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We recommend booking rooms with free cancellation in case your plans change. Learn more about Orbitz\u2019s flexible travel options<\/a>, including which airlines are waiving change fees for a limited time.<\/em><\/p>\n

With more travelers searching for unique experiences when they travel\u2014the kind that are not only memorable, but also Instagram-able\u2014we\u2019ve seen a proliferation of offbeat accommodation options popping up. One such option: the houseboat.<\/p>\n

RELATED<\/strong>: Don’t miss the boat! Check out this complete list of houseboats.<\/a><\/p>\n

Also known as a \u201cboatel\u201d (boat + hotel), these floating hotels range from tugboat to sailboat to yacht. They offer easy access to nearby attractions from their marina homes while boasting\u00a0a unique perspective on the water. And while they don’t come cheap, getting a group together to split the cost is guaranteed to make the experience much more affordable and, of course, much more memorable.<\/p>\n

Florida, with its famous boating culture, is\u00a0an ideal setting in which to test-run this trend. Here are seven options\u00a0to consider, all bookable on Orbitz.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of Miami Beach Luxury Yacht Charters<\/p><\/div>\n

Miami Beach: \u00a0Miami Beach Luxury Yacht Charters<\/strong>
\nGo ahead, be a baller. Stay on South Beach in a luxury yacht<\/a> that includes a kitchen, bathroom with shower and some seriously tricked-out living and eating spaces\u2014perfect for\u00a0savoring the Miami skyline when you’re showboating across the water, day or night.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of Key West Yacht Life<\/p><\/div>\n

Stock Island: Key West Yacht Life
\n<\/strong>Anchor yourself aboard a yacht in Stock Island near Key West, once a tropical paradise to Ernest Hemingway.\u00a0Key West Yacht Life<\/a>\u00a0features an air-conditioned houseboat with plenty of room to spread out between the bedroom, kitchen, living area\u00a0and separate dining area. Plus, you’ll get access to an onsite restaurant, pool, fitness center and private beach.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 11 incredible islands you haven’t visited\u2014yet<\/a><\/p>\n

Destin: Destin Harbor Houseboat<\/strong>
\nSituated away from the noisy Harborwalk Village in Destin, this cozy houseboat<\/a> (that remains docked) has been described as a “motor home on water” by previous guests. It accommodates up to five people. Great fishing is possible right off the boat deck; let gentle waves lull you to sleep at night.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of Le Secret Yacht<\/p><\/div>\n

Key West: Le Secret Yacht<\/strong>
\nOoh la la. This French-owned yacht<\/a> won’t be a secret for long with all it has going for it: four air-conditioned cabins, four private bathrooms, massive living areas (both indoor and outdoor) and two crew members. Duvall Street, a beach-inspired version of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, is a one-minute walk away.<\/p>\n

ALSO<\/strong>: Save on your trip using Orbitz Rewards. “Water” you waiting for?<\/a><\/p>\n

Fort Walton Beach: Okaloosa Island Houseboat<\/strong>
\nDocked on Florida’s Emerald Coast, this houseboat<\/a> puts the Gulf of Mexico\u2014and all of its fishing and water sport adventures\u2014at your literal doorstep. The 30-foot houseboat includes a top-floor “party deck,” where you can watch the Thursday night fireworks over the harbor or dolphins playing in the early morning. All bars, restaurants and shops are a two-minute walk away.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of Mangrove Marina<\/p><\/div>\n

Tavernier: Mangrove Marina and Resort Aqualodge Houseboat<\/strong>
\nOne hour from Miami, Mangrove Marina is a 20-acre waterfront resort\u00a0and the largest full-service marina in the upper keys. Its eight rentable houseboats<\/a> offer modern conveniences against a backdrop of natural bliss.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of Blue Sky Charter<\/p><\/div>\n

Key West: \u00a0Blue Sky Charter Company LLC<\/strong>
\nStay on a sailboat<\/a> in Key West with charming, nautically themed touches. You’ll have your pick from “Spellbound” or Twilight” (those are the boats’ names) and have access to a pool, restaurant and private beach during your stay.<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong>\u00a0Orbitz offers a variety of unique and offbeat accommodations. To book, just got to Orbitz.com<\/a>. After you select your destination and travel dates, check out the \u201cFilter Properties By\u201d column to the left of the resulting hotel selections. You can sort by \u201cProperty Type\u201d and \u201cVacation Rentals\u201d to uncover cool options such as villas, houseboats, tentalows, castles and more!<\/p>\n

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