Eco-Modations
As the world becomes smaller, travellers are getting ever more adventurous and are not content with merely treading the well-worn holiday paths. Instead, they are seeking for unique hotels, in exceptional destinations, which also offer memorable experiences while they are there.
An underwater room at Manta Resort, Tanzania
At the Manta Resort on the idyllic island of Pemba, just off the coast of Zanzibar, you can sleep in an underwater room in your own private stretch of sea. The glass-cased chamber is plunged four metres beneath the surface, where you can spend the night with the fishes – a truly unique experience! Above you, the landing deck has a lounge and bathroom, with another deck above that for sunbathing, in between refreshing dips in the water. Meals of fresh fish will be brought to you, so you can dine in the middle of the sea.
Glamping at Skylodge Adventure Suites, Peru
Here’s an opportunity to hike up to your room for the night: a pod on a mountainside in the Sacred Valley. These transparent pods at Skylodge Adventure Suites offer panoramic bird’s eye views over the Peruvian countryside from above the valley floor, as condors swoop by and the skies are covered in a blanket of stars in the evening. After a scenic night’s sleep, enjoy a delicious breakfast before ziplining down in the morning.
Wadi Rum Night Luxury Camp, Jordan
Located in the heart of the Wadi Rum Desert in southern Jordan sits the most luxurious and stunning camping experience you’ll ever have. The Wadi Rum Night Luxury Camp site is dotted with bubble shaped tents, complete with all the amenities you’ll ever need. Here, nestled between jagged cliffs and sand dunes you can witness the milky way flow across the perfectly clear glowing night sky.
Playa Viva, Mexico
When you’re after a place to fully relax and rejuvenate body and mind, look no further than a stay at Playa Viva Mexico. This yoga retreat, resort, eco-luxury boutique hotel, and treehouse hideout is many things, but what’s arguably most exciting is that it’s home to its own little burrito-style hut. With an ocean view and secluded location it’s the perfect place to enjoy Mexico’s beauty.
Ever wanted to live in an Icelandic bubble? Probably not, but when you see these cute little campsite hotel hybrids you’ll want to. Located around 70 minutes from Reykjavik in Iceland, the exact Bubble Iceland site is secret to maintain privacy for visitors. Here you can enjoy the illusion of sleeping in nature, while watching the stars shoot past and witnessing the midnight sun during the warmer summer seasons, all from the comfort of your own bed.
From the September 2020 issue of FHM India.
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