Oympos, Turkey
Situated off Turkey's Mediterranean coast, this group of 40 tree houses sits close together, like a dreamy elevated village. The thatched-roof tree houses have traditional staircases (with charming handmade railings), not ladders, making access easier for small children—and there are also cabins on the ground should you decide to be more down-to-earth. A lively restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine; the resort also has a snack bar, laundry service, and Internet access. The surrounding area offers rafting, boat cruises, rock climbing, waterfalls, and breeding turtles (in season).
$30 a night per person.
Ariaú Amazon Towers
Manaus, Brazil
Take a boat ride, trek through the jungle, or just hang with the monkeys at this tree-house rainforest resort. The tree houses all have thatched roofs and breathtaking views of a 17-mile-wide floodplain, and are connected by four miles of boardwalk. Dramatic catwalks—suspended walkways secured between trees—hang an awe-inspiring 70 feet high. There is also a shared dining room and a tree-house bar, and you can book jungle treks, canoe rides, fishing trips, and caiman-spotting tours by moonlight. This region is one of the most ecologically diverse in the world. Keep an eye out for spider, squirrel, and woolley monkeys, as well as parrots, toucans, and two- and three-toed sloths.
From $280 a night per person. Inquire about package deals.
Costa Rica Tree House
Punta Uva, Costa Rica
This resort on the southeastern Caribbean coast offers one tree house that sits on 10 acres of idyllic beach. Secluded and peaceful, it has two rooms and sleeps up to six guests. Built on two levels that connect via steel-cable bridges, it also offers a private kitchen and a leaf-shrouded shower. You'll have breakfast on the generous wooden deck and be surrounded by monkeys and exotic birds. There are a bevy of activities in nearby Puerto Viejo, such as hiking, snorkeling, and surfing.
$180 to $264 a night.
Parrot Nest Lodge
Belize, Central America
Climb up and stay in one of two thatched houses perched in 100-foot-high trees. There are also four cabins on the grounds (with two shared bathhouses for all). Breakfast and dinner are served in the main house, with vegetarian meals provided upon request. Surrounded by the clear Mopan River—perfect for family swimming—the resort also features waterfalls, caves, butterfly farms, and opportunities to see parrots, iguanas, and otters. Best of all, this lush spot is dreamily mosquito-free.
$50 a night per house.
