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.
South America is a continent of shape-shifting extremes, where the Amazon’s dense, river-laced rainforest, the Atacama’s lunar deserts, and Patagonia’s glacier-carved wilderness form one of the most diverse natural mosaics on Earth. From jaguars and pink dolphins to flamingos and condors, wildlife moves through ecosystems that feel both ancient and immediate. Coastlines range from Brazil’s palm-lined bays to Chile’s raw Pacific edge, while mountains, lagoons, dunes, and waterfalls link these worlds in dramatic succession. Room + Wild opens a doorway into these landscapes, placing you within the terrain to experience South America in its most elemental, authentic form.
Cooler destinations appeal to our desire for something different—an adventure that feels both grounding and extraordinary. With their crisp air, dramatic landscapes, and untamed beauty, these places evoke a deep sense of exploration and connection to nature. Whether it’s the striking landscapes of Iceland, the rugged wilderness of Patagonia, or the serene beauty of Norway’s coastal retreats, cooler destinations offer unique experiences that stand apart.
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.
Discovering landscape hotels for the best fall foliage experience is a journey into the heart of nature’s most transformative season. Each destination offers a tranquil retreat where panoramic views of changing leaves create a breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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.
