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Unique Worldwide Adventures to Define Your 2023!

If you really want to make your mark on a brand new year, booking a unique adventure is a great way to start!

There’s nothing like pinpointing something that, deep down, you’ve always wanted to do. Then, making your way to a far-flung corner of the world (often an adventure in itself!) to finally tick it off your bucket-list.

It’s like enveloping your soul in a warm, well-deserved hug. But…how do you begin finding just the right adventure?

We know how difficult it can be to get your brain off the starting block. That’s why we’ve combed our listings to find the most unusual and invigorating adventures the world has to offer.

For example, how about a visit to Namibia’s raw, rugged Skeleton Coast for an unforgettable desert tour? Or a breathtaking stay in the frosty capital of Lapland, meeting Arctic animals and Santa at his home… then bedding down in a mobile wagon that’s perfectly positioned for you to gaze at the Northern Lights?

We’ve got plenty more wonders to show you, from Thai treetop havens and a private,sun-dappled Greek island, to a Canadian architectural gem with its very ownbeach.

Which unique adventure will you take this year?

Author: Nina Jervis
Main Image: Treehouse Villas | Thailand

Cuevas Helena

Benamaurel, Granada
Cuevas Helena defines unique cave living for the modern age, set deep in the heart of the Andalucian countryside.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£132 / night

Attrap'Rêves

Allauch, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Attrap'Rêves is an incredible, unusual and romantic retreat in the French countryside, which will certainly have you and your loved one bubbling over with excitement...
Bedrooms: Studio
Sleeps:
From
£133 / night

The Box House

Prospect Bay, Nova Scotia
A stunningly secluded, contemporary Atlantic oceanfront retreat with your very own beach, privately situated in Canada's beautiful Nova Scotia.
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
From
£840 / week

Manshausen

Manshausen, Leinesfjord
Start your Nordic adventure story on this breathtaking island resort, where the sea and the mountains combine in a spectacular backdrop for relaxation, contemplation and activity alike.
Bedrooms: 2 per cabin
Sleeps: 4 per cabin
From
£425/night

Amsterdam The Crane by YAYS

Amsterdam
Experience a taste of the high life in an iconic, refurbished crane offering luxurious living, an outstanding location and unbeatable views across Amsterdam East, North and the IJ-River.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£265 / night

Canopy Tower

Soberanía National Park, Colón
Get up close and personal with the natural world, from the comfort of a treetop bedroom in Panamá's tropical paradise.
Bedrooms: Rooms/suites
Sleeps: 1-2 per room
From
£101 pppn

TreeHouse Villas

Koh Yao Noi, Phang Nga
One of Thailand's best kept secrets, TreeHouse Villas is a true island paradise. Escape to nature on an unspoiled island and savour every second of this astounding accommodation.
Bedrooms: 1 per villa
Sleeps: 2 per villa
From
£335 / night

Pedras Salgadas Park

Trás-os-Montes, North Portugal
Architect-designed treehouses and eco-houses, set within a magical century-old spa and nature park in northern Portugal.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per house
Sleeps: Varies
From
£170 / night (eco house)

Sandat Glamping Tents

Ubud, Bali
Experience the heady spirit of Bali, in a luxurious paradise camp set in the heart of the island's cultural centre.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Up to 4/5 per unit
From
£171 / night

El Coyol Private Island

Lake Nicaragua, Granada
A breathtaking and beautifully refined private Nicaraguan oasis that's just for you and your favourite people.
Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
From
£600 / night

Shipwreck Lodge

Skeleton Coast, Kunene
Discover Namibia's raw and rugged Skeleton Coast, from a unique ‘shipwreck' cabin set amongst remote desert dunes.
Bedrooms: 1 per cabin
Sleeps: 2 per cabin
From
£755 / night

Hobbitenango

Antigua, Central Highlands
Experience the fantasy world of storybooks, set high above the Antiguan hills with breathtaking volcano views.
Bedrooms: 1 per casita
Sleeps: 4 or 6 per casita
From
£60 / night

The Onion House

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
A breathtaking work of art in natural architecture, perfectly positioned on Hawaii's awe-inspiring Kona coast.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: Up to 6
From
£330 / night

Siesta Campers

Faro, Algarve
Simply choose your favourite, fully-equipped VW campervan - then get ready for new holiday adventures in Portugal!
Bedrooms: Varies per van
Sleeps: Varies per van
From
£80 / night

Reefsuites

Whitsundays, Queensland
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the magical Great Barrier Reef in all its glory, with a jaw-dropping stay in Australia's first underwater suites.
Bedrooms: 2 suites
Sleeps: 2 per suite
From
£410 / /son / night

Stable Stays

Cartmel, Cumbria
A fun and completely unique stay in luxury self-catering stable, complete with a beautiful horse for company, set on a friendly farm in the Lake District.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 1-3
From
£350 / night

Nissos Sofiaia

Echinades Islands
Spirit yourselves away to a private, protected Greek island that's teeming with diverse nature, a plunge pool fed by the Ionian Sea, and a restored fishing boat to rest your heads.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£422 / night

Apukka Resort Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi, Lapland
A glistening snow-covered resort in the capital of Lapland, surrounded by wilderness lakes and magical Arctic nature, just 10 minutes from the official home of Santa Claus!
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£307 / night (Aurora)

Cocondo

Hoek van Holland, South Holland
A historic World War Two telephone bunker, transformed into a sustainable and design-led family retreat with captivating stories to tell, secluded beneath the coastal dunes in Hook of Holland.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 2 (+2)
From
£117 / night

Abeille Maison Glamping

Bol, Brac
A sumptuous and sustainable glamping haven with a fine-dining restaurant, cocktail bar, and luxury tents with private pools, breath-takingly set just above Croatia's world-famous ‘Golden Horn' beach.
Bedrooms: 1-2 bedroom tents
Sleeps: 2-4
From
£397 / night

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