importance, Patagonia safeguards vast wilderness areas and diverse ecosystems, underscoring its pivotal role in biodiversity preservation and ecological equilibrium. Join us as we explore the region’s wild heart through its unique accommodations.
Discover landscape hotels that offer travelers a remarkable opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and wonder of some of the world's most renowned protected areas.
Travel to Belize with the perfect 12-day guide to experience the country's landscape hotels and natural wonders.
Discover fly fishing, a meditative, nature-immersed practice, in some of the world’s most remote and untouched places. In this exploration, we'll immerse ourselves in the serenity of nature at three remarkable landscape hotels: The Lindis in New Zealand, Futangue Hotel in Northern Chilean Patagonia, and Caballadas in Argentina. These accommodations provide the perfect blend of luxury and adventure, allowing you to cast your line in pristine waters while being enveloped by awe-inspiring wilderness.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand through a curated collection of landscape hotels that promise unforgettable experiences in this island nation. Nestled amidst lush greenery, dramatic coastlines, and snow-capped mountains, these hotels offer an opportunity to connect with nature in its purest form.
Australia offers some of the most design-oriented sustainable stays in the world as well as stunning diverse landscapes. Get to know the wilderness of the Tweed Valley and the Gold Coast. Discover the Northern River region, where the tropics meet the mountains. Watch the sunset on an infinite stretch of Pacific Coast beaches. See the highest waterfalls in Western Australia on a scenic helicopter flight. Explore the unique flora and fauna of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Landscape hotels of South Africa redefine the concept of immersive hospitality by seamlessly blending luxurious accommodations with the diverse and breathtaking natural beauty that characterizes this enchanting country. Whether nestled within the verdant vineyards, perched on the rugged cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean, or set against the iconic backdrop of Table Mountain in Cape Town, each landscape hotel captures the essence of its surroundings.
