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• Updated: 07/05/2021 - 12:18
Europe is full of quirky, immersive places to stay that encourage people to get in touch with Mother Earth.
And we re not talking your average Eat Pray Love
retreat - however fun they might be for some. We ve discovered destinations that put all the grit and beauty of the natural world front and centre of the
If the
pandemic has left you wanting to try something a little bit different that pushes your boundaries, you re in the right place.
From sleeping underwater to eating a continental breakfast by a volcano, here are some of Europe s awe-inspiring trips based around the elements.
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Some may dream of faraway beaches, others of mountains or jungles in exotic lands but how about escaping beneath the water for a holiday in the company of fish?
But we’re not talking about diving holidays. A growing number of tourist destinations are now offering overnight stays and other underwater experiences including spas and restaurants.
Apparently, many of us want to be at one with the sea. Perhaps it’s something to do with humans having evolved from fish? Here we take a look at some of the best underwater getaways.
Swedish lake lodge
The Utter Inn on Lake Malaren in Sweden looks like a traditional Swedish red and white summer house, marooned on the lake. What makes it unique is its own underwater quarters