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Caribbean bubble-pods hotel

On the island of Île Petite Grenade, in the French overseas territory of Martinique, guests can spend the night stargazing in a transparent, round sleeping pod at Le Domaine des Bulles (Propriété Benguette, Petite Grenade, 97280 Le Vauclin, Martinique; phone +596 74 69 54, www.ledomainedesbulles.com). A queen-sized bed, table and chairs fit within each air-conditioned pod, situated in a private enclosure with a separate bathroom/shower.

Three kinds of pods are available (rates, higher on weekends, are per night): the Water Bubble, situated in a 300-square-meter garden with water features (150-170 [near $175-$198] for two or 135-145 single); the Mineral Bubble, with a stone pool (150-170 double or 135-145 single), and the Suite Air, situated in the treetops, with ocean and city views (170-190 double or 150-160 single).