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The Ranch at Rock Creek. Montana

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If ‘glamping’ is your idea of heaven (and if it’s not, it should be) look no further than The Ranch at Rock Creek in Philipsburg, Montana.  With outdoor ranch activities for the whole family and 5-star amenities, this dude ranch is the perfect package.

Each cabin at The Ranch at Rock Creek captures the authentic, rustic feel, but does not lack in luxury.  The Ranch offers 10 private, home-living cabins, and they all have many unique qualities, including their names: Eagle’s Perch, Bluebird, and Sara Jane’s Cottage, just to list a few. Occupancies range from 2-10 guests, depending on the cabin.  All cabin’s have stunning views of the surrounding valley and hillsides.

In addition to the 10 cabins, the Ranch at Rock Creek also offers eight canvas cabins, which are all individually furnished in a rustic yet luxurious camp style with private bathrooms, amazingly comfortable beds, and the calming sounds of the creek running just outside your door.  This experience will bring you all the joys of camping, and will leave the ‘roughing-it’ to someone else.  The Brook & Cut-Bow cabins feature a king size bed in one room, and, separated by a large curtain, there are two twin beds and a trundle, making these the perfect accommodations for your family vacation.  With 810 total square feet and an adorable reading nook, you will have no issue losing yourself in this heavenly, natural setting.

There is no shortage of activities and adventures for you and your family at The Ranch.  Try your hand at target-shooting, horseback riding, Montana fly fishing, hiking mountain biking, wildlife viewing or archery.  If you’re looking to pencil in a little more relaxation time, head down to the pool and jacuzzi, both of which overlook the vast valley, making this the perfect spot to soothe your riding muscles, splash around with the kids, or just enjoy the Montana sun.

 

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Singita Sweni Lodge. South Africa

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Aside from the luxury that is truly apparent at this lodge, Singita orchestrates an interdependent relationship between communities, wildlife, and tourism that ensures true sustainability therefore blazing a trail that is rarely achieved anywhere else. Located on 33,000 acres of tranquil and private ground, Singita Sweni Lodge is nestled in the trees of Kruger National Park. This Lodge was designed to be intimate and luxurious while also keeping the African culture alive in every aspect of the Lodge.

There are six one-bedroom suites, each with locally handcrafted art and furniture. The Lodge is modern yet rustic, everything is open-air to give you the feeling that you are connected with the wildlife and that any adventure is possible. One of the most amazing aspects of Singita Sweni Lodge is their spa. They have a holistic and healing approach to their treatments, which can be enjoyed on your private deck or at the spa. Do not miss their two signature treatments Monkey Orange and Ndzi Lorhe Africa, which translates into “I Dreamed of Africa”.

One of the key components of Singita is their collection of wine, including some of the continent’s most sought-after private reserves. Their wine list encompasses approximately 222 labels and 20,000 bottles in the Singita cellars alone. This is an amazing thing for anyone who decides to stay at any of the Singita Lodges because they are all-inclusive (i.e. wine all-day, every-day).

At Singita, there is a never-ending list of activities. One of the most rewarding activities would be visiting The Singita School of Cooking. It is a unique community development program where guests can go and cook traditional dishes taught by local young men and women. Their stargazing safaris are also one-of-a-kind. There is perhaps no more inspiring experience than looking up at a full sky of sparkling stars while being surrounded by wildlife. The must-do activity, of course, is the Game Drives. While nighttime drives reveal the elusive magic of nocturnal Africa, daytime game drives provide the perfect opportunity to get up close to Africa’s incredible animals. During your stay at Singita Kruger National Park, you are likely to spot a great variety of wildlife including elephant, leopard, famously large prides of lion, white and black rhino, buffalo, hippopotamus, cheetah and sable.

 

Photographs courtesy of the property.