Top 5 Treetop hotels around the world
Monday, October 26th, 2009If you want to go green this holiday, why not cut out the middle man and head straight for the treetops? These amazing treehouse hotels are located in some of the most spectacular areas of the world, meaning you can be doing your bit for the environment AND be guaranteed a room with a view! Check out our top five:
1. Tsala Treetop Lodge, South Africa
If you thought treehouses couldn’t be luxurious then think again. The Tsala Treetop Lodge is an architectural gem, being constructed of stone and glass with floor-to-ceiling windows which offer views over the incredible Tsitsikamma Forest. It also boasts log fireplaces, private balconies and an infinity-edge pool. The surrounding Western Cape area is a botanically rich haven for eco-lovers - head out and explore the nearby beaches and golf courses. The Fancourt Hotel and Country Estate has one of the best.
- Sanya Nanshan Treehouse, China
The ‘Big Beach in the Sky’, as its known, is a treehouse in its truest form. Built into a group of tamarind trees, guests can only access the rustic accommodation via a rope-and-plank suspension bridge. Luckily, it has electricity to guide your way. Nearby, the 5,000 acre Nanshan Buddhism Cultural Theme Park is a must-see for its magnificent temples, statues and botanical gardens.
3. Hinchinbrook Island Wilderness Lodge, Australia
If you’re after a relaxing and secluded eco experience, head down under to Hinchinbrook Island where you will find no ordinary rickety treehouse, The Wilderness Lodge houses 15 spacious treehouses, each with private balcony and beachfront access. And if sun-lounging is your thing, you’ll be spoilt for choice - the island boasts an impressive eleven isolated beaches.
4. Cedar Creek Treehouse, Washington
If you’re the outdoorsy type, the Cedar Creek Treehouse could be the perfect retreat. Bordering Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the accommodation is perched 50 feet high in an ancient cedar tree. Don’t come if you’re afraid of heights though - the views from the 100 feet fir tree observatory overlooking Mount Rainier are both magnificent and dizzying.
5. Maravu Plantation, Fiji
Fiji is the ultimate exotic destination and the Maravu Plantation on Taveni Island is no ordinary treehouse accommodation. Sitting in an age-old rain tree, the rooms boast panoramic views of the South Pacific with interior comforts including leather and palm-wood furniture. There is even a Spa at the resort if you’re in need of a bit of R&R. Island-hoppers, head over to Le Meridien Resort & Casino on Port Vila for a complete contrast.
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