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A private observatory under Montana's sky
One&Only's first U.S. resort, on Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Hot List.
One&Only Moonlight Basin opened in November 2025 on 240 acres, bordered by more than 17,000 acres of preserved land. Architect Tom Kundig kept the design quiet and let the landscape lead.
After dark, expert astronomers open the private observatory, and you look through the same telescope found at Stanford. By day there are two private alpine lakes for fly-casting and paddleboarding, and a heated gondola that reaches Big Sky Resort's lifts in about five minutes.
Fall
Hike and bike the trails, cast a line at the private lakes, then end the day at the observatory.
Winter
Ski more than 5,800 lift-served acres via the heated gondola, or snowshoe and Nordic ski the trails.
“This is the one I send clients who say they’ve seen everything.”
Six suites. One legendary tracker.
Masiya's Camp, the newest tented lodge at Royal Malewane, on Travel + Leisure's 2026 It List.
The camp is named for Wilson Masiya, a master tracker who helped build Royal Malewane's guiding legacy. The lodge is home to two of only 11 master trackers in the world.
Each of the six canvas suites is 100 square metres, with a private heated plunge pool, indoor and outdoor showers, and a deck over the bushveld. Days run on twice-daily game drives, with guided bush walks and photographic safaris available.
April to September
The dry season. Vegetation thins and animals gather near water, so wildlife can be easier to spot.
Summer
The green season. Lush bush, summer birdlife, and elephants close enough to take your breath away.
“There are nearly no words for this kind of trip, but if I had to use some, they would be: awe-inspiring, magical, surreal.”
An island with no cars
COMO Parrot Cay: 1,000 private acres and just 72 rooms, suites and villas.
The resort sits on a private island a short boat ride from Providenciales, with four miles of white sand. There are no cars. You get around by golf cart, bicycle or on foot.
Wellness is the point of view here. COMO Shambhala shapes the spa, the yoga and Pilates, and the menus. Dining moves between Lotus, The Terrace and the Beach Club, and days can mean kayaking the mangrove channels, a private boat trip, or a dive on the reef.
“Exhale. This is the place to finally do nothing at all.”
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