If you are looking for a little R&R, head between the dunes to find one of these hotels
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Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman

Whether you drive or paraglide into Six Senses Zighy Bay, one thing is for sure – you won’t want to leave. This chic retreat set within its own private bay, provides your perfect escape from the rest of the world. Go mountain biking, snorkelling, rock climbing or hiking. Then wrap up your day with a treatment in the spa or a sunset cruise.

Six Senses Zighy Bay

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Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara

Leave the skyscrapers of Abu Dhabi and drive out into the Liwa desert to find the oasis that is Qasr Al Sarab. However, this is no mirage, it really is as magnificent as it looks. Expect gastronomic treats at a rooftop terrace that overlooks the desert, hammam spa rituals on marble beds and desert treks with naturists. It’s not just a hotel, it’s an experience.

Qasr Al Sarab

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Al Maha Resort & Spa

If you really want to get away from it all, book into Al Maha Resort & Spa. Nothing will interrupt your time there, except maybe an oryx walking past your private pool. You can join the field guides by foot, 4WD, camel or horseback to explore the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve within which this glamorous resort is set.

Al Maha

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Arctic_Polar Bear

From S$22,700 pp

Russian High Arctic

Russia The Arctic

  • Sail around the Russian High Arctic in luxury with all modern comforts onboard Sea Spirit
  • Experience a true expedition cruise to the rarely visited Franz Josef Land archipelago
  • Visit a soviet-era research facility, once a base for polar exploration
  • Look out for colonies of nesting seabirds on the rugged, steep cliffs of the islands
  • Spot polar bears, walrus and endangered bowhead whales around the archipelago

When to go:

J F M A M J J A S O N D
ideal length 13 nights
Mongolia_Gobi Desert_Camel

From S$15,080 pp

Classic Mongolia

Mongolia

  • Scrambling up the towering Khongoryn Els sand dunes for a glorious sunset and then sliding back down
  • Riding camels with an authentic nomadic camel breeder in the Gobi Desert
  • Staying at the luxurious Three Camel Lodge
  • Horse riding through the forest to the seldom-visited Tovkhon Monastery
  • Spending the night in your own bespoke ensuite luxury ger that has been set up in the wilderness just for you

When to go:

J F M A M J J A S O N D
ideal length 10 nights
Antarctic_South Georgia and Falklands Island

From S$22,920 pp

Antarctic, Falklands, South Georgia Expedition

Antarctica

  • See the enormous colonies of King penguins, elephant seals and fur seals found on South Georgia's beaches
  • Renowned for its explorer history, visit the grave or Ernest Shackleton at Grytviken
  • Incredible birding, South Georgia is home to 100 million sea birds including Albatross, petrels and penguins
  • The Falkland Island offers great history and wildlife viewing opportunities
  • The pristine Antarctica peninsula caps off this true expedition voyage

When to go:

J F M A M J J A S O N D
ideal length nights
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