Palacio De Sal is the first salt hotel in the world, made from solid salt bricks from the Uyuni salt lake. Salt sculptures by Bolivian artists, Andean influence architecture, igloo igloo shaped rooms and furniture made of salt, create an unbeaten original space. Don’t eat up the hotel.

Survive with bare necessities in the guest bedroom of a local home in the Amazon. Experiment with homemade delicacies, river swims, canoeing and handicraft workshops. Do your bit with community-tourism. This time leave a zero carbon footprint.

Even if its a night, the opportunity to stay in an Ecuadorian ranch or historical farmhouse should not to be missed. Enjoy blooming manicured gardens, hot-tub baths, visits to a working dairies, hiking trails, interactions with local artisans, outdoor lifestyle like horseback riding. Staying longer?

Profits from this charming hotel finance the education of the children of the Sacred Valley and create sustainable income for local families. Individual casita sanctuaries with outdoor terraces, Peruvian textiles, Sacred Valley artefacts, deep soak bathtubs, and in-house native healing therapies. Book it.

Escape to the indulgence of living on sprawling vineyards with the Andes as your neighbour for a few days. Choose from modern spa resorts to rustic retreats in Argentina’s best known wine regions in Mendoza or Cafayate.