💭 🧳 Sleep in a Snow Globe?!

Life's Too Short to STAY In Places That SUCK...

💭 🏨 Happy Sunday travel junkies!

You ain't gonna believe the nutty hotels we've dug up this week.

We're talking, glass bubbles in Finland straight out of a sci-fi movie. And get this - some genius is building a hotel that looks like a giant donut on stilts.

Speaking of which, they've got these tricked-out Airstreams near Yosemite that'll make your grandfather say, 'Back in my day, we called that a mobile home community with a view!

And, if that's too fancy, you can always stay in a concrete teepee on Route 66. No, I'm not making this up - and neither were the folks who built it back in 1949.

...CHECK-OUT THESE STAYS ⤵️

💡Weekly Inn-Sight

Which unique hotel near the world’s largest salt flat is built entirely of salt—from the walls to the furniture? 🧂

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 ✨ | Suite  Spotlight

A Glass Igloo Wonderland

🌌 | Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort – A Glass Igloo Wonderland

Experience the magic of Lapland at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, where you can sleep under the Northern Lights in iconic glass igloos.

Why Visit: Sleep under a glass dome and watch the Aurora Borealis from your bed. For more comfort, upgrade to the Kelo-Glass Igloo, which includes a private sauna and log cabin.

Adventures Await: From dog sledding to reindeer safaris, travelers love the range of Arctic activities.

💭 🛌 STAY Tips:

• Best Cabins: Request a unit away from pathway lights for the darkest skies.

• Pack Smart: Layer up! Thermal socks, gloves, and hand warmers are essentials.

• Dining Note: Breakfast is included, but reviews suggest dinner options can be hit or miss.

🛎️ Quick Facts

• Location: Lapland, Finland (40 minutes from Ivalo Airport).

• Best Time to Visit: August–April for the Northern Lights.

• Insider Tip: Book at least six months in advance during peak Aurora season!

🌟 Worth It? Travelers say it’s a magical, once-in-a-lifetime destination—but be prepared for rustic charm over luxury.

🏕️ | Suite Stay

AutoCamp Yosemite

🏔️ 🚐 | Glamping With Swag!

Skip the hassle of tent poles—AutoCamp Yosemite brings a boutique twist to camping. With designer Airstreams, adventure tents, and cabins equipped with spa-like bathrooms and private fire pits, this spot is perfect for combining nature with comfort.

Plus, you're just an hour from Yosemite National Park, making it an ideal base for exploring iconic spots like El Capitan and Half Dome.

• While AutoCamp boasts sleek accommodations and a chic clubhouse with a pool, the reviews mention tightly packed sites, premium pricing, and occasional service hiccups. If you’re okay with trading some wilderness charm for modern luxury, this is glamping at its finest.

🌟 What to Know Before You Go.

• 🏊‍♂️ Pool Scene: Heated pool open April-October, perfect for post-hike dips.

• 💑 Romantic Pick: Premium suites in back offer more seclusion and privacy.

• 🍳 Kitchen Heads-Up: Units include basic cookware, but BYO supplies for best value.

• 🏕️ Site Setup: Cozy community vibe with close-knit sites—great for social butterflies.

• 🐾 Pet Paradise: Welcome up to two furry friends ($75/stay, max 80lbs each).

😎 AutoCamp Yosemite offers a stylish wilderness retreat—just bring your sense of adventure (and a few extra supplies).

🌟 | Stay of the Week

Our Personal Pick

📍 Location: Wills Point, Texas

🧳 | HoneyHive ^(Airbnb)

1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 2 Guest

⭐️ Guest Grade: 4.96 Stars | 100+ Reviews

🗣️💬 | Guest Vibe Check:

Your cheat sheet – the the 'good to know before you go’

🔥 What’s Hot:

• Perfect couple's escape - guests rave about the magical evening atmosphere with string lights, stargazing from the hot tub, and the peaceful countryside setting that lets couples really connect.

• Location hits the sweet spot - just over an hour from Dallas but feels totally secluded, with peaceful woods and starry skies.

• Attention to Detail - the honeycomb theme, thoughtful decor, and well-maintained amenities (especially the hot tub and soaking tub) consistently impress guests.

❌ What’s Not:

• Download your entertainment before arriving - multiple guests report very weak cell/WiFi signal, plus limited entertainment.

• The vertical challenge - the steep stairs between floors are repeatedly flagged as a potential issue, especially for midnight bathroom trips

• No bathroom door/privacy - several guests mention being uncomfortable with the complete lack of bathroom privacy.

🤯 | STAY Inn the Know

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🗞️ | Inn-side Scoop

News and Tidbits You Can’t Miss

👆️ 🎿 Worlds largest indoor ski paradise just opened: Imagine 6 football fields of snow, 3 slopes, and a gondola - all under one roof in Shanghai.

🫠 INSANE: These 23 hotels are so remote they give remote a new name. Here's the crazy part - one costs $35k/night and you sleep with sharks 🤑

🤖 The future of hotels is here! These trends will transform hotel hospitality.

🧳 🫠 | Suitcase snippets

Bite-sized lodging news & insights

• 🌴 Move over Vegas! Arizona's $1B mega-resort brings Caribbean vibes with 13 pools, a 360° concert venue, and the largest man-made party island in the U.S. (link)

• 👑 From medieval England to desert Arabia: 12 castles where you can actually sleep like royalty (one even comes with its own royal family next door!) (link)

• 👶 From waterparks to pony rides: 9 luxe hotels where your kids get treated better than you do (link)

🛎️🗣️ | Check-in chatter

Gossip from the guestbook

• 💸 Marriott wants you to tip at check-in now - hotel hands guests QR code for front desk tips alongside room keys (link)

• 🔑 Italy forces Airbnb guests to meet hosts face-to-face for traditional key handoffs (link)

• 🤯 Teens broke into $2.3M Nantucket Airbnb, throw party, but what they did inside is absolutely wild (link)

👀 | Stays Gone Wild

The Craziest Stays Around the INN-ternet

🎯 Stay Weird on Route 66

This week’s “STAYS gone wild”…Some call it a motel, some call it art, and some probably call it a bizarre life choice. Welcome to Wigwam Motel, where you’ll sleep in a 32-foot concrete teepee and tell your friends, ‘It was iconic.’

Built in 1949, it’s one of those places that screams 'Americana!'—but quieter, because the walls are stucco. Go for the history, stay for the quirky vibes, and leave with a souvenir that says, 'I survived Wigwam Motel.

⭐️ 4.5 | 1,162 Reviews - 2024 TripAdvisor Choice Awards 🤔 

🛌✨ | Suite Dreams

Stays We Hope Get Built 🤩 

 This week’s dream STAY: Hotel Svart.

Picture a futuristic floating ring hotel above a Norwegian fjord that's about to change the hotel game forever – it's not just eco-friendly, it's energy-positive (meaning it makes more power than it uses)!

Quick Facts:

• Opening: 2027

• Location: Holandsfjorden fjord, Norway (at Svartisen glacier) Rooms: 94 high-tech suites

• Standout Features: Zero-waste restaurant, two-floor spa, self-sufficient power

• Cool Factor: First energy-positive hotel in the world

• Price: TBA (but expect luxury rates)

🔗 Find out more →

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