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Rooms with sea view, the sound waves away somewhere. Nothing unusual? Then try another way: a great camera and sound waves somewhere under the bed. See below for top 5 "floating hotels", presented by CNN.

1. Punta Caracol Aqualodge, Panama. This complex is oriented Great Antilles and is accessible only by a 15-minute boat ride. Here you will find new "boxes" suspended on wooden pillars. Like to share breakfast with the dolphins? Punta Caracol originated from the concept of creating an aqua-lodge on a virgin and natural environment. Its idea is to bring its visitors a pure and intimate experience, on a place of singular beauty, where they can relax from the comfort offered. Raised over the Caribbean Sea, by a 2km coral coast, Punta Caracol has been constructed using the traditional methods of the archipelago: stilts support a wooden frame over the water enclosed by a palm leafs roof - an unforgettable tradition from the native communities of the area.

2. King Pacific Lodge, Canada. If you do not have a boat, then the only way to get to King Pacific Lodge is a seaplane. Elegance and luxury inside the hotel, located on Princess Royal Island, in stark contrast with the surrounding wilderness: bears black vultures, beavers, seals, whales and orcs. King Pacific Lodge is one of the world's most beautiful and best-kept secrets. Set on British Columbia's beautiful Princess Royal Island, King Pacific Lodge offers an exhilarating experience unavailable anywhere else in the world. Stately rooms, hors d'oeuvres and twilight cruises join in chorus with wildlife, ancient forests and mountain vistas. You can experience the ultimate in fishing in a variety of ways at King Pacific Lodge: Saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing, trolling, mooching and both fly and spin casting.

3. River Kwai Jungle Raft, Thailand. As mentioned above the hotel offers a combination of luxury and wilderness River Kwai Jungle Raft is a completely authentic experience. Built in local style Sun, the hotel is built on a floating bridge, with 55 rooms of bamboo, approximately 28mp. The hotel, open since 1978, has no electricity, so you get a romantic experience. The area invites to take one of the several offered tours and activities, which can be booked through the resorts. Tours to the Bridge of the River Kwai, the Hellfire Pass or a visit of a Mon Village with the opportunity to enjoy an elephant ride or extensive trekking trips. Traditional Thai massage as well as boat tours and canoe rental is available. In the evening  Mon dances will be performed in a little theater. Also cooking courses, herbal courses, steam bath and mountain bikes are offered.

4. St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, French Polynesia. Houses complex is located on Motu Ome floating - one of the small Pacific islands that make up the archipelago Bora Bora. Access is only by boat. The stunning Le Meridien Bora Bora Hotel is a beautiful luxury resort on one of the most beautiful islands in the world, Bora Bora. This sun kissed location is ideal for all kinds of excursions, cultural or historic, and for discovering the rich tropical environment of the island. It is surrounded by legendary dive sites and challenging hiking trails, especially around the spectacular Motu Otemanu. The hotel itself is home to a private lagoon where guests can swim with stingrays and native fishes. All rooms are well appointed and come with complete communication and entertainment amenities.

5. Salt and Sill, Sweden. Locals herring fishing there since the fifteenth century, so you expect it and know how to cook. Salt and Sill hotel has a restaurant where they served six different types of herring. Rooms are decorated in Scandinavian style.