Thrillist Picks The 7 Coolest Vacations Around The Globe (PHOTOS)

With the holidays coming up and the kids soon to be on leave from school, it's time to start brainstorming winter vacations. Sure to grandmother's house we could go, but that ranks as a less exciting option. And, of course, there's Orlando, New York and all of the great cities of Europe. Been there, done that?

Instead of those vacation standards, how does spending the night in a treehouse, visiting a reality TV show set or getting up close and personal with sharks sound? To break out of the vacation box, Thrillist.com has shared with us seven on the most unique vacations around.

Bonus: Some of these alternative vacays are located in warm destinations--perfect for escaping that whole winter wonderland thing.

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[thaggas]

11:40 AM on 11/09/2011

Eeeewwww. The Real World?

[emncaity]

03:35 AM on 11/08/2011

So...anybody know what the species of sharks are in that Honduras location, coming up from depths of 6K feet to 2K feet? Why would it be so hard to include the species rather than the general "some of the largest predatory sharks in the world" thing?

[EdMercer]

09:06 AM on 11/06/2011

Never heard of the punk house http://www.lasvegastipsandsecrets.com in Las Vegas, will check it out next time in Vegas.

[bamboo86]

12:52 AM on 11/06/2011

Great article, I thought you were talking about me for a moment when I began to read the article. I would give you an A+ if I was a professor. Outstandin­g job, how many others thought he was referrring to you in this article?
Keep up the great work, very insightful and moving. to say the least.
( http://tourismchoice.com/ )

[belldn3]

05:26 PM on 11/05/2011

How about two weeks in romantic Detroit?

[ae12wrangell]

04:05 PM on 11/05/2011

#'s 4-7: What are they supposed to be?

[miheartbeats]

04:01 PM on 11/05/2011

stay away from thick forest and water it calls spiders and snakes and even gators

[ae12wrangell]

04:01 PM on 11/05/2011

Lake Willoughby, Vermont. One of the most majestic lake's in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. You would love it there. But, the price's are getting steep. Hurry, if you are interested!

[Stand Up for your Belief]

03:10 PM on 11/05/2011

GoldenEye Hotel & Resort, Jamaica ................looks beautiful!

[billscaf]

03:03 PM on 11/05/2011

I wouldn't go to Jamaica even if it was a free trip and I got dailt stipend!

[miheartbeats]

04:03 PM on 11/05/2011

the islands are not safe, neither is mexico with the cartel, then you have to on guard for pirates

[ae12wrangell]

04:08 PM on 11/05/2011

There is Jamaica, NY. And just as dangerous. Trust me. My Dad was NYPD there. Almost got killed.

[Tamraann]

01:50 PM on 11/05/2011

Wouldn't mind going to some of the places but "in my dreams" because we could not afford that type of a vacation. Nice to look at though and good for those who can.

[ProRanger7777]

01:22 PM on 11/05/2011

Vegas used to be great. I loved going there in the 70s,80s, even early 90s. But now, its all mega hotels. No one knows your name. Used to be nice. Check in, knew who you were, got your Casino Host, he'd set you up, rate your play, get your comps, perks, free shows. I still go every now and then, but I go to the old hotels that are left. Flamingo is great. Still old service Vegas, get a suite for under $150 a nite or less if your rated,and the tables are hot. But the best action now is off the strip in the old section where the people who live there go. You can still get $5.99 buffets all you can eat, great gambling. The new mega hotels are more for party people, kids,teens, and pool loungers. All what you want. Myself, when I go to Vegas, its to gamble, why else?

[Samurai Cowboy]

12:14 PM on 11/05/2011

This all well and good, but the 99% can't afford to go to places like this. These resorts, etc. are for the rich and worthless.

[mrlasvegas]

12:30 PM on 11/05/2011

Jealous?

[rdschuler]

11:42 AM on 11/05/2011

Anyone can sit behind a desk,and leaf through travel magazines and come up with the same results .But not everyone is a snobbish ,dreamland know it all .Got the feeling the auther doesn't have a clue about the thoughts of normal families .I would venture to say more families would rather be on a cruise ship .

[peacelodge]

11:29 AM on 11/05/2011

If you want a truly relaxing vacation visit www.peacelodge.net and let me know what you think. Tab on Portfolio - Exterior, Interior, and Arial for a quick tour. I built it and now am marketing this little piece of paradise!

[serranurse]

03:11 PM on 11/05/2011

beautiful! you are right, it does look like Paradise!