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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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New to Host Unusual: Exotic Escapes, Reflective Retreats, Serene Riverside Sanctuaries… And More

20 November 2025

If unwinding in a luxury Costa Rican jungle escape is on your wish list for 2026, you’re in luck. Nestled between the rainforest and the sea on the Caribbean coast, here awaits dreamy tented villas,...

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Meet the Owners: Warksburn Old Church, Northumberland

19 November 2025

Meet Drs Anne and Alan James, owners of Warksburn Old Church - a globally-unique and ultra-luxurious Net Zero conversion of a 19th century church, in beautiful rural Northumberland close to Hadrian’s Wall and Kielder Water....

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Christmas Shopping? Unusual Retreats with Creative Gifts for Lucky Loved Ones!

13 November 2025

When you combine a relaxing and creative holiday with stocking up on unique gifts, Christmas shopping transforms from a chore to a pleasure. And so, these unusual places to stay offer a wonderful opportunity: to...

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‘Secret’ Local Gems – As Recommended By Our Host Unusual Property Owners

6 November 2025

Coming home from holiday can feel a little deflating… that is, unless you’re returning with a secret to share. If you’re staying somewhere new, it’s common to ask Google (or let’s face it, ChatGPT) for...

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Unusual Large Group Retreats for Dazzling Gatherings Next Year (Early Booking Recommended!)

29 October 2025

There are plenty of reasons to get the whole gang together again. Maybe someone’s getting married, celebrating a big birthday, or it’s just been way too long since you last saw each-other. Whatever your “why”,...

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Have a Very Unusual Christmas! Unique Retreats with Festive Season Availability

23 October 2025

It’s time for that perennial question: “…so, how will you be spending Christmas this year?” If you’re tired of the same old answers about staying at home, perhaps with a bracing post-lunch walk and seeing...

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Blog Articles: Page 3

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

New to Host Unusual: Exotic Escapes, Reflective Retreats, Serene Riverside Sanctuaries… And More

Meet the Owners: Warksburn Old Church, Northumberland

Christmas Shopping? Unusual Retreats with Creative Gifts for Lucky Loved Ones!

‘Secret’ Local Gems – As Recommended By Our Host Unusual Property Owners

Unusual Large Group Retreats for Dazzling Gatherings Next Year (Early Booking Recommended!)

Have a Very Unusual Christmas! Unique Retreats with Festive Season Availability

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