Cornwall is England’s sunniest county: full of dew-sparkled hills, Arthurian moors, and villages resting by the fishing boat bobbing sea. It’s a popular destination and why not stay in a treehouse while you’re there? Named after the feisty local birds, Tree Sparrow House is a compact wooden dwelling resting in …
The pink city of Jaipur is a traveler's wet dream. It was built in the 18th century as India's first planned city with remarkable architecture. In 1876, Maharaja Ram Singh decided to paint the entire city pink as a gesture of hospitality to welcome the Prince of Wales. Jaipur is …
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 …
Situated on the Leman lake shore in Switzerland and named for the United States’ 28th president, Hotel President Wilson is one of the most beautiful places to stay in Geneva, facing the extraordinary Mont-Blanc. Just steps away from the most beautiful parks and boutiques of the Rue du Rhône, guests …
Find peace and comfort at Costa Rica’s Peace Lodge Vara Blanca, located on the grounds of the La Paz Waterfall Gardens and just 20 minutes from Poás Volcano National Park. It’s no surprise the Peace Lodge was featured on the Travel Channel's "Honeymoon Hotspots International" program as one of 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 …
Nay Palad Hideaway is a luxury resort located on Siargao Island in the southern Philippines. The property is peppered with nine cabanas by top designers, Jean-Marie Massaud and Daniel Pouzet. Relax there or in the outdoor living room and admire the natural surroundings – the ancient mangrove forest on one …
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 …
Originally built as a British prison in 1859, the Protea Breakwater Lodge has been fully restored to feature contemporary rooms with panoramic views of Table Mountain and the bay. Guests can enjoy the modern comfort and affordable accommodations while staying right next to Cape Town’s Waterfront V&A. Just beyond your …
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 …
In the crazy heat of Bangkok, there is a fine sanctuary on the banks of the Chao Praya River, The Siam Hotel. Owned by Thai popstar, Noi, the décor is designed by Bill Bensley and is a fusion of Art Deco and Thai styles. Your room is of unique appearance …
Located in the historic Malopolska region of Poland, known as “Little Poland,” Hotel Heron Sienna is built on eighteenth-century lands surrounded by lush natural forests and lakes. The hotel sits right near Lake Roznowskie, where guests can enjoy various watersport activities, from sailing to boat racing. Nearby attractions also include …
The legendary Chateau de Bagnols is the kind of place you thought only existed in fairy stories. Set in a tiny village this historic Chateau has towers and turrets, a drawbridge, and a moat. The castle has an ‘old’ and ‘new’ area. The ‘old’ area is from the 13th Century …
The Mashpi Lodge is an ultra-contemporary, sophisticated eco-lodge that offers you a whole immersion experience into the cloud forest of Ecuador's Mashpi Natural Reserve. The interior's sleek design and minimalist décor blend into the natural splendor just beyond your door. With floor-to-ceiling windows, each room offers a north-facing view, creating …
Nothing screams “luxury” like a holiday in St. Moritz, Switzerland. So if you’re heading to the birthplace of Alpine tourism, make sure to indulge in all the extravagance the place has to offer. If you ask me, booking a room in the famous Badrutt’s Palace Hotel is a pretty good …
Set at the edge of the Khao Sok National Park, famous for its dense virgin forests, Our Jungle House spreads across 25 acres of privately owned rainforest. This unique location is decorated with beautiful limestone hills and a jungle river. There are twelve treehouses and ten bungalows on wooden platforms …
Built in 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort-Palace is located on a hill with brilliant views of the Indian countryside. It is a 55-room heritage resort covering six acres of land with multiple levels and palatial wings. Left to ruin for much of the 20th Century, it was restored in the 1990s …
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 …
Japan doesn't shy away from weird and quirky concepts, and Hoshino Resorts' countryside resort is no exception. You would expect a farm stay to have cottages and maybe luxurious tents. But not here. Tomamu the Tower is a set of skyscrapers amid pristine nature. Tomamu consists of two buildings, and …
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 …