Virgin Magnate Richard Branson has recently added a luxury catamaran to his collection of unique hotels. Necker Belle specializes in Whale watching, and every year it follows thousands of whales as they meet at Silver Bank in the Caribbean for the annual mating. During this time, the Whales come to …
Lundy Island is one of England’s natural wonders – a small emanation that rises from the waves of the Bristol Channel, just under five square kilometers in size. It has been populated since Neolithic times with old gravestones recently uncovered and dated to the 5th Century. There are a number …
Want to know what area of France is so beautiful it is often called “The Garden of France”? What if I also told you of an amazing place to stay as well? Don’t worry it caters to single, couple, and family groups. That would be pretty great right? But that’s …
Eco cottages on the mysterious Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, are a fine way to visit this small island also known as the “bellybutton of the world”. The special cottages are assembled off-site and placed carefully in the landscape so as not to disturb the fragile ecosystem. Special …
Colnbrook village in Berkshire is home to one of Britain's oldest pubs. The Ostrich was founded in 1106, at the time when Henry I was king of England. The pub that later became an inn was originally called 'The Hospice', but history changed its name and fame. The historic building …
Located in the beautiful countryside of Hampshire, England, this is not your typical treehouse. Each treehouse includes two suites in an elevated tree canopy with lovely forest views. With an outdoor hot tub, kitchenette, and marble-floored bathroom with a freestanding bath, guests will not want to leave these environmentally friendly …
This perfect example of Victorian engineering has been well preserved since it was built in 1871. Back in the 19th Century, the Prince of Wales got sick with Typhoid from drinking unclean water so the tower was commissioned to serve the Royal Sandringham Estate with clean water. The 60-foot tower …
Located down under on Sydney's Woolloomooloo Wharf (the longest timber-piled wharf in the world!), this modern hotel is peppered with art and fun designs. It offers 100 rooms and suites that range from the ‘superoo’ to the ‘cityvoo loft’ and ‘ultraroo.’ Larger rooms include scenic water or garden views, lounge …
Hostels are not always the grungy and dirty places people tend to think of when they hear the word hostel. However, Adler Luxury hostel, located in the heart of historic Chinatown in Singapore, has proven the stereotype wrong. About two years ago, the Adler was established and built on the …
Red Caboose Motel in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, is a place with a history. In fact, so much history that there’s an entire book devoted to the place (you can pick it up in the gift shop). Long story short, it all started when Donald M. Denlinger placed a half-hearted bid on …
The legendary Venetian hotel was built at the end of the 14th-century by the Dandolos, a noble family of the era. It adjoins several other buildings constructed in the 14th and 15th centuries. Remarkable features like the pink facade with marble sills, white turrets, and balconies with pointed arches make …
This hotel is an Organic Bed & Breakfast and Ecology Resource Center which means they have amazing gardens overflowing with flowers, hand-built guestrooms using ethically-sourced materials, and a lovely courtyard and tea room. Much of the hotel has been made from recycled materials. There are buildings made from straw-bale and …
Amanjiwo, which translates to “peaceful soul”, is perched above the amazing site of Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world. Located on the most important island of the Indonesian archipelago, Java is the heart of Indonesian culture and commerce. Far removed from the chaos of Jakarta, Amanjiwo can be …
What used to be a refuge for pirates and smugglers is today the luxurious escape for the very richest. There are very few places like this in the USA. A tropical resort with its own island. Little Palm Island is a secret Florida destination. In the early days before the …
The Hix Island House is centrally located on the Island of Vieques, just southeast of the Puerto Rican mainland. Only a 20-minute flight from the capital of San Juan, this truly unique destination allows guests to return to nature in a beautifully designed hotel that incorporates natural elements of the …
Located in Switzerland, this themed hotel is a dream come true for kids, with individually sculpted rooms and an endless list of fun activities. The hotel revolves around the fascinating stories of Swiss folklore. Mythical characters appear inside and outside Märchenhotel's premises, like dwarfs, fairies, gnomes, or imps. And if …
Iceland: the original land of ice and fire. Just a short drive from the capital city, Reykjavík, is Hotel Glymur which overlooks the azure waters of the Whale Fjord. The hotel was named after the Glymur waterfall, one of the highest in Europe. You can visit it during your stay. …
Most people imagine rich golds, deep reds, and chandeliers everywhere when thinking of opulence and royalty. Imagine a hotel – no, a palace really – that offers this kind of luxury. It exists! The Raj Palace is a 16th-century Maharaja palace located in Jaipur, India, and fit for royalty. In …
When you stay at the Efteling Hotel you stay in a real fairytale castle. Feel like a prince or princess with unlimited access to the Efteling Theme Park. This means you can have special early access, free parking, and seats at the Raveleijn show where, in a 20-minute spectacle with …
It's hard not to be impressed by the 25hours Hotel chain's newest work. They've opened their first hotel in Dubai – and the first outside of Europe, and it's an absolute hit! Famous for their impressive interior designs incorporating local history, 25hours is not afraid of some crazy ideas. The …