To fully experience Iceland's breathtaking natural beauty, you should get as close to it as possible. The family-run business, Panorama Glass Lodge, rents out four small cabins in the Icelandic wilderness you were dreaming of. The team is also working on a spectacular new location with additional huts. You are …
An architectural resemblance of a traditional Balinese village tucked away in the rainforest in the proximity of the Payangan village in Ubud, Bali. Just after you thought you had seen the most eye-watering hotels in Bali, Nandini Jungle Resort & Spa sets your expectations on a higher level. The sheer …
Near the center of Zürich lies the B2 Boutique Hotel and Spa. The hotel is located in what was once the Hürlimann brewery for over a century. The 51 rooms and 9 suites are all completely unique and are fully loaded with all the modern amenities available. The rooms have …
The controversy is a delightful piece of insanity courtesy of a Dutch couple who love converting obsolete public transport into luxury accommodation. Their farm is a museum to reclaimed vehicles; everything from a 1958 Cadillac to a modern-day MIG fighter jet. You can catch the MIG humorously placed on top …
There are two things you need for a kicking tea factory in Sri-Lanka: one, elevation, over 2,000 feet is good, and two, lots of floors so the sorting, weighing and drying process can be done quickly so the tea retains its distinctive flavor. And then, when the time comes to …
Run by the Rosminian Order of the Catholic Church, the Glencomeragh Hermitages are part of a wider complex that includes a lovely country house converted for use by those seeking a spiritual retreat. The hermitages are functional, modern constructions set on stilts on the lush Irish hillside.
If you’ve been putting that Swiss holiday away because of the high prices, here’s some good news. Switzerland just got its very first capsule hotel with a pretty affordable price tag! Capsule Hotel Lucerne is located right on the edge of the historic city center and just 10 minutes on …
Tucked in India’s Parvati valley, travelers will find the eco-friendly Himalayan Village, a perfect spot for adventure seekers and those who want to find the ultimate fairytale retreat. The valley offers treks, blooming flower valleys, thick flora and fauna, crystal clear waterfalls, and calming rivers set in the Deodar forest. …
The off-grid bamboo house lies in a part of Bali rich in biodiversity, where you can experience the beauty of flora and fauna. Naturally, that would include waking up to birds singing and the various cheeky insects - it's the jungle, after all! Selat is located in the Eastern region …
It seems like Swiss hotels are constantly trying to outdo each other in the art of ultimate luxury. The cryptically named 7132 Hotel is a strong contestant in the game. One of its unfair advantages? World-famous thermal baths designed by Peter Zumthor. The hotel's curious name comes from its postcode …
There is an infinity pool on the roof of a building at JFK Airport, heated to 95 degrees in winter, 19 meters long, looking directly out over one of the busiest runways in North America. You can sit in the water and watch a Lufthansa A380 rotate into a gray …
The Atomium is a singular building in the European capital of Brussels. It is a museum, exhibition space, and viewing gallery. It is constructed of enormous spheres connected by futuristic walkways using plastics, steel, and glass. The experience of moving through this novel space is like moving through a new …
South Tyrol's contrasting region of the gorgeous Mediterranean landscape and Alpine peaks is home to an exceptional resort built around a 5,800 sqm (62,431 sqft) lake. The property sits on a 40-hectare alpine park overlooking pine forests and mountain peaks. San Luis's greatest asset is its natural environment; as you …
At first glance, it looks like this hotel is a victim of flooding – half submerged in Lake Mälaren. The foundations, driven into the lake bed, have been made to look as if they are the ground floor of a house, creating a cunning illusion. You are delivered to this …
Located north of Naples in the Italian mountain village of Prata Sannita, the Million Donkey Hotel is made up of just three rooms and one bathroom. The name “Million Donkey Hotel” honors the many 'workhorses' who donated their time and energy, making this project possible in the first place. This …
So you’re fed up with anonymous hotel corridors, beige walls, and red carpets. And you have dined in too many dark-wood restaurants with leather-bound menus. So what you need to do is go to Athens and head over to the Baby Grand Hotel and get your mind blow-dried by some …
Set in the blisteringly beautiful hills, planes and beaches of Big Sur in California, The Post Ranch Inn has long been part of the local area. In the early 20th Century explorer William Brainard Post was one of the first settlers in the area which was still largely uninhabited, he …
Located just 30 minutes outside of Seattle in Fall City, Washington, TreeHouse Point is a B&B haven for nature lovers. Built in 2005 by Pete Nelson, star of Animal Planet’s “Treehouse Masters,” Treehouse Point offers travelers a unique experience to stay in one of six treehouses in the lush and …
The Japanese capsule hotels are taking Europe by storm! Amsterdam’s CityHub deserves particular attention with its mission to cater for travel in the digital age. Not only does each hub (as they call them here) have an excellent Wi-Fi connection, built-in speakers, and app-controlled lighting – you can actually take …
Perhaps it’s a generalization but Vietnamese people do have smooth, young-looking skin. Perhaps it is because they know the secrets of the mudbath. Scientists know that that I-Resort’s mudbaths have a high Bromine and mineral content and some say soaking in it has magically rejuvenating effects. It is claimed to …