I LOVE unique stays and finds! Hidden gems and “one of a kind” opportunities are exhilarating to discover! When I hear about something unbelievably cool or unusual, I can’t wait to check it out; even if takes me to the other side of the world! Thankfully, pandemic restrictions are a thing of the past and travellers are free to explore once again! That’s why I’m excited to share World’s 5 Most Unique Stays with all of you!
1. The Suspended Capsule Stay – Skylodge Adventure Suites in Peru
Not for the faint of heart, this incredibly unique stay was a huge bucket list check for me! Our journey began with an 1hr 40 mins climb up to our capsule! Arriving at dusk we enjoyed a cozy star gazing evening suspended 400 ft above Peru’s Sacred Valley! Guests can venture to and from the kitchen capsule to eat and meet new friends! Each stay includes a homemade dinner and breakfast that are specially prepared by your climbing guides! Partial Zip line decent is a mandatory part of your journey! https://naturavive.com/web/skylodge-adventure-suites/
2. The Ringfort Stay – Irish National Heritage Park in Ireland
A fantastic adventure, this unique stay allows you to explore 9000 years of history all to yourself! With only one group booking permitted per evening, overnight guests enjoy exclusive access to the parks entire 40 acres! Traditional cutlery, dishes and costumes are provided for visitors to try out! Choose between the Ringfort or Viking Village stay when booking! https://irishheritage.ie/experiences/
3. Tundra Buggy Overnight with Polar Bears – Frontiers North Tundra Buggy Lodge in MB, Canada
Canada is the Polar Bear capital of the world and Cape Churchill Manitoba is the place to see them! But did you know that you can also sleep overnight in the bears home environment?! Offered only once a year during polar bear season this stay is SUPER EXCLUSIVE! Voyage on their Tundra Buggy’s by day for additional polar bear viewings and relax in the Buggy Lodge at night! Lucky guests may even experience a Northern Lights show bonus! https://frontiersnorth.com/tundra-buggy-lodge
4. “Cave Stay” in Petra one of the New 7 Wonders of the World – Airbnb in Jordan
This ultra unique overnight opportunity is available thanks to the entrepreneurial visions of Petra’s local Bedouin community. Petra, is not only one of the New 7 Wonders of the World but it’s also a Unesco World Heritage site and as such the Bedouins are the only people permitted to work or live within! You’ll be immersed in a traditional and cultural experience while maintaining all of the comforts of home – including wifi! Bookable through AirBnb! Bonus for this one, I am taking a trip to visit this one once again, send me an email if you want to join us to: Jen@jenzjourneys.com !
5. The Suspended Spherical Treehouse – Free Spirit Spheres, in BC, Canada
This one is ground zero, the inspiration for it all! This extremely unique accommodation is the one that inspired me to seek out unusual stays when I spotted it in a magazine almost 2 decades ago! Located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, seeing these suspended spheres planted the inspirational seed feeling my desire to find all things unusual and cool began to grow! A bucket list check, I am happy to be able to share it here! https://freespiritspheres.com
Final Thoughts:
Whether you are looking for a unique “Canadian Staycation” idea or some extra enticement to travel abroad these “World’s 5 Most Unique Stays” are certain to inspire the adventurous spirits in everyone! Prefer more mainstream stays? Check out some great deals that Trip Advisor has to offer you here!
Prefer a stay closer to home?! Check out these 15 unique stays in Canada here:https://jenzjourneys.com/15-cool-unique-stays-in-canada/
