Showing posts with label vacation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vacation. Show all posts

Thursday, May 30, 2013

The World's Most Luxurious Hotel

The hotel is located on artificial island in Dubai, overlooking the Persian Gulf..


The hotel is located on artificial island in Dubai, overlooking the Persian Gulf.

It's the fourth-tallest hotel in the world, and it's known for its sail-like shape..


It's the fourth-tallest hotel in the world, and it's known for its sail-like shape.

Inside, the building feels grand and spacious. The colorful lobby area is influenced by Islamic design aesthetics..


Inside, the building feels grand and spacious. The colorful lobby area is influenced by Islamic design aesthetics.

As is the spacious atrium. .


As is the spacious atrium.

The suites here are enormous and appointed with elegant furnishings..


The suites here are enormous and appointed with elegant furnishings.

Most bedrooms have king-sized beds with luxurious linens. .


Most bedrooms have king-sized beds with luxurious linens.

And nearly all rooms have incredible views of the Gulf, desert, or city. .


And nearly all rooms have incredible views of the Gulf, desert, or city.

Even the bathrooms are luxurious, with marble Jacuzzi tubs and elegant tiles. .


Even the bathrooms are luxurious, with marble Jacuzzi tubs and elegant tiles.

Some suites, like this Diplomatic Suite, come with giant sitting rooms where you can entertain guests..


Some suites, like this Diplomatic Suite, come with giant sitting rooms where you can entertain guests.

You can play snooker with friends right in your room..


You can play snooker with friends right in your room.

Other suites have full dining rooms..


Other suites have full dining rooms.

But there's really no reason to eat in your room when you can dine in the hotel's fine-dining restaurants, like Al Mahara..


But there's really no reason to eat in your room when you can dine in the hotel's fine-dining restaurants, like Al Mahara.

There's a floor-to-ceiling aquarium inside the restaurant. Watch the fish swim by as you dine on delicacies like caviar, oysters, and lobster. Main dishes cost anywhere from $70 to $250. .


There's a floor-to-ceiling aquarium inside the restaurant. Watch the fish swim by as you dine on delicacies like caviar, oysters, and lobster. Main dishes cost anywhere from $70 to $250.

Or if you'd rather look at the city skyline, dine in Al Muntaha, a restaurant on the 27th floor with views of the Gulf. .


Or if you'd rather look at the city skyline, dine in Al Muntaha, a restaurant on the 27th floor with views of the Gulf.

After dinner, grab a drink in the sleek Skyview bar..


After dinner, grab a drink in the sleek Skyview bar.

Or sit outside at the bar overlooking the outdoor pool. .


Or sit outside at the bar overlooking the outdoor pool.

To relax, head to the tranquil indoor infinity pool which overlooks the Persian Gulf..


To relax, head to the tranquil indoor infinity pool which overlooks the Persian Gulf.


Thursday, March 28, 2013

Artificial Tropical Resort in Berlin while it is winter outside

This is what the Tropical Islands looks like on the outside.


This is what the Tropical Islands looks like on the outside. Over 14,000 tons of steel were used in its construction.

And here's what it looks like on the inside!.


And here's what it looks like on the inside!

Over 1 million visitors come to the Tropical Islands each year. 


Over 1 million visitors come to the Tropical Islands each year. Aside from the steely dome, it looks a lot like any other beach.

It has the largest water slide in Germany.


It has the largest water slide in Germany, at 88.5 feet.

There's also a children's play area with bumper cars, a "ball volcano" that explodes with soft balls, and plenty of things to climb on..


There's also a children's play area with bumper cars, a

Hot air ballon rides are offered.


You can even take a tour of the Tropical Islands on a hot air balloon and look down at the scenery.

At night, the lights dim and most people head home. But some choose in the Tropical Islands' accommodations..


At night, the lights dim and most people head home. But some choose in the Tropical Islands' accommodations.

cottages are available for over-night guests..


For instance, these cottages are available for over-night guests. There are roughly 200 rooms available.

Guests can also camp out in the teepees, a cheaper option. 


Guests can also camp out in the teepees, a cheaper option. There are 133 teepees in the dome's rainforest camp.

it contains 13 restaurants and bars  with options like Thai, steak, Indian, and tropical barbecue. yummy !!


There are 13 restaurants and bars in the Tropical Village, with options like Thai, steak, Indian, and tropical barbecue.

The rainforest has more than 600 variety of plants and wildlife .


You can also take a tour of the rainforest, which has more than 600 variety of plants and wildlife such as flamingos.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Architecturally Stunning Vacation Mansions

Villa Sapi, in Lombok, Bali.


Villa Sapi, in Lombok, Bali, has nightly rates starting at $950. With a main house, guest house, and five bedrooms in total, Villa Sapi is perfect for a large family or group of friends. It has beautiful landscaping with fishponds and gardens leading down to a white beach.

Tranquility Villa in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos..


Tranquility Villa in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, has nightly rates starting from $4,700.  This property has three free-standing pavilions, each with its own master suite. It comes with an on-site cook, infinity-edged pool, and is only a five-minute walk from the beach.

Casa Kimball, in Cabrera, Dominican Republic.


Casa Kimball, in Cabrera, Dominican Republic, starts at $2,400 each night. It has eight bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms and is great for a group of up to 20.  It has its own swimming pool and a chef to prepare delicious meals every day.

The Kula Upcountry Estate in Maui, Hawaii .


The Kula Upcountry Estate in Maui, Hawaii sits on 17 acres of land and has views of surrounding islands. It has a theater, exercise room, and 4,000 square feet of exterior deck. It starts at $2,200 each night.

Villa El Cid is located in Marbella, Spain.


Villa El Cid is located in Marbella, Spain, and starts at $2,258 per night. It is a water-lover's paradise with heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools and three Jacuzzis. It also has a tennis court and putting green.

Casa Ikal, in Riviera Maya, Mexico .


Casa Ikal, in Riviera Maya, Mexico, has rates starting at $1,800 per night. The beachfront property, located inside the Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve, is within swimming distance to a coral reef.

Minerva is situated in Mykonos, Greece.


Minerva is situated in Mykonos, Greece. Starting at $1,500 per night, it has amazing views of the Aegean Sea. It has an infinity-edged private swimming pool and is right by the beach. Its style is based on white and off-white contrasts, giving it an open feel.

The Dream Home in Deer Valley, Utah ..


The Dream Home in Deer Valley, Utah is the true dream home for skiers. Starting at $16,500 per night, the 14,000-square-foot home has six bedrooms, a fitness center, and a heated pool.  It also has a gourmet kitchen and two exterior fire pits.

Dar El Shams, in Marrakesh, Morocco.


Dar El Shams, in Marrakesh, Morocco, starts at $1,056 per night. This location stands out because of its elegant and refined decor. It also has a total of six bedrooms, and is most beautiful when the lights are turned on after sunset.

Celadon Villa, in Koh Samui, Thailand.


Celadon Villa, in Koh Samui, Thailand, starts at $1,000 per night. This villa, with its modern architecture, is located on a secluded hilltop overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. Celadon Villa is for those seeking a private escape.

Casa Ventanas, in Cayo Espanto, Belize.


Casa Ventanas, in Cayo Espanto, Belize, has nightly rates from $1,595. This bungalow has one bedroom and a glass observation window in the floor to view the spectacular sea life without getting wet. But the warm clear water is just a step away if you want to jump in for a refreshing dip.

Semaphore in the French Riviera, France.


Semaphore in the French Riviera, France has nightly rates from $6,392. It has spectacular views overlooking islands in the Mediterranean and has a pool. With 1,000 square meters of living space, it has nine bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. There is also an experienced chef to prepare three meals each day.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

The 21 Best Places To Retire In The World

21. Italy.


21. Italy

20. United Kingdom.


20. United Kingdom

19. United States.


19. United States

18. Slovak Republic.


18. Slovak Republic

17. Czech Republic.


17. Czech Republic

16. Slovenia.


16. Slovenia

15. Japan.


15. Japan

14. Belgium.


14. Belgium

13. Canada.


13. Canada

12. Israel.


12. Israel

11. Australia.


11. Australia

10. France.


10. France

9. Germany.


9. Germany

8. Denmark.


8. Denmark

7. Netherlands.


7. Netherlands

6. Finland.


6. Finland

5. Austria.


5. Austria

4. Sweden.


4. Sweden

3. Luxembourg.


3. Luxembourg

2. Switzerland.


2. Switzerland

1. Norway.


1. Norway