Deep in the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest, a little over three hours from Quito, lays Masphi Lodge.  Recognised as one of the National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World and uncovered by the BBC in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, this is not your standard lodge – far from it. Set on 3,200 acres of cloud forest (of which 80% is original primary growth) and sitting in biogeographical region of Chocó (that also runs along Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru), the lodge impresses with floor-to-ceiling windows as far as the eye can see.  Guests are in prime position to enjoy local fauna and flora at the drop of a hat. Don’t be fooled into thinking you’ll be roughing it in the jungle though; luxury and comfort is king at Mashpi and every detail is accounted for – right down to the last treat you add to your snack bag (and honestly, they’ll be the best gummy bears you’ll ever eat!) With 22 rooms that are stylish, modern, comfortable and most importantly, offer undisrupted views out into the canopy, it’s hard to do anything but relax, unwind and immerse yourself in nature whilst lapping up the luxe-life. When you do manage to pull […]

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