"As a city-dweller, you might be forgiven for thinking other people are inescapable: some 8.4 million are packed into New York City's 470 square miles, while roughly 9 million call London home. And while travel is often a route to discover new metropolises - maybe to Delhi, where the population hovers around 35 million, or Tokyo, at approximately 37 million - increasingly often, it's a means to escape the crowds altogether."
"You could drive to this villain-like lodge, designed to merge into the vast Namibian landscape, but for a truly cinematic arrival, charter a plane from Windhoek. The descent onto the property's private runway sweeps over scorched, cratered earth and sand dunes so otherworldly they feel closer to Mars than Earth. Given the remoteness, the level of comfort is impressive: each of the ten standalone suites comes with an all-inclusive bar, Swarovski binoculars, an easel and paints, and a private swimming pool."
Urban populations in major cities often make escaping crowds a travel motivation, with New York City, London, Delhi, and Tokyo cited as dense examples. Increasingly, travelers seek remote hotels that prioritize seclusion over urban energy. Some properties are deliberately positioned in extreme landscapes, requiring long journeys such as charters or private runways. Remote lodges combine rugged surroundings with luxury amenities, including standalone suites, private pools, and curated dining that reflects limited local availability. Game drives or excursions in these areas encounter few humans and limited wildlife adapted to harsh environments, delivering intense privacy and dramatic natural vistas.
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