16 One-of-a-Kind Events Happening in 2019

Where: Shinta Mani Wild, Cardamom National Park, Cambodia

True, legendary gonzo hotelier Bill Bensley’s newest project did technically open in the waning hours of 2018, but this year will be your first opportunity to visit the four-acre luxury camp, which is set along 1.5km of jaw-dropping river and waterfalls in a newly protected wildlife sanctuary between two of Cambodia’s biggest national parks. Think handsomely appointed digs, ranger-led excursions to check out the local flora and fauna, and relaxing drinks to close each day at the “Landing Zone Bar,” perched just above the sanctuary’s largest waterfall.
When to go: December to April tend to be the warmest and driest months for exploring Cambodia’s lush rainforest.