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).