Stargaze in the middle of the desert or watch the Northern Lights dance above you, all from the comfort of your bed. There’s no doubt why overnight stays with 360 degree views have become a worldwide phenomenon.
PUREPODS, NEW ZEALAND (pictured above)
With a choice of five different locations and built with nature in mind, PurePods is a completely immersive experience, promising to connect each visitor with the wonder and beauty of the New Zealand landscape. Surrounded by glass walls, roof and floor, guests can lie in bed watching a winter storm roll in, gaze at the scenic hillside, watch raindrops falling on the roof or get lost in the wondrous Milky Way. Committed to conservation, the PurePods are designed and built to deliver luxury without comprising sustainability. www.purepods.com
WADI RUM LUXURY CAMP, JORDAN
Lying in the heart of the Wadi Rum Desert, also known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, is a luxury camp site filled with bubble pods that provide 360 degree views of the night sky. With plush king size beds and mountain views, the pods also have private terraces to view the breathtaking protected area, offering guests proximity to the pure environment to connect with nature, while still providing luxurious and modern comfort for travellers. www.wadirumnight.com
THE FIVE MILLION STAR HOTEL, ICELAND
The Golden Circle Iceland Tour is an incredibly memorable experience on its own, including touring national parks, hot springs and waterfalls to soak in Icelandic history. But when combined with an overnight stay in a transparent bubble, this trip becomes a once in a lifetime experience. The Five Million Star bubble stay is the perfect getaway for two, where guests can feel toasty warm as the snow falls around them or fall asleep watching the aurora dance in the night sky. www.buubble.com
THE PRISM CABIN, FRANCE
Encouraging travellers to reconnect with the stunning landscape of Bordeaux, the Refuges Périurbains project offers overnight stays in temporary installations built on the periphery of Bordeaux. The Prism Cabin is a pyramid-shaped structure that can fit up to eight people, built to reveal the surprising aspects of the area through stained glass windows. Designed to inspire, The Prism sits on the edge of the water of La Blanche lake offering gests truly unique views of the surrounding landscape. www.lesrefuges.bordeaux-metropole.fr
KAKSLAUTTANEN ARCTIC RESORT, FINLAND
Enjoy the nature and culture of the Finnish Lapland’s without even having to leave the comfort of your accommodation. Available for two or four people, a stay at the Glass Igloos of the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is a one of a kind getaway to admire the northern lights and twinkling sky of Finland. Guests can book through the entire aurora season and based on the time of year, activities such as reindeer safaris, ice fishing, hiking and midnight sun spotting are all available for guests to enjoy. www.kakslauttanen.fi
CANDLEWOOD CABINS GLASS HOUSE, WISCONSIN
This glass wall retreat set amongst the enchanting forest of Wisconsin is the perfect destination for nature loving travellers. The cabin features an outdoor patio and fire pit, indoor fireplace, a plush queen bed, and all the amenities needed located in a small hut just over the footbridge. Panoramic views of the surrounding wood will truly immerse guests in the environment to quietly reconnect with nature, making it the perfect secluded hideaway for two. www.candlewoodcabins.com
BUBBLETENT AUSTRALIA, NEW SOUTH WALES
Nestled in the New South Wales countryside, The Virgo Bubble is a superior bubbletent that offers once in a lifetime views over the Capertee Valley. Featuring climate control, a wood-fired hot tub, private herb garden, a love swing to take in the view and of course a cosy bed for two, guests can relax and enjoy a cheese platter as the sun sets, hunt for constellations in the starry sky and watch the sun rise across the valley in the morning. www.bubbletentaustralia.com
This article was originally published in Issue 8 – A Bookeowrm’s Feast. You can purchase previous issues and enjoy more enchanting content here.
