The Baumhaus Hotel has seven separate treehouses for you to choose from. They are all made from untreated local wood, stand 5-7 meters high, and each one has a dreamy balcony. The houses are insulated and heated so you can be toasty warm while winter rages outside. Showers are near …
Sekeping Victoria (Ruins of Victoria) is located in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Georgetown, Penang, a constituent island off the coast of Malaysia. The island was a colonial hub for trade in spices, tobacco, and betel nut for much of the 19th Century. Remnants of the old town center …
The brilliant combination of a wildlife park and 4-star accommodation takes you one step closer to animals than ever before. Pairi Daiza, "Garden of the Worlds", lies in Belgium, and it's one of the top attractions in the country. It's been voted "Best zoo in Europe" on multiple occasions, and …
John and Cynthia Hardy came up with the idea to create a nostalgic and unique Balinese hotel experience in 2005. The eleven available suites are antique Javanese bridal homes that were restored and modernized in Bali. The Bambu Indah offers magnificent panoramic views of traditional Balinese rice paddies in the …
Owned by a polar explorer, writer, and photographer, Børge Ousland, Manshausen Island Resort has a taste of true adventure. Its tagline, “where sea and mountains meet”, captures well the remote and beautiful surroundings of the property. Manshausen is a 55-acre private island far above the Arctic Circle in Norway and …
This hotel is great for seeing Barcelona, one of Europe’s most energetic cities. Centrally located, you will find yourself with easy access to all the sights and attractions. Your room is decorated in the neoclassical style, which was popular in the 19th Century when the building was first erected. For …
Located in India, Chhatra Sagar is a place rich in history. A reservoir named Chhatra Sagar, in memory of the late nobel, Thakur Chhatra Singh of Nimaj, is where this luxury camp gets its name from. Made up of 11 luxury tents, which have always been important to the Rajput …
Rainforests, they’re not just for tropical countries. There’s one in Canada too. Twenty-one million acres of it. There, you will find King Pacific, one of the new breeds of ‘eco-lodges’. Developers worked closely with local First Nation tribes in order to support the local economy. As a result, you can …
Some call it the ‘Hotel of Doom’ while others have dubbed it the ‘Phantom Pyramid’ because the North Korean government went through a phase of airbrushing it from photos and denying its existence. Like many things in North Korea this hotel has been a source of confusion to people not …
You can find the Blumau Hotel on the clear green hillsides of South-Eastern Austria. It is a unique wellness and design hotel. Some blogs have dubbed it “the world’s largest habitable work of art”. Designed by Austria’s most famous contemporary artist, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, the Blumau Hotel was designed to unleash …
Whether you are a tech nerd or just have a dream of living in a world where robots cater to your every need, the Pengheng Space Capsules Hotel is the choice for you. This hotel made news all over the world and took the internet by storm, and for a …
Located in the Peruvian Amazon, the Treehouse Lodge is a magical place for any wildlife or nature lover to stay. The ten treehouses offer stunning views and a private bathroom. Complete with cozy beds and bamboo furnishings, each treehouse is handcrafted to perfection. Treehouses are surrounded by mosquito mesh to …
The Amazon Jungle Palace is the first floating eco-friendly, luxury hotel to offer beautiful views and an unforgettable experience. Nestled in the Amazon rain forest on Rio Negro, the hotel is only 8 kilometers from Manaus and offers daily transfer to the international airport. The natural construction elements harness the …
The central location makes this hostel a perfect base for exploring Canada’s historic capital city and the nearby Great Lakes. The hostel is located in the converted Carleton County Gaol that used to house death-row inmates. Since opening to guests in 1972, there have been reports of ghosts and spooky …
Javier Senosiain was the first Mexican architect to introduce organic architecture in his country. One of his first creations was the Casa Orgánica, a bio house with curvy surfaces wherever you look and a green roof. Then in 2007, he completed his masterpiece in Naucalpan, the Nido de Quetzalcoatl (Quetzalcoatl's …
Self-catering holidays in England. Not the most attractive proposition is it? You’re probably thinking of rainy campsites and the horrors to be endured in the communal shower block. But there are some amazing experiences to be had if you know where to look. Take, for example, “Quirky Holidays” in Cornwall, …
Located off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, Canada, Fogo Island is a remote yet accessible little spot (think: just over 2,000 people living in 10 distinct communities). Situated in the Labrador Current along "Iceberg Alley," the Island Inn sits by the rugged shores of the wild North Atlantic Ocean. This …
In the heart of the Las Vegas strip sits one of the world’s finest hotels. I’m not just saying this. The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Las Vegas is one of only six hotels in the United States that is a triple Forbes Five-Star and is the only hotel in Las …
An imposing mountain chalet rises in a sunny and quiet spot at the gates of Vermiglio. Chalet Al Foss Alp Resort's sun-soaked and mountainous surroundings are bursting with greenery in summer and buried under the beauty of a blanket of snow in winter. During ski season, a free bus will …
The first capsule hotel in the world, Capsule Inn Osaka (New Japan Umeda), opened in 1979 and has been enticing guests ever since. The capsule concept was the brainchild of Kisho Kurokawa. In 1972, he designed a residence called "Capsule House K". It was an early conceptualization of a revolutionary …