The Famous Ice Hotel of Sweden

The world famous Ice Hotel of Sweden is a hotel built of ice and snow, and if that is not amazing enough it is also considered a work of art that is built yearly during winter. As winter begins, snow builders, architects, designers and artists from around the world would gather in the little Swedish Town of Jukkasjärvi far north of the Arctic Circle to create each year's design and version of the ICEHOTEL. Only the frozen water from the Torne River is used. It would really be nice to sleep in a bed made of ice inside a room with walls and floors made of ice and snow at least once in a lifetime, a truly amazing travel experience.

2010 Ice Hotel Version

Reception


Main Hall


Ice Church

ABSOLUT ICEBAR JUKKASJÄRVI




Some of the 2010 Suites

The Red and Blue Hours Deluxe Suite



Tsu-Ki No Ma Suite

Abanico Suite

Free Falling Suite



Gotham On Ice Suite


Twilight Night Suite

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Island Hideaway in the Maldives

Island Hideaway is the name of this serene and scenic beach resort in the Maldives. The resort is located in Dhonakulhi and sits on its 1.4 kilometer long white beach and lush vegetation. It has a beach length of 3,200 meters, with its unique reef formation that sits on a natural channel splitting it in two parts that forms a natural harbor plus this tranquil island is still 95% untouched and still in its original state. The resort also boasts of its majestic villas with varied luxurious features to accommodate even the most discerning and picky guests. Each villa is tucked into the lush greenery scattered along the beach line with approximately 100 feet apart from one another to provide real privacy. Another indulgence that this resort provides is that each villa is provided with its own private butler. The resort is also famous for its Spa's pampering ways. The Spa offers a wide range of services to pamper and satisfy guests and make them feel rejuvenated. The Spa is also skillfully designed making use of the sand, sea, and the sun theme and at the same time emphasizing the beauty of its location which is the Indian Ocean.












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A Venice in Macau

The Venetian Macau is a copy of Venice, that famous city in Northern Italy known for its rich musical and artistic cultural heritage, luxury shopping, and of course of its canals. Venetian Macau also has its canals, shopping destination which they call the Grand Canal Shoppes, and some of Venice's famous attractions. The Venetian Macau is a great added tourist attraction in Macau, a city in Asia known for its casinos and is one of China's two special administrative regions, the other one is Hong Kong.

The Grand Canal Shoppes is dubbed to be Asia's Most Unique and Opulent Shopping Experience. It is Surrounded by the world's finest brands, tourists and shoppers can stroll along winding cobblestone walkways, or relax with an authentic gondola ride just like if you are in Venice, Italy. There are over 330 stores offering the best in fashion, Jewellery, accessories, gifts, services and sporting goods. It also boasts of its many world class restaurants, bars and cafés to satisfy every palate. The place also has performers serenading and singing to delight shoppers.

Sacha Lodge in Ecuador

Sacha Lodge is one place I would really love to see and explore with my family. It is a 5000-acre private ecological reserve situated in Ecuador's Amazon region, an accessible yet pristine rainforest sanctuary where you and your family may enjoy a true jungle adventure in safety and comfort.

My family loves birds and nature so much that I know we would have a grand time in Sacha Lodge as it provides hardcore birdwatching. According to their site, of the incredible 1600 bird species registered in Ecuador , 587 (37%) have been seen at Sacha Lodge. That's almost 7% of the species found in the entire world!

Other attractions in Sacha Lodge include The Canopy Walk, a new and much anticipated addition to Sacha's activities, a 940-foot (275-meter) long canopy walkway. It is approximately 94 feet (30 meters) above the ground, The Kapok Tower which is one of Sacha Lodge's original attractions and an all-time favorite of guests it is a 135-foot (43-meter) observation tower. Sacha Lodge also boasts of its Butterfly House which is home to one of the largest butterfly farms in Ecuador. Designed as a live exhibition conservatory, the Butterfly House is now successfully breeding nearly 40 local butterfly species! Guests will be shown how these beautiful insects are bred and raised, and later be free to wander through “the flying room”, where hundreds of colorful butterflies flutter from flower to flower.

Images: Sacha Lodge