Nobu Hotel Los Cabos

Sited on the sands of the Baja Peninsula, Nobu Hotel Los Cabos infuses the brand's signature Japanese minimalism with Cabo's boho beach vibes for a tranquil seaside resort. Its 200 rooms offer a zen-like quality with custom furniture, teak soaking tubs, and traditional fabric-screen doors while framing in views of the Pacific. The ocean vistas continue at the property's four pools where guests can sip cocktails in private cabanas and snack on small plates from Playabar. Of course, there's a Nobu Restaraunt onsite as well as the farm-to-table option Malibu Farm, which both can be enjoyed in-room 24 hours a day.

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&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Located within Africa's only Dark Sky Reserve, the &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is taking advantage of its naturally dim location with ten new sustainable suites. A 10-month overhaul brings 1,400-square-foot rooms wrapped almost entirely in glazing, maximizing views of the desert landscape while skylights above the bed offer prime celestial vistas. Each suite is minimally decked out in local furnishes and features private verandas with plunge pools, fire pits, and outdoor showers. During the day, guests can hop on a quad or e-bike and shred the dunes or float above the sand on a hot air balloon safari. For a more traditional approach, there are also desert game drives. The resort will officially reopen on October 16, 2019.

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North Pole Igloos Hotel

The North Pole is an extreme place — so the North Pole Igloos Hotel only shows up there, on request, in April only. Once booked, the company provides up to 10 heated igloos, each with its own toilet and glass wall and ceiling for views of the surrounding glaciers and Northern Lights. The booking also includes a camp manager, arctic wilderness guide, chef, and security, lest the guests become lunch for a northern predator.

Downton Abbey's Highclere Castle

The Crawley's Edwardian country house is just as iconic as any other Downton Abbey character and now fans have a chance to spend a night at the actual estate. England's 100,000-square-foot Highclere Castle is welcoming in two people to experience the aristocratic lifestyle of the Lords and Ladies of the show. During their stay, guests will sip cocktails in the saloon before dining with current residents the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon in the State Dining Room. There, you'll be served a traditional dinner while being waited on by Highclere Castle's own butler. After coffee in the Library, guests will retire to their own gallery bedroom overlooking the 1,000-acre property. Reservations begin on October 2, 2019, and require a verified Airbnb profile, positive reviews, and a strong love for Downton Abbey while the visit will take place on November 26th.

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Central Hotel & Cafe

If you're only going to have one room, it better be incredible. The Central Hotel & Cafe nailed it with their charming guest suite. Situated above one of Copenhagen's best cafes, the cozy double room features authentic handcrafted details, wooden beams, and built-in furnishings. Since it's the only room in the building, privacy and noisy neighbors are never an issue. Stays include breakfast at Granola where they serve homemade pancakes and omelets with coffee made from beans freshly roasted at Risteriet. Located in the Vesterbro neighborhood, the city's finest restaurants, bars, and galleries are just around the corner.

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Hotel Calimala

Housed in Florence's historic Palazzo Degli Angeli, Hotel Calimala uses the building's ancient relics as a backdrop for 38 eclectic guest rooms. In each one, modern Mustard beds and shiny brass fixtures pop against the 19th-century palace's ancient stone walls and salvaged oak woodwork. Public spaces share the same infusion of old and new where distressed plaster is adorned with contemporary art. The property also offers an outdoor pool and garden as well as a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Centro Storico neighborhood.

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Casa Volta

Sitting adjacent to some of Mexico's prime surf breaks, Casa Volta is a remote beachfront getaway where the jungle meets the sea. Its three vaulted structures are like ancient shrines situated among the dense vegetation, offering a series of open-air living spaces within their concrete and clay-fired brick facade. Each unit spills out to a network of outdoor terraces, seamlessly connecting guests with the central pool as well as the surrounding sights and sounds of the lush coastline. While the retreat gives the impression that your miles from all of civilization, the waves of the Pacific Ocean are just mere steps away.

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Four Seasons Golden Triangle

Situated in the bamboo jungle of Thailand where its border meets Burma and Laos, the Four Seasons Golden Triangle is a luxury safari-style retreat. The resort is comprised of 15 canvas tents featuring king size beds, hand-hammered copper bathtubs, outdoor rain showers, and private terraces. Their unique interiors replicate the spirit of 19th-century exploration with hardwood floors, custom bamboo furniture, and a collection of adventure-inspired antiques while Deluxe Tents include wooden hot tubs overlooking the Burma mountains. The location offers unique experiences to sail down the Ruak River and befriending the local elephants, or for something a bit more lavish, unwind during an open-air massage at the jungle spa.

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SAii Lagoon Maldives

Just a quick 15 minutes from the Male International Airport, the SAii Lagoon Maldives is Hilton's latest offering in South East Asia. The 198-room resort is situated in the aquamarine waters of Emboodhoo Lagoon. Tranquil views of the Indian Ocean are the main attention in both the suites and over the water villas, with the latter featuring private pools. Interiors are inspired by the surroundings, displaying a contemporary palette of natural materials and vibrant hues. The property also includes two dining options — a poolside Mediterranean grill and a Thai fusion restaurant — as well as a cafe and waterfront infinity pool.

Hotel Kinsley

Housed in a 19th-century New York bank building, Hotel Kinsley brings historic Kingston to the present day. Its interior is full of nods to its neighborhood's rich heritage in art and exploration with a spirited mix of mid-century furnishings and bold textiles. The refined vintage atmosphere encourages sipping an Old Fashioned before dining at the property's signature restaurant. The sun-washed dining room continues the retro affair with pastel hues and soft velvets while the kitchen fuses big-city dining and Hudson Valley fare. The result is a fresh, seasonal menu lead by local ingredients. While the aesthetic is old the amenities are quite new. Rooms are equipped with Bluetooth speakers, Smeg mini-fridges, and Carrara bathrooms as well as an on-site treatment room that offers a variety of massages and an infrared sauna.

Noku Kyoto Hotel

Sited in the shadows of the Imperial Palace, Noku Kyoto infuses the city's 1,200-year heritage with modern zen. The hotel celebrates the ancient culture through its use of materials, fabrics, and artwork. Soft, wood tones accentuated by the calming glow of integrated LEDs create 81 minimalist retreats while kimono-patterned headboards echo back to traditional Japan. The lobby cafe offers a selection of artisanal coffees from local favorite Maeda as well as a full breakfast to fuel up before exploring the gardens, shrines, and markets just outside the door.

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Cheetah Plains Game Lodge

Located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, the Cheetah Plains Game Lodge has upgraded the traditional safari tent camp to a trio of Afro-minimalist sanctuaries. The tree private houses are comprised of a central building that includes a formal lounge, living, room, dining area, and gourmet kitchen. A series of individually housed bedroom suites are arranged around the main structure and feature their own outdoor bathrooms. Interiors open out to an expansive sun terrace and heated swimming pool surrounded by views of the African bush. In an effort to protect that pristine scenery, the resort runs entirely off-grid using solar power and all of their grey-water is recycled to lower consumption while game drives are taken on electric Land Cruiser safari vehicles. Each of the Plains Houses comes with its own hospitality team made up of a chef, wellness therapist, ranger, and tracker to ensure guests get the most out of their stay.

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Omaze Nihi Sumba Island Resort

Ranked Travel & Leisure's "Best Hotel in the World" two years in a row, the Nihi Sumba Island Resort is a bucket list-worthy destination and Omaze is sending two people to experience its splendor. The winner and a friend will be flown VIP to Indonesia for a six-night stay in one of their luxury villas. While there, guests will be treated to a half-day Spa Safari for a full menu of treatments from a cliff-side room. Afterward, they can catch a ride on the world's most exclusive wave — a private wave only available to ten surfers a day — then snorkel, paddleboard, or lounge around on the pristine beaches. Donations from the sweepstakes go right back to the island through the Sumba Foundation, an organization aiming to provide humanitarian aid through access to clean water, creating educational programs, and lessening the effects of malaria.

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Naustet Stokkoya Boathouse

The island of Stokkoya is located off the coast of northern Norway. Perched on its rocky shore, the Naustet Stokkoya Boathouse combines the rugged Nordic setting and modern Scandinavian design to create the ideal seaside retreat. The minimalist cabin is clad in spruce planks treated with linseed oil for a dark finish. Internally, traditional timber beams frame in the interior where a gourmet kitchen welcomes guests to whip up their own grub. If you'd rather, call in a chef to cook some local fare while you sip cocktails fireside in the lounge. There's also an outdoor kitchen to prepare the catch of the day on the Robuto grill as well as a sauna, hot tub, and beach access. As the sun sets, retire to one of four loft bedrooms suspended throughout the gabled ceiling.

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Wild Coast Tented Lodge

In Sri Lanka where the bushland meets the beach, the Wild Coast Tented Lodge immerses guests in the local wilderness. The retreat is made up of 36-domed tents strung along the Indian Ocean. Their canvas exteriors integrate themselves into the landscape, resembling the surrounding boulders that dot the terrain while their interior's offer five-star luxury in the form of teak floors, king beds, and copper soaking tubs. At the center of the property, two shingled structures house a poolside bar, restaurant, and library overlooking the water. Neighboring Yala National Park — the second largest in the country — the resort uses solar panels, sustainable materials. and water collection systems to keep the impact on the pristine environment at a minimum.

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Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Set on the edge of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, Singita's latest accommodation, the Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House, is an ecotourism gem. It occupies 178 acres, across which eight suites and the four-suit Kataza villa are spread. The spaces are constructed with locally-sourced materials like volcanic rock, woven ceilings, and hand-fired brickwork. The resulting palette blends in well with its surroundings, while indoor-outdoor spaces help encourage a connection with nature. On-site herb and fruit gardens lend a farm-to-table approach to the mostly vegetable-based menu, and adventurous guests can visit the gear room for technical items and clothing before heading out on a gorilla-watching trek.

The Dive Motel

Disco balls, shag carpet, and wood paneling. The Dive Motel is dressed to the nines in '70s novelties. Housed in Nashville's former Key Hotel, the motel embraces its motor inn heritage with 23 rooms dripping in a swanky, vintage-inspired aesthetic. Each one has its own unique style and can be instantly transformed into a private nightclub with the flip of a Party Switch. Checkered tile floors, leather booths, and a gold-flaked bar continue the retro vibes at the Dive Bar where drinks and diner classics are served all night long. An on-side swim club is available to guests and also offers monthly memberships and daily passes for locals.

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Hotel Norge

With its towering peaks and network of fjords, Bergen is the ideal Nordic getaway and Hotel Norge is at the center of it all. The 415-room hotel sits in the heart of the city overlooking Lille Lungegårdsvannet. Originally built in 1885, the building has undergone an extensive renovation inspired by its surrounding. Guests are immersed in modern, Scandinavian design and the scenery with floor-to-ceiling windows that highlight views of the mountains, the neighboring lake, and the streets below. After a day of cruising the waters of Byfjorden or exploring Bryggen at Vågen harbor, Norge's three floors of restaurants and bars offer a place to refuel and unwind with fresh, Norwegian cuisine made from ingredients harvested right from the local landscapes.

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Lovtag Treetop Hotel

Comprised of nine elevated cabins, the Lovtag Treetop Hotel is a hygge hideaway in the Danish forest. Rooms are perched in trees around 20 feet off the ground and feature a kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area arranged around the trunk of an old pine tree. Pale wood and neutral hues create a cozy atmosphere to admire the surrounding treetops from the expansive glazing. For unobstructed views, a staircase leads to a rooftop terrace up in the canopy. When you make your way down to the forest floor, the landscape lends itself to exploring on foot and bike while trout fishing and sailing are available at the nearby Mariager Fjord.

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Willow House

There's no shortage of impressive views in Terlingua. The West Texas town neighbors Big Bend National Park and is surrounded by the majestic Chisos Mountain Range. Keeping the focus on the pristine landscapes, Willow House provides a remote refuge to unwind in the Lone Star State. The retreat is situated on a 250-acre ranch and is comprised of 12 private concrete casitas. Decked out in desert hues and vintage furnishings, each one exudes rugged sophistication. Some include private patios and outdoor showers but they all feature sweeping vistas of the local peaks. At the center of the property is the main house. Equipped with a chef's kitchen, guests are encouraged to whip up some grub and mingle around the campfire for alfresco dining under the stars.

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Lin Beach House

Occupying a vacant Victorian in Long Island's Greenport area, the Lin Beach House uses its distillery connections to create the ultimate sip and stay experience. Owned by the local Matchbook Distilling Co., guests can craft their own botanical-infused spirit. The custom blends will then be transferred to a full-size bottle that can be taken back to one of the Scandi-meets-boho rooms and enjoyed while soaking in the Victorian clawfoot tub or on the garden terrace. Along with their small-batch gin, the on-site bar also offers a range of North Fork wines and local beers as well as a selection of artisanal cocktails created by the in-house team.

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Villa Cardo

Surrounded by olive and almond trees, Villa Cardo is an idyllic Italian getaway. The house was constructed using local materials and Pugliese building methods, giving it a traditional yet modern appearance. It's light, airy interior offers spacious living areas and four bedrooms including a master en-suite with private veranda, outdoor bath, and garden with outdoor shower while the lower level houses a tv room and a Turkish bath. Along with the main house, there's also a guest with that can sleep an additional two people. The inside opens out to a terrace with sunbeds for lounging and an outdoor kitchen with a wood-fired oven and dining area for alfresco meals around the pool. To get a glimpse of the coast, a rooftop deck affords views that stretch all the way to the Adriatic Sea.

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BrewDog DogHouse Craft Beer Hotel

The best part of waking up is an IPA in your cup. At least when you're at the BrewDog DogHouse Craft Beer Hotel. Located inside the Scottish-based brewhouse's Columbus, Ohio facility, guests are awakened each morning by the sour aromas of craft beer brewing. They can also get a glimpse of the process from inside the 32 rooms and suites. While the lobby does offer a beer-paired breakfast, you won't have to go far to sip on your favorite ale. Every room features its own tap fitted with your BrewDog of choice, a mini-fridge stocked with a selection of beers curated by founders Martin and James, and of course, a beer shower with soap made from, you guessed it, beer. If that's not immersive enough, head down to the 6,000 square-foot craft beer museum for an interactive tour of the process and more beer.

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InterContinental Hayman Island Resort

Because adventure junkies still like to rest their heads on fine linens, there's the InterContinental Hayman Island Resort. Located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, the 166-room hotel is primed for aquatic activities. Spend the day exploring the ocean snorkeling, scuba diving, or on an underwater sea scooter. For those who like to stay above the surface, there's fishing experiences, paddleboard tours, jet ski excursions, and kayak cruises or save your energy and survey the island from a seaplane or helicopter. Guests can refuel poolside at Aquatic before settling in for some pre-dinner drinks at Bar Fifty. There are also three other on-site dining destinations offering anything from wood-fire pizzas to Wok-tossed noodles.

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Farmhouse Catskills

From fly-fishing and hiking to in-room soaking tubs and a speakeasy-inspired bar, there's plenty of ways to unwind at the Farmhouse Catskills. Just two hours from Manhattan, the century-old manor has been reworked into a 75-room, three-suite hotel that mixes board and batten with mid-century modern furniture to create a refined take on the rustic retreat. The interior's farm-to-table restaurant and 1930s-style bar motivate guests to connect with each other while the surrounding forests, hills, and rivers encourage a reconnection with nature — whether it be by kayaking the Deleware or sipping cocktails on the expansive outdoor terrace.

Vipp Chimney House

The newest addition to Vipp's hospitality collection is a 117-year-old Copenhagen landmark. The former water pumping station and its dramatic chimney have been revived, housing two bedrooms, two baths, and an opening living space. Fully equipped with Vipp products, guests can flip pancakes in the brand's modular kitchen, lounge on the Loft sofa, and dine in their minimalist leather chairs. Design details produced by Danish architect Studio David Thulstrup complement the company's aesthetic with custom terrazzo flooring, a modern staircase, and steel-framed glass looking out over the surrounding city.

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