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Feynan Ecolodge
Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan, Middle East
The 26-room solar-powered lodge of Feynan lies in the heart of the mountainous Dana Biosphere Reserve in Wadi Feynan. A true eco-lodge, its design riffs on the caravanserais of the Middle East’s ancient trading days. Sip mint tea with the Bedouin people, or shadow a shepherd for the day — a lot of hotels promise authentic experiences, few deliver them with such integrity. Sweeping rooftop views over the desert don’t come as dramatic as in this former copper-mining valley — and there’s a 10-inch telescope to eyeball the sienna-toned terrain which is alive with pink oleanders. While there’s no booze available for sundowners, guests are invited to bring their own alcohol.
Bouteco loves: Even the fridges here run on sun which means they have limited supply and forgo serving meat.