For seasoned backpackers, hotels just serve  as a place to turn in for the night and get  
For seasoned backpackers, hotels just serve  as a place to turn in for the night and get  

ready in for the next day. But some  hotels and resorts are just so extra  
ready in for the next day. But some  hotels and resorts are just so extra  

that they’ve become a tourist attraction  on their own! If money is no object,  
that they’ve become a tourist attraction  on their own! If money is no object,  

then you should definitely check out these  10 of the World’s Most Amazing Hotels!
then you should definitely check out these  10 of the World’s Most Amazing Hotels!

What’s up, fact-natics! This is Discovery Amuse,  
What’s up, fact-natics! This is Discovery Amuse,  

serving up your daily dose of the most outrageous,  outlandish, and out-of-this-world fun facts!
serving up your daily dose of the most outrageous,  outlandish, and out-of-this-world fun facts!

Watch ‘till the end to discover our number 1  pick that takes ultra-luxury to the next level!
Watch ‘till the end to discover our number 1  pick that takes ultra-luxury to the next level!

Peele: All the Europine countries lay  before me, where should I fly to first?
Peele: All the Europine countries lay  before me, where should I fly to first?

#10: Glass Igloos
#10: Glass Igloos

Chasing the Northern Lights is most likely  on everyone’s bucket list. But if you wanna  
Chasing the Northern Lights is most likely  on everyone’s bucket list. But if you wanna  

do it in style, then checking in at the  Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Lapland,  
do it in style, then checking in at the  Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Lapland,  

Finland will surely level up your aurora game.
Finland will surely level up your aurora game.

This breathtaking resort is comprised of two  separate villages located north of the Arctic  
This breathtaking resort is comprised of two  separate villages located north of the Arctic  

Circle. The original turf-roof cabin, which  entrepreneur Jussi Eiramo built in 1973 as a  
Circle. The original turf-roof cabin, which  entrepreneur Jussi Eiramo built in 1973 as a  

roadside café, remains in the East Village portion  of the resort. Meanwhile, the West Village boasts  
roadside café, remains in the East Village portion  of the resort. Meanwhile, the West Village boasts  

of everything Santa Claus, including a visit  to his house aboard an actual reindeer sled!
of everything Santa Claus, including a visit  to his house aboard an actual reindeer sled!

Arnold: Nice doggie, nice.
Arnold: Nice doggie, nice.

But the main attraction of this resort are  these igloos which are made from thermal glass  
But the main attraction of this resort are  these igloos which are made from thermal glass  

so they don’t get frosted, for that perfect  northern light-viewing pleasure. They even  
so they don’t get frosted, for that perfect  northern light-viewing pleasure. They even  

have an Aurora alarm that goes off  when the northern lights come out!  
have an Aurora alarm that goes off  when the northern lights come out!  

Because it’s exactly what you  came there for, after all!
Because it’s exactly what you  came there for, after all!

Keep watching ‘til the end, and try not  to drool over our number 1 destination!
Keep watching ‘til the end, and try not  to drool over our number 1 destination!

#9: Mountainside Capsules
#9: Mountainside Capsules

If you wanna experience sleeping  on the side of a cliff, then the  
If you wanna experience sleeping  on the side of a cliff, then the  

Skylodge Adventure Suites is right up your alley.
Skylodge Adventure Suites is right up your alley.

This one-if-a-kind accommodation is situated  right in the heart of the Sacred Valley,  
This one-if-a-kind accommodation is situated  right in the heart of the Sacred Valley,  

the same area as the famous  Machu Picchu in Cusco, Peru.  
the same area as the famous  Machu Picchu in Cusco, Peru.  

Just a word of caution; this hotel  is not for the faint of heart.
Just a word of caution; this hotel  is not for the faint of heart.

For starters, guests have to hike all the  way up to the pods, with only a harness  
For starters, guests have to hike all the  way up to the pods, with only a harness  

and a carabiner to keep them from falling off  the cliff! And once you’re done with the 900  
and a carabiner to keep them from falling off  the cliff! And once you’re done with the 900  

steps of the mountainside ladder, you need to  cross a tightrope bridge to get to your room!
steps of the mountainside ladder, you need to  cross a tightrope bridge to get to your room!

Woman: I’m so scared! Man: How ae you doing Kat? 
Woman: I’m so scared! Man: How ae you doing Kat? 

Woman: I’m okay.
Woman: I’m okay.

But once you’ve made it inside the polycarbonate  pods, you’ll be rewarded with a sumptuous 4-course  
But once you’ve made it inside the polycarbonate  pods, you’ll be rewarded with a sumptuous 4-course  

dinner which is heated up for you by the tour  guide. And of course, come sunrise, you’ll be  
dinner which is heated up for you by the tour  guide. And of course, come sunrise, you’ll be  

greeted by this picturesque view of the valley and  canyons. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, you  
greeted by this picturesque view of the valley and  canyons. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, you  

can even climb up the hatch on top of the pod to  get unobstructed views of the fields down below!
can even climb up the hatch on top of the pod to  get unobstructed views of the fields down below!

Man: We are hanging from a thread, it’s only  these keeping us up on the side of the cliff here.
Man: We are hanging from a thread, it’s only  these keeping us up on the side of the cliff here.

#8: Luxury Caves
#8: Luxury Caves

Most travelers come to Cappadocia in Turkey for  the spectacular rock formations, cave dwellings  
Most travelers come to Cappadocia in Turkey for  the spectacular rock formations, cave dwellings  

and, of course, the hot air balloon experience.  But here’s an insider tip: when in Cappadocia,  
and, of course, the hot air balloon experience.  But here’s an insider tip: when in Cappadocia,  

try staying in the Kayakapi Premium Caves that’s  situated within a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
try staying in the Kayakapi Premium Caves that’s  situated within a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

The property is mostly made up of restored  18th-century cave dwellings that used to house  
The property is mostly made up of restored  18th-century cave dwellings that used to house  

wealthy Ottoman families. The cave  rooms were expanded and modernized  
wealthy Ottoman families. The cave  rooms were expanded and modernized  

for a luxurious hotel experience--complete  with indoor pools, Turkish baths and elegant  
for a luxurious hotel experience--complete  with indoor pools, Turkish baths and elegant  

furniture. And when you’re feeling lazy,  you can just sit back on the terrace and  
furniture. And when you’re feeling lazy,  you can just sit back on the terrace and  

enjoy the stunning views of terra-cotta  rooftops that stretch into the distance.
enjoy the stunning views of terra-cotta  rooftops that stretch into the distance.

Who knew being a caveman could be oh so classy!
Who knew being a caveman could be oh so classy!

Thunk: Not now Doug, the birds are on. Grug: In my day, we didn’t stare at birds,  
Thunk: Not now Doug, the birds are on. Grug: In my day, we didn’t stare at birds,  

we fought them. Thunk: Let me live my life.
we fought them. Thunk: Let me live my life.

#7: Salt Palace
#7: Salt Palace

The Salar de Uyuni in Southwest Bolivia  is known as the world’s largest salt flat,  
The Salar de Uyuni in Southwest Bolivia  is known as the world’s largest salt flat,  

so it’s no surprise that it’s also  home to the world’s first hotel  
so it’s no surprise that it’s also  home to the world’s first hotel  

built entirely of salt  blocks—the Hotel Palacio de Sal.
built entirely of salt  blocks—the Hotel Palacio de Sal.

The design idea came about due to the difficulty  of transporting concrete out into the salt  
The design idea came about due to the difficulty  of transporting concrete out into the salt  

flats. So instead, the hotel made use of the  resources they already have in abundance.
flats. So instead, the hotel made use of the  resources they already have in abundance.

The Palacio de Sal blends seamlessly into  its surroundings by incorporating salt  
The Palacio de Sal blends seamlessly into  its surroundings by incorporating salt  

into all elements of its design--from its  walls and ceilings, to sculptures adorning  
into all elements of its design--from its  walls and ceilings, to sculptures adorning  

its exterior, and furniture pieces  that punctuate the interior decor.  
its exterior, and furniture pieces  that punctuate the interior decor.  

The private rooms are dome shaped igloos but  instead of snow, they’re also built with salt.
The private rooms are dome shaped igloos but  instead of snow, they’re also built with salt.

An important note for the guests though – to  maintain the hotel’s structural integrity,  
An important note for the guests though – to  maintain the hotel’s structural integrity,  

licking the walls is strictly  forbidden. No, seriously.
licking the walls is strictly  forbidden. No, seriously.

Man: Please don’t. Thank you.
Man: Please don’t. Thank you.

#6: Magic Mountain
#6: Magic Mountain

Hidden within the lush jungles of Huilo Natural  Reserve in Chile, the Montaña Mágica Lodge  
Hidden within the lush jungles of Huilo Natural  Reserve in Chile, the Montaña Mágica Lodge  

is a waterfall, a volcano, and a hotel  rolled into one phantasmagoric destination.
is a waterfall, a volcano, and a hotel  rolled into one phantasmagoric destination.

Looking very much like rooms carved  into a natural rock formation,  
Looking very much like rooms carved  into a natural rock formation,  

this hotel is surprisingly handcrafted  from locally sourced lumber and stone.  
this hotel is surprisingly handcrafted  from locally sourced lumber and stone.  

Making it more mystical is the water that  flows from the top of the cone structure  
Making it more mystical is the water that  flows from the top of the cone structure  

down the sides, cascading in between guest  windows adorned by lush jungle foliage.
down the sides, cascading in between guest  windows adorned by lush jungle foliage.

Successfully marrying the wonders of nature and  
Successfully marrying the wonders of nature and  

modern design, the hotel also features  amenities such as two restaurants,  
modern design, the hotel also features  amenities such as two restaurants,  

a pool, and hot tubs made out of enormous tree  trunks perched on a deck overlooking the forest.
a pool, and hot tubs made out of enormous tree  trunks perched on a deck overlooking the forest.

Ahh… now that’s a luxe way to be one with nature.
Ahh… now that’s a luxe way to be one with nature.

Woman: Shh. I’m gonna spank  you, you wanna be spanked?
Woman: Shh. I’m gonna spank  you, you wanna be spanked?

#5: Vacay by the Volcano
#5: Vacay by the Volcano

The Caribbean island of St. Lucia has no  shortage of luxury resorts fit for the ultra-rich  
The Caribbean island of St. Lucia has no  shortage of luxury resorts fit for the ultra-rich  

jetsetters. But the Ladera Resort stands  out among the rest for being the only hotel  
jetsetters. But the Ladera Resort stands  out among the rest for being the only hotel  

in the tropical paradise that’s located in the  UNESCO World Heritage Site of Piton mountains.
in the tropical paradise that’s located in the  UNESCO World Heritage Site of Piton mountains.

The Pitons are two volcanic plugs that have  become St. Lucia’s most famous landmarks. So yeah,  
The Pitons are two volcanic plugs that have  become St. Lucia’s most famous landmarks. So yeah,  

checking in at the Ladera will guarantee you  the best seats in the house. The resort also  
checking in at the Ladera will guarantee you  the best seats in the house. The resort also  

maintains an intimate design with just 37 rooms  sustainably made from locally sourced wood,  
maintains an intimate design with just 37 rooms  sustainably made from locally sourced wood,  

stones, and tiles. All pieces of furniture  are also made on-site by St. Lucian artisans.
stones, and tiles. All pieces of furniture  are also made on-site by St. Lucian artisans.

When you’re famished after all the hiking,  hot spring dipping and volcanic mud baths,  
When you’re famished after all the hiking,  hot spring dipping and volcanic mud baths,  

the 5-star resort also offers an  excellent farm-to-table dining experience  
the 5-star resort also offers an  excellent farm-to-table dining experience  

in their award-winning Dasheene Restaurant.
in their award-winning Dasheene Restaurant.

No wonder the Ladera has made it into various  lists of the world’s top-rated hotels!
No wonder the Ladera has made it into various  lists of the world’s top-rated hotels!

#4: Giraffe Manor
#4: Giraffe Manor

This stately boutique hotel in Nairobi, Kenya  might be the most-IG-worthy property on this list,  
This stately boutique hotel in Nairobi, Kenya  might be the most-IG-worthy property on this list,  

not just because of its first-class  amenities or breathtaking surroundings,  
not just because of its first-class  amenities or breathtaking surroundings,  

but because it’s probably the only hotel in  the world where you can dine with… giraffes!
but because it’s probably the only hotel in  the world where you can dine with… giraffes!

Located within a 140-acre private estate where  endangered Rothschild giraffes are able roam  
Located within a 140-acre private estate where  endangered Rothschild giraffes are able roam  

freely, the Giraffe Manor offers its guests some  wonderful, albeit unusual, breakfast companions.
freely, the Giraffe Manor offers its guests some  wonderful, albeit unusual, breakfast companions.

Woman: Giraffes and children, they’re kind  of magnets to each other. Once they notice  
Woman: Giraffes and children, they’re kind  of magnets to each other. Once they notice  

how gentle the giraffe is, they feed them,  they end up kissing them and loving them.
how gentle the giraffe is, they feed them,  they end up kissing them and loving them.

These giraffes are taken care of inside  the estate until they are ready to be  
These giraffes are taken care of inside  the estate until they are ready to be  

reintroduced into national parks  and game reserves in the area.
reintroduced into national parks  and game reserves in the area.

The manor is run with an old-school elegance.  It lets guests experience a family-style dinner  
The manor is run with an old-school elegance.  It lets guests experience a family-style dinner  

served in a long table setting, and after-dinner  drinks by the fire on the terrace. Also,  
served in a long table setting, and after-dinner  drinks by the fire on the terrace. Also,  

keeping it intimate with only 12 rooms available,  guests have to book at least a year in advance!
keeping it intimate with only 12 rooms available,  guests have to book at least a year in advance!

#3: Underwater Room
#3: Underwater Room

Dubbed as the most famous  destination in all of East Africa,  
Dubbed as the most famous  destination in all of East Africa,  

the Manta Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania is  truly a small piece of heaven on earth.
the Manta Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania is  truly a small piece of heaven on earth.

Located on the remote island of Pemba,  this eco-friendly resort offers great food,  
Located on the remote island of Pemba,  this eco-friendly resort offers great food,  

a relaxing spa, cocktails by the pool,  and various water activities. But the  
a relaxing spa, cocktails by the pool,  and various water activities. But the  

main draw of this resort is their signature  Underwater Room. The Swedish-engineered  
main draw of this resort is their signature  Underwater Room. The Swedish-engineered  

accommodation floats 820 feet offshore,  and boasts of three levels: the sun deck,  
accommodation floats 820 feet offshore,  and boasts of three levels: the sun deck,  

the hardwood sea-level landing deck, and the  underwater level where the bedroom is decked  
the hardwood sea-level landing deck, and the  underwater level where the bedroom is decked  

in glass panes that showcase a 360-degree  view of the surrounding marine life.
in glass panes that showcase a 360-degree  view of the surrounding marine life.

A night’s stay inside the Underwater room  will set you back a cool $1,500. But hey,  
A night’s stay inside the Underwater room  will set you back a cool $1,500. But hey,  

not everyone can say they have  slept with the fishes, right?
not everyone can say they have  slept with the fishes, right?

#2: 7-Star Hotel
#2: 7-Star Hotel

The Burj Al Arab in Dubai was commissioned  by the Sheikh of Dubai himself,  
The Burj Al Arab in Dubai was commissioned  by the Sheikh of Dubai himself,  

and its estimated construction cost  amounts to a jaw-dropping $1 billion!
and its estimated construction cost  amounts to a jaw-dropping $1 billion!

Designed by a British engineering firm to resemble  an Arabian ship’s billowing sail, it stands on a  
Designed by a British engineering firm to resemble  an Arabian ship’s billowing sail, it stands on a  

man-made island 280 meters off of Jumeirah Beach.  And the interiors are just dripping in opulence.
man-made island 280 meters off of Jumeirah Beach.  And the interiors are just dripping in opulence.

“Opulence, you own everything”
“Opulence, you own everything”

So just what can you expect from the word’s only  7-star hotel? At $1,500 per night, you can enjoy  
So just what can you expect from the word’s only  7-star hotel? At $1,500 per night, you can enjoy  

the hotel’s complimentary Rolls Royce or private  chopper, 24-karat gold fixtures and elevators,  
the hotel’s complimentary Rolls Royce or private  chopper, 24-karat gold fixtures and elevators,  

infinity pools overlooking the Arabian Gulf,  and world-class restaurants. And when you  
infinity pools overlooking the Arabian Gulf,  and world-class restaurants. And when you  

just wanna get lazy inside your suite, you  can enjoy your own personal butler service,  
just wanna get lazy inside your suite, you  can enjoy your own personal butler service,  

choose from a menu of pillows, and  pamper yourself in Hermes toiletries.
choose from a menu of pillows, and  pamper yourself in Hermes toiletries.

If you wanna take a break from your commoner  lifestyle and live like true royalty  
If you wanna take a break from your commoner  lifestyle and live like true royalty  

even for a just a day, then  this hotel is your best bet!
even for a just a day, then  this hotel is your best bet!

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#1: Private island
#1: Private island

It might come as a surprise that the  world’s most exclusive private island  
It might come as a surprise that the  world’s most exclusive private island  

resort can be found in the Philippines. But  what’s even more shocking is the price tag  
resort can be found in the Philippines. But  what’s even more shocking is the price tag  

for a one-night’s stay in this obscenely  expensive resort…a whopping 100 grand!
for a one-night’s stay in this obscenely  expensive resort…a whopping 100 grand!

Eleanor: Holy mother forking shirtballs.
Eleanor: Holy mother forking shirtballs.

The 15-acre Banwa Private Island, located in  the province of Palawan, features six villas  
The 15-acre Banwa Private Island, located in  the province of Palawan, features six villas  

which can accommodate a maximum of 48 people, and  each of them has its own infinity pool and 24/7  
which can accommodate a maximum of 48 people, and  each of them has its own infinity pool and 24/7  

spa services. Since the island is located  in a region famous for its marine life,  
spa services. Since the island is located  in a region famous for its marine life,  

a plethora of water activities await you – from  snorkeling and diving in no less than UNESCO  
a plethora of water activities await you – from  snorkeling and diving in no less than UNESCO  

World Heritage site Tubbataha Reef, to jet skiing  and parasailing as the sun sets on the horizon.  
World Heritage site Tubbataha Reef, to jet skiing  and parasailing as the sun sets on the horizon.  

And when you get bored with that, you also get  your own tennis court and freaking golf course!
And when you get bored with that, you also get  your own tennis court and freaking golf course!

And after the day’s activities, you can indulge in  
And after the day’s activities, you can indulge in  

freshly caught seafood in the island’s  private restaurant that’s headed by  
freshly caught seafood in the island’s  private restaurant that’s headed by  

no less than the former chef and  nutritionist of the Qatar Royal Family.
no less than the former chef and  nutritionist of the Qatar Royal Family.

It’s times like this that  I wish I were Jeff Bezos.
It’s times like this that  I wish I were Jeff Bezos.

So, which of these fancy schmancy hotels would you  
So, which of these fancy schmancy hotels would you  

actually be willing to save up for? Let  us know in the comments section below.
actually be willing to save up for? Let  us know in the comments section below.

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out how you can earn extra cash online  doing what you do best! Awesome, right!
out how you can earn extra cash online  doing what you do best! Awesome, right!

Now here’s something to tickle  your wanderlust even more. Don’t  
Now here’s something to tickle  your wanderlust even more. Don’t  

miss our roundup of 10 of the  Biggest Cruise Ships on Earth!
miss our roundup of 10 of the  Biggest Cruise Ships on Earth!

‘Til then, stay adventurous, fact-natics!  And see you in the next video!
‘Til then, stay adventurous, fact-natics!  And see you in the next video!