Signature Aviation Winter 2024/25

CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS LODGE, HILLSIDE FAMILY VANCOUVER, CANADA

In the unspoiled Unesco-designated Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve, all-inclusive Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is for those longing to commune with the great outdoors — and be truly o ff the grid. Both expert campers andnovice pleinair bu ff s feel at home at this far- fl ung outpost at the edge of the Paci fi c Ocean on dramatic Vancouver Island. Where mountain, forest and roiling sea collide, the nature camp hosts guests in sophisticated safari tents, with diverse activities such as canyoning, archery, horseback riding and hiking. For families or friends traveling together, the Hillside Family tent shelters glampers in two conjoined tents perched high on a hillside. The tents also boast heated fl oors, private outdoor cedar-sheathed showers and deep soaking tubs. Best for Wilderness From $5,800 per night. Contact reserve@clayoquotwildernesslodge.com, +1 888 333 5405, clayoquotwildernesslodge.com

CIRAGAN PALACE KEMPINSKI, SULTAN SUITE ISTANBUL The only Ottoman imperial palace on the Bosphorus, Cirigan Palace Kempinski is awash with history and luxury in equal measures. One of the largest — and most impressive — suites in Istanbul, the Sultan Suite spans 4,929 sq ft and has captivating views across the Bosphorus from its charming high-sash windows. The two-bedroom suite’s decor is suitably regal — think glittering chandeliers, antique furniture, select artworks and gilded fi nishes. The living room is to die for, and the dining area can host up to 12 people — this is the place to host a fabulous dinner party. Guests of the suite have a dedicated butler and concierge, as well as point-to-point city transfers with the hotel’s 1974 model Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. Best for History From $38,000 per night. Contact reservationo ffi ce.ciraganpalace@kempinski.com, +90 212 326 4646, kempinski.com

ECHO BASE, THE PLATINUM POD ANTARCTICA

For those unable to nab a seat on a billionaire’s rocket ship, opt for an earthly solution that’s arguably just as exotic. With a nod to space exploration, Echo Base conveys an out-of-this-world escape from the noise and buzz of our daily lives. An exclusive group’s dream buyout, the camp rede fi nes ‘remote.’ Installed at the base of the Henriksen Nunataks, mountain peaks that protrude from the ice, Echo Base has six futuristic ‘Sky Pod’ suites. Composed with mixed composite materials, andwith fl oor-to-ceiling windows so the external and internal fuse, the pods can be arranged as singles or doubles. Shared among guests, there’s a central shower unit, kitchen, dining and lounge area. The Platinum Pod, the largest and most commodious stay with a little lounge area, lies a bit further a fi eld, promising eerily soothing quietude in the most quixotic of destinations. Best for Wilderness From $858,000 for exclusive use for 12 guests. Contact info@white-desert.com, +1 303 815 5269, white-desert.com

ENCORE AT THE WYNN, THREE BEDROOM DUPLEX LASVEGAS

Love it or hate it, there’s nowhere on Earth quite like Las Vegas. And there’s nowhere in Las Vegas quite like Encore at The Wynn on the Strip. You will fi nd everything you need under one roof, from the best nightlife and casinos, to high-end shopping, fi ne dining and award-winning spas. The 5,829-sq-ft Encore Three-bedroom Duplex is the most extravagant of the suites: Spread over two fl oors, the spacious apartment has its own private elevator and imposing double-height windows for magni fi cent views of glittering Sin City. Each of the three lavish en-suite bedrooms has a marble whirlpool deep-soaking bath, separate shower and twin sinks. There is a butler on hand 24/7 to cater to your every need, and a fi tness room, massage room and billiard room to keep you and your guests thoroughly entertained without ever opening the suite’s door. Best fo r Parties From $4,000 per night. Contact roomreservations@ wynnlasvegas.com, +1 702 770 7000, wynnlasvegas.com

Photos George Apostolidis, Andrew Macdonald, Esin Barutcu