I was a lucky child: I had a treehouse. At times, I wish I still had one. The escapism that a treehouse affords is incomparable and there is something about being held high above the ground by massive living things that really connects you to nature, makes you feel like you’ve entered another realm of existence where anything is possible. My treehouse as a child was basically a platform with a glorified doghouse, barely able to fit three eight year olds and painted with leftover house paint (half of it anyway…we ran out). It was gorgeous.

I have matured and so has the treehouse. There are firms dedicated to designing and building risen retreats. And many hotels have realized the value in the magnetism of the sleeping amongst the leaves. Here are a few of my favorites in just about every continent in the world:

CHINA: Sanya Nanshan Treehouse Resort and Beach Club

LAOS: The Gibbon Experience

INDIA: Safari Land Farm & Guest House

AUSTRALIA: Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa

US: Ceder Creek Treehouse

BRAZIL: Ariau Amazon Towers

At Isla Palenque, we are attempting to capture the mysticism of the childhood treehouse, but with the luxuries we have grown accustomed to. Stay tuned as we release our plans for the Canopy Homes, an opportunity to have your own escape.