
Minaret Station Alpine Lodge, New Zealand: There's no road access to this luxury lodge -- which is home to just four spacious chalets and a 50,000-acre working farm -- so you have no choice but to arrive by helicopter.

HOSHINOYA Kyoto, Japan: This refined Japanese inn ferries arriving guests down the Oi river in one of the hotel's small wooden boats.

The Peninsula Hong Kong: The most iconic way to get to this grand dame is via Rolls-Royce Phantom. The hotel boasts a fleet of 14 -- all finished in the signature shade of Peninsula Brewster Green.

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand: This luxurious tented camp is located in the Golden Triangle -- where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand converge. To access it, guests have the option of taking a private longtail boat up the Mekong River.

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India: This beauty is set in the middle of Lake Pichola in Udaipur, northern India, and is only accessible via boat. It's just a seven-minute ride, but every second is packed with gorgeous scenery.

Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia: After a private transfer from Siem Reap or Phnom Penh, guests are dropped off at a seven-story tower overlooking the sprawling forest canopy. From there, a series of ziplines takes them to the Landing Zone Bar, where a 'Pineapple Trap' welcome drink awaits.

ÀNI Thailand: Getting to this all-inclusive private sanctuary on Thailand's Koh Yao Noi Island involves a boat ride through stunning UNESCO-listed Phang Nga Bay.

The Nautilus, Maldives: From the capital, Male, the resort's distinct purple seaplane takes guests on a scenic, 30-minute flight over islands and sandbars.

Gangtey Lodge, Bhutan: After a pick-up at the country's only international airport, Gangtey guests can enjoy a 30-minute helicopter flight over the country's capital city of Thimphu and across majestic valleys, forests, houses and hills before arriving at the lodge.



