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Going to the Maldives on holiday is often described as a once in a lifetime opportunity: first off, because of the distance, and secondly because of the high rates applied at the resorts. If the spa ban takes effect, a stay there will probably be much cheaper.The strongest suit of any resort in the Maldives is the sp... |
4 January 2012
15:01 GMT |
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Starting next year, Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels group will stop serving shark fin, one of the most popular and expensive delicacies, to tourists who will stay in its hotel and resort properties. Their initiative is appreciated by the WWF, whose officials think that this movement will be embraced by other chain hotel... |
25 November 2011
04:48 GMT |
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Prince William and Katherine Middleton, now husband and wife, have gone to great lengths to keep the destination of their honeymoon a secret, understandably, in a bid to avoid media attention. The cat may be out of the bag now – because of a slipup of the hotel chain that offered them accommodation. The couple ... |
24 May 2011
03:44 GMT |
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If you’re looking for a one-in-a-lifetime type of experience, a stay or a visit at the world’s tallest hotel is a must. The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong is just that and, as of today, it is open to the public. Imagine state-of-the-art technology used in every room, with amenities that can satisfy even the most ... |
30 March 2011
16:51 GMT |
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If you’ve ever wondered how 12 tons of garbage put to a very unlikely use might look, this past weekend was your chance to find that out: Corona’s Save the Beach organization opened the world’s trashiest hotel in Madrid. The initiative is meant to underline the need for action in the case of some of... |
26 January 2011
13:51 GMT |
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If money is the last thing you lack and you’re eager to travel but don’t really have the time, here’s a thought: for £125,000, you can fly around the world in just one week, thanks to the offer from Barradoro. Barradoro and its founder, Adam Nathu, have come up with the idea for the ultimate t... |
21 January 2011
13:21 GMT |
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If there’s a chance you’re thinking you overspent on decorations for this year’s Christmas tree, relax: there’s one in Abu Dhabi, at the exclusive Emirates Palace Hotel, that’s gunning for the title of world’s most expensive, valued at $11 million. Clearly, this is no regular Chris... |
16 December 2010
15:31 GMT |
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Best Western International has unveiled its free iPhone application, titled Best Western to Go, marking the company’s debut in mobile offerings. The “Best Western to Go” iPhone application marks a first for the World’s Largest Hotel Chain, which plans to launch applications for multiple mobile... |
28 December 2009
10:52 GMT |
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Priceline.com has released Hotel Negotiator, an application for iPhone and iPod touch featuring William Shatner (Star Trek’s Captain Kirk). The application allows travelers to use their devices and quickly book last-minute hotel rooms using priceline.com’s Name Your Own Price hotel service. According to P... |
29 October 2009
10:59 GMT |
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Holiday Inn is revamping its image and has come up with the most original idea of doing so, with the help of world-record holder cardstacker Bryan Berg. The Key Card Hotel is a 400 sq ft construction in Manhattan and it’s entirely made of Holiday Inn key cards, it weighs two tons and promises visitors an experi... |
18 September 2009
16:41 GMT |
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Getting our nails done at the salon is by now somewhat of a habit with most women, it is being said. Yet, for those times when a simple pedicure simply can’t restore the feet to their former glory, there is the option of getting a Shanghainese pedicure, the ultimate luxury of cosmetic treatments, guaranteed to ... |
17 March 2009
06:43 GMT |
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Every single kid wants to have his or her tree house, complete with kitchen, lobby, and, if possible, more than one room. Most parents only get to come with a basic structure, but, at a young age, that's better than nothing. Now, constructors in Sweden are building tree houses for mothers and fathers, which are ... |
6 February 2009
07:13 GMT |
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For 230 years, the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, has been a summer residence for royalty, presidents and the rich. But little was known about the fact that, a bit more than half a century ago, the shelter it provided also came in a different version - the nuclear one. Unwittingl... |
30 October 2008
10:31 GMT |
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The Nintendo Wii is a colossal hit, the Japanese company registering at the moment over 30 million units sold. Undoubtedly, the popularity of this console has been decided by the fact that it doesn't target only hardcore gamers, but offers titles which appeal to both serious and casual ones. The large market ap... |
1 October 2008
02:59 GMT |
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Whether you're prompted to spend a few days in a hotel as part of your job, or whether you're doing it for peace and relaxation like the couple pictured left (click to enlarge), City Inn Suites are the way to go. Aside the breathtaking services and complimentary offerings, the Inn also offers iMacs for use ... |
26 February 2008
04:45 GMT |
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I really think we should start a separate "Britney" section on our website - the sooner the better. And we should definitely get two, maybe even three people writing about the popwreck nonstop, each centered on one of her specific moods. For example, there would be someone in charge of the "manic Britney", someone el... |
7 February 2008
03:29 GMT |
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The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel will be using Ericsson's in-building solutions to make itself a top reliable network. This is the largest single structure hotel in Asia and the second largest building in the world, which makes this partnership one with high stakes.The hotel will host the Mobile Asia Congress bet... |
12 November 2007
08:49 GMT |
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Travelodge is a hotel chain from the United Kingdom, and like any respectable business, it has a website. There is a bad part about this, however: their web page had a glitch that led to a data leak. One could get a hold of sensitive data belonging to others, as records have been exposed due to a flaw. The single goo... |
27 September 2007
06:55 GMT |
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It's all starting to look pretty real in the scandal involving boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya and the photographs depicting him wearing a rather girlish outfit - that is, a fishnet bodysuit, high heels and pink underwear. The interesting part is, the scandal broke loose piece by piece - first there were the phot... |
24 September 2007
08:51 GMT |
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You may have heard about temporary snow hotels built in winter in some mountain resorts. But what about a ... salt hotel!? A snow hotel requires temperatures below zero; a salt hotel requires the (almost total) lack of rainfall. This weird and remote accommodation, built just from salt blocks, is located on the whit... |
26 July 2007
02:54 GMT |
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Two owners of Francis Scott Key Family Resort are now using the online video sharing service YouTube to promote their business and attract users to their resort. Jim and Annemarie Dickerson sustained they are looking to host a contest on YouTube to offer the contenders a $1000 prize, a week at the motel and a pass to... |
1 May 2007
10:14 GMT |
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