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...

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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

Photo: 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

Photo: 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

Photo: 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

Photo: Photo: 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 po...

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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 ...

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Mediterranea Luxury House: Tuscany at its finest

Escapio’s success story started with a few small, but unique hotels in Tuscany – houses not to be found in any catalogue and much too individual for mass tourism. The Mediterranea Luxury House at the Etruscan border was part of the portfolio from the beginning and ranks among the most beautiful and popular Escapio hotels in Tuscany, to this day. Where lies the special charm of that small luxury accommodation? First, there is the engaging owner Micaela, who anticipates every wish of her guests. For instance, children under 14 are not allowed. It is not that Micaela does not like children. On the contrary, many of her guests are doting...

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Now Open: Second Ritz-Carlton Shanghai

Guestroom at the spectacular new Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong. With 285 rooms, sweeping views over The Bund, and the most intact collection of Art Deco architecture in the world, The Ritz-Carlton’s second Shanghai property, occupying the top 18 floors of the IFC South Tower, is first-class luxury and style down to the last detail. Complimenting The Ritz-Carlton Portman, Shanghai at Puxi on the other side of the Huangpu River, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong offers guests unrivalled views of The Bund and the city’s skyline, exquisite choices in fine dining, and the 15,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA, which features...

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Ten of the Year’s Best New Hotels

Guest room at the Viceroy Anguilla. For the fifth year in a row, the experts at Travel + Leisure have logged countless miles to assemble a handpicked list of “the absolute best hotels to open around the world this year.” (T+L) With a goal to discover how the crème of the 2010 crop are reshaping their destinations, each of the properties that made the grade deliver an authentic sense of place. We’ve selected ten hotels from this year’s It List of 45 for your consideration: Andaz Wall Street, New York City - Wall Street looks a little brighter at this tech savvy, David Rockwell-designed gem where each of the 253 guestrooms is flooded...

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Bayswater Inn Hotel, London 3 Star

our opinion: Comfortable and simply styled hotel located in quiet residential area, yet in the heart of London. Queensway, Bayswater and Paddington are all an easy walk, making all parts of London easily accessible by underground. Rooms at the Bayswater Inn Hotel London have been redecorated offering tasteful, simple modern accommodation within bright surroundings. Informal ambience. Click here to read more. location: Click here to see the Bayswater Inn Hotel, London on a map of London. special offers: Find out about any special offers and rate reductions we have for the Bayswater Inn Hotel, London...

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Huttons Hotel, London 2 Star Superior

Bedroom Bedroom Facade Breakfast Room Bathroom Garden handpicked by our hotel experts,click here to learn moreour opinion: A great 2 star hotel in London located close to Victoria and Westminster. Converted townhouses which have been run as a family owned hotel since 1980. Small but light and welcoming reception area. Corridors are fresh and maintained and have recently been refurbished. Although simple they are clean and cheery with laminate flooring, light walls and soft furnishings. The bathrooms are capsule in design - cream with small sink toilet and walk in shower (similar to ship cabin) - it is functional, clean...

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City Break hotels in London

We’ve chosen five hotels from our handpicked selection, which we think are perfect for your London city break. From the refined luxury of the Crowne Plaza St James’ to the affordable comfort of Huttons, we have catered for all budgets. Leave your hotel needs to us and enjoy your city break in London - one of the largest and most exciting cities in Euro...

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Hotel Lancaster, Paris Hotel Lancaster, Paris

Hotel Lancaster, ParisIt's almost impossible to live more comfortably this close to the Champs-Elysées. It's still evident at the Lancaster that, until the late 19th century, it was a private villa. Marlene Dietrich lodged a whole three years in suite number 45. During the last renovation both Dietrich's suite and the overall charm of the house were kept in tact. Nightly Rates from: EUR ...

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