Monday, February 28, 2011
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10 Amazing Hotels Around the World
If you are sick of the usual service and architecture you see everytime you travel, the following hotels are a must-try for every curious traveler. Each has a different construction and thematic, so you’re bound to find something you will enjoy. Here are 10 amazing, offbeat hotel destinations.
1. The Giraffe Manor is a luxurious and exclusive hotel located just outside Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, famous for its resident herd of giraffe. Apart from the top accommodation, you can enjoy Nairobi’s finest kitchens and bump heads with a giraffe or two. According to their website, the Giraffe Manor is the only place in the world where you can enjoy the breathtaking experience of feeding and photographing the giraffe over the breakfast table and at the front door.
2. It’s not the comfort you’re usually accustomed with, but the dasparkhotel is an innovative hospitality tool many people are starting to enjoy. Located in Ottensheim, Austria, the offbeat hotel offers three 10-ton segments of drainage pipe, each 6.5 feet in diameter for you to stay in.
3. Located in Harlingen, one hour drive from Amsterdam, Netherlands, the Harbour Craneoffers you total control over your accomodation. Used until 1996 to unload timber, the crane is now offered for day-time and night-time occupation by two people.
4. A hotel dog lovers will particularly enjoy, the Dog Bark Park Inn is a hotel located in Cottonwood, Idaho, in the shape of a beagle. Guests enter the body of the beagle from a private 2nd story deck. Some of the decorations and furniture inside the hotel are made by an artist to fit in with the hotel’s theme.
5. Perhaps one of the most luxurious places you can stay in is the Hotel Everland in Paris, a one-room inn on the roof of the Palais de Tokyo museum. The hotel includes bathroom, a king-size bed and a lounge, being only available one night. The view is one of the most magnificent – Seine and the Eiffel Tower shining bright at night. You can only make reservations online, just one random hour a day.
6. Mixing Turkish and European influence, the Marmara Antalya, in Antalya, Turkey, is Turkey’s most prestigious chain, taking pride in stunning views, great architecture and warm service. The exciting detail is that each of the two dozens room spins slowly so that guest take in the entire view.
7. Also located in Turkey is the Cappadocia Hotel, a building literally carved into the Yunak Evleri mountain cliff. It offers cave houses, just like the Flintones had, and a 19th century Greek mansion – complete with 30 rooms dating back to the 5th and 6th century.
8. Part of the Woodlyn Park in New Zealand (the Hobbit Motel) is likely the place where hobbits stayed while shooting Lord of The Rings. You can stay in one of the two hillside burrows that are almost identical to the ones J.R.R. Tolkien talks about in his books.
9. Just outside of Cave Junction, Oregon, the the Out ‘n’ About Treesort & Treehouse Instituteoffers 18 treehouses you probably couldn’t have dreamt up as a child. Many rooms have bathrooms and refrigerators. Some are located at an amazing height of 300 feet. Nothing better for a serene vacation than living it up in the woods.
10. Another interesting destination for New Zealand, Christchurch more precisely, is theWagon Stays. The name says it all: you get to stay in wagons equipped with bathrooms, kitchens, and satellite TV. Wagon Stays offers the atmosphere of an early settlers wagon combined with modern facilities to maximize your comfort.
Top 10 Interesting Facts about Valentine`s Days in the last 10 years
Valentine day is an old tradition. It is day of love where men and women have freedom to express their intimacy with their couple. Beside old, Valentine day in modern time has some interesting facts. It is related to love, gift, chocolate, flowers and condoms. Lets go to the first interesting fact about Valentine`s day
1. In Valentine day, Men spend more money than women
According to research, in America, during valentine season, men spent $150 dollars in average while women only spent $85.
1. In Valentine day, Men spend more money than women
According to research, in America, during valentine season, men spent $150 dollars in average while women only spent $85.
2. Condom sale spikes in Valentine day
This 2nd point is related to the 1st point. In valentine day, many men purchased Condoms to protect themselves. According to Durex, Condom sales are rising 25% on 14 February.
This 2nd point is related to the 1st point. In valentine day, many men purchased Condoms to protect themselves. According to Durex, Condom sales are rising 25% on 14 February.
3. Pregnancy test pack sales spikes in March
Pregnancy test
Following the 2nd point, Pregnancy test pack reaches its huge sales one month after valentine days. Many young female afraid to have unwanted baby after valentine night and many of them do not believe to the condom protection
4. Florists hit in valentine day
It is not a secret that flower is one of the most wanted commodities in Valentine day. Because of low stock and high demand, some of them raise the price of their flower 30% higher.
It is not a secret that flower is one of the most wanted commodities in Valentine day. Because of low stock and high demand, some of them raise the price of their flower 30% higher.
5. Pets are receiving Valentine gift in Valentine day
In Valentine days, millions of single people want to celebrate the love day with their closest being. Pet gives them love and they give the love back in the valentine day. Around 9.000.000 people purchase Valentine’s gift for their lovely pets every valentine days every year.
6. Women not always want men in Valentine’s Day
On February 14th, around 15% American women bought roses for themselves and send it to their own office. They bought the flower so that their co-workers do not think that she has no one on the valentine’s night.
On February 14th, around 15% American women bought roses for themselves and send it to their own office. They bought the flower so that their co-workers do not think that she has no one on the valentine’s night.
7. Romance is not everything in Valentine’s Day
Valentine is not only about romance and sex. Huge portion of Valentine spending goes to teachers, children, parents, wives and than girl/boyfriend.
8. Women favor Card over Flowers
Women do concern sentimentality and they favor Cards more than flower to express their love. From One billion valentine card purchased each year, 80% of the buyers are women.
Women do concern sentimentality and they favor Cards more than flower to express their love. From One billion valentine card purchased each year, 80% of the buyers are women.
9. Flowers are men’s favorite product
In Valentine day, Men express their love through flowers and they purchased 70% of all flowers that purchased on Valentine day every year.
In Valentine day, Men express their love through flowers and they purchased 70% of all flowers that purchased on Valentine day every year.
10. Men received chocolate in Valentine ’s Day in Japan.
In Japan, During Valentine, Chocolate are favorite valentine gift for many women in Japan. They purchased it and they gave it to their boyfriend. This is a new tradition in Japan. Thanks to the outstanding promotion of Japan’s Chocolate factories.
Do you know any other interesting facts about valentine`s day you found on the last valentine`s eve ?
Top 10 Best Luxury Resorts around the World
Finding Nice resorts to accommodate your holiday or vacations are easy if you have at least 100k in your bag. If you want to find white beaches, nice villas, complete accommodation with private locations, here I have top 10 best luxury resorts around the world that I really to share with you. Remember, I already said you must have at least 100k to spend some nights in one of the resorts below. If you don’t have the money, I suggest you to spend more months to save the money first.
10. Little Palm Island Resort-USA
Little Palm Island Resort
The beautiful resort was built off the coasts of Florida and it is facilitated with a private swimming pool, 28 cabin air conditioning, external shower, and bamboo floor. Cost per night to stay at this resort is US$1145
9. Burj Al Arab Hotel / Resorts-UAE
Burj Al Arab Hotel
Burj Al Arab Resort is not only offering accommodations for Royals or business tycoons from US, India, Russia or China, some rooms are offered for middle class and the price is mere US$1333 dollars/night.
8. Huka Lodge-New Zealand
Huka Lodge
In Huka Lodge, tourists are resided into exotic huts and they can enjoy abundant fresh air and green trees here. The accommodation cost per night is US$ 1780.
7. Turtle Island Hosts-FIJI
Turtle Islands Hosts
Turtle Island Hosts houses 14 small size huts with 2 rooms and those huts are faced directly behind the blue sea of Caribbean. It is one of the best tropical resorts in the world with cost per night less than $2000 per night (US$ 1832/night to be precisely).
6.Wakaya Club Resorts
Wakaya Club Resort
Wakaya Club Resorts is another accommodation around the edge of Caribbean Sea. Minimum, you must stay 5 days in the resort and you have to prepare at least $10.000 to pay all the accommodation you will receive for 5 days. Cost per night to stay in the resort is US$1900.
5. Singite Game Reserve
Singite Game Reserve
Singite Game Reserve has 18 suites spreading in 5 different huts. The resort is build in the center of the jungles in South Africa and you can get unforgettable Safari here. Cost per night to stay in the resort is US$2200
4. Le Toiny
Le Toiny Resort
Le Toiny resort is built in Bartalmi Area, French West Indies. The picture above is one of the favorite swimming pools in the Resort. Cost per night to stay in the resort is US$ 2092. The resort has 15 huts and every hut contains 1 spacious rooms with 3 sections
3. Frégate
Fregate Resort
Fregate Resort can be found in the Island of Seychelles. The resort is financed and managed by a German Billionaire, Otto Abel. You don’t have to be a millionaire to stay on the resort for a night. The cost is only US$2500
2. North Island
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North Island Resort
North Island is another luxury resort in Seychelles Islands and if you want to spend a night in here, the price is $1000 pricier than in Fregate. $3500 to be exactly
1.The Mansion-US
The Mansion Resort
The Mansion in Las Vegas, US, has 29 domiciles and each domicile is build with Urban Style. Cost per night to stay in The Mansion is $5000 per night and I hope that cost will not ruin your life once you check out from the Mansion.
If you can stay a night in one of the best luxury Resort from the list above, which resort are you going to pick?
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