An ice hotel in Quebec. An underwater lodge in Florida. A treetops lodge in the Amazon Rainforest. A reproduction of Rick’s Place from Casablanca in Manhattan. Or a lux cave in Arkansas.
These are just some of the World’s Weirdest Hotels from Forbes.com. Each page features an overview of the hotel, room rates and contact info. Click on… if you’re weird enough to care.
I knew it. Tromping around in stinky old tie-dye and seeing the world ‘on a shoestring’ is so last season. The crusty backpacker of lore is being overtaken by a new breed of traveler, whose luggage contains iPods, swish digital cameras and laptops – meet the Flashpacker. According to HostelWorld.com, Flashpackers are generally in their…
“The Best Restaurant in the World”, Chef/owner Heston Blumenthal, of Fat Duck in Berkshire, is famous for his scientifically based “molecular gastronomy.” If you are not familiar with this type of cusine, here is a sample starter from his tasting menu : • NITRO-GREEN TEA AND LIME MOUSSE (2001)The chef, whose restaurant in Bray has…
Yesterday, my daughter Sara and I indulged in a few hours of chocolate tasting for a great cause. Project Open Hand received all proceeds as thousands of people descended on a closed-off Beach Street between Larkin and Polk to sample the gigormous array of chocolate tastings at the 12th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festivall presented…
My wife always prefers to carry on our luggage when we travel. Now I know why… A new survey by Sita Inc. — a company providing technology solutions for the air transport industry — shows that “the problem of mishandled baggage is worsening on both sides of the Atlantic.” You want numbers? You better sit…
The St. Regis Rome found its rightful place in the Conde Nast Traveler’s 2008 Gold List because if you are staying at this hotel then it will be nothing less than super-luxurious. The stunning façade and opulent interiors aim to make your vacation memorable for a lifetime. Out of all the beautiful rooms of this…
Inspired by the natural beauty of the surrounding Miami Beach, Fisher Island Hotel and Resort is located on the picturesque Fisher Island bounded by an array of swaying coconut trees and mangrove bushes along the Biscayne Bay. The scenic backdrop of the ocean glorifies the beauty of this wonderful retreat in the midst of the…
All these hotels are interesting and i think on my next vacation, i would go to that ice hotel in Finland!