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Welcome to Travel The Unexpected!
We encourage you to not just travel, but to travel the unexpected!
We believe in curating trips around the most outlandish and unique stays and activities the world has to offer. From jungle bubbles, to hotels you have to hike to, to rare animal encounters, and to immersive dining experiences that ignite all your senses, your travels should be about stepping off the beaten path and discovering the unexpected wherever you go. So if you’re looking for cool things to do around the world that you’ll remember for the rest of your life, you’ve come to the right place.
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Curate an Unexpected Trip
On the hunt for truly unique travel experiences? We’ve made it easy to plan your next unforgettable trip. Check out our Explore and Book page where you can:
Discover: Browse our curated collection of unusual stays, immersive restaurants, and one-of-a-kind activities around the world.
Explore: Filter by country, city, or category: ice hotels, treehouses, animal encounters, adventure travel, and more.
Book: Read our guides to learn more, check availability, and reserve directly through our trusted booking partners.
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Featured Stay
The Victorian Mansion
Travel to Egypt, Ancient Rome, or Hobbiton with a stay at The Victorian Mansion in Los Alamos, California. This quaint, Victorian B&B has a variety of themed suites inside that transport you to another world, complete with corresponding music and themed DVDs.
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Chile
EcoCamp Patagonia
Sweden
Treehotel Mirrorcube
Curaçao
Water Walking
New zealand
Shark Submarine
France
Beach Castle Hotel
saudi arabia
Shebara Resort
India
Taj Lake Palace
Indonesia
Private Jet Villa
canada
Parc Omega Safari
Iceland
Volcano Exploration
Portugal
Wine Barrel Cabins
laos
Zip Line Hotel
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We specialize in experiential travel and the hyper unique. The crazier the better! If you’re looking for extraordinary travel experiences and unique things to do around the world, you’ll find them here.
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Spotted a cool hotel, wild adventure, or immersive travel experience that belongs on Travel The Unexpected? Whether you own it, operate it, or simply can’t stop talking about it, we want to know. Submit your find below, and let’s show the world the bucket list travel experiences they didn’t know they were missing.