Hôtel de Glace

This Ice Hotel is located at Duchesnay, 30 minutes west of the Quebec city area.

Each year - one of the world's most unique attractions is constructed out of more than 500 tons of ice and 15,000 tons of snow to create this enchanting palace of white. The facility is open to the public from the beginning of January till the end of March.

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Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa 4-star

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A palace of refined luxury and privileged hospitality, this 5-star diamond hotel in Bali  has welcomed Kings and Queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers since its grand opening for guests who expect the extraordinary to be an imperative, an unforgettable holiday experience awaits you at this luxury Bali Hotel. Located minutes away from the Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport on the sun-drenched shores of beautiful Nusa Dua, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spas 23 acres of sculpted gardens provide an oasis of space and tranquility in the heart of exotic Bali. The accomodation features 382 rooms and suites in a resort hotel that invites you to immerse

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Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa, Mauritius - 7 nts from £3039

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Staying at 7 nights at the 5* Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa, Mauritius in a Junior Suite on a Half Board basis. Prices based on 2 adults sharing Return scheduled flights on Air Mauritius - Economy class Departs from - Gatwick Airport, London (LGW) Arrives at Mauritius Airport, Mauritius

Transfer Type: Private Car Meet & assist on arrival All taxes & surcharges included Valid for travel between: 25-Aug-11 to 30-Sep-11 Also includes:

Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa 5* - Mauritius, Mauritius Harmony is Dinarobin.s middle name. A place of grace and beauty that stimulates all your senses. Be close to nature while indulging yourself at the gorgeous Spa by Clarins or tasting one of the island.s finest cuisines. Enclosed in ravishing scenery, this stylish 5-star hotel,... read more about Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa >>

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Weddings Abroad in the Indian Ocean

It can be difficult to entertain the scale of our planet’s oceans, and at over 68.5 million sq. miles, the gigantic expanse of the Indian Ocean is no exception. Covering 20% of the earth’s surface, it holds many treasures in some of the world’s most alluring island destinations dotted across its vastness.
In fact, many of these islands are frequently acknowledged in consumer polls as virtually flawless, utterly paradisiacal destinations that offer the ultimate in exotic tropical holidays. For example, most survey results you will encounter concerning the world’s most desirable islands will include heavenly Mauritius, and a Top 10 of the greatest diving destinations would always include the Maldives. When it comes to the finest beaches you could find, the otherworldly Anse Source d’Argent in the Seychelles will certainly figure prominently.

Mauritius truly is a stunningly beautiful place and thoroughly deserving of any plaudits sent its way. Long a favourite of the wealthy and successful, this gorgeous island is encircled by amazing beaches that are lapped by gentle, clear seas and edged with softly rustling palms. Mauritius is green, lush and presided over by strange, jagged peaks that add to the pervading atmosphere of romantic eastern mystique. It is an Indian Ocean island you should allow to lead you by the hand to naturally discover its many charms and delights.
That Seychelles beach we mentioned earlier is a classic – but entirely typical of the quality of beaches the Seychelles can offer its lucky visitors. Contributing 115 islands’ worth of beaches to the total of 66,500km+ of largely exquisite Indian Ocean coastline, the Seychelles is an archipelago of unfeasible beauty that acts as a magnet to visitors from all over the world. If you are looking for an overseas beach destination for your wedding or honeymoon that combines the exotic with tranquillity and natural beauty, look no further than the Seychelles.
White Sand Weddings also heartily recommends wonderful Sri Lanka for your wedding abroad. An ancient land that exudes an air of mystery, it is shaped like a dewdrop dripping off Southern India, and for any couples that have yet to visit an Asian country represents an extremely fine portal to the region. Sri Lanka is exotic, beautiful, tranquil and unreservedly romantic with many extraordinary wedding venues that will take your breath away!
If you wish to know anything whatsoever about any of our Indian Ocean weddings or honeymoons, all you need to do is get in touch: please call NOW on 0800 157 5710 or email us your enquiry. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Sugar Beach Mauritius for your Wedding Abroad

An elegant and relaxing hotel, Sugar Beach Resort is a stylish accommodation in the purest tradition of old plantation mansions. A majestic manor house and villas of characteristic colonial architecture are set in a vast, manicured garden with palm tree-lined walks and the sweet fragrances of tropical shrubs hanging in the air - a perfect location for any wedding abroad. Many facilities are shared with its sister hotel Le Pirogue, so there’s a very good choice of activities and entertainment available. Located 35 km from Port Louis and an hour from the airport, Sugar Beach Resort encompasses a magnificent 20-acre tropical park filled with beautiful tropical flora. Just wandering around the gardens is a wondrous experience!

Facilities
Sugar Beach offers three excellent restaurants serving a wide range of local and international dishes: Mon Plasir, Citronella’s Café Mediterranean and Paul et Virginie. The food served in each is simply superb.
Between its kilometre-long beach, crystal clear sea and splendid English-style gardens, Sugar Beach Resort offers its guests so many different activities and pursuits that all tastes are catered for. There is a swimming pool, complimentary water sports, 7 floodlit tennis courts, volleyball, table tennis, fitness centre, beauty spa, nightly entertainment and a club to keep kids and teens happily occupied.
Rooms
There are 170 Standard guest rooms in the Manor House and in the Villas, laid out in an arc in two villages located north and south of the Manor House.
An alley lined with palm-trees and orange cannas leads to the Manor House at the heart of the resort, epitomising the elegant colonial lifestyle of the plantations of old.
All of the Villas, each evocatively named after sugar estates, open onto the Indian Ocean and magnificent, impeccably kept gardens.
Spacious and luminous, on the ground floor and upstairs, the rooms celebrate the warm and bright colours of the tropics, beautifully complemented by the Creole charm of the rattan furniture.
There are also seven Villas close to the beach, with 66 rooms and two Deluxe Suites fronting the Indian Ocean.
Room service operates 24 hours a day.

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Weddings Abroad at Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa Mauritius

For couples looking to get married in 2011,  we are pleased to announce that Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa is available to book all of the way through to November 2011 - please contact us for further details.
The Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa is an all–suite accommodation complex enjoying an intimate setting on the exclusive Le Morne Peninsula on the southwest coast of Mauritius, 1hr 20 minutes from the airport or just a short helicopter ride away! The Dinarobin is the perfect hideaway with an idyllic desert island feel for those seeking peace and tranquillity for their wedding abroad.

Facilities
The Dinarobin resort boasts 4 spectacular restaurants offering a very wide range of local and international cuisine. The main restaurant, L’Harmoine, overlooks the picturesque lagoon, while Saveurs des Iles is a romantic alternative presenting superb French gastronomy with a unique Mauritian twist. Le Morne Plage has a relaxed feel where you can enjoy light meals and drinks under traditional thatched roofs whilst poking your feet into the sand and also the new Italian restaurant Il Gusto showcasing Tuscan cuisine. Along with these restaurants, you also have the option to use the 4 restaurants situated along the beach at Paradis - the sister hotel to the Dinarobin. Evening entertainment consists of the excellent resident band or a special show every night. Many sporting options are available, and why not indulge yourself with a bit of pampering at the Dinarobin Spa, which is housed in a thatched, traditional Mauritian Villa. A complimentary Bob Marlin Mini Club is available to children, guaranteed to keep the little ones on the go all day!

Rooms
Junior Suites: Located in 50 acres of beautiful gardens between the mountain and the ocean, each Junior Suite has one large bedroom with corner bath, shower and dressing area, along with a spacious and comfortable furnished terrace or balcony offering gorgeous views across the gardens and beyond to the tranquil lagoon.
Senior Suites: Situated in a prime spot close to the beach and the ultimate in luxury, all Senior Suites at the Dinarobin boast a large bedroom with separate lounge and dining area, along with an enormous outdoor terrace or balcony. Booking a Senior Suite also entitles you to a complimentary upgrade to membership of the club at Dinarobin. For families, Dinarobin now offers superb, 2-bedroom family suites and luxury family suites with en suite facilities in every room.

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Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa Hotel Mauritius

The most beautiful and relaxing place in the Indian Ocean. Harmony is Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa’s middle name. A place of grace and beauty that stimulates all your senses. Feel. Breathe. Be close to nature while indulging yourself at the gorgeous Spa by Clarins or tasting one of the Mauritius’ finest cuisines. Enclosed in ravishing scenery, this stylish 5-star hotel, set at the foot of the majestic Le Morne mountain, exudes luxury and disseminates its unique Suite-units on a string of white pristine beach. Dinarobin Hotel Mauritius Photo Gallery Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa has many undeniable assets: flamboyant sunsets, 7 km of fine beach, turquoise startling waters stretching as far as the eye can see and Mauritius’ most glamorous Spa. It also offers a perfect synergy with the neighbouring Paradis Hotel & Golf Club allowing access to all its facilities. Its 18-hole international golf course, and its 4 restaurants, combined to the Dinarobin’s 3 restaurants offer the best selection of exquisite venues of Mauritius yet. Adding to its luxury accommodation, beautiful Dinarobin also proposes a wide array of land and water activities catering for all tastes as well as a unique “Club” in Mauritius, that operates on the same principle as “Executive Floors”. Accommdoation This sophisticated and glamorous resort presents an architecture that evokes, through subtle touches, the multicultural legacy of the island. An inherited British colonial elegance reveals itself in the high ceilings and lovely bow windows found in all the Suites. A dash of exotic style manifests itself in the thatched roofs that coat the Suites and restaurants. The result: an intimate village atmosphere that spreads a total of 172 Suites, divided into 51 units, in the heart of a magnificent 48-acre tropical garden. The layout of the Suites has been carefully designed. Fluidity. Harmony. Lots of light, lots of space and air. Style prevails with rich fabrics and precious wood. The comfortable, sumptuous bathrooms flooded with natural light recreate the hotel’s elegance and sophistication. Each Suite seems to draw us to nature through a veranda or terrace with sea-view, that reinforces the feeling of well-being exhaled by the Suites. • Senior Suite • Luxury Family Suite • Family Suite • Junior Suite All the Suites are equipped with: • Individually controlled air conditioning • Private bathroom and open dressing with separate bath, shower and toilets • Double bed or twin beds • Minibar • Tea and Coffee facilities • Individual safe • Hair dryer • Ironing board and iron • International direct dialling telephone and fax or internet access (line on demand) • Television (satellite channels, music) Restaurant An unforgettable gastronomic experience in Mauritius Excellent dining has always been one of Beachcomber’s trademarks and Dinarobin is one of the best expressions of this excellence. Paradis and Dinarobin provide together a choice of 7 exquisite restaurants, which represent the best offer in Mauritius in terms of variety and quality. Cuisine becomes voyage in the Dinarobin restaurants. L'Harmonie Restaurant Open for all meals, the main restaurant can seat a total of 250 persons and is split into 3 smaller dining areas to convey an intimate atmosphere to its guests. L’Harmonie brings international trends and flavours to your plate with theme nights from all over the world. In Mauritius, crossroad of civilisations and cultures, the cuisine draws its inspiration from the richness that only diversity can bring. And L’Harmonie does just that – to the perfection. East meets West with Chinese, French and Italian cuisines, with a dash of exotism through Creole recipes and fresh seafood. Delicious tuna sashimis, home-made sorbet, braised fish with rum and lemongrass: savoury elements to sharpen your appetite… Meals and recipes are cooked up “à la minute” for enhanced saveurs and additional taste. The architectural style of the restaurant allies both authenticity and fantasy: thatched roofs and terrace reflect a typical Mauritian cachet, underlined by striking and original elements such as saffron walls, marble and stainless steel. Le Mahogany Bar Clad between the pool and the beach, Le Mahogany Bar combines freshness and charm. An elegant design enhanced by warm colours - brown and ochre - and judiciously placed sets of lights. The perfect place to enjoy a cocktail, an aperitif at sunset or before dinner in a trendy atmosphere. Le Morne Plage Bar The favourite afternoon rendez-vous of those who want to cool down with a fresh drink by the beach, feet in the sand, or have something quick and easy to snack on before dinner. Land Sports Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa offers a whole range of land sports, most of which are free of charge except for mountain biking and golf. The key features remain its Spa by Clarins and the spectacular international Championship Golf course (18-hole Par 72) shared with Paradis Hotel & Golf Club. Other activities such as table tennis, volley-ball, soccer, mountain-biking, bocci ball and aerobic are also proposed. Golfers from Dinarobin also have access to the 18-hole Golf du Château in Bel Ombre and as from the 1st November to the Tamarina Golf Estate. A unique opportunity to play the difference on 3 international golf courses! Thanks to a partnership signed between the Paradis Golf Club, the Golf du Château and Tamarina Estate (opening November 2006), guests of Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa have the unique privilege to play on 3 championship golf courses. Each course is totally different and offers a unique atmosphere and landscape to the golfers. Water Sports Surrounded by the most spectacular lagoon of Mauritius, Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa invites you to sample a wide range of water sports: water-ski, windsurf, kayak or pedal boat rides, glass bottom boat trips, scuba diving, snorkelling, deep-sea fishing, sailing (hobbiecat, optimist and laser) and aquagym. You can experience all of these sports free of charge except for scuba diving and deep-sea fishing. Entertainment Experience the best of the Mauritian culture in a festive atmosphere. Discover during your stay its different facets through a variety of shows and theme nights: a house band with a rich and versatile repertoire, séga or Indian shows, jazz nights… And much more.

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Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa

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The icon of well-being and harmony in Mauritius - Set on the most spectacular resort site in Mauritius - An all-Suite hotel - Sensational gastronomy - The most beautiful Spa in Mauritius

Accommodation : 172 ( Suites)

Hotel facilities : Spa by Clarins, Mini-club, Land Sports, Water Sports, Sports Centre, Golf, Diving, Internet

Location :on the breathtaking Le Morne Peninsula, on the island’s South-West coast

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World's Best Hotels 2010

You’re lounging on a white sand beach, with nothing but turquoise water in front. Behind you lies the comforts of an 18th-century great house and luxurious yellow cottages with private patios, all set on a 30-acre, palm tree–filled plantation. Want to explore? A Vespa is at the ready. It’s just another day at the Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis.
It’s experiences like these that travelers crave. And it’s our mission at Travel + Leisure to help you make them happen. Which is why, every year for the past 15 years, we’ve asked our readers to vote on their absolute favorite hotels in the World’s Best Awards survey. (Nisbet came in at No. 6.)
This year, “the spirit of exploration prevailed,” says Travel + Leisure’s editor in chief, Nancy Novogrod. Out of the Top 100 hotels, 69 are located outside of the U.S. and Canada (there are eight in India, seven in South Africa, and six in Italy and France, respectively). TripAdvisor found similar results on a recent survey: 60 percent of travelers are planning to visit Europe in the next year.
A few top winners came from the most remote reaches of the globe. One example: the Fairmont Mara Safari Club in Nairobi, Kenya, which rose from No. 96 last year to No. 3 in 2010. We’re betting the high score is due to the presence of the evermore elusive Big 5 animals, which the resort’s expert trackers take guests to search for on twice-daily game drives. It’s clear that travelers are looking for “encounters with the natural world,” says Novogrod.
The Peninsula Bangkok also had a meteoric rise this year, from No. 66 in 2009 to No. 7 in 2010. We’re attributing this shift to our readers’ increased affection for Asia and Bangkok (newly anointed the 2010 World’s Best City), with its world-class hotels, shopping, restaurants, and happily, peace once again. [The survey ended before the upheaval.]
For those looking to stay close to home, this year’s list delivers plenty of ideas. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago (No. 20) opened less than two years ago, but it has already wowed our readers with its minimalist design, stellar service, and indulgent brunch menu. Chicago also has three other hotels on the list, while perennial powerhouse New York City had only one: the Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park. Are second—and smaller—cities on the rise?
Perhaps so. The Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole skyrocketed to No. 41 in the Top 100 (its score was too low to be listed last year), which illustrates that less popular destinations do have their own appeal, and also that T+L readers are looking to connect more with the outdoors.
That same get-your-hands-dirty desire brings guests to the Inn at Palmetto Bluff (there’s horseback riding, boating, and fishing on the 40-acre riverfront grounds), though the South Carolina low-country hotel fell from No. 14 in 2009 to No. 41 this year (it’s tied with Jackson Hole), helping to make room at the top for No. 2 Triple Creek Ranch, Montana’s all-inclusive rustic lodge that ranked No. 4 in 2008 before failing to make the list at all last year.

 

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North Korea is Best Korea

we’ve had the April issue of “Time Out New York” lying around at my apartment for some time. A few days ago, I picked it up and noticed a rather fantastic ad for a travel agency, Koryo Tours, on the back cover. It promised me “the trip of a lifetime” to “Asia’s best kept secret.” Where exactly did this group wish to send me? North Korea.

I thought it was a joke at first. Some weird viral marketing campaign for shampoo or detergent or something, piquing my curiosity with an impossible website to generate hits for some American corporation. I went to my room and opened my browser, slightly annoyed that by visiting the site I’d be lending legitimacy to an ad campaign seeking to capitalize on “Web 2.0” and “the Twitters” and all that. Or, I thought, maybe the magazine was just trolling me. Was print ad space that cheap nowadays? But no, I went to the site, and it was real. Somewhere out there, in this crazy world, there is a company turning a profit by sending tourists to North Korea. So I decided to make a highlight reel. I mean, if North Korea is good enough for Justin Bieber, it’s good enough for me.

Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, one of the largest and most beautiful hotels in the world.

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Wikipedia tells me, is “the world’s most isolated country,” “a totalitarian Stalinist dictatorship” with “one of the world’s worst human rights records.” The country has also “suffer[ed] from constant famines which have killed millions.” Already brimming with excitement for my North Korean adventure to begin, I went to the pricing section of the Koryo Tours website. Tours, priced in North Korea’s preferred hard currency (the Euro), generally range from $1500 to $2000 in USD.

It costs two grand to go to North Korea?! What gives? I checked the website’s FAQ. Koryo Tours set my mind at ease, patiently explaining, “The tours are extremely good value for money because they are all inclusive. We employ the best guides and pack the itineraries with exciting places to visit and things to see. We provide the best possible tour itinerary and our experience tells us that if you cut any corners you end up missing the best sites and get a second grade trip. We are aware that tours are expensive but the basic reason for this is that tourists to the DPRK are obliged to have a full service package.” I am glad that Koryo Tours only has my interests in mind and wants to ensure I have a full service package.

Full service package: Being herded around with a dozen forty year-old dudes.

But, how is the food in North Korea? Will I be able to eat three square meals a day? I’ve heard a lot about famines in the country, akin to China’s shortages under Mao. What is it really like? “DPRK is a country that has suffered severe food shortages over the last decade and western NGOs have been operating in the DPRK for many years.” Oh. “The food situation for the normal people of North Korea is still in a critical state, the supply of food still barely reaches the demand so the situation is still tenuous and malnutrition is a serious problem.” Oh… “However as a visitor and guest in the DPRK you will be well fed with 3 meals a day including meat and fish. The food in DPRK is far from fantastic but is not too bad, some meals are very good and some are just good enough.” Oh! That’s ok, I guess.

North Korea actually has way more electricity than this. They just don't use it in a show of solidarity.

The advertisement also lauds North Korea’s “revolutionary opera,” grand, majestic affairs detailing the vibrant history of Korea under its Eternal President. For instance, A True Daughter of the Party “tells impressively of the heroic exploits of Nurse Kang Yon Ok, a woman fighter who devoted her youth and life without hesitation to the Party and the Leader and to the revolution during the Korean War against the U.S. imperialist armed aggressors.” Or we have Kim Il-sung’s own Sea of Blood which “reflects the burning hatred of the Korean people against Japanese imperialists which turned the country into the sea of blood, their firm determination to revenge upon the enemies a hundred and thousand fold, their confidence in the revolutionary victory and their ardent aspiration after building a new society. The revolutionary opera Sea of Blood opened a new history of creation of genuine operas.”

This chart displays how many aces Kim Jong-il shoots per 18-hole round of golf.

What about interaction with other people in North Korea? One of the most rewarding and exciting parts of any trip to a new place is seeing how people there live, talking to the locals and getting a feel for a totally new culture. “You are free to attempt a dialogue with a local but do not be surprised if they are not interested in talking to you. However it can be very rewarding when you do manage to make some human contact.” Well, I’m sure there are at least some expats, right? I mean, I’d at least like to talk to someone other than the handful of tourists I’m with. “There are now around 140 resident foreigners in Pyongyang excluding Russians and Chinese.” Oh well. I guess I’ll just wander around. Take in the sights, see what interesting and varied things I can find in North Korea. “There are many restrictions on the movements of foreign visitors to DPRK. You basically have to be accompanied wherever you go (you can however stroll in the grounds of the hotel without your camera!)”

I was just kidding about that hotel, by the way.

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The Atlantis Hotel In Dubai is The World Most Beautiful Hotel

Atlantis is the majestic focal point of Palm Jumeirah, a man-made island that has captured the world’s imagination with its magnificent scale and ingenuity. From the moment of arrival, you’re immersed in a dazzling world of imagination, pleasure and luxury. The resort offers relaxation and thrills for couples and families alike, including a landmark hotel, unique marine habitats, an exhilarating water park, pristine white beaches, world-class cuisine, indulgent spa and cosmopolitan boutiques. To stay or visit is to live out your dreams amidst warm Arabian seas. Antatis

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Hotel 71, Chicago

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Hotel 71 Hotel 71 is billed as a modern urban boutique hotel experience, and I can't think of a better way of describing this over 450 room hotel located at the epicenter of downtown Chicago. Each one of the 32 luxurious suites at this hotel average about 1,200 square feet of living space and feature spectacular views of downtown and the Chicago River.
Every room is furnished with a contemporary style in mind, and amenities are seemingly endless. All of this luxury comes with a price though; upwards of $500 a night for the King Suite to be exact.

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Aana Resort & Spa, Koh Chang

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Aana Resort & Spa Serenity is the name of the game at the Aana Resort & Spa located on the Klong Praow Beach in the Gulf of Siam. Aside from the spectacular natural beauty of the landscape in this region, the private villas here are equally as impressive and yet very simple. It's all about bringing the outdoors in at these luxurious villas, including large sun decks with private jacuzzi pools overlooking the incredible views below which is what makes Thailand such a special place to visit.

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Adriana, Croatia

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Adriana The Adriana is definitely one of the top hotels in Croatia, as a matter of fact, it has made plenty of top 10 lists as one of the coolest hotels anywhere in the world. The interior in this recently renovated hotel is chic, urban club-land, which is shown through the use of smooth geometric shapes, mood lighting, and bold blocks of colour. Each room here features cool LED mood lighting, etched frosted glass showers, and unique furnishings.

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Hotel Glo, Helsinki

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Hotel Glo Probably the best example of an urban hotel in all of Finland, Hotel Glo is a modern hotel with smooth lines laced throughout the interior. This 144 room hotel makes good use of soft chocolate-brown leather inside of the entire building on both the walls and in the furniture design. The rooms are very minimalistic in design, but offer a wide range of features, even the option of turning any room into a spa simply by request of the customer!

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Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay, Sultanate of Oman

Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay The pool villas at Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay effectively blur the line between the inside of the luxurious room and the beautiful outdoors with lots of large sliding windows and outdoor living spaces. The minimalistic design approach is evident everywhere you turn at this amazing resort. The finest suites at Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay feature copper bathtubs, private gyms, wine cellar, and private infinity swimming pool.

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Small Hotels Barcelona: Catalonia’s Pearls

Barcelona – a fantastic holiday destination for lovers of culture and art and friends of the Spanish way of life. The capital of the northern Spanish province of Catalonia is indeed something special. It is the city of the famous Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. He created countless prominent buildings in the city. The most famous example of his art is the cathedral Sagrada Familia. This was created in the early 20th Century as a very special version of Art Nouveau, which only Gaudi influenced in such a way. Unfortunately, he himself was not able to witness the completion of this sacred building any more. The more so it is now fascinating tourists in the city. Also the Casa Mila and the magnificent Park Guell was created by Gaudi in his own inimitable style, which was formative for a number of other Spanish architects.

Charming hotels are located throughout the city center of Barcelona. Perhaps this is exactly what makes the city so special that there are always distinctive, unique hotels with very particular architectural styles, but always with the typical Spanish flair. Finding small hotels Barcelona requires only a clear idea whether you’d rather like to stay in a modern building, in an Art Nouveau house or in a typical old Spanish architecture. Gorgeous hotels are the starting points for superb trips in this city, which UNESCO declared a World Heritage site. Definitely worth seeing in Barcelona are also the works of two great artists: Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso, who both have their own museums and who were in particularly formative for this northern Spanish city.

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