b"ALILA JABAL AKHDAR, OMAN On a cliff-edge, overlooking a spectacular gorge in Omans Al Hajar Mountains, Alila Jabal Akhdar represents a blend of raw wilderness and modern luxury. Perched at a height of 6,500 feet above the desert plains, the panoramic views from the hotel are dominated by Jabal Akhdar, the Green Mountain massif. The resorts design is inspired by the ancient forts of Oman. The stone-clad villas and suites have Omani design motifs alongside contemporary luxury and the finest amenities. Embrace the tranquility of this secluded retreat with its surreal infinity pool and a spa specializing in Arabian healing treatments. Clear, unpolluted skies allow a billion stars to sparkle at night; the perfect setting for stargazing. Guests can hike along age-old juniper trails, explore abandoned mountain villages clinging to cliffs, or go canyoning through hidden wadis.enchantingtravels.com/alila-jabal-akhdarExplora's ObservatoryExplora AtacamaAlila Jabal Akhdar Ciasa Salares CIASA SALARES, ITALY EXPLORA ATACAMA, CHILEIn the mountain village of SanExplora Atacama lets visitors Cassiano, in the heart of Italysescape to the remote and dramatic Dolomites, Ciasa Salares featureslandscape of Chiles Atacama traditional Ladin architecture andDesert. Amid a landscape of salt modern elegance. Choose fromflats, flamingo-dotted lagoons a selection of luxurious roomslike Laguna Chaxa, geysers and PHOTOS COURTESY: ALILA JIBAN AKHDAR, CIASA SALARES, EXPLORA ATACAMAand suites, each designed withvolcanoes, the hotel lies just outside natural materials and offeringthe oasis village of San Pedro de panoramic views of the surroundingAtacama. The all-inclusive lodge mountains. The on-site restaurantserves as a base for fantastic guided celebrates local ingredients andexplorations, from hiking, jeep tours, Ladin specialties, while the winemountain biking, and horseback cellar, cheese and chocolateriding to climbing ancient craters rooms, deliver tantalizing gourmetand watching geysers and fumaroles experiences. After a day on theerupting at the El Tatio geyser fields. slopes, e-biking, or hiking, the spa,Stargazing in the hotels private indoor pool, and sauna provide aobservatory is incredible, and one sanctuary for relaxation. Step ontoof the highlights of any stay here. the hotels terraces and balconiesThe hotels architecture is rustic yet for pure alpine air and stunningmodern, and the rooms are simple. vistas of peaks such as ConturinesDining is hearty, with gourmet meals and Lavarela. The combination ofpaired with Chilean wines. Explora mountain luxury, authentic design,Atacamas guests enjoy a pleasing and exquisite gastronomy, amidmedley of total disconnection from forests and meadows, makes for ancivilization and refined comfort.unforgettable Dolomites retreat.enchantingtravels.com/ enchantingtravels.com/ciasa-salares explora-atacamaENCHANTING TRAVELS\x1a37"