There are plenty of interesting and beautiful accommodations around the world, but there are few that truly stand out above the rest. These are the hotels that wow you, the experiences that you remember for the rest of your life and the places that you just can’t stop talking about.
Here are five of those accommodations.
Kakslauttanen Igloo Village, Finland
A night in the glass igloos at Kakslauttanen Igloo Village in Finland will be a night that you will never forget. Escorted out to your personal igloo by headlamp in the dark Finnish night, you will sleep beneath the glass dome in a room illuminated by moonlight or, if you’re lucky, the Aurora Borealis.
The igloos are heated, and have electricity and running water, and provide a sense of peace that you just can’t get in the city.
The property also has a number of restaurants, saunas and spas, as well as more “normal” accommodation for the less adventurous.
Berber Camp, Sahara Desert
Spending the night in an authentic Moroccan Berber camp is the experience of a lifetime on its own, but throw in the backdrop setting of a glowing red Sahara desert and a star-scattered night sky and you hit the accommodation jackpot.
On the eight-day Marrakesh and Sahara Tour with Busabout, you get the chance to spread your mattress around the fire pit after an evening of delicious food and traditional Berber songs. Sleep beneath the stars, with no sound but the low grumble of camels in the distance.
Hôtel de Glace, Quebec
There are numerous ice hotels around the world, but one of the most intricately designed and beautifully decorated is that of Hôtel de Glace in Quebec City, Canada.
The Hôtel de Glace is open from early January until late March, with themed suites, ice slides, spas and a full bar. You can simply visit the hotel for a tour during the day, or be one of the brave few to spend the night in your very own bed of ice.
Blue Lagoon, Iceland
The warm milky turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon are popular among tourists visiting Iceland, but few people have spent the night there.
Spend the night at the Blue Lagoon Clinic Hotel, enjoying spa treatments and access to the private thermal lagoon. It’s the perfect location to sleep, no matter whether you are there on a quick layover or are spending a longer period of time.
Don’t forget to take advantage of the natural silica around the lagoon for a rejuvenating facial mask treatment.
Volcano Camping, Maui
What’s more extreme than camping inside the crater of a volcano? Inside the Hawaiian volcano of Haleakala, adventurous travellers can stay in one of the three Haleakala Wilderness Cabins or two campgrounds reached by a minimum of a four-mile hike.
These volcanic accommodations are booked quickly, so early reservations are a must. Groups of 12 with a maximum of three nights are permitted.
From icy Finnish Lapland dwellings to arid desert mattresses, these are some of the greatest and most unique accommodations around the world. A visit to only one of them will give you memories that will last a lifetime.
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