Next time you get a chance, you should get some rests on the floating whale hotel shaped like a beluga, a white whale.

Next time you saw a beluga floating in the air, don’t doubt your eyes, it is real! NO, I don’t mean it’s a real beluga, but a real thing shaped in beluga.
This is actually a helium filled craft which function as a hotel. It comes with 60 hotel rooms and a 500 square meters meeting center. This beluga could cruise at 173mph which allows it to travel the globe on non-stop 3 day journeys.

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Wow, check out the MillHouse in Thira, a Mediterranean island.

The Mill Houses Studios & Suites is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to delve into the mysticism of Thira, without renouncing the island’s vivid life.

It is located in a picturesque alley of the Firostefani quarter that separates cosmopolitan Fira from the lofty Imerovigli.

Staying at the heart of the island’s capital, one has a chance to stroll down the winding streets or take short trips to all other sights and nearby hamlets.

Heading to Kyoto, Japan?  Make sure to check out the Hotel Screen as they’ve got some real funky design/traditional Japanese setup to refreshen your travel stays.  (Just opened January 2008)

A striking example of modern Japanese design, Kyoto’s Screen Hotel is steps away from both the ancient temples of Termachi-dori (literally, “temple down street”) and the shops and bustling nightlife of the Sanjo and Shijo districts. Fascinating history, chic clothing and exciting cocktails are all within easy reach; there’s something, as the saying goes, for everyone.

The same can be said of Screen’s accommodations. Each of the hotel’s 13 guest rooms was individually conceived by a different artist or designer, so that no two guests will have the same experience on any given night. For those in search of a wistful dreamland, Sam Liu’s Softroom is the perfect choice; those seeking a more modern aesthetic will love Hikaru Katai’s dramatic Petit Prince Room for its monochromatic minimalism. Hotel facilities include a banquet hall, spa, chapel, open-air sky lounge and select shop, which sells, amongst other things, traditional Kyoto goods made by local craft artists as well as the Screen’s “soundtrack,” a specially-produced, hotel-inspired compilation album. At the ground-floor restaurant, guests can enjoy Kyoto nouvelle cuisine, a fusion of new French cooking and traditional Kyoto gastronomy, made with fresh, organic ingredients from local growers. And once a week, they can relax at “Candle Night” in the lounge, part of Screen’s energy-saving eco-luxe concept of respecting the environment without forsaking comfort.

If you are going to experience some ice, make sure to head to Canada for the Ice Hotels!

Located at the Station touristique Duchesnay on the shores of Lake St. Joseph , the Ice Hotel offers visitors and guests a fun-filled holiday with a full array of winter activities to choose from, such as dog sledding, snowmobiling, helicopter tours of Quebec city, cross-country skiing, sliding, skating, and ice-fishing.

If you are world traveler, you can’t miss out on these Elqui Domos dome hotels.

Elqui Domos is a very unique lodging offer, it is one of the 7 astronomic hotels worldwide, and the only one in the South Hemisphere.

Our rooms are 7 geodesic domes that on the inside are furnished in a two storey plan: on the first floor a living room and the bathroom, and in the second storey the main bed and a detachable roof over it.

Each dome has an ample terrace, as well as a telescope. Other services, such as fridge bar, free tea & coffee and specialized astronomic literature, are also part of what we offer. Barbeques and cutlery are available for you.

Services are focused on sky wealth, so they are composed of: specialized astronomic tours, nighttime horse rides, telescope handling and operating sessions. Bike rental, daytime horse rides, car rental are available among other services. Please, let us know what you need, so we can set it up.

If you are into Italian food, you might want to check out Italian Cooking Tours.  Hmm….delicious…

Discover Italy gourmet cooking and wine tours! Believing that each cuisine tells the story of the land, its history and its people. The cuisine du solely in Provence and the hearty fare of Tuscany - even the creativity of walking and cooking tours. As so often said, this sun-drenched country is a feast for all the senses…the sweet perfume of fresh tomatoes, an explosion of flavor and color…the unique yet delicate taste of newly pressed olive oil…fresh seasonal ingredients handpicked at local markets… Add some of the finest wines in the world and the ineffable spirit and joy of the people for an experience of pure pleasure, friendship, laughter, and renewal. Below are a variety of wonderful villa stays and cooking experiences to last you a lifetime. Please view the list of unique gourmet tours for your enjoyment.