If you’re eager for a getaway but don’t want to spend your next vacation in a crowded major city or other busy destination, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has crafted a series of unique travel experiences at some of their luxurious properties located in more remote destinations.

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To ensure guests’ safety during their visit to any Anantara property, the new “Stay with Peace of Mind” program builds on existing health and safety measures for heightened sanitization and hygiene. Every property has a dedicated ‘Guest Guardian’ who is responsible for ensuring regular disinfection and implementing social distancing measures where appropriate. From fully sanitized airport transfers to breakfast experiences, guests and team member interactions are limited in order to ensure that guest safety and well-being remains the top priority.

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From Africa to Asia, these exclusive travel experiences will take you from the edge of the Sahara Desert to Central Vietnam, and beyond. Read on to discover the amazing reopening packagings from Anantara that welcome guests back while offering the ultimate in secluded luxury.

The Desert Pool Villas Package (Anantara Tozeur Resort, Tunisia)

The newly-opened Anantara Tozeur Resort offers unrivaled desert luxury in the Southwest of Tunisia in the ancient Medina town of Tozeur. Guests enjoy lounging in the private pools of their luxurious villas, along with excursions led by professional drivers through sand dunes and savannas to abandoned 14th century Berber villages and desert oases. At night, dine beneath the stars along with other dining options. 

The Desert Pool Villas Package is based on two adults sharing a One-Bedroom Pool Villa and includes: 

• Rates from $493 per villa per night

• Half board basis consisting of daily breakfast and dinner  

• One half day excursion—a choice of Village Exploration or The Nefta Oasis

• Two 30-minute massages at Anantara Spa

• Return transfers to Tozeur International Airport 

• Minimum stay of three nights

• Valid from September 1 - December 22, 2020 and January 5 - December 21, 2021

To book, click here and use promo code: “Villa2021”

The Royal Livingstone Experience Package (The Royal Livingstone Hotel, Zambia)

Experience Victoria Falls, one of the world’s Seven Natural Wonders, with an adrenaline-filled package from The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara. Located on the banks of the Zambezi River, the renowned property enjoys unobstructed views of the spray of the iconic Falls with unlimited complimentary access for guests via the hotel’s private entrance, which is a short walk away. 

Take a helicopter over the dramatic Bakota Gorge and observe the awe-inspiring Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Enjoy a private river safari for game and bird viewing led by an experienced guide. Back at the resort, dine on regional delicacies and spot the various wildlife that roam the hotel grounds. 

The Royal Livingstone Experience Package is designed for two guests sharing a double or twin room with rates starting at $973 per room per night. The package includes:  

• Accommodation in a Deluxe Room on a B&B basis

• One 15-minute helicopter or microlight flight experience  

• Half-day river rafting experience 

• Private river safari cruise with breakfast or lunch

• Welcome cocktail with bar snacks at Travellers Bar, per person per stay

• Three-course dinner with wine tasting at The Old Drift restaurant 

• $45 credit per person per stay for lunch at Kubu deck  

A minimum of three nights’ stay is required, and the package is valid until December 30, 2021. Some blackout dates apply. For more information or to book, click here or email: reservations.africa@minorhotels.com or: royallivingstone@anantara.com

Anantara Quy Nhon Villas Private Resort Buy-Out Package (Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, Vietnam)

For ultimate privacy, guests have the option to buy out Anantara Quy Nhon Villas on the central coast of Vietnam. Set on a secluded beach against a backdrop of dramatic mountainside, the property has 26 ocean-facing luxury villas with private infinity-style swimming pools, expansive outdoor decks, and stunning views of the Bay of Quy Nhon. The resort also has a private beach and meals can be enjoyed poolside or on guests’ private villa decks. 

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Anantara Quy Nhon Villas Private Resort Buy-Out Package can be fully customized and starts at $43,000 per night, including:

• 26 private pool villas with floor-to-ceiling windows, large sundeck area and oversized bath tubs overlooking the bay

• Villa host services

• Exclusive use of Sea.Fire.Salt. restaurant

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with selected wines, beers, soft drinks, tea, and coffee on a free-flow basis during these times

• Private beach and large swimming pool with swim-up bar

• Exclusive use of the fitness center

• Unlimited spa treatments at Anantara Spa

• “Stay with Peace of Mind” hygiene program applied

To tailor-make your private resort buy-out package, please contact: quynhon.villas@anantara.com

The Best of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Experiences Package (Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, Oman)

Situated 2,000 meters above sea level on Oman’s famed ‘Green Mountain’, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort makes for the perfect secluded escape with fresh mountain air, cooling canyon edge pools, and an array of mountain adventures. Culture and adventure enthusiasts can explore the remarkable surrounding landscapes and the Jabal Activity Wall for mountain climbing and ziplining. Those looking to simply relax can enjoy the luxurious facilities, take a dip in their own private pool, and enjoy a bespoke dining experience with canyon views.

The Best of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Experiences Package is based on two adults sharing a double or twin room, with rates starting from $732 per room per night.

• Accommodation at a Canyon Cliff Pool Villa

• Half board basis consisting of breakfast and dinner at three restaurants 

• One Dining by Design dinner, either in-villa or at Diana’s Point

• One experience of Jabal Activity Wall

• One experience of Natural Hike or Cultural Walk of your choice 

• Return transfers from Muscat International Airport to the resort in luxury 4x4 cars

A minimum of four nights’ stay is required and the package is valid until October 31, 2021. Some black-out dates apply. To book, please contact: reservations.aaja@anantara.com

The All-inclusive Jungle Bubble Adventure Package (Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, Thailand)

Sprawled across 160 acres of Northern Thailand’s ancient jungle surrounded by natural beauty and grazing elephants, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort is perched on a hill overlooking the confluence of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. The luxury resort is world-famous for its elephant camp, which was set up to help vulnerable former street begging elephants, and providing an opportunity for guests to know the elephants responsibly.

Spend a night sleeping amongst the elephants in their natural habitat while staying in one of the resort’s transparent Jungle Bubbles. The All-inclusive Jungle Bubble Adventure Package is designed for two guests sharing a room for three nights. Rates start from $2,850 per person for a total of three nights and include:

• Two nights in a Deluxe Three Country View Room and one night in a Jungle Bubble

• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner inclusive of soft drinks and select alcoholic beverages

• Round trip private transfers from and to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 

• VIP Elephant arrival longtail boat ride from Chiang Saen to the resort

• One unforgettable activity for every night stayed from a choice of: Elephant Experience, Golden Triangle Discovery Excursion, Spice Spoons or Spa Discovery Package

• Signature Dining by Design experience

• One 90-minute sunrise yoga session with private instructor and one guided meditation session in a Buddhist temple with a monk

The package is valid from October 1, 2020 until October 31, 2021. For more information or to book, click here, email: goldentriangle@anantara.com or call +66-5378-4084.

The Royal Desert Hideaway Package (Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, United Arab Emirates)

Located 90 minutes from Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara has some exciting new experiences launching with its reopening in August 2020. Set half a kilometer from the main resort amidst rolling desert, its Royal Pavilion Villas are 10 standalone pool villas tailored for privacy. The Royal Desert Hideaway Package is based on two adults sharing a One-Bedroom Pool Villa and starts at $1,089 per villa per night. The package includes: 

• Accommodation in a Royal Pavilion Villa with a private pool

• Daily in-villa breakfast 

• One activity per guest during the stay 

• Two 15-minute relaxing neck and shoulder massages at the Anantara Spa, per stay

• Personal Villa Host

For more information or to book, click here or email: res.auh@anantara.com for stays from August 15, 2020 until April 15, 2021.

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk