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To get to this mountain-top hotel, you must climb up 60,000 steps – or take the cable car. If you choose to climb the stairs, you are in for an exciting time. They begin by traveling through the aperture of the cliff known as the Thread of Sky. Further up …

The activities available to guests and groups at the Langholmen Hotel are all about pretending to be a prisoner and making your escape from the island. You will learn skills such as teamwork, climbing, and marksmanship. Has no one told the staff that Langholmen is no longer a prison? I …

Dubbed the “5 Million Star Hotel”, it’s easy to see why the Aurora Bubble is worth a visit. Guests can experience the beauty of nature, all from inside the comfort of a literal see-through bubble. Whether you choose to sleep under five million stars in the winter or summer, all …

Opened in 1928, Beverly Wilshire has been popular with celebrities for almost a century now, thanks to its popular location at Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. It hosted President Barack Obama, Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and many more distinguished guests, some of whom were fictional. It was here that the characters …

The hotel is a converted manor house built in the 1930s in a Scottish hunting lodge style. It is part of a modern wildlife sanctuary located 20km from Nairobi. The Rothschild Giraffes who live here are wonderfully tame. If you leave your window open, you could even wake up with …

So this is like living in Lord of the Rings except without constant danger from the forces of evil. Here, the only forces that matter are those of your imagination (and American Express). The location is within a national park on the far eastern side of Germany. Many great outdoor …

Hotel planes are a pilot’s dream and one of the first items on a world traveler’s to-do-list. This plane in particular is over 40 meters in length and stationed at Teuge airport, giving you a great view of the runway. It was first built in 1960 and has historical significance, …

A water tower was built in 1923. It stored 50,000 gallons (227,305 liters) of water pumped from a local well, ready to distribute water around the local area. The original water tower was an ugly structure, so the architects had the magnificent idea of making it look like a cottage …

Minimalism meets reclaimed structures in a pretty Japanese harbor. Visionary architects, Yasutaka Yoshimura, have based their design for chic holiday cottages on ship containers. The containers are stacked on top of each other to create two floors. One end is all glass, and the walls are white to reflect light …

Unchanged since Tsarist Russia, for 100 years this prison served to brutalize those who fell foul of the Tsar and Communist Party. The place is said to be haunted. Perhaps you feel brave enough to take their tour. Just don’t blame your captors… I mean hosts when you see a …

‘In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion is a hundred feet tall and carved out of a mountain’ We’ve all heard of infinity pools, but the one at the Kandalama Hotel blends seamlessly into Kandalama Lake. There, you can swim in the setting sun. The floor of the ‘Black …

This hotel is eco all over. Set in the thrall of a rocky volcano, the hotel harnesses the sulfuric heat generated below the soil to create geothermal power. It also captures the flow of fast streams and rivers to create hydroelectricity. Unique “onsen” (Japanese hot springs) are available to rejuvenate …

This incredible hotel is part of the Sun City Resort in South Africa. Built in the 1970s the resort has played host to the international jet set, hosted major concerts, and heavyweight boxing matches. When you stay at the Palace of the Lost City you will have access to two …

‘And I sentence you to be taken from here to Oxford Castle Prison where you will be hung from the neck until dead’ - is what guests of the Oxford Castle Prison would have heard before arriving at this imposing building. You, however, are far more likely to hear the …

Lapland, Finland, is where you’ll find the most magical igloos in the world! If you love cozying up as snow gathers outside your window, Levin Iglut is your place. Each igloo is not only perfectly decorated but equipped with heated non-fogging glass, air conditioning, a kitchen, a shower, and a …

A trip to in-town Buckhead, Atlanta, will leave you amazed when you arrive at your very own trio of treehouses. Regardless of whether you are an outdoorsy person or you just want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city living, these treehouses are the perfect escape. This …

Would you sleep in a transparent room, visible to everyone, in exchange for free accommodation in Ibiza? Paradiso is a super chic hotel with a Miami Beach slash 70s Art Deco-style concept and an exciting twist that has left a lasting impression on the island of Ibiza.

The ultimate hidden villa is tucked away under the snow-capped mountains in the green meadows of the Swiss village of Vals. This house is carved into the mountainside in a flawless design to leave the natural surroundings unharmed. Villa Vals can accommodate up to ten people and is set within …

Las Vegas hotels are known for their suites, and Palms Casino Resort has the biggest, loudest, and best suites on offer. Out of huge plate glass windows, a sea of light stretches before you for miles and miles, it’s just Vegas, and then you turn away from the view and …

Like the Pharaohs' pyramids and Nebuchadnezzar’s hanging gardens, rich men have long sought to build the ultimate thing. Mardan Palace is considered to be one of the most expensive resorts in the world, costing $1.4 billion to build. There are 546 rooms separated into three wings: Dolmabahce, European, and Anatolian, …