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Being forced into isolation due to the pandemic has created a yearning in many to see a completely different landscape or to engage in next-level adventures. Kill two birds with one stone at the Six Senses Shaharut in Israel, the latest opening from the hospitality brand best known for its barefoot luxury ethos. Perched on a cliff in the Negev Desert’s Arava Valley, all of the 60 suites have been built using local materials to sit seamlessly in the otherworldly desert landscape. Make the most out of your stay with a camel trek through the sand dunes and a late-night stargazing session. sixsenses.com/shaharut

Wellness serves as the compass of this new development in Phuket conceived by Montara Hospitality Group, the company behind the well-loved resort Trisara. More than US$220 million is being invested into making Tri Vananda the region’s largest and most comprehensive residential wellness community. Sustainability is also paramount—each of the 298 villas will be built in accordance to LEED practices and eco-additions such a non-toxic farm and renewable energy facilities ensure that it will operate with net zero emissions.

Scheduled to launch in 2022, the 93-hectare property will be anchored by a wellness resort specialising in integrative and functional medicine. Optimal health and peace of mind will be easy to achieve in Tri Vananda’s hillside surroundings, which will feature serene lakes and lush gardens. Best of all, this piece of paradise is a mere 20 minutes’ drive from Phuket International Airport.