the grand, majestic hotels in the world sure are endless, but some take it further than others. these beautiful, high-end ‘floating’ hotels are designed to enhance your visual, tactile, and sensual experience by placing their structures upon water, whether that’s an inner-city river, amidst the jungles, or on the deep blue ocean. here are 7 iconic floating hotels that you must visit in your life – get a pen ready to place it on your bucket list!
“Be clearly aware of the stars and infinity on high. Then life seems almost enchanted after all,” vincent van gogh wrote of the night sky. van gogh captured the utter magic of the celestial sphere in his work, and his fascination with the heavens is one that’s not unique. the night sky has captivated and puzzled humans from the beginning of time, but with most of us living in the urban centres of the world, a full night sky is a sight we rarely get to experience. from ultra-minimal forest cabins in japan to glamping in the australian outback, we’ve got the best enchanted stays across the world.
japan is famous for its one of a kind cultural experiences and sprawling techno cities. it’s also known for the serene mountains, fields and forests lying outside of town. a few hours away from the city of nagoya, or four hours from kyoto, lies a very special and stunningly beautiful cultural experience in the village of shirakawa-go.