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“Ah, This Takes Me Back!” Unique, Nostalgia-Rich Breaks to Relive Warm Memories

10 February 2026

Culture-wise, we’re living in deeply nostalgic times. 90s bands are hitting the road once more, while theatres are awash with musicals adapted from our favourite childhood movies. Is it any wonder, then, that “nostalgia tourism”...

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Say Goodbye to Winter! Unique Retreats With Spring Flowers to Savour

2 February 2026

Spring is just around the corner, bringing longer days streaked with early sunshine – a perfect time to revel in the Great Outdoors! You’ll be in good company, too. Roused from its long winter slumber,...

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Unusual Summer Glamping Retreats To Suit Absolutely Everybody (Yes, Even You!)

1 February 2026

A glorious mash-up of “glamorous” and “camping”, glamping has been around since 2005 (the word was finally added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2016). The “glam” part means you won’t be pitching your tent...

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Unusual Last-Minute Valentine’s Getaways for Hopeless Romantics!

29 January 2026

For those who haven’t checked their 2026 calendars yet, Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year. What better excuse to whisk your loved one away for a romantic weekend break? “But it’s almost February,”...

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Tech-Free Living: The Best UK locations for a Digital Detox

22 January 2026

While technology has done some wonderful things for the world, its demands can often seem relentless. You can't open up your laptop without facing a barrage of emails, and let's not start on all those...

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25 of the Best Sea View Stays in the UK and Worldwide

9 January 2026

There's something seriously special about a sea view. The sea itself has magical qualities... who can gaze across a vast, shimmering expanse of water, and not feel their cares float clean away? Meanwhile, clutching a...

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Brilliantly Unusual Bucket List Breaks for 2026

7 January 2026

A brand-new year is the perfect time for dreaming about the things you’ll do, the people you’ll meet, and the places you’ll go. New destinations are a staple feature of many a bucket list (for...

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Our Favourite Off-Peak European Escapes for Spring

3 January 2026

It’s a fact: European travel is always expensive. Or is it? Checking your ideal dates beforehand could make a big difference to whether or not you’ll be paying more for that dream holiday in Europe....

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Less FOMO, More JOMO! Unique Retreats That Embrace the (Stress-Free) Joy of Missing Out

18 December 2025

You’ve probably heard of FOMO – aka Fear of Missing Out – that antsy, social-media-inspired restlessness that makes us feel like we should be everything, everywhere, all at once. Well, JOMO (also known as a...

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Our Favourite ‘Zen Do’ Retreats for Soulful, Wellness-Focused Hen Parties

16 December 2025

A hen do is the ultimate in pre-wedding celebrations – commonly involving shots, strippers, and singing – as the bride-to-be kicks back with her loved ones for the last time before she’s finally married! Yet...

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Going Global – Exciting New Host Unusual Destinations in 2025!

9 December 2025

Host Unusual may be headquartered in Essex (Leigh-on-Sea, to be exact), but our reach extends far across the globe. We showcase the world’s most unusual places to stay, so wherever you travel, you won’t be...

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And the Winner Is! Our Red Carpet Roll Call of Unique, Award-Winning (and Award-Nominated) Global Retreats of 2025

2 December 2025

Unusual places to stay tend to be pretty spectacular on their own. It takes a great deal of thought, care, and imagination to craft a retreat that stands out in the crowded and fiercely competitive...

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“Around 70% of the families we work with have never had a holiday” – in conversation with the Family Holiday Charity

25 November 2025

Ever since Host Unusual was founded in 2016, we’ve proudly supported the Family Holiday Charity (FHC) with an annual donation. Holidays are a vital part of life for so many reasons. They help us de-stress,...

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Blog Articles: Page 2

“Ah, This Takes Me Back!” Unique, Nostalgia-Rich Breaks to Relive Warm Memories

Say Goodbye to Winter! Unique Retreats With Spring Flowers to Savour

Unusual Summer Glamping Retreats To Suit Absolutely Everybody (Yes, Even You!)

Unusual Last-Minute Valentine’s Getaways for Hopeless Romantics!

Tech-Free Living: The Best UK locations for a Digital Detox

25 of the Best Sea View Stays in the UK and Worldwide

Brilliantly Unusual Bucket List Breaks for 2026

Our Favourite Off-Peak European Escapes for Spring

Less FOMO, More JOMO! Unique Retreats That Embrace the (Stress-Free) Joy of Missing Out

Our Favourite ‘Zen Do’ Retreats for Soulful, Wellness-Focused Hen Parties

Going Global – Exciting New Host Unusual Destinations in 2025!

And the Winner Is! Our Red Carpet Roll Call of Unique, Award-Winning (and Award-Nominated) Global Retreats of 2025

“Around 70% of the families we work with have never had a holiday” – in conversation with the Family Holiday Charity

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