With their out-of-the-ordinary appeal, Navigator’s pick of unique and quirky properties could be the highlight of your next adventure.

For a natural high…

Treehotel, Sweden

Any travel bucket list would not be complete without a winter adventure at Sweden’s Treehotel. Nature and luxury combined, the enchanted property is located on the edge of wilderness in the Lule River Valley. Guests sleep high above the ground in one of the property’s unique settings – UFO, Mirrorcube, Bird’s Nest, or Floating Cabin – each providing a simple and cozy interior in-keeping with the natural surroundings. These have to be among the best spots – other than on the decks of a superyacht – from which to enjoy the aurora borealis. While not poised to catch the world’s most spectacular lightshow, indulge your adventurous side with a range of Scandinavian winter activities, including dog sledding or husky touring. treehotel.se

For an iconic view…

Longitude 131°, Yulara, Australia

Admire the postcard vista of Uluru, Australia’s rust-colored Ayers Rock, without even lifting your head from the pillow while staying at Longitude 131°. The gold standard of luxury tented camps, every Longitude 131° tent-styled cabin offers a view over the 1,000-foot-high Uluru and the miles of surrounding desert landscape. Reserve The Dune Pavilion, which goes one step further to offer views of both the UNESCO World Heritage-listed natural icon Uluru, and Kata Tjuta – also known as The Olgas – a group of large, domed rock formations. With two spacious bedrooms, a private pool and deck, The Dune Pavilion is the perfect base from which to enjoy outback activities in the red dunes of Australia’s Central Desert. longitude131.com.au

For a unique setting…

The Muraka Suite, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives

Sitting 16 feet below sea level, The Muraka offers guests an out-of-this-world view from its master suite. Understated furnishings and muted colors are used throughout the interior, along with indirect lighting, so not to detract from the abundant marine life beyond the 180-degree acrylic dome. Rest assured, guests staying in the Muraka Suite also have access to the stunning Maldivian sunset vistas from above sea level, be it from the infinity pool, ample sundeck, or from the bedrooms on the upper level. A lounge and a kitchen, including a personal chef, and a gym, complete the two-story villa. conradmaldives.com

For an otherworldly escape …

Amangiri, Utah, USA

Not only is Amangiri one of the most luxurious hotels in the world, the remote hideaway in Canyon Point, Utah, is one of the world’s most unique hotels thanks to its location. Blending into the lunar landscape of canyons, ridges and forges, the modernist Amangiri suites and the tented Pavilions at Camp Sarika offer a peaceful desert retreat. For those looking for more of a wild ride, Amangiri’s activities will get the pulse racing. From challenging routes across sky-high bridges and canyoneering for the adrenalin junkies, to a more sedate horseback ride through the desert landscape – Amangiri offers unique opportunities to explore with in-house guides. aman.com

For a fun wildlife experience…

Giraffe Manor, Kenya

Encapsulating the grandeur of East Africa’s elegant bygone era, the iconic Giraffe Manor in Kenya is a 1930s-style manor house hotel located on the outskirts of Nairobi. Surrounded by 12 acres of private garden within 140 acres of indigenous forest, the intimate boutique property is a peaceful retreat with beautifully furnished rooms in both the Manor House and Garden House. However, the pièce de résistance for guests staying at Giraffe Manor has to be the property’s resident herd of Rothschild giraffes who like to join guests for breakfast or afternoon tea, be it with a long neck appearance through an open window or out on the sun-dappled terrace. You don’t have to venture far for more extraordinary wildlife encounters, with dik-dik, bushbuck and cheeky warthogs roaming the grounds, or with a visit to the local elephant orphanage. thesafaricollection.com