Australia + South Pacific
In French Polynesia, Graduate from Lagoon Luxury to Wilderness Immersion on These South Pacific Islands
Where to stay in French Polynesia when you want both the postcard and the soul of the South Pacific.
Jonny Bierman
Jonny Bierman is the editor and founder of Green Lodging Guide, an award-winning sustainable travel journalist, and a 4x Lonely Planet guidebook author.
South America
11 Lodges Where You Can Spot 100+ Bird Species Without Leaving the Property
From Pantanal wetlands to Andean cloud forests, these Latin American lodges turn morning coffee into a life-list moment — no early starts or long drives required.
Europe
The 12 Coolest Places to Escape the Summer Heat — and Where to Stay
Crisp air, empty trails, and long golden evenings — a dozen cool-climate stays for the height of summer, from an Icelandic lava field to the edge of the North Atlantic, each one measured for how it treats the ground it sits on.
Asia
Best Wildlife Lodges in India: Where to Stay for Tigers, Rhinos, and the Big Five Indian Safari
Three eco-luxury lodges anchor India's classic safari circuit, where Bengal tigers prowl sal forests and one-horned rhinos graze grasslands at the edge of the world.
Africa
The World's Oldest Art Gallery Is Hidden in a South African Mountain Reserve
Three hours north of Cape Town, Bushmans Kloof sits among ancient San rock art, restored fynbos, and 7,500 hectares of wilderness — proof that the most extraordinary places to stay are often the ones quietly doing the most good.
Asia
The 6 Best Places to Stay in Siargao Where Surf Culture Meets Barefoot Luxury
Six exceptional Siargao properties deliver unforgettable island escapes — from ultra-luxe barefoot hideaways to laid-back surf retreats, each with its own take on island living.
North America
8 Hotels Secretly Saving America’s Wild Places
From Alaskan aurora igloos to Big Sur redwood retreats, these eight extraordinary properties prove that the most unforgettable stays in America are also the ones doing the most to protect it.
Australia + South Pacific
The 8 Best Family Resorts in Fiji Where Paradise Meets Play
Eight exceptional Fiji resorts deliver unforgettable family escapes—from overwater bures to private island adventures, with kids' clubs that create mini marine biologists.
Australia + South Pacific
Where to Stay in Vanuatu: An Island-by-Island Guide
From dive resorts on Santo to low-impact luxury near Port Vila, these are the best places to stay across Vanuatu's volcanic archipelago.