Amanjena, the first Amanresort on the African continent, means “peaceful paradise.” (Aman is Sanskrit for “peaceful,” while jena means “paradise” in Arabic.) Located in Morocco, Amanjena’s 34 pavilions and seven, two-storey maisons are set within an oasis of palms and old olive trees.
The Manor - New Delhi India
The Manor, a Cambridge Club hotel, was originally developed as a small country hotel in the 1950s, in Friends Colony, in what was once the outskirts of Delhi. Today, it is an oasis in the centre of this sprawling bustling city. The 2-storey, 18-room hotel is set in landscaped gardens and has been completely redesigned as a contemporary luxury hotel.
The Prince Hotel - Melbourne Australia
The Prince was one of only a handful of Australian hotels recently acknowledged by Herbert Ypma in the international publication Hip Hotels of the World 1999.
The Time Hotel - New York USA
The Time Hotel is a luxury boutique 15 floor hotel unlike any other, delivering a blend of hospitality and sensory stimulation.
Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast - Farmington New Mexico
A unique underground luxury cliff dwelling located north of Farmington, New Mexico near the Mesa Verde National Monument.
The Water Tower, Truro, U.K
This is something out of a fairy tale. A beautiful and distinct stone water tower
Native American Tepee, Washington, USA
Traditional painted tepees complete with beds, and wood fires. nestled in a valley next to the Snoqualmie National Forest, which provides 250,000 acres of wilderness for riding and hiking.
Tintagel Nudist Resort, Australia
Not quite everyone's idea of a view, Tintagel is situated on the banks of the Fitzory River, just north of the tropic of Capricorn.
Doyden Castle
Once used in the BBC drama Poldark. Port Isaac, Cornwall, U.K
A Navajo Hogan
Stay in a family-owned hogan about 45 minutes west of Window Rock Arizona, the capital of the Navajo nation
Desert Cave
Built into the side of a hill in Coober Pedy, South Australia. 50 guest rooms including 19 subterranean.
South Foreland, Lighthouse
Situated on the famous White Cliffs of Dover at St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, UK
The Hotel Nacional, Havana, Cuba
This is the grand old timer of Havana
Baron Island, Murcia
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, a hilltop watchtower folly 30minutes from the mainland.
Emerald Isle, Monkey Key
Marooned on a 5 acre palm and mangrove island 25 miles off Key West Florida.
Rancho el Corozal, Guatemala
Overlooking a lagoon in tribal Mayan style, no electricity, no hot water, no road access, but you do get a dugout canoe.
Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile
It was here that Robinson Crusoe was marooned for four years and four months until he was finally rescued in 1709.
Little Water Caye, Belize, Central America
Little Water Caye lives up to its name as it lies on the edge of Belizes Barrier Reef: the second largest reef in the world and an ideal diving spot.
Slipper Island, New Zealand
One of New Zealands few privately owned islands. Guests are offered the exclusive use of the Lodge and have the islands beautiful white sandy beaches all to themselves.
The Royal Tents of Rajasthan
There are tents and there are tents, but the tents of a desert camp come equipped with twin beds, ensuite bathrooms, custom made furniture, mosquito nets, electricity, hot water and even room service.
Samode Palace Hotel, Rajasthan, India
This is a westerners true fantasy of India.
Amanwana, Moya Island, Indonesia
Amanwana is a wilderness hideaway on the virtually deserted Indonesian island of Moyo. 20 luxury tents are set down under a canopy of tropical forest.
Underground Guesthouse - White Cliffs, Australia
This is not a place for claustrophobics, but if solitude is your food then you will find it a plenty here.
Benesse House, Naoshima Contemporary Art Museum, Japan
Benesse house is an art museum come hotel set in approx 400 acres on the southern tip of the island of Naoshima, Japan.
Costanoa Coastal Lodge and Camp, California
This is a campground with a difference. The tent bungalows as they are called come with beautiful ocean views these tents are furnished and even have room service.
The Ice Hotel, Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
Imagine a hotel which is rebuilt every year. A new design, new suites, a brand new reception - in fact everything in it is crisp and new.
Cedar Creek Treehouse Mount Rainier, USA
50 feet up in a giant cedar tree with a view of Mt. Rainier from your bed!
Roopangarh Fort, Kishangarh, India
Impressive and vast sandstone palace hotel
The lighthouse, Llandudno, Wales
Open throughout the year and with stunning views over the Irish Sea,
The Saugerties Lighthouse, Saugerties, NY, U.S.A
The Saugerties lighthouse operates a bed & breakast throughout the year. Make sure you book ahead.
Taprobane Island, Sri Lanka
Wade across a shallow sea to an amazing villa, dominating a small, rocky island.
Kamalame Cove, The Bahamas
This idyllic hideaway of just over four acres has the world's third largest barrier reef right on its doorstep.
Wynad, Treehouses, Western Ghats, India
Stay in a treehouse built 100ft above the jungle floor.
The Parrot Nest, Belize, Central America
Spend a night under a 100’ guanacaste tree in a thatched treehouse.
Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai
Situated deep In the desert dunes alongside the Hajar Mountains.
Strawberry Hill, Jamaica
Set in elaborate botanical gardens, 3100ft above sea level and has spectacular views of the Blue Mountains and Kingston.
Fregate Island, Seychelles
Surrounded by the clear waters of the Indian Ocean and just 3sq kms.
Vatulele Island, Fiji
Vatulele's 31sq km of natural beauty and peace is a rare find in the world today.
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