Expert itinerant James Lohan of Mr & Mrs Smith shares his pick of hotels where you can detach from the world but still enjoy your creature comforts
Self-isolation has transformed even the most social of us into travel introverts. For those lucky enough to travel right now, the search is on for a self-contained property with minimal traffic (say a palatial overwater villa in the Maldives) or better yet an ultra-remote location to explore.
There's always been an interest in places off the beaten track, but Covid-19 has increased the demand for unexplored locales with private accommodation. We asked James Lohan, co-founder and CEO of boutique hotel platform Mr & Mrs Smith, to share his favourite remote hotels around the world.
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Annandale, New Zealand
Annandale Scrubby Bay is one of four properties on this wave-gazing working farm nestled into New Zealand’s picturesque Pigeon Bay. With wood-clad living spaces and enormous windows, it epitomises the trend of bringing the outdoors in. If you’re looking to unplug and unwind for a few days, the secluded scenery is just about the best tonic you could wish for.