Nayara Springs
"A private subterranean sanctuary carved into 800-year-old lava."
Adults-only rainforest villas each equipped with private thermal plunge pools fed directly by Arenal's mineral springs and surrounded by toucan-filled canopy.
Seclusion without sacrifice - private plunge pools, cliffside dining, and real quiet in the world's most romantic landscapes.
From mineral-rich geothermal springs hidden in the Costa Rican canopy to cantilevered redwood suites along Big Sur's Pacific cliffs, these ten properties represent the pinnacle of romantic wilderness travel.
These are the ones we'd choose for ourselves.
Book through Wildist at the same rate as direct - with complimentary VIP perks automatically applied on most properties (typically $100 resort credit, room upgrade, and daily breakfast).
"A private subterranean sanctuary carved into 800-year-old lava."
Adults-only rainforest villas each equipped with private thermal plunge pools fed directly by Arenal's mineral springs and surrounded by toucan-filled canopy.
"Clifftop retreat suspended between redwoods and Pacific."
Architectural cliff-houses and treehouse cabins suspended 1,200 feet above the Big Sur surf, offering infinity jade spas and zero-light-pollution stargazing.
"An eco-luxury overwater sanctuary featuring massive villas with private water slides and retractable roofs in a turquoise lagoon."
Massive overwater palaces in Noonu Atoll featuring master bedroom roofs that slide open at the touch of a button to reveal constellations directly from bed.
"Clifftop villas hidden between rainforest and volcanic coast"
A Relais & Châteaux clifftop eco-luxury hideaway on Dominica's wild coast with dedicated villa hosts, private plunge pools, and hidden sea caves.
"An artistic olive-grove estate set in the mountain amphitheater of Deià beneath the peaks of the Tramuntana."
Historic 16th-century stone finca in Deià where classical romance meets mountain hiking, candlelit terraces, and bespoke donkey picnics through olive groves.
"A restored 19th-century military fortress carved into sandstone cliffs overlooking a protected marine reserve."
A secluded 19th-century military fortress carved into Palma Bay's marine reserve cliffs, complete with private sentinel suites and subterranean spa rituals.
"An iconic cliffside coastal estate suspended over the turquoise waters of Monte Argentario."
Tucked secretly into the pine-scented cliffs of Porto Ercole with a heated seawater pool, legendary sunset cocktails, and direct Mediterranean diving.
"Open-air pavilions on the ironshore edge of a protected marine park."
Minimalist Jean-Michel Gathy ocean pavilions set along the turquoise waters of Northwest Point Marine National Park with total architectural serenity.
"An ultra-luxury enclave of overwater bungalow suites and private estate villas facing the peaks of Mount Otemanu."
Overwater bungalow perfection looking straight toward Mount Otemanu with Polynesian open-air spa pavilions and private boat transfers.
"A 300-acre holistic nature sanctuary, organic farm, and restored 13th-century villa in the tranquil Tuscan hills."
A 13th-century sanctuary in Chiusdino featuring holistic herbal apothecaries, Michelin dining, private gardens, and vintage Alfa Romeo excursions.
Every stay here is bookable through Wildist at the same rate as direct — with VIP perks included and no extra cost.