The latest luxury hotel trends are about hugging outdoors

In the middle of the peak and the Glacier Lake Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, I can feel the sweep sweep on my body. Climbing with the guidance, I burn a lot of calories, but only in the pine forest filled me with a calm feeling. And while it wasn’t right -the news was that Patagonia was an amazing place to climb, I was surprised by my own passion for lifting my shoes. After all, I live in Explore Torres Del Paine, A luxury cottage that is one of the most luxurious in Chile. I would be satisfied to mellow in a heated mountain pool, but in pushing myself, I accidentally stumbled to one of the latest trends on the way.

“There is a hiking tour, especially in remote areas,” said Sebastian Correa, Vice President at Explora. The company, which has hotels in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru, has seen so many interests that have grown for the first time outside South America: this summer, Explora will launch a guided increase throughout South Iceland.

“People want to embed themselves to foster their holistic well -being,” said Tom Marchant, co -founder of black tomatoes traveling firms. His company recently introduced a Greenland travel schedule involving Summiting Uummannaq, a 4,000-foot mountain on the west coast of the country. Meanwhile, the unusual luxury operator has booked multiday hikes in places like Namibia and Tanzania, CEO Elizabeth Gordon said.

At the same time, more luxury hotels are growing to serve as hiking hubs. Hawaii’s Sensei Lanai, For example, starting a new withdrawal in 2024: The six-day program consists of daily guided streets in fertile interior, along with fitness training, yoga, and post-hike spa treatment. In the great Smoky mountains in Tennessee, Blackberry mountain has launched a HIIT experience that combines interval training with climbing visits. And the Farm, The famous health brand starting in Malibu, recently opened at Hudson Valley in New York, With a program with guests covering 10 miles a day.

In Europe, Hotel Rocco Forte has created what is called the huge hike in Europe. “Each of our properties has developed a local route in response to guest requests,” said spokesman Natalie Rucellai, either a four -stone loop in Roslin Glen of Scotland or a 2½ miles through the Salsa Sicily natural reserve. Hotel staff can arrange guidance, if needed, as well as transfer to and from trace and lunch. On Palazzo fiuggi, Rome’s 80 -minute health resort, a new “Hiking for Longevity” program consisting of three or six nights left to nurture community and connection to the parade group into Apennines.

In Bhutan, an old country is associated with trekking, Gangtey lodge has launched a new increase in collaboration with the Bhutan Guide. This growing network of routes through the Rhododendron forests and the monastery and the villages of the past, giving tourists a closer look at the accessible places on foot. And in Sri Lanka, a group of hotels Ceylon a glorious has opened a network of 14 walkways that cut forests and tea farms. “I want tourists to slow down and be true to the story of Ceylon tea,” said founder Malik Fernando. “We are happy that more and more guests include traveling on foot.” –Mary Holland

Another hotel hugged outside

These days, the emphasized Marriott International looks more relaxed. “Something like 82 percent of Marriott Bonvoy members we surveyed were interested in exterior trips -and at least 70 percent of them took an external trip last year,” said Peggy Roe, the company’s chief customer officer.

To meet that demand, Marriott has added two brands that focus on nature to its portfolio. The first, Post cabin, Operating in 29 destinations across the United States, all within a few hours in the main metro area. Formerly known as Getaway, Postcards are a collection of hideouts inspired by a small home that offers isolation without highlighting the convenience.

Marriott has also worked together Trailborn, which operates a few hotels in the front door of the most beautiful places in America, including the Rocky Mountain National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stay with the two brands will soon earn Marriott Bonvoy’s eyes, and the company implies that more real estate abroad is on the horizon. “What drives people to travel today is their lust,” Roe said, “and outside the house is a huge one.” –Paul Brady

This version of the story first appeared in the May 2025 edition Travel + free time Under the headline “steps” and “back to the ground.”