Mateys, you know we like to hunt out unusual accommodator here at HolidayPirates, take a look at this EPIC Crane Hotel we have come across in Amsterdam. You might think staying in a crane doesn't sound very glamorous but you would be wrong, the Crane hotel offers 3 luxury suites, all beautifully decorated with stunning…

Crystalline waters and sun-kissed, sugar-white beaches dotted by swaying palm trees... Hands up those of you who would love to escape to one of these paradise islands right now?! (Raising all hands.) OK, so we can't technically fly there right now, but we can still dream pirates, and it's very important to keep doing so!…

Mateys, we are all stuck indoors right now dreaming of when we can next head off on holiday and stay in which ever lush hotel we choose. Well you don't have to dream, we have hunted out some gorgeous hotels that offers 360 or virtual tours so you can see what it's like before you…

Pirates, this gives a different meaning to the phrase 'in the dog house', you can stay in a giant dog house in the shape of a beagle - we kid you not. Bookable at airbnb, 'Dog Bark Park Inn' is located in Cottonwood in Idaho in the United States of America and is a dog-shaped…

Pirates, a lot of us have taken up running as our exercise of choice during the lockdown, being able to clear our head and get out of the house is a godsend. Hopefully we will try to keep it up once this is all over and why not head to Iceland and take part in…

Pirates, once we are out of lockdown we are going to be treating ourselves to as many holidays and over night stays that our bank balances can handle. We want to stay in places that really cool that we can show off on our instagram. When we were looking for an amazing 5* hotel we…

You know we love glamping here at HolidayPirates, and what we love even more is glamping when there are alpacas to mingle with. We have come across 3 amazing glamping sites right here in the UK that offer just that. The glamping sites offer everything you could need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay, they…

As you well know mateys, we can't travel right now BUT theres no harm of dreaming about traveling or spending some time (let's face it we have a bit of that on our side right now) checking out some awesome traveling instagram accounts. We could hunt out the same old successful travel blogger accounts and…

Pirates, as we know, due to coronavirus, most of the world is currently 'closed', so what can we do except dream of a time we can travel. We have been hunting out some awesome hotels to give us our (virtual) travel fix and hopefully in the future we will even stay in them. New York…

Why stay in an ordinary hotel when you can stay in a Pentahotel and have a PS4 or a full size retro arcade game in your room such as Pac Man, Space Invaders and more in your room. Pentahotels are a really cool hotel chain that offer rooms with some super cool amenities that you…

If the thought of another weekend in lockdown is pushing your boredom levels through the roof then you can attend a virtual dog cafe this weekend. There are virtual cafes this Saturday and Sunday where you can see Dachshunds, French Bulldogs and Pugs. AND the following weekend you can join a virtual Cockapoo cafe -…

Cirque du Soleil has always offered an escape from the everyday, but in these difficult times, never has this been more important. NEW SHOW released TONIGHT mateys, tune in from 8pm on Friday 3rd April for more from the Cirque du Soleil team here: Pirates, we're excited to share with you Cirque's newly updated website,…

We continue to help you travel the world from your living room, dreaming of when things finally go back to normal! Today we bring you to Santorini with its scenic coastline dotted by whitewashed Cycladic houses, and to the magnificent Dana Villas – a collection of stunning villas with infinity pools. Just look at those…

1. Fairy pools, Isle of Skye, Scotland Located near the village of Carbost on the Isle of Skye, these natural pools have become famous for their crystal clear waters. The incredibly blue colour of the water is precisely the reason why the locals give them magical properties. Many visitors visit them every year and it…

If you haven't heard of Namibia's Skeleton Coast, get ready to make room on your bucket list. The roaring Atlantic Ocean meets desert dunes for some of the most dramatic scenery we've ever seen. Because of the infamously strong ocean currents, the coastline is lined with eerie shipwreck ruins of the past. Nowadays, it makes…

While at home, we are given the opportunity to explore new places from the comfort of our sofa. Now it's time to explore one of the most chilling but suggestive places of all, the famous Catacombs of Paris! At the end of the eighteenth century, when the main public health problems related to the cemeteries…

One thing this lock-down has been good for is that there are many new and interesting things being put online or streamed live for us to do and take part in. From virtual museum visits, live zoo animal feeds, virtual Harry Potter escape rooms, free Cirque du Soleil show online to our fav musicians streaming…

In accordance with our declaration of intent (if you haven't read it, please take a moment to do so now!), we are scrambling over here coming up with ideas to enable you to travel from home . Because it is very important for us to join the #stayathome movement respecting the restrictions imposed on us,…

We continue to help you travel without leaving your homes, and today we ask you to come along with us to Peru and one of the great icons of human civilisation : Machu Picchu – without having to get off your sofa! Google mounted its cameras on a backpack and set off on foot, enabling…

We've all seen the photos spamming your Instagram feeds of stunning Balinese tree houses, but the king of these incredible accommodations comes in the form of the Aura House. Poking out of the side of a cliff top, surrounded by lush jungle, this has to be one of the most fabulous, individual residences we have…

While we can't see our friends and family in person right now, thanks to lots of amazing new websites and apps, at least we can keep in touch digitally! A couple of the most popular ones at the minute are Zoom and HouseParty so we've put together some tips and tricks to help with your…

Nothing beats a relaxing bath after a long day... except a relaxing bath with an amazing view! Here are some of our favourite bathtubs around the world, surrounded by the most breathtaking views. A pirate can only dream... Serengeti Bushtops, Tanzania Photo credit: Epic Road At the Serengeti Bushtops camp, guests can watch the sun…

We wish we could change the current situation with a flick of a wand (sadly we can't, we tried.) BUT thankfully this new Virtual Harry Potter Escape Room is keeping us pretty occupied in the meantime! This totally free escape experience comes courtesy of Pennsylvania librarian Sydney Krawiec at Peters Township Public Library, and will…

Mateys, we are in a bit of a travel pickle as you know, but that's no reason to not look forward to when things go back to normal! We have found some fab hotels in many of our great cities in the UK that offer you FREE cancellation and some even offer NO prepayment so…

Do you have a weak spot for all things pastel, rainbow, and most importantly—UNICORN!? If so, then you definitely NEED to check out this dreamy unicorn-themed inflatable water park that just opened up in Asia! And yep, it’s the first of its kind. Check it out and start dreaming of your next adventure - when…

Ok, pirates, so the train isn't actually invisible but with a fully glass-domed exterior, this train IS see-through! Which is basically the same thing, sorta! But why the big fuss you ask? Great question. There are loads of amazing ways to view the Canadian Rockies but the best way is by far the train --…

There is something truly special about falling asleep under a canopy of stars surrounded by majestic dunes, far away from civilisation as we know it. The immersive experience becomes even more magical with a string of 5-star luxury facilities and first class hospitality at your disposal. We've rounded up 13 of our favourite luxury desert…

Disneyland - one of the most magical places on earth and, although the parks currently closed, you can enjoy the adrenalin rush from the safety and comfort of home. Thanks to a selection of Disney goers all over the world who have taken the liberty of filming the experience of a number of their rides,…

Ok so none of us are going on holiday right now but we can still dream! We've put together a list of 6 of our favourite most-luxurious and decadent hotels from around the world. You'll find suites with private pools, a thatched villa and quite possibly the most expensive hotel room in the world. Baros…

Pirates, we have had live streams from zoos as well as puppy cams and now we have come across some more fab live streams from all around the world to keep you entertained while we are on this lock-down journey. From Time's Square in New York City (this may be the only time we will…

Pirates, you know we prefer rum as our drink of choice when we're sailing the high seas. But after spotting this tequila hotel in Mexico, we might just be ready to switch it up.... At the unusual Matices Hotel de Barricas, tequila-loving travellers can stay in giant barrels located in the agave fields. It is…

We here at Pirate HQ realize that our days are filled with a lot of negative news these days, so we're here to bring you the best of the positive stories of the past week. Corona BYE-rus? The news from China has been taking a positive turn in recent days, they have recorded no new…

Stuck at home and binging on biscuits? While it might not be possible to head to your favourite restaurants at the moment, that doesn’t mean you can’t have top-quality food at home. For the kitchen-shy and the confident home chef alike, here’s our top picks for virtual cooking classes to take your socially distanced dinners…

We're not sure about you guys but we think this hotel in Chile is tree-ly cool! Wood you believe how pretty it is! You'd probably never want to leaf! Ok, that's enough. The stunning Huilo Huilo Nothofagus Hotel is located within the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve in the Patagonian Andes in Chile, South America. Rooms…

Immerse yourself in the beautiful and wonderful world of street art thank to the Google Art Project. The website includes interactive tours with imagery and audio commentary and it's totally free! Tours include: The Artscape Festival 2014 in Malmo, Sweden The Water Tank Project in New York City The Talking Walls of Buenos Aires These…

Ahoy Pirates! If you love watching films and reading books as much as we know you love to travel, then read on! We’ve found the best hotel rooms inspired by famous films and your favourite novels. From Harry Potter to Star Wars, you’ll definitely be putting a few of these hotels on your travel wish…

Hi Pirates, We know you’ll be receiving a lot of these messages right now, but here’s a quick update on how we’ll be responding to coronavirus at HolidayPirates. We, like you, love to travel and explore the world, but now we’re staying at home until this situation gets better - hopefully you can do the…

Guys, being bored is not an option when we have the wild and wonderful Bongo's Bingo being streamed live online and we can play along. Who would have thought a game of bingo could be so fun! For anyone who has attended an event in person then you know how much fun it is and…

Pirates, it seems everywhere is closed and being stuck indoors with nothing to do, we have come across some awesome museums that you can visit virtually from the comfort of your home, even better, you can even visit in your pyjamas. There are more and more museums that offer virtual tours or that put their…

Dear Pirates, We at HolidayPirates, like yourselves, love to travel, explore, wander and wonder. The world is a beautiful place full of amazing adventures and incredible people but right now, unfortunately, it’s just not safe to be travelling. As a business, and as people, our first priority is and always will be our users. With…