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Habitas Bacalar Hotel

After capturing our attention with the mind-blowing Alula Desert Hotel (a spectacular hotel recently opened and carved into the desert landscape in Saudi Arabia) the Habitat group have now turned their attention to Mexico for a retreat aimed at the wellness-minded and eco-conscious looking to fully disengage from the rest of the world. ... read more

Kereru Retreat

The Kereru Retreat was designed to be adaptable and portable to different environments and climates and to be a place for complete seclusion from the city. With a focus on efficiency in planning and a foundation built on sustainability and simplicity, Studio Well offers a house that fully engages with its surroundings. The handcrafted a... read more

Uhu Micro Cabin

The UHU micro-cabin is perched 10 m (almost 33 ft) in the air and provides a wide perspective of the beautiful Saint-Laurence River in Canada. The project, which was created and constructed by Quebec-based Repere Boreal, resembles an angular little house with a glass façade that showcases the stunning forest surroundings. The compact interior has a... read more

Thermal

Thermal is a celebration of the locations, customs, and legends surrounding the therapeutic effects of heat, filled with stunning photographs and engrossing anecdotes. These pages are filled with exquisite scenery and wanderlust inspiration, with more than 50 exotic locations, from a historic sacred hot spring in Turkey to a quiet sauna on a snowca... read more

Habitas Caravan Glamping

If you have ever dreamed of escaping to the desert to see the stars and enjoy nature in its purest form, then this new luxury glampsite is your chance. Set in Saudi Arabias Ashar Valley, Habitas Caravans brings together an incredible blend of luxury and nature for one-of-a-kind experiences. With only 22 bespoke Airstream caravans available at any o... read more

Unyoked Cabins

If you feel like escaping from modern monotony and leaving everyday life behind, Unyoked Cabins might be just what you are looking for. The rental company offer top-secret getaways in the wilderness, hidden away in secluded areas in Australia, New Zealand, and United Kingdom. All solar-powered cabins were designed with sustainability in mind,... read more

Loki Icarus Camper Pod

Loki has introduced a smaller version of its rugged, versatile overland micro-home for just over half the originally stated price of the Falcon. The new Loki Basecamp Icarus is a slide-in truck camper designed around a reinforced fiberglass hull that is ready for any temperature mother nature has in store. The Basecamp Pod transforms a pickup truck... read more

The Climbers Cabin

The Climber’s Cabin, is a tiny 25-square-meter A-frame cabin in southern England, designed by AR Design Studio. The unique dwelling perfectly sits between the edge of a beautiful green woodland and a stream, resulting in a tranquil retreat amongst nature offering an escape from everyday life. The cabin sleeps four with a mezzanine level that houses... read more

Da Licenca Boutique Hotel

Located in the beautiful Alentejo (a wonderful destination to retreat from crowds and sightsee through historic villages) in Portugal, lays this stunning boutique hotel. Dá Licença hotel takes over a former farm in an almost monastic retreat in Portugal’s Alentejo region that is set on a 300-acre former olive grove. The unique decor features artwor... read more

Casa Um

This stunning architectural hideaway reimagines the style and details of typical architecture from the south of Portugal, in the Algarve. Casa Um is a farmhouse from the 19th century that was transformed into a modern retreat by Architecture studio Atelier Rua, the end result is a soft minimalistic space that is private, contemporary and homely. Th... read more

La Casa Del Sapo

La Casa Del Sapo is another spectacular open-air retreat nestled between the sea and jungle, that invites you to enjoy the wonderful climate of Mexico. The brutalist jungle hideaway is located on Zapotengo beach, in Oaxaca, and is minimalist and modern as well as perfectly in tune with the coastal site. Designed in 2021 by Espacio 18 Arquitectura, ... read more

Zannier Hotels Sonop

The desert is calling, and the new "Dune" film makes us want to go on a journey. Nestled at the Southern extremity of the Namib desert, this spectacular hotel was designed as a refined British colonial experience from the 1920s styled safari camp, reminiscent of an old-world safari. The Zannier Hotels Sonop offers a perfect expedition-style retreat... read more

Cabin Fever

Dream away and forget about life´s troubles with Gestalten´s new book - Cabin Fever. The coffee table book is filled with cabin porn, and many magical retreats for escaping hectic city life and technology. The beautifully illustrated book showcases a new wave of modern hideaways designed to make the most of their natural surroundings, all remotely ... read more

Lakeside Cabin

Located in the greenery above the Vranov Dam, a very famous recreational area in one of the warmest reservoirs in Czech Republic, lays this beautiful cabin radically designed with some principles of the small size naval architecture, creating an architectural journey where one would need just the essential. There are plenty of built-in furniture pi... read more