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]]>For a two nights this month, you will be transported to Far, Far Away, courtesy of Airbnb.
The home-sharing platform is offering guests a stay at Shrek’s Swamp, but it is not the green ogre who is renting it out. Instead, your host will be his partner-in-crime, Donkey.
“Shrek’s Swamp is lovely. Just beautiful. The perfect place to entertain guests,” claims Donkey. “You know what I like about it? Everything. The overgrown landscaping, the modest interiors, the nice boulders, all of it. I can’t wait for guests to experience this muddy slice of paradise for themselves.”
The swamp, which is covered in mud and moss, is located among the hills of the Scottish Highlands. There, guests will find Shrek’s rustic treehouse, and, of course, the iconic outhouse. Expect to swap stories around the fire, indulge in a parfait, and relax amid earwax candlelight.
Up to three guests will be able to enjoy the grand stay from October 27-29. Bookings open at 6PM (BST) on October 13, for the enticing price of £0 a night.
And if that wasn’t incentive enough, Donkey is making waffles in the morning!
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]]>Patong Beach
If you’re looking for a lively atmosphere, Patong Beach is the place to be. It’s famous for its vibrant nightlife, bustling markets, and a wide array of restaurants. There are numerous hotels and resorts to choose from, offering beachfront views and easy access to the action.
Karon Beach
Just south of Patong, Karon Beach offers a more relaxed atmosphere while still providing plenty of dining and shopping options. It’s an excellent choice for families and couples seeking a quieter beach experience.
Kata Beach
Kata Beach is known for its stunning sunsets and great surfing conditions. It has a laid-back vibe with a range of accommodations, from budget-friendly guesthouses to luxury resorts.
Old Phuket Town
If you’re a history buff, Old Phuket Town is a charming area with colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture, vibrant street art, and unique boutique hotels. It’s a great place to explore Phuket’s cultural heritage.
Nai Harn Beach
For those in search of tranquility and natural beauty, Nai Harn Beach is a hidden gem. This quieter area is perfect for a peaceful getaway, with a selection of upscale resorts.
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]]>Chiang Mai
With ancient city walls and temples coupled with modern cafes and coworking spaces, Chiang Mai is a lovely place to stay for families and young people. It’s also small enough to walk around to most destinations. For accommodations, there are guest houses, Airbnbs, and hotels to choose from around the city.
(@sunny_rung)Pai Village
In northern Thailand up in the mountains, Pai is a smaller but beautiful getaway with lots to offer including eco-resorts, a particularly good night market, and beautiful mountain views. In addition to eco-resorts, there are hostel and hotel options both in town and out on the neighboring river.
Bangkok
With a bustling population of eight million and plenty of other backpackers and travelers to meet, Bangkok is a great place to stay for those on a budget. There are cheap accommodations and free attractions around the city, including hostels right by the nightlife and traditional houses further out by the river.
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]]>Consider Hostels
It’s no secret that hostels are the most affordable accommodation option and there comes a moment when you should consider giving them a try. A visit to a popular destination during peak season is one of those moments and even they’ll be more expensive than ever once that part of the year arrives.
Free Place to Stay
If hostels are not your thing or their prices aren’t affordable enough, you can consider finding a free place to stay. From Couchsurfing and Workaway to Facebook groups and house swaps, there are many ways to score free accommodation if you’re resourceful enough.
Be Flexible
If you insist on booking private accommodation, you can still save some money by being flexible with your dates. Figure out if there are differences in prices between certain dates. Also, consider not booking the same accommodation for the full trip since prices can change day to day, especially on the weekends.
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]]>Ixelles
Ixelles is the place to be for art and architecture lovers: it’s a hub of 19th-century art nouveau architecture. It’s home to a few UNESCO-listed townhouses, as well as many trendy and classic restaurants and cafes.
Sablon
If you’re a fan of luxury living, classy (and accordingly expensive) Sablon is for you. Along its cobblestoned streets, you’ll find art galleries, museums, and fine chocolatiers. On weekends the Sablon Antique Market takes over the central square.
Les Marolles
If you truly want to live like a local, check out Les Marolles. Though there are plenty of hotels, some of them in refurbished historic buildings, this neighborhood isn’t going out of its way to cater to tourists. But that is exactly where its charm lies. Brussels’ most famous flea market takes place every day of the week on Place du Jeu de Balle, and Les Marolles is also home to one of the city’s most popular nightclubs, Fuse.
Saint-Gilles
Southwest of the center, but still connected by tram, Saint Gilles is perfect for travelers on a budget. It has an array of affordable restaurants, vintage shops, and event venues that draw a younger student crowd.
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]]>Atlantis the Palm, Dubai, UAE
If you’re seeking a luxurious experience, the Atlantis Underwater Suites are a perfect choice. Named Poseidon and Neptune, after the gods of the sea, both of these suites boast floor-to-ceiling windows allowing a view of marine life from your bed.
Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore offers 11 Ocean Suites built as two-story townhouses. The suites offer the best of both worlds – the upper floor living area is on land, while the underwater sleeping chambers let you gaze into the ocean.
Reef Suites, Queensland, Australia
Reefsuites is the first underwater accommodation on the Great Barrier Reef. There are only two underwater rooms available, for guests who want to wake up to the opportunity of watching marine life in action. The stay package also includes a scenic cruise and options for snorkeling.
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]]>This Asheville institution is located north of downtown on Macon Avenue and is the epitome of a mountain lodge with every amenity that you could imagine.
Featuring four-star amenities, a golf course, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains, the Grove Park Inn has it all for an upscale vacation if you are looking to do it in the Asheville area.
Ten United States presidents have visited this fantastic hotel since its founding in the early 20th century and it’s easy to see why. One of the highlights of the hotel is its subterranean spa, which offers massages, saunas, and body treatments with top-quality service.
The dining is no slouch either as the hotel features ten different bars and restaurants, all of which share a common theme: southern-style cuisine made with farm-to-table ingredients alongside quirky and delicious cocktails.
Don’t pass up the chance to stay at the Grove Park Inn the next time you visit the Asheville area!
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]]>Book and Bed, Tokyo
This bibliophile dream accommodation is quite reasonably priced. Guests can sleep in wooden bunks embedded in bookshelves. A reading light and a curtain for privacy are provided, as well as a selection of thousands of books, including English translations of classic Japanese literature.
Nine Hours, Kyoto
This is a capsule, or pod, hotel, where the guests sleep in small, minimal spaces, clean of any distracting items. The rooms provide the necessities: a shower and a place to sleep and to dress up. It is renowned for its lab-like cleanliness and futuristic design.
Hotel Chapel Christmas, Osaka
You guessed it, it’s a Christmas-themed hotel! For those of us who just can’t get enough of that holiday spirit, Osaka has the solution. The place itself is hidden away in one of the city’s backstreets, and you may mistake it for a children’s play center, but keep believing and follow Santa’s smiling face, and you’ll get to the right place.
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]]>Rorbu cabins are particularly popular in the Lofoten archipelago, and in modern times they are used as tourist accommodation with a traditional twist.
The cabins were first commissioned in 1120 to allow fishermen who traveled to the archipelago to stay near the water.
A typical Rorbu has two rooms, one for storage of fishing equipment and supplies, and the other for living in. When you choose to stay in a Rorbu cabin, it is very possible you’ll actually sleep in a renovated original Rorbu cabin, what a way to feel the history!
Since the Lofoten is the original home of the Rorbu, if you want to stay in an authentic Rorbu cabin, you’ll need to head to the archipelago. Staying in a Rorbu cabin is one of the primary attractions of the area, as they are an important element of the authentic fishing village experience.
A great Rorbu community to book your stay with is Å, where your cabin is near those of local fishermen who still live in Rorbu cabins.
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