Sometimes there’s more to a hotel than services and amenities. If you’re traveling to a beautiful country, you want to see as much of it as you can. To take advantage, here is a list of ten hotels throughout the world that have the most exquisite views:
Lapa Rios, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Los Notros, Patagonia, Argentina
Wolwedans, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
Enchantment Resort and Mii amo Spa, Sedona, Ariz.
Oberoi Wildflower Hall, Shimla, Himalayas
Jackson Lake Lodge, Jackson, Wyo.
Sheraton Iguazu, Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Dreams Luxury Suites, Santorini, Greece
One & Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
Amanjiwo, Java, Indonesia
It’s ironic that people who love to travel are most probably also the same people who are so interested in saving the planet, as traveling increases one’s carbon footprint significantly. Here are a few ways you can travel greener:
According to CNN.com:
Winter travelers trek thousands of miles to the frozen north each year seeking the sky’s “dancing lights,” which provoke awe, excitement and, some say, sex.
Scientists call the natural phenomenon aurora borealis: cascading beams of greens, yellows, blues, purples or reds — which paint a breathtaking backdrop across the wilderness and attract thousands of tourists annually.
“Usually it starts slowly as kind of a hazy greenish color — like a mist — building up in frequency dancing across the sky … and to me that’s religion,” said photographer Dave Brosha of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, who’s seen more than 100 Canadian auroras. “It’s just one of the most incredible feelings a person can have — sitting there watching that.”
To the west in Canada’s Yukon province, tour operator Torsten Eder likes to tell a story about a marriage that was forged under the glowing curtains of light.
“I had one guy from Mexico, and he wanted to surprise his girlfriend by proposing marriage with a ring under the northern lights,” said Eder from his office in Whitehorse.
“We got lucky and the lights were visible … so our guest went down on his knee and proposed to his girlfriend and she was totally blown away. The funny thing was — she wouldn’t wear gloves for the first three days — so she could show the ring off.”
Check out WatchMojo’s profile on the Northern Lights:
A new hotel being built in Dubai, the Palazzo Versace (like the fashion house), plans to give its guests every luxury, including a refrigerated beach. A series of tubes and pipes would be placed underneath the sand to absorb the heat. Temperatures in this area often range between 105-122 degrees.
This is angering environmentalists who were hoping for a trend toward sustainable travel. This, of course, is the opposite. Read more…
Here is a list of the world’s most secluded beaches. Get there fast, though, because inevitably they’ll fill up quickly:
The Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica
Holbox Island, Yucatan Peninsula
Venice is underwater again today, after tides yesterday caused the worst flood the city has seen in twenty years. Travellers and locals waded through the city wearing high boots. Strong southerly winds have been causing the Adriatic Sea to flood the lagoon city. Read more…
No one is saying global warming is good, but there are a few places in the world that will benefit - at least in a tourism capacity - from slightly warmer climes. Here is a list of global warming’s “winners:”
Cities are sinking, we’re losing pieces of glacier every day; basically, the world is changing on a grand scale. This means that eventually, and unfortunately, some beautiful landmarks will not be around in the future. Here’s a list of locations you should consider checking out before it’s too late:
Oceans & Coasts:
The Caribbean Read more…
West Indian Ocean Read more…
Rivers & Lakes:
Colorado River Read more…
The Great Lakes Read more…
Forests:
The Appalachians Read more…
Forest Bridge of the Americas Read more…
Grasslands:
African Grasslands & Savannas Read more…
Patagonian Grasslands of Argentina Read more…
Deserts & Arid Lands:
Sonoran & Chihuahuan Desert Borderlands Read more…
Arid Lands of Namibia Read more…
Once on South Park, they tried to breed a pot-bellied elephant (cross between an elephant and a pot-bellied pig) by putting them together, playing some Barry White (actually, I think Chef sang a duet with Elton John, but the outcome was the same), and waiting for them to do what comes naturally. Well, it looks like someone tried the same trick, only with a giraffe and a zebra.
This animal, called the Okapi, is rare and reclusive. So much so, that it was once thought to be a myth. Anyway, secret cameras set up in the African wild (Virunga National Park) have captured footage of this unique creature. Here’s one of the shots that was taken in the wild:
According to Globorati:
The world of eco retreats has gotten a whole lot more crowded — and confusing — in recent years. Amid the growing glut of country lodges touting their green credentials, we’ve selected 10 of our favorites. From the world’s highest lake (in Peru), to Australia’s Kangaroo Island to the upper clutches of the Swiss Alps, we’ve sifted through the greenwash and sought out the true standouts in sustainable luxe. What unites our picks is a pioneering spirit based on the vision that yes, it’s possible to trip the life fantastic and also check your carbon footprint at the door.
Check out these green retreats:
The Lodge at Sun Ranch - Montana
Inkaterra Titilaka - Peru
Southern Ocean Lodge - Australia
Cavallo Point — the Lodge at the Golden Gate - Marin County, California
Azura at Gabriel’s - Mozambique
La Posada de Mike Rapu - Easter Island, Chile
Whitepod - Switzerland
King Pacific Lodge - British Columbia
Hix House - Puerto Rico
El Silencio Lodge & Spa - Costa Rica
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