Elite Traveler March-April 2017

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Stargazing tour NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA

Australia’s unique wildlife is most active after dark, so One&Only Wolgan Valley’s nocturnal wildlife and stargazing tour is the perfect opportunity to see some of the less common animals as they emerge from their burrows, nests, trees and hollows. Your private guide will share extensive knowledge of the reserve and ensure you’re in the best place to spot possums, wombats, gliding marsupials, owls, kangaroos, wallabies and wallaroos. On clear nights, the tour includes an informative look at the Australian night sky. Since the reserve is so remote, there are no competing lights from cities or towns to obstruct the view of the southern sky. Guests will see planets, stars and neighboring galaxies, as well as hearing a combination of mythology and star lore. Stay in the Wolgan Villa, an expansive space of pure indulgence in a private corner of the resort. It has a landscaped garden, private terraces and a swimming pool with stunning views of the valley. Price from $4,671 per night for Wolgan Villa Contact James Wyndham, general manager, info@oneandonlywolganvalley.com, +61 2 6350 1800, oneandonlyresorts.com

Volcano sandboarding NICARAGUA Nicaragua’s first luxury countryside resort, Nekupe (meaning “heaven” in Chorotega, the language of a native tribe of Nicaragua) is set among a spectacular 1,300-acre nature reserve. The intimate eight-room resort provides luxury ATVs to navigate the expansive miles of terrain and has a wide range of activities to entice adventurers of all ages. The Ñampu package offers shooting lessons, hiking to Mombacho volcano, sport fishing and an enchanting night around the fire pit with a storyteller. There’s also a remarkable opportunity to head off site with a Nekupe tour guide and sandboard down a volcano in Léon. Price $20,000 per night for exclusive use Contact Lucia Silva, reservations manager, lsilva@nekupe.com, +505 7516 4646, nekupe.com