Best Hotel Experiences in the World

Luxury resorts offer relaxation, but for an unforgettable vacation, step out of your comfort zone. Book a special activity or tour to learn about the destination and its people or do something cool to talk about for years. Some resorts have unique activities curated for guests. Check out our list of extraordinary encounters.

• PRIVATE ISLAND ESCAPE IN BORA BORA

Conrad Bora Bora guests can indulge in luxurious castaway fantasies on Motu Tapu, a secluded island just a 5-minute boat ride away. Once the private retreat of the Queen of Tahiti, guests can now rent it exclusively for special occasions or a day of relaxation on its palm-fringed beaches.

• PRIVATE BLACKSMITH EXPERIENCE IN HAWAII

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai teams up with renowned bladesmith Neil Kamimura to offer guests a unique experience. Kamimura guides visitors through the process of creating custom chef’s blades with personalized handles in his Big Island workshop. The experience culminates in a knife-skills cooking lesson back at the resort. Other exclusive experiences offered include sandalwood oil extraction, a triathlon clinic with Ironman winner Dave Scott, and oyster harvesting.

• PARAGLIDE YOUR WAY TO SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY, OMAN

Skip driving to Oman’s Six Senses Zighy Bay; fly in from a 960-feet high launch pad with a professional pilot for a mid-morning paragliding adventure. See the Gulf of Oman, Al Hajar Mountains, and charming fishing villages before landing on the golden sands of Zighy Beach, right in front of the five-star resort.

• SPEND THE NIGHT IN A TREEHOUSE IN AN AFRICAN GAME RESERVE

Stay in a remote luxury treehouse in South Africa’s Lion Sands property for an unforgettable wildlife experience. Elevated above the ground with glass walls, guests can observe leopards, lions, hippos, and impalas in their natural routines.

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