Reservation for Two

Hello friends, and welcome back!  I have a special treat for you this week.  Usually on Hidden Coves, we explore actual destinations; that's so amateur of us!  As somebody who loves to travel, I nearly forgot one of the most important parts of the traveler's checklist: where are we going to stay?

Have no fear!  This week we aren't going to find just another hidden gem.  Instead, we're going to find several hidden gems that allow us to not only see them, but stay in them.  So pack your bag, but not too heavy.  After all, we still have to travel around the world in order to check in to our reservation!

Poseidon Undersea Resort

Poseidon.  Photo courtesy of jebiga.com

First on our list is Poseidon.  Creatively named after the Greek God of the Sea, Poseidon is set to be the first underwater resort in the world.  Now, before you leave my blog (not that you would EVER do that) and try to make reservations, re-read that last sentence: it is set to be the first undersea resort.  

Poseidon's concept is currently being brought to life off of the Fijian coast thanks to US Submarines, Inc.'s President L. Bruce Jones.  It will be located 40-feet under water and accessible by two elevators.  One elevator will lead to a unit including 24 suites, a restaurant and a bar.  The other will lead to a separate unit that includes a library, a spa, a conference room, a theatre and a wedding chapel.

Photos courtesy of lanewstalk.com and gallivant.com 

If you haven't fainted from either your anxiety or excitement yet, I'm sure this will do just the trick: one week's stay at Poseidon will set you back $30,000.  

Now, if you're still with me, check out this official concept video of Poseidon.  I know that most people cannot afford it, but it doesn't hurt to dream.

Kakslauttanen's Glass Igloos 

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort.  Photo courtesy of weather.com

Moving a little closer to what I would assume is a desired price point, we come to Finland's Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort. With prices averaging about $200 per person per night during the high-season, singles, couples and families can live in a glass-roofed igloo with an unbelievable view of the Northern Lights.

Photo courtesy of tourismontheedge.com

Aside from the view, this resort provides guests with many more amenities than most.  Guests have access to PR events being held at the resort, such as top-of-the-line car launches.  Smoke saunas and ice swimming are also included in your stay; both are believed to relieve physical and spiritual stress.  If that isn't enough, you can always rent equipment and clothing to ski or sled.  Afterwards, try out some of the food at one of the many restaurants on-site.

TreeHouse Point

TreeHouse Point's Binbibi treehouse.  Photo courtesy of treehousepoint.com

Calling all inner-children!  Our final hidden hotel this week is TreeHouse Point located right here in the United States.  TreeHouse Point emphasizes the importance of connecting with nature, and what better way for us to experience total peace and tranquility than living in the forest for a night?  

Because TreeHouse Point is inspired by nature, they offer tours as well as yoga sessions three days a week.   For those that are not afraid of group yoga, a drop-in class is only $15, or you can purchase a 5-class punchcard for $60.  You can also schedule a 60-minute, one-on-one session for $75 or even purchase private group sessions.  Prices vary on the number of guests.

There are endless possibilities to connect with the great outdoors.  Today we only explored three of the countless hotels and resorts where you are face-to-face with nature from the moment you arrive.  That's all for this week, come back in two weeks when we reveal the final hidden cove!