Did you want to live in a tree house when you were children growing up? What better way to sleep than directly under the branches of a protective tree gazing up at the stars above. And, while some tree houses are minimalist by their very small nature, today’s tree house architects have gone beyond small stature to include tree houses fit for hotel rooms, lodges and restaurants.

Some treehouses certailnly look more strucutally safer than others!

The amazing Yellow Treehouse Restaurant in Auckland, New Zealand pictured below is not only a very cool restaurant but an architectural masterpiece.

Some more crazy, cool and very unusual treehouses….

Tree houses rise to the ‘green’ challenge to become ideal tree homes that do little to no damage to its host tree.

And finally….Swedish firm Tham & Videgard Hansson Arkitekter is the genius behind this incredibly cool and nearly invisible treehouse. Located in northern Sweden, the treehouse more specifically serves as a hotel. The mirrored glass walls provide what I can only imagine to be a stunning 360 degree view….cool!

and finally, i’m not sure of the safety of these two tree houses!

I wonder if you require home insurance for a treehouse!

Bolivia – Simón Bolívar
This 18th century revolutionary – a proper hero – freed half of South America from the Spanish monarchy’s rule. Simón Bolívar was one of the most important leaders of South America’s successful struggle for independence against Spain. Following the triumph over the Spanish Monarchy, Bolívar participated in the foundation of Gran Colombia, a nation formed from the liberated Spanish colonies. He was President of Gran Colombia from 1821 to 1830. Bolívar is credited with contributing decisively to the independence of the present-day countries of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Panama, and Bolivia and is often revered as a hero.

Simón Bolívar

The United States of America – Amerigo Vespucci
This Florentine, who chartered a large chunk of South America, lent his name to the US.
He was an Italian explorer, navigator and cartographer. The continent of America derives its name from the feminized Latin version of his first name.

Amerigo Vespucci

Marshall Islands – John Marshall
This English caption fought in the Napoleonic Wars and the American War Of Independence. How he reached 71 is anyone’s guess!

John Marshall

Mauritius – Maurice of Nassau
He trained several commanders in the English Civil War, plus his dad was the brilliantly named ‘William the Silent’.

Maurice of Nassau

Philippines – Philip 2nd of Spain
He was King of Spain, King of Naples, Lord of the Seventeen Provinces and married to Queen Mary of England.

Philip 2nd of Spain

Saudi Arabia – Muhammad bin Saud
The first head of the House of Saud had a hand in introducing a system of government still used in Saudi Arabia today. Nice CV!

Seychelles – Jean Moreau de Séchelles
This 18th century French politician never visited his eponymous paradise.

Jean Moreau de Séchelles

Bermuda – Juan de Bermúdez
If you’re going to be a 16th century Spanish navigator and famous for one thing, then it may as well be discovering a beautiful island.

Juan de Bermúdez

Cambodia – Cambu Svayambhuva
Possibly known as The Unpronounceable One, Svayambhuva was an ancient sage from whom the country’s kings claim to be descended.

Cook Islands – Captain James Cook
Captain James Cook was an English explorer, navigator and cartographer, ultimately rising to the rank of Captain in the Royal Navy. Cook was the first to map Newfoundland prior to making three voyages to the Pacific Ocean during which he achieved the first European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands as well as the first recorded circumnavigation of New Zealand

Captain James Cook

Falkland Islands – Anthony Cary, 5th Viscount Falkland.
Anthony Cary was a Scottish nobleman and English politician. He was the son of Henry Cary, 4th Viscount Falkland.

Anthony Cary

Columbia – Christopher Columbus
Not ‘The Goonies’ writer, but the Genoese navigator, colonizer and explorer whose voyages across the Atlantic Ocean—funded by Queen Isabella of Spain—led to general European awareness of the American continents in the Western Hemisphere.

Christopher Columbus

Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) – Cecil Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes as an English-born businessman, mining magnate, and politician in South Africa. He was the founder of the diamond company De Beers, which today markets 40% of the world’s rough diamonds and at one time marketed 90%. He was an ardent believer in colonialism and imperialism, and was the founder of the state of Rhodesia, which was named after him. Rhodesia, later Northern and Southern Rhodesia, eventually became Zambia and Zimbabwe respectively.

Cecil Rhodes

The Summer Time Lunch Cruise

This is a special cruise of a short duration of just four hours. The cruise starts at 10 in the morning and goes on till 2 in the afternoon. You have the option of choosing between a Barbeque and a picnic lunch. Marlborough Sounds Hosted Cruises also offers complimentary wine or beer during this cruise. So if you want to relax and soak in the sun but have a time crunch, The Summer Time Lunch Cruise is the perfect cruise for you. As they say; the best things come in small packets.

Sundowner Cruise

This too is a special short duration cruise and is especially arranged to be a treat for your eyes. It is a four hour cruise that takes you around the picturesque Kenepuru And Pelorus Sounds. These sounds are some of the most beautiful sounds in the area and are the favoured spots for many tourists. With the Sundowner Cruise offered by  Marlborough Sounds Hosted Cruises you can relax and soak up the sun while feasting your eyes at the amazing beauty of these sounds. Make sure that you make your bookings by 3.30 pm. The cruise departs from Havelock Marina at 4pm from Jetty 1 Berth 1.

With these two cruises you’ll get beautiful memories of your vacation which you would cherish all your life (and also some great photographs of course).

Author is venturing out on a voyage that combines the passion of cruising and Pelorus region of the Marlborough Sounds and has a desire to help others appreciate this exceptionally pristine part of the world.

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