When I was young, I remember wanting a tree house with an intense emotional fervor—even more than I wanted a puppy. I was obsessed. While I can't exactly build one at my current residence (I suspect the City of Boston wouldn't welcome that addition) my love for buildings perched in the sky has never faded.

Apparently, I'm not the only one who dreams of sleeping in the sky. Treehouse hotels are becoming more popular all the time. Make your next vacation a wild one by taking it to the trees.

1. Go Deutsch at the Baumhashotel (that's "Tree House Hotel" in English) in Germany. Located in a natural park near Goerlitz, this hotel has eight tree houses—including one specially for the kids—that rise 30 feet above the ground. Every house is uniquely painted and designed and rates start at about $250 a night.

2. The Cedar Creek Treehouse is an Earth-friendly, privately owned and operated facility in the Mount Rainier National Park. The B&B-style accommodations fly 50 feet above the ground. Unfortunately, the best features of this hotel—including a truly amazing spiral staircase and a "rainbow bridge"—make it a little too risky for kids under 10. Two people can stay in the house for $300 a night, with an additional charge for kids.

3. A bit pricier than some option (a weeknight stay will set you back a whopping $690) the Treehouse Suite at Fernie Castle has one huge draw: it's a castle! And it's located right next to a castle in Fife, Scotland. Talk about a fairytale vacation!

4. The Pacific Northwest seems particularly rife with treehouses, and for good reason. Huge trees and lovely scenery make it a natural place for arial building. The Out'n'About Treehouse Resort in Southern Oregon has basically everything you and your kiddos could want, including horses, zippiness, and a few child sized forts. It's also the most affordable option; rooms start at $120 for two people and an entire family can stay for $170 a night.

We hope you have fun exploring these fantastic travel options!

Xoxoxo

Katy