Who wouldn't want to stay in a resort that looks like it hopped right out of a fairytale? Some of the hotels around the world are so beautiful, you won't believe that real people actually stay in them -- but they do! We've compiled a list of some of the most surreal and breathtaking resorts. Add these to your bucket list!
explora Patagonia
Santiago, Chile offers one of the most breath-taking hotels on the planet. At one point, Patagonia was thought to be the very end of the Earth, and explora Patagonia now stands on a place that literally looks as though the hotel was placed on the edge of the planet. If you're looking for a room that offers spectacular views, explora Patagonia is your place. You'll be nestled next to the sea in a mountain hotel unlike any other in the world.
Manta Resort
Manta Resort, located on Pemba Island in Tanzania, is the kind of place that people go to when they really, truly want to escape. Here, the name of the game is serenity; visitors to this resort have the ability to disconnect from everything -- the Underwater Room literally puts people into a completely different world. This room allows people to observe life under the ocean in a completely unique way. While this amount of isolation may not be for everybody, it's certainly perfect for people that really need to get away and hit their "restart" buttons.
Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli
For some people, a European vacation means taking in the historic sites that are ready to be found throughout the continent. Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli in the Alps certainly offers some sites to be seen, but the picture-perfect setting of this guesthouse certainly provides an experience far different from the hustle and bustle of the capitol cities where tourists are often found. This guesthouse is far from an all-inclusive resort, but adventurers that land in its presence are sure to have quite an experience. The building literally resides in the side of a mountain, and the views are breathtaking. The rooms offer a hostel-style environment, and to get here visitors must either trek through the caves that make up the mountains or take a trip on the aerial cable car that begins in Wasserauen. This place offers a stay that's far from typical.
The International Hot Spring Hotel
The White Desert is a place that is known for giving visitors a phenomenal experience. Camping is a big deal here, but not everybody is willing to rough it in the sand during their relaxing vacation. International Hot Spring Hotel offers vacationers the ability to be in the White Desert atmosphere without experiencing, what some would call, discomfort from camping. The hotel resides in the northern-most oasis in the western Egyptian desert. The hot spring that runs through the center of the complex is just the beginning of visitors' experiences in the White Desert
Ice Hotel
People who immediately smile and think of the word 'cold' when they think of Sweden might well enjoy the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi. Located 200 km above the Arctic Circle, this hotel boasts accommodations that are far from the ordinary. The Art Suites and the Deluxe Suite are highly sought after for people who want to experience winter's weather from artfully crafted living spaces. Beds, shelves, sculptures, and entire floor plans are created from the frozen water that comes from this region of northern Sweden.
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