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Underwater Hotel Room at the Manta Resort
Part overwater bungalow, part underwater hotel room, the Underwater Room at the Manta Resort is an experience unlike any other! How to get to the Manta Resort The Manta Resort is located on Pemba Island off the coast of Tanzania in the Zanzibar archipelago. You can fly to Pemba Island from Zanzibar (ZNZ) or Dar es Salaam (DAR) in mainland Tanzania. Be sure to have $50 per person in cash with you when you land for your travel visa. Once you arrive at Pemba airport, it’s about a 90-minute drive to Manta Resort. Check with your airline regarding luggage weight restrictions as many of the flights in the area are…
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What it’s Actually Like to Stay at Giraffe Manor
What is Giraffe Manor? Giraffe Manor is a luxury boutique hotel run by the Safari Collection that is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Modeled after a Scottish hunting lodge, the property was built in the 1930s and has been home to roaming Rothschild giraffes since the 1970s. The manor was purchased in 2009 and has become an Instagram-worthy bucket list hotel known for the ability to have wild giraffes share your breakfast table. The manor is located on 140 acres of forest in Nairobi’s Langata suburb. How to get Giraffe Manor Fly to Kenya and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). If you’re arriving from within Africa, you may fly…
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The St. Regis Red Sea Resort Overwater Bungalows
Located on Ummahat Island, a private island in the Al Wajh Lagoon, The St. Regis Red Sea resort opened in early 2024. In a bid to boost tourism, Saudi Arabia is investing a large amount of money into the Red Sea Project and The St. Regis Red Sea Resort is the first of many hotels set to open in the destination, bringing luxury and elegance to the Ummahat archipelago. How to get to The St. Regis Red Sea Resort Fly into the Red Sea International Airport (RSI) on Saudia or flydubai, then take a charter boat transfer (included) or seaplane transfer (for an additional fee) to the resort. Overwater Bungalows…
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Overwater Bungalows in the British Virgin Islands
After the resort’s destruction by Hurricane Irma in 2017, Bitter End Yacht Club reopened in 2021 bringing with it the first overwater bungalows in the British Virgin Islands. Bitter End Yacht Club Marina Lofts Highlights Located on 64 acres on a North Eastern point in Virgin Gorda, only accessible by boat, the family-friendly Bitter End Yacht Club has a storied history dating back to 1969. This little-known sailing outpost gained a word-of-mouth reputation in the 1970s and in the years since has become a hugely popular destination in the boating community. Rebuilt from the ground up following the destruction of Hurricane Irma in 2017, the resort reopened in 2021 bringing…
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Sandals Overwater Bungalows
When it comes to luxury all-inclusive vacations in the Caribbean, Sandals Overwater Bungalows are the gold standard. These stunning villas come complete with butler service, direct water access, and all of the bells and whistles you’d expect to find in an overwater bungalow in Tahiti or the Maldives. Sandals St Vincent The newest of the Sandals overwater bungalows, Sandals St. Vincent is an easy direct flight from Miami. The sprawling 50-acre resort features just 10 two-story overwater bungalows. Coming in at a spacious 1200 square feet they feature a King-size bed, soaking tub for two, see-through glass floor, hanging day bed, and second-floor deck. As with all Sandals resorts, the…
