In the air, under the sea, on the ice, in a tree: Here is a look at some incredible hotels for your next vacation.
1. India
The Taj Palace Resort, Lake Pichola, Rajasthan, India is for anyone who’s ever wanted to experience the Golden Age of travel.
This is the place (or palace) to get a glimpse of what it feels like to be royalty. Built in the middle of a lake, this huge marble resort features opulent 1930s rooms with intricately carved archways and rooms draped in sumptuous fabrics. You can dine al fresco with a view of the surrounding mountains and the warm lights of the shoreline, and then hop on a traditional sunset boat ride with your own personal oarsman.
2. Chile
If you’re a nature lover who also appreciates the finer things, then staying in a luxurious lodge on the Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve will ignite your love of the nature in a whole new way.
Located in the mountainous jungles of Chile, Huilo-Huilo features four main lodges that are all part of the gorgeous natural surroundings — including one that’s built right into a mountain.
Spacious rooms look out over lush green canopies, pristine rivers, and the bright, elaborate ecosystem of the Patagonia rainforest. Take advantage of spa facilities after a day of exploring, and enjoy 5-star meals inspired by the jungle. Best of all, you get to be part of a sustainable tourist destination that’s committed to preservation and conservation of the world it inhabits.
3. Sweden
The Ice Hotel® in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden is a gorgeous, temporary palace of ice, located north of the Arctic Circle.
Each year, the hotel commissions artists to create original rooms using snow and ice. Giant sculptures and huge vaulted ceilings of carved snow surround fur-covered beds.
Get married in a church made entirely of ice or spend a night watching the breathtaking aurora borealis from your room. But don’t wait too long: each Spring, the Ice Hotel® disappears.
4. Maldives
If cold weather isn’t your thing and you’re more into sandy beaches and clear waters, then your dream resort might just be Cocoa Island by COMO in the Maldives.
This is a private island resort with 33 overwater suites, meaning you can literally walk out of your private villa into a warm turquoise lagoon. Each room has a personal terrace with a view of the sea and the sugar-white beaches nearby.
Indulge in the holistic wellness treatments at the spa, take an incredible diving tour, and enjoy top-tier food prepared with a nod to the South Indian culinary influences.
Are you ready to go?
Travel is meant to transport you — to other places, obviously, but sometimes to other times, other worlds, other possibilities. These four utterly unique hotels are full of the magic, mystery, and wonder that travel embodies. These are places you might never want to leave!
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