In this issue, new Defender is put through its paces by two inspirational young adventurers as they prepare for an expedition to the South Pole. We also celebrate 50 years of Range Rover by taking a journey of discovery to Dubai. As well as looking back, we look to future as a group of visionaries explain the technologies that could change the future for all of us.
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VISTA VISTA JUST DESERTS Tranquil oases set amidst the stark beauty of desert landscapes, these four luxury lodges are perfect for disconnecting from the world and recharging your soul Longitude 131 Uluru, Australia With views that reach far across the russet landscape, this wilderness camp has played host to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and is the closest luxury lodge to the ancient, sacred monolith. Bed down in a palatial tented pavilion adorned with Aboriginal art, or soak in the dune-top plunge pool. longitude131.com.au Amangiri Utah, USA A vision of polished concrete and clean lines, the Amangiri’s rooms come with private terraces that give way to the arresting panorama of the Utah desert. Yoga, horseback riding and hiking expeditions are on offer, as well as hot-air ballooning and helicopter tours of the region’s spectacular rock formations. For a day of selfcare, step into the 2,300m 2 spa and indulge in Navajo-inspired treatments. aman.com Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort Nizwa, Oman Set 2,000m above sea level overlooking a sci-fi landscape of dramatic canyons and cliff edges, this resort is ideal for the intrepid traveller, offering everything from abseiling to archery. Four sensational restaurants serve a variety of cuisines, from Middle Eastern to Italian. anantara.com Hoanib Valley Camp Kaokoland, Namibia Evening campfires and game rides are how days are spent in this exclusive and remote tented campsite, with sightings of elephants, giraffes and rhinos on the cards. Solar powered, and with foundations made from wood, bamboo and recycled composite, the camp treads lightly, too. naturalselection.travel 18 19
Land Rover Magazine showcases stories from around the world that celebrate inner strength and the drive to go Above and Beyond.
In this issue, New Defender is put through its paces by two inspirational young adventurers as they prepare for an expedition to the South Pole. We also celebrate 50 years of Range Rover by taking a journey of discovery to Dubai. As well as looking back, we look to future as a group of visionaries explain the technologies that could change the future for all of us.
