According to Booking.com's Travel Predictions for 2024 , 58% of travelers prioritize an uninterrupted night's sleep during their holiday. Would they be comfortable sleeping in rooms without doors or windows, surrounded by nature? Accommodations around the world are redefining what it means to sleep in nature.
You may have already heard about yurts, glamping , or even eco-lodges. However, these unconventional venues feature an open concept that completely blurs the line between the bedroom and nature and transform the concept of room with a view. Cruise Whitsundays ’s under-the-stars Reefsleep experience complements the ReefSuites ‘round-the-clock underwater views.
Moored at Hardy Reef, a section of the Great Barrier Reef, guests can watch marine life through observatory windows or get their sea legs by snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing, or whale watching . In July and September, guests may glimpse a humpback whale as it migrates along the reef for breeding. Ahead of sunset, guests head to the pontoon's upper deck to sleep in meticulously designed Reefbeds.
These unique double beds resemble tents, as their upper canvas unzips on both sides to allow exposure to the elements. Travel blogger Giselle Whiteaker recalls her peaceful experience. "The only sound was the light lapping of water against the pontoon and an occasional splash as a fish breaks the surface.
" Victoria Henz, travel blogger at Guide Your Travel , visited Le Pirate Island in Komodo National Park in Indonesia, .