Ulaa, When You Really Need To Get Far Away From it All

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Dec 14th 2006 at 11:00AM

If you are looking for a remote eco-hotel adventure, a new resort Ulaa, just might be your place. It is located in the X region of Chile, an area famed for its rivers, mountains and scenic natural beauty especially this time of year when spring is giving way to summer in the Southern hemisphere. There are no real roads around the property and the main for of transportation is buy horse. There are no in-room televisions or telephones (although there is wireless internet in the main lodge). The resort has seven cabins which are rustic but also comfortable. There is also a spa that offers a variety of massages and sweat lodge treatments. Other activities include horseback riding, canoeing, farming in the organic gardens and cooking lessons. Cabins range from $125 to $240 per night during high season. If you need to be surrounded by marble and infinity pools this isn't your place but if you would just like to go where no one can reach you, watch the stars at night, eat simple and wholesome food and reconnect with nature and yourself this could be your new escape.

Tags: chile, eco tourism, eco travel, resort, tourism, vacation