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by Debra Martin KomaAllEars® Senior Editor Feature Article This article appeared in the June 15, 2009 Issue #508 of ALL EARS® (ISSN: 1533-0753) When I first started visiting Walt Disney World , in the early '90s, my family and I stayed several times at what was then known as the Disney Institute -- now Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. The studio villas there were spacious, but never fully booked, so we got some great rates. But when staying there I used to spy these really cool houses on stilts -- they were called Treehouses, and they accommodated larger families , so I didn't ever think I'd stay there. But I really wanted to! I had this romanticized notion of having a special place hidden up among the branches and leaves -- conjured up images of secret clubhouses built by ambitious dads for their kids. That's what the treehouses looked like to me, and I secretly plotted to find a way to stay there some day. When the Treehouses were closed in 2002, that dream wa...

The website may be known as a way to find holiday accommodation without spending a fortune, but Airbnb is fast becoming a hive of unusual spaces to rent. If you are bored with standard run-of-the-mill rooms and caravans, the travel website could be the answer to your quirky needs. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy some of the remarkable and interesting places to stay across our beautiful region . You can kip in a trendy yurt, unleash your inner child in a treehouse and even pretend to be lord/lady of the manor. If you're looking for a holiday spot with a difference, here are some of the most unusual spaces available to book on Airbnb in North Wales right now. A Treehouse (Image: Air bnb) Gaerwen, Anglesey Who didn’t dream of having their own treehouse as a child? Now you can stay in one, with all the conveniences of a modern home. Set in the grounds of an old rectory, the Tree House is built on stilts around an old tree - built for the youngsters it has since been conver...

Pack excitement and whimsy into your travels the moment you check in. At these 10 unique destinations, your hotel is the adventure. Sleep under the magical glow of the northern lights, cozy up in a traditional Kyrgyz village , or live out your childhood dreams in a rain forest tree house . Manta Resort, Pemba Island, Zanzibar The Manta Resort would be a unique stay anyway, with its beach villas on a remote island surrounded by pristine waters. But book the Underwater Room and sleep below the surface as colorful reef fish glide past large windows surrounding your double bed. At night, spotlights under the windows can be turned on to attract fish and octopuses. The sea-level floor above has a simple living area and bathroom, and the rooftop patio is perfect for sunbathing or taking in the Milky Way at night. When not enjoying your room, get a spa treatment, go scuba diving, or explore the interior of this island teeming with wildlife and culture. Golden Crown Levin Iglut , Levi, Fi...

I f, like me, you have an aversion to theme parks, packaged tours, and Center Parcs, but are nonetheless charged with finding a short UK break to entertain young children , the word “glamping” has a superficial appeal. Re- establishing primeval bonds with family and nature in a fairytale world without Facebook, Netflix or fast food: what’s not to like? But for the undecided, a moment’s reflection cautions that it cannot all be running through sunny meadows of wild flowers and gathering around fairylit bell tents as dusk approaches. It will rain, won’t it? We’ll be smelly and miserable. We’ll drown in mud, the children won’t sleep and we will be bored to death in the evenings, won’t we? All glamping is not created equal A master in this field is committed eco- host Edmund Colville . A couple of hours’ drive north of London, in a site of Special Scientific Interest near Swaffham and Fakenham, lies West Lexham , Colville’s 21-acre patch of pastoral Norfolk . Centred round a substantia...

If you've never been to Playa del Carmen , you might not realize that the Mexican destination's public beaches are totally unequipped and kinda, well, blah. And if you're new to Los Cabos, on the Baja Peninsula, then perhaps you don't know that very few of the region's beaches are actually swimmable ( blame strong currents and rough waves). Luckily, Oyster's reporters have tested the waters at more than 400 beachfront hotels throughout Mexico, so we're ready to tell you which ones are the best of the best. Take a look at the top beach hotels in the Yucatan (on the Gulf of Mexico), Riviera Maya (on the Caribbean Sea), and Riviera Nayarit and Baja California Sur (both on the Pacific Coast).  Get Prices This stunning, all- suite luxury property in Puerto Morelos has 103 incredibly spacious rooms with huge balconies or patios. Though many have full kitchens, there is only one on- site restaurant , El Faro, which serves international and Mexican cuisine f...