Once associated with sleazy extramarital affairs and one night stands, Japan’s love hotels have a brand new reputation. These days the Asian country’s approximately 30, 000 hotels are being utilized by couples simply looking for a little private time together. Many of the couples that frequent these hotels live with their parents or flatmates, and […]
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Those Kiwis are a funny lot. Rather than bemoaning the plight of the old woman who lived in a shoe, they clearly thought it was a good idea! And so they erected The Boot Bed and Breakfast, one of the quirkiest places to stay in New Zealand. You’ll find The Boot Bed and Breakfast in […]
New Zealand is a haven for adventurous young tourists who’d prefer to spend their travel budget on the next big thrill than accommodation. Thankfully the major metropolitan center of Auckland offers plenty of great value hostels for the visitors who’d prefer to save their pennies. YHA Auckland Hostel was called one of the country’s best […]
Bokissa Private Island Resort in Vanuatu is a place where travelers can truly take it easy. Footwear isn’t compulsory, and formal uniforms of ties and jackets are actually banned! Free of these Western shackles, the private island’s guests can enjoy life at a much slower pace. And these tropical surrounds are a wonderful place to […]
Vietnam is rarely a vacation destination associated with luxury, but Nam Hai Villas in Hoi An is doing its best to change all that. You’ll find the one-bedroom villas on a 32-hectare property in Central Vietnam. Tranquil China Beach borders one side of the resort, and the Cham Islands are just a stone’s throw away. […]
If you’re looking for ultimate luxury during your New Zealand stay, consider bunkering down at Cavalli Island Retreat and Spa in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Cavalli Island Retreat and Spa is located in the Cavalli Islands, a small cluster of isles located to the east of Matauri Bay. It opens its doors to just […]
Thailand’s Our Jungle House invites travelers to escape the hustle and bustle of the big cities and get back to nature. The setting of this eco-friendly accommodation could not be more idyllic. The resort is set on 25 acres of private rainforest near Khao Sok National Park. These parklands, majestic with their limestone peaks, are […]
The Imperial Boat House isn’t just one of the most unique hotels in Thailand. It’s actually one of the most unusual in Asia. This five-star resort, located in tropical Koh Samui, gets its name from the old rice barges which have been converted into private two-storey bungalows. The boats are now moored on land, but […]
Arriving at the South Korean island of Jeju-do, tourists could be forgiven for thinking they’ve stepped onto another country entirely. The palm trees and volcanic landscape remind visitors of being in Hawaii. The sandy beaches look as if they belong in a Mediterranean travel brochure, while the festivals and circus shows are as close to […]
The treehouses of Vythiri Resort in North Kerala, India, capture the magic of childhood for the environmentally conscious world. The resort has two treehouses in 500 acres of private forest. The rustic elevated dwellings have two stories, with each floor housing a double room. Each has a bedroom, a bathroom, and a terrace which allows […]
