Every kid goes through a phase where they look to the stars.

If you really want to see the final frontier for humanity, the answer is downward, not up.

At the source of all life, under the water.

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via abodeparadise.com

Since we crawled out of it, the ocean has been a source of fascination for human beings.

Its aperpetual conundrumthat draws us in as much as it terrifies us.

So much so that well seek out the9 best underwater hotelsjust to sleep closer to this enchanting vixen.

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Atlantis The Palm, Dubai

In the land of impressive resorts, its impossible to stand out.

Unless youve managed to crack the code the wayAtlantis The Palmhas.

Expensive, but turn it into a private party barge and youll never regret the money you wasted.

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The Utter Inn takes a wholly different tactic.

Go inside, and youll be treated to an 80 square foot fishbowl.

Its technically an art installation by Mikael Genberg, but is also an oddly fun experience.

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Particularly if you like solitude and recreational drugs.

Presumably during your stay, but whos really going to notice?

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Jules’ Undersea Lodge, Florida - underwater hotel

Resort World Sentosa, Singapore - underwater hotel

Utter Inn, Västerås, Sweden - underwater hotel

Outlaw’s At Al Mahara, Dubai - underwater hotel

Anantara Kihavah Villas, Maldives - underwater hotel

The Manta Resort, Pemba Island, Zanzibar - underwater hotel

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai - underwater hotel

Niyama, Maldives - underwater hotel

Huvafen Fushi Maldives - underwater hotel