Some folks like to think that where you lay your head at night is just a convenient place to sleep. But my experiences in trips to places like Florida have taught me something different. The Americans have created some very interesting places to stay that are different from what you might normally expect to find, all with the quality that you know you are likely to experience. Below I have listed 5 types of accommodation that I have come across in my travels or have been recommended:
Jules' Undersea Lodge
Jules’ Undersea Lodge
The thought of staying in accommodation that was below the sea, would present a challenge to some people – but in Florida such a hotel exists. Architects in the USA have made the dream a reality with the conversion of several underwater complexes into viable luxury accommodation. The Jules’ Undersea Lodge – named after Jules Verne (author of 20,000 Leagues under the Sea) is situated in Key Largo in Florida, and is normally part of an all inclusive Florida holidays package. It was originally built to provide a means of studying the Continental shelf for America’s top scientists. The entrance is 21 feet below the surface of the ocean via a special ‘wet room’. This lodge is the perfect place to learn how to dive if you are not already qualified, and an amazing place to observe the variety of aquatic life that swim all around. Click here to read more »
These days, it’s all about user experience (UX). You may have the best database-driven information in the world, but if your site is ugly or the navigation is wonky, you won’t keep visitors. Travel websites are notorious for having bad UX, but there are a few out there that are just fun to browse. Here are my top 5 hotel directories, listed in no particular order.
Wandari Directory
Wandari.com is a new hotel directory that is built for visuals. Click here to read more »
Hotels gain fame and notoriety for all kinds of reasons, and celebrities are one of them. Whether a hotel provides accommodations for a well-known star or turns itself into a movie set– if a celebrity has been there, the fans will follow.
Hotels made famous by the celebrities who have frequented them have become popular tourist destinations themselves. The next time you travel, follow in the footsteps of the rich and famous and book your accommodations at one of these luxurious hotels. A stay at any one of them will make any traveler momentarily feel like a star. Click here to read more »
There are hundreds of fun and exciting places to go travelling around the world, and there are a lot of different routes and methods of transport you can take to get to your dream destination.
Once you have booked your around the world flights, you’ll know exactly where you will be travelling to and for how long. Now it’s time to think about some of the accommodation that you will be staying in throughout your travelling experience.
There are many advantages to booking your accommodation before you go. First, it will save you time and you won’t be searching around for a hotel or somewhere to stay for the night. You will also be able to go and freshen up after a long journey, or rest for a few hours before you head out to see attractions. It also gives you a base so you won’t have to carry all your clothes at one time. Getting a good accommodation can also give you a better travelling experience in the long run. Click here to read more »
Once thought of as the swinging spot for teens backpacking across Europe before they head off into adulthood, hostels are the place to stay if you’re touring the continent on a budget—even if you’re well out of your teenage years. Finding a great hostel can be a daunting task so you do need to research them carefully but this listing of the top five hostels in Europe should get you started nicely. Click here to read more »
If you are planning a super cheap trip to Europe, Paris is one place where you can still survive on a shoestring. Although prices have shot up over the past few years, this is still a city beloved by starving writers and artists and some of the finest things in life are – if not free – at least very cheap. Here are some tips for how to get the best out of Paris on a backpacker’s budget. Click here to read more »
Much of Styria is relatively unknown to foreign tourists. That is why, several charming mysteries are being incorporated within the said area. Styria is a region of mountains, of valleys, rushing streams, lush green meadows, forests and of course – castles. Its North is a typical Alpine, with rugged peaks and glorious mountain flowers. Its South, on the other hand, offers soft climate and gentle outlines of the rather lower mountain ranges of Graz. Another magnificent site to see is the Eggenberg Castle, which stands majestically in a fine park on the city’s fringe. Its murals and resplendent baroque rooms are main tourist favourite. Click here to read more »
