In this issue, new Defender is put through its paces by two inspirational young adventurers as they prepare for an expedition to the South Pole. We also celebrate 50 years of Range Rover by taking a journey of discovery to Dubai. As well as looking back, we look to future as a group of visionaries explain the technologies that could change the future for all of us.
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VISTA VISTA JUST DESERTS Tranquil oases set amidst the stark beauty of desert landscapes, these four luxury lodges are perfect for disconnecting from the world and recharging your soul Longitude 131 Uluru, Australia With views that reach far across the russet landscape, this wilderness camp has played host to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and is the closest luxury lodge to the ancient, sacred monolith. Bed down in a palatial tented pavilion adorned with Aboriginal art, or soak in the dune-top plunge pool. longitude131.com.au Amangiri Utah, USA A vision of polished concrete and clean lines, the Amangiri’s rooms come with private terraces that give way to the arresting panorama of the Utah desert. Yoga, horseback riding and hiking expeditions are on offer, as well as hot-air ballooning and helicopter tours of the region’s spectacular rock formations. For a day of selfcare, step into the 2,300m 2 spa and indulge in Navajo-inspired treatments. aman.com Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort Nizwa, Oman Set 2,000m above sea level overlooking a sci-fi landscape of dramatic canyons and cliff edges, this resort is ideal for the intrepid traveller, offering everything from abseiling to archery. Four sensational restaurants serve a variety of cuisines, from Middle Eastern to Italian. anantara.com Hoanib Valley Camp Kaokoland, Namibia Evening campfires and game rides are how days are spent in this exclusive and remote tented campsite, with sightings of elephants, giraffes and rhinos on the cards. Solar powered, and with foundations made from wood, bamboo and recycled composite, the camp treads lightly, too. naturalselection.travel 18 19
Land Rover Magazine showcases stories from around the world that celebrate inner strength and the drive to go Above and Beyond.
In this issue, New Defender is put through its paces by two inspirational young adventurers as they prepare for an expedition to the South Pole. We also celebrate 50 years of Range Rover by taking a journey of discovery to Dubai. As well as looking back, we look to future as a group of visionaries explain the technologies that could change the future for all of us.
In this issue, new Defender is put through its paces by two inspirational young adventurers as they prepare for an expedition to the South Pole. We also celebrate 50 years of Range Rover by taking a journey of discovery to Dubai. As well as looking back, we look to future as a group of visionaries explain the technologies that could change the future for all of us.
Icelandic surfing, enabled by the new Land Rover Defender
| Artisanal globe-making in London with Bellerby & Co
| Gallery of stunning drone photography
| Author Helen Russell explores the meaning of happiness
| Exclusive short story by Jean Macneil
Shenzhen by Range Rover Sport PHEV
| A first drive in the new Range Rover Evoque
| Mid-century modernist architecture in Germany
| George Bamford on what makes true luxury
| Meet moon-walker Charlie Duke
| Carnival subculture in Brazil
Share the passion of a Land Rover-loving community in a remote corner of India
| Experience the thrills of driving on ice in the Range Rover Velar
| Explore stunning Donegal with seafarer Monty Halls and his family
| Relive the child-like sense of wonder captured at the Above & Beyond Tour
| See why the Range Rover PHEV impressed mountaineer Jimmy Chin
| Encounter the most powerful Defender: the Classic Works V8 special
Look back at the birth of the original Land Rover | How Land Rover has driven adventure and scientific exploration | GQ Editor Dylan Jones discusses inspiration with Chief Design Officer Gerry McGovern | Exploring the potential impact of electrification and connected vehicles | Tackling the 999 steep steps up to Heaven’s Gate in China
New Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrids | Why Oslo shines as a beacon of electric mobility | Uncovering Mia Suki’s unbridled passion | How Project Hero is optimising crisis response for the Austrian Red Cross | A stunning Norwegian drive in the Range Rover Velar
Unveiling of the New Range Rover Velar | Step inside some of the planet’s most exclusive homes | Man’s relationship with dogs | An epic drive through the Isle of Skye | The legendary Beechcraft Bonanza takes to the Skies
Unboxing of the All-New Discovery | A portrait of the sailing legend, Sir Ben Ainslie | Look into the future of mobility and transportation | Copenhagen – probably the coolest city in the world?
Meet Ratan Tata | Travel through the Outback in a Discovery Sport | Head to California in search of the Lost Coast | Sir Paul Smith and his bespoke Defender | Grass roots Rugby
