Anantara Escapism: Adventures in nature
From wild adventures to blissfully serene escapes, Anantara offers destinations and encounters that immerse every guest in breathtaking natural habitats around the world. As we wait for the world to return to normal, take some time to imagine your next destination, and the extraordinary experiences you'll find there.
Sleep Among Elephants – Thailand
What: Nestled amid lush mountains where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, you’ll find the Jungle Bubbles at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort. Already renowned as one of the region’s most sustainable and luxurious resorts, Anantara Golden Triangle brings guests’ interactions with the elephants to an entirely new level with this extraordinary experience.
Perched on raised platforms amid lush jungle, the transparent bubbles place you right among the elephants for an entire night – just you, the stars and these majestic creatures. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that supports the welfare and livelihoods of the elephants and their keepers.
Where: Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort offers authentic luxury and sustainable stays in Northern Thailand. Immerse yourself in a place of calming comfort, delightful dining and transformative wellness journeys far away from it all. Reconnect with nature as you interact with elephants, cruise along the Mekong, and enjoy a wealth of experiences in a singularly luxurious setting.
Full Moon Camping – United Arab Emirates
What: Few things connect you with nature like a night sleeping under the stars. Add a gorgeous natural landscape lit by the full moon, luxurious dining and camping accommodation, and daytime and nighttime encounters with free-roaming wildlife, and you get a camping experience like no other.
Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort’s Full Moon Camping experience is a wildlife excursion like no other. Suitable for adults and children aged six and over, this is an experience best enjoyed with family, where luxe camping combines with unforgettable encounters with wildlife.
Where: Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort achieves a perfect balance in all the right ways. It places you in the midst of a captivating wildlife sanctuary, but is easily accessible from Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It offers authentic Anantara luxury, but also offers a truly sustainable travel experience with every modern comfort and delightful tastes of the locale.
Flavours of the Algarve – Portugal
What: Food always tastes better when it’s closer to its source. In-season fruit plucked straight from the tree. Hand-made pastries just out of the oven. Delicious wines, sampled at the vineyards that created them. Add the rugged beauty and sparkling coastlines of the Algarve and you are ready to embark on an unforgettable culinary journey.
Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort’s The Flavours of the Algarve experience grounds you in the sights, scents and the tastes of southern Portugal. Let a local guide lead you on an open-top Jeep adventure of fascinating local discoveries, from age-old architecture to fresh regional tastes.
Where: Just minutes from Faro Airport and some of the locale’s most beautiful beaches, Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort puts the very best of the Algarve right at your doorstep. Bask on the beach or explore Roman ruins. Explore hidden coves, or Vilamoura’s glamorous marina and nightlife. Drink in sparkling sea views from your balcony. Or tee off on the neighbouring championship golf course.
Earthy Designs – Sri Lanka
What: Seamlessly blending indoors and out, the ‘Tropical Modernism’ architecture of Geoffrey Bawa is renowned the world over for being at one with the land. Using airy, wide-open spaces and local resources, this distinctive style has become synonymous with Sri Lankan architecture.
Guests at Anantara Kalutara Resort have the opportunity to immerse themselves in this distinctive style at a resort designed by the master himself. Bawa’s iconic designs can be found throughout this luxurious beachside property, from the open-air reception area to the resort’s library – all surrounded by the breath-taking nature of coastal Sri Lanka.
Where: Situated on a secluded beach just an hour from Bandaranaike International Airport, Anantara Kalutara Resort blends art, culture and design with authentic Anantara luxury. Sink into warm and welcoming rooms, suites and villas with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Relax with restorative treatments at Anantara Spa. Or savour fresh seafood and the tastes of the locale at a choice of restaurants.
Giving Something Back – Sri Lanka
What: Beach escapes are better when you know the hotel or resort you are staying at is truly committed to protecting and nurturing the natural environment that surrounds it. Anantara Peace Haven Resort Tangalle weaves sustainability into every element of guests’ stays.
The resort has its own rice paddy field and farm where local farmers tend to the crop. It also partners with the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) and the Department of Wildlife to help preserve the local marine turtle population. Every guest is invited to witness the wonderful local environment for themselves on a complimentary 1.5-hour nature walk hosted by the resort’s resident Nature Guru.
Where: Nestled amid swaying palms overlooking the Indian Ocean, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort transports guests to a tropical natural paradise. Stroll along the beach, find serene wellness with a choice of transformative Ayurvedic treatments, or explore rich history in the nearby fort town of Tangalle.