Hotels

The Plaza Hotel :: Manhattan, New York

November 27, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Bright lights, big city, and what better way to enjoy your visit to the “Capitol of the World” than by staying in one of its finest hotels. The Plaza Hotel, located in magical uptown Manhattan (on the renowned Fifth Avenue and overlooking Central Park) is the definition of New York elite. Opened in 1907, The Plaza Hotel is a glorious French Renaissance Revival structure boasting nearly 300 rooms, each more extravagant than the last. The neoclassical Beaux Arts interiors are strikingly stunning and have recently experienced a multimillion dollar makeover melding modern elements with the traditional in a unique style that works surprisingly well. Just entering the lobby gives you the feeling that you are fairy tale royalty. No wonder it’s the only hotel in New York City to be honored as a National Historic Landmark!

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Ma’In Hot Springs & Spa :: Ma’In, Jordan

November 26, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Located 264 meters below sea level, very close to the Dead Sea is the amazing Ma’In Hot Springs & Spa. The Ma’In Hot Springs are said to be where Herod the Great bathed in its medicinal waters. People from all over since the days of Rom have visited for thermal treatments or simply to enjoy a hot soak. Like an oasis in the desert, it defines the resort and spa experience in the Middle East. It’s perfect for those looking for the perfect place to relax and be pampered while at the same time enjoying the therapeutic benefits of Ma’In hot springs waterfalls. For those who wish to explore outside the resort grounds there is much to see. The resort is only about 20 miles from Madaba, a city famous for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics including a large Byzantine-era mosaic map of The Holy Land. The resort is also close to many of Jordan’s most popular historical sites.

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Blow Up Hall 5050 Hotel :: Poznan, Poland

November 26, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

In the heart of Poznan, Poland’s fifth largest city and one of its oldest, sits a unique concept-driven art hotel with some of the most distinctive rooms you will find in Europe, Blow Up Hall 5050. Owned by Grażyna Kulczyk, one of Poland’s richest women and avid collector and patron of the arts, the 5 star hotel features 22 luxurious distinctively designed rooms as well as a bar and restaurant. By combining luxury, high tech electronics and exceptional interior design guest can not only experience art but also participate in its creation. Part of Grażyna Kulczyk’s Project 5050, in which 50% of any venture is constituted by art, Blow Up Hall is a combination of art and pleasure.

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Kasbah Tamadot :: Marrakech, Morocco

November 25, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Discovered by Richard Branson in 1998 during one of his ballooning expeditions, Kasbah Tamadot is a marvelous addition to the Virgin Limited Edition brand of luxurious and unique retreats. This amazing hotel is set at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and is only an hour drive from Marrakech, Morocco. With a beautiful indoor pool, an amazing outdoor infinity pool and pampering spa, relaxation is definitely on the agenda when visiting Kasbah Tamadot. Activities are abound with all kinds of fun at your fingertips like guided tours and excursions, mule treks, horse treks, mountain biking and much more.

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Hostel Celica :: Ljubljana, Slovenia

November 25, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Ever think of spending a holiday in prison? Now’s your chance to do just that. Housed in a building that dates back to 1883 and was used as a Slovenian military prison until 1991, Hostel Celica (cell in Slovene) has been transformed from a dark, grim building into an open & colorful youth hostel in the heart of Ljubljana. The hostel is run by a non-profit organization created by students at the University of Ljubljana, it also helps promote and develop youth tourism in Slovenia. It has been named on various travel centric lists including 2007 Rough Guides’ 25 Ultimate Experiences – Places to stay, as well as 2005 Lonely Planet’s Blue List as #1 on their list of the world’s hippest hostels.

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