Happily, sustainability is a top priority at these luxury stays, with all of them embracing carbon neutrality and maintaining strict eco-certifications to minimise their impact on the surrounding environment.

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1. Polar glamping at White Desert Antarctica

During their stay on the world’s most remote continent, visitors spend their time hiking, fat-bike riding, ice-climbing, abseiling or getting up close and personal with the local fauna at an emperor penguin colony. Every night, guests convene for a sumptuous spread before capping it off with a cocktail cooled with 10,000-year-old glacial ice.

Best of all, White Desert’s eco-friendly accommodation is all constructed in composite fibreglass that is easily dismantled during the off-season (the camp closes from February to October), leaving no trace on the surrounding environment.

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2. Fine dining in a fiord at Norway’s Six Senses Svart

What’s more, when completed, Six Senses Svart aims to become the world’s first energy-positive hotel. With its own geothermal and solar power systems, it will operate entirely off-grid with zero emissions. A zero-waste fine dining concept and an overwater design above the crystalline waters of the Holandsfjorden fiord further mitigate its impact.

3. Get immersed in Icelandic minerals at the Blue Lagoon

This haven of tranquillity near Grindavík is surrounded by rugged snow-capped landscapes and the turquoise waters of Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon, and offers a range of pampering experiences designed to nourish the mind, body and soul.

While you’re soaking in the mineral-rich geothermal waters – which also provide a sustainable power source for the property – make a visit to the waterside Mask Bar. This feature allows guests to apply face masks without leaving the balmy waters of the Blue Lagoon. The masks are made with natural, locally-sourced ingredients, including the lagoon’s signature white silica mud, known for its cleansing and exfoliating properties.

Those looking for the full five-star experience (and after all, having gone this far, why settle for anything less?) can book the lavish Blue Lagoon Suite, which comes with a private spa, steam room and sauna; dedicated butler service; and an exclusive lagoon to enjoy in total solitude.

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4. Wake up to whales at Ilimanaq Lodge in Greenland

Ilimanaq Lodge offers an unforgettable Arctic experience for those willing to make the long journey. Located on the west coast of Greenland, 300km north of the polar circle, there are no roads to this off-the-grid escape. Guests must arrive by boat, which weaves its way through a Unesco World Heritage site fiord, zigzagging past some of the world’s largest icebergs, before landing at Ilimanaq.

Once you’ve arrived, settle into one of the solar-powered luxury cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace giving breathtaking views of the sea and mountains, amid which you may glimpse passing humpback whales, seals and icebergs. Just don’t try and upload what you’re seeing to social media – Ilimanaq Lodge is intentionally Wi-fi-free for a more complete escape.

Guests who visit this year will also be able to enjoy the two Michelin-starred restaurant Koks, which has temporarily relocated to Ilimanaq Lodge for 2023. Known for its innovative cuisine that showcases the local ingredients and traditions of the nearby Faroe Islands, Koks has won numerous fine-dining accolades and is surely one of the most exclusive – and remote – culinary experiences in the world.

5. Sleep on one of the world’s tallest peaks at Alaska’s Sheldon Chalet

Perched high on the southern ridge of North America’s tallest mountain, Denali (6,190 metres), it’s difficult to get further off-the-beaten-track than Sheldon Chalet. This stunning 2,000 sq ft hexagonal property boasts five bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and is just a stone’s throw – well, 16 kilometres or 10 miles – from the summit.

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Unsurprisingly, guests can only reach this luxury retreat via private helicopter. Once they’ve arrived, they have eagle’s-eye views of the majestic mountains, modern luxury amenities, gourmet treats like barbecued Alaskan oysters courtesy of the on-site chef and a rooftop sauna with views out over a glacier.

This super-secluded property accommodates up to 10 guests, and can arrange a number of mountain activities including glacier exploration, helicopter tours, fishing trips and heli-skiing.