Hotels

Dog Bark Park Inn :: Cottonwood, Idaho

November 28, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Although it is known for its tasty potatoes, Idaho is also home to one of the most unique hotels you can find. The Dog Bark Park Inn is a one-of-a-kind bed and breakfast that has been created in the shape of a beagle and is one of the most well known landmarks in the state. This distinctive two-bedroom bed & breakfast and features decorative carvings created by resident chain saw artists Dennis and Frances, the husband and wife team who created and own this creative retreat. Guests enter the beagle through a private second story deck and are greeted by all kinds of chainsaw art dog decorations throughout. The 2nd level of the Dog Bark Park Inn, the head of the dog, features a loft room with additional sleeping space and a cozy alcove in the muzzle.

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Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses :: Kaikoura, New Zealand

November 28, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

New Zealand is home to some of the most spectacular views you can find, the Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses give you some of these amazing views from the comfort of your own luxury tree house or amazing suite. Located a little over 6 miles north of the eco-tourism town of Kaikoura, Hapuku Lodge offers luxurious accommodations, gourmet cuisine and a plethora of activities for you to enjoy. Guests can take in the spectacular scenery, swim a few laps in the pool or even take a walk through the olive orchard or down a track of native plants to the beach. The Lodge is loaded with activities to take part in, enjoy a drink at the café, stay fit with their lap pool, sauna and work out room or head out and do some hiking or kayaking through the amazing natural beauty New Zealand offers.

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Mount Nelson Hotel :: Cape Town, South Africa

November 27, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Orient-Express offers the greatest and most luxurious of African hotels and journeys! The sheer amount of options and combinations are mind staggering! Today, however we will discuss just one of the many fine vacation opportunities that await you at Orient Express. The Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa is as fine a hotel as any continent can boast. What other place can boast of wild jungle and exotic animals wandering free range in their native habitats in such grand numbers!

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Anantara Golden Triangle Resort and Spa :: Chiang Rai, Thailand

November 27, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Seated on a ridge overlooking the hills of Myanmar and Laos is an enchanting resort that gives guests some of the most unique experiences one can imagine, Anantara’s Golden Triangle Resort and Spa. The Golden Triangle combines a luxurious resort and spa with an elephant conservation camp to create one of the most interesting hotels you can visit. Visiting guests tend to spend the majority of their time outdoors enjoying the acres of bamboo forest, marvelously landscaped gardens as well as the lush mountainside jungle. Aside from the elephants, the resort is also home to one of the most amazing free-form, infinity edged pools in the world. You can enjoy a leisurely swim while taking in amazing views of the Mekong River or the green hills of Myanmar and Laos.

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Hotel de Nesle :: Paris, France

November 27, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

In the heart of the Saint Germain quarters in Paris, France sits an artistic hotel for those who dream of the bohemian Paris of writing and painting, the Hotel de Nesle (pronounced nell). With 20 rooms uniquely designed by the owner and her son, they feature frescos based on historical French events and themes. The hotel not only provides distinctively unconventional yet comfortable accommodations, it’s great location on a calm backstreet only one block from the Seine River puts you within walking distance from all the major attractions such as Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre, the Palais Royal and much more. Feel free to enjoy a leisurely stroll past the art galleries and fancy shops found throughout the St. Germain area.

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