20 Most Beautiful Hotels in the World (PHOTO)

Ayana resort and spa, Bali - Jimbaran, Indonesia

Four seasons, Kuda Huraa, Maldives

 Le Moulin du Roc Hotel in Périgord, France

The springs resort&spa at Arenal Fortuna, Costa Rica

Rimondi estate, Rethymno, Crete

Leela Kempinski Resort in Kovalam, Kerala - India

Rooftop Pool, Marina Bay Sands Resort, Singapore

Jade Mountain Resort, St.Lucia

Palm Island Resort in the Grenadines, Caribbean

Banyan Tree Seychelles

 Dinarobin Hotel, Mauritius

 Amazing Garden Villas, Bali

 Soneva Gili by Six Senses in Maldives 

 Hayman Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef - Australia

Jade Mountain, St. Lucia 

 Luxury Villa Mirage, Andalucia, Spain

La Hacienda Na Xamena Hotel in San Miguel, Ibiza

Titanic Beach Resort in Antalya, Turkey

 Titanic Beach Resort in Antalya, Turkey

 Namale Resort, Fiji Islands


Photo: happy travels & amazing destinations

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Ethno village Stanisici: The Way Life Used To Be

Featuring ponds, mills, traditional restaurants and a brook, the Ethno Village Stanisici is made up of old original buildings transported to this place from all over Bosnia.

The village is now divided into two units, one showcasing the secular life and it is built out of wood. It consists of wooden houses - chalets with furniture that belonged to them for centuries. Houses are linked by paved stone paths, and in the center of the village are two lakes. The second unit is of a spiritual character and it features medieval architecture built in stone, which is in fact a set of replicas of historical and religious significance.
A spa area with an outdoor pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna and a fitness area offers relaxation after a day of exploring the village and the area.

Traditional Bosnian specialties and international cuisine are served by waiters dressed in ancient costumes in the restaurants of the Ethno Village.
An on-site museum offers an impression about how life was like in Bosnia more than hundred years ago. Children can have fun on the playground or enjoy train rides around the lake.

Photo: A.Simic, Etno selo Stanisici, OC

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Getaway to the North Yorkshire Moors

The perfect family day out awaits you aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Be transported back to an era when magnificent steam engines ruled the railways with services running between Pickering and Whitby along the 24 mile line through the North York Moors National Park.

Address: Pickering Station, Park Street Pickering YO18 7AJ,  Tel: +44 01751 472508

Harry Potter engine

Whitby Station
Whitby is a great family day out, with its ancient abbey, stunning coastline, and deliciously fresh fish and chips. We’d recommend a trip to the Magpie Cafe, described by Rick Stein as ‘the best fish and chip shop in Britain’

Harry Potter train

Grosmont Station
Is the terminus for NYMR and houses our locomotive sheds, tearoom and two shops with many interesting items available. The station has been restored to the British Railways’ style of the 1960s.

Harry Potter train

Goathland Station
Famous as Aidensfield and Hogsmeade, has a refurbished Warehouse Tea Room with authentic furniture and artefacts. Restored coal drops and a cattle dock.

Harry Potter train

Levisham Station Is set in the scenic Newton Dale. This is an ideal stop for walking or relaxing in the peaceful surroundings. Visit our Artist in Residence Chris Ware at his open studio. Refreshments at the Weighbridge tea hut (open weekends and bank holidays).

Aidensfield

Pickering Station
Was restored to its 1937 condition with help from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Original features and fittings have been installed in the Booking and Parcels (Customer Services) Offices,Tea Room, and the shop which provides a wide range of gifts, books and videos.

Aidensfield

NYMR 40th Anniversary Festival
Wed 1 May 2013, 09:00 to 19:00 
A day celebrating the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's illustrious 40 years since the official Royal opening by the Duchess of Kent in 1973.

Aidensfield

 Things to do in North York Moors National Park 

Magpie Cafe

The Magpie flaunts its reputation for serving the 'World's Best Fish and Chips'. Damn fine they are too, but the world and his dog knows about it, and summertime queues can stretch along the street. Fish and chips from the takeaway counter cost £5; the sit-down restaurant is dearer, but offers a wide range of seafood dishes, from grilled sea bass to paella. 

Aidensfield

Captain Cook Memorial museum
This fascinating museum occupies the house of the ship owner with whom Cook began his seafaring career. Highlights include the attic where Cook lodged as a young apprentice, Cook's own maps and letters, etchings from the South Seas and a wonderful model of the Endeavour, with all the crew and stores laid out for inspection.

Whitby

Dracula Trail
The famous story of Dracula, inspiration for a thousand lurid movies, was written by Bram Stoker while staying at a B&B in Whitby in 1897. Although most Hollywood versions of the tale concentrate on deepest, darkest Transylvania, much of the original book was set in Whitby, and many sites can still be seen today.

Whitby abbey

Whitby abbey

St.Mary's church

York minister

York minister

York minister

Photo: Jim McLean, OC
Source: nymr.co.uk

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Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Spanning 101 hectares, this award-winning horticultural attraction houses over 250 thousand rare plants and is just a five-minute walk from the city. The Gardens comprises three spaces—Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central. From the waterfront promenade, enjoy an amazing view of the Marina Bay financial district skyline. The grounds are perfect for an evening stroll and a picnic with loved ones.

Bay South―the largest waterfront garden―is where you’ll find the impressive Supertrees. These 16-storey-tall vertical gardens collect rainwater, generate solar power and act as venting ducts for the park’s conservatories. A suspended 128-metre-long walkway between two Supertrees, the OCBC Skyway, is perfect for walks at any hour, offering a bird’s eye view of the Gardens and the Marina Bay urban area.

At Bay East, there’re pretty pavilions, lush lawns, tropical palm trees and natural blossoms, ideal for an evening stroll or a picnic with family and friends. Along its two-kilometre waterfront promenade, you can get an amazing view of the skyline.

After the sun sets, don’t miss the sky show of dazzling lights and sounds in the OCBC Garden Rhapsody, which takes place nightly amidst the Supertrees. It’ll make a wonderful ending to a day out in the Gardens.

Photo: Aleksandra P. Singapore, OC
Source: gardensbythebay.com

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5 * hotels in the heart of Monte-Carlo

Monaco may be best known for the glitz, glamor and excessive wealth symbolized by the oversized yachts in the Monte Carlo harbor and the fortunes gambled away at the casinos.
The top designers have shops there and the most expensive cars are common in the streets... even when the annual Grand Prix is not in town. This is a playground of the rich and famous.

Le Meridien Beach Plaza Monte Carlo has the luxury, calm and elegance that befits one of the most prestigious hotels in Monaco. The only hotel in the principality with a private beach, Le Meridien Beach Plaza also offers a well-equipped health and fitness center with indoor swimming pool and two outdoor pools. Le Meridien Beach Plaza has unequalled views over the sparkling, azure Mediterranean Sea. Its gardens are delightful as are the seaside terraces. Most of the rooms have been completely renovated, some of them having a private balcony that opens onto a sea view. The Sea Club, a 3,000 square meter state-of-the-art conference center overlooking the sea, can host events of up to 2,000 people. In January 2005, the hotel unveiled the completion of the Cristal Concept Project: the opening of the new Lobby and Cristal Bedrooms. Two magnificent glass columns have been erected on the existing facade of the hotel facing the sea, allowing the light of the Mediterranean to flood them. These columns contain 66 rooms across 12 floors, including two Penthouse Suites on the top two floors. 
 

Hotel de Paris - A traditional grand hotel built in 1864, the Hotel de Paris is set directly on the Place du Casino, adjacent to the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo and connecting directly to the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo. Exuding an atmosphere of a bygone era, this lavish palace hotel earned its reputation by exceeding all of the standards set by the traditional luxury hotel. In addition to a world-renowned bar and the largest hotel wine cellar in the world, the hotel offers four exquisite dining venues totaling no fewer than 3-Michelin Stars.  

Fairmont Monte Carlo - With its unique architecture, the Fairmont Monte Carlo represents the very symbol of luxury and elegance.Sailing between relaxation and conferencing, the Fairmont Monte Carlo will be the stream of many excellent memories.Boasting luxury bedrooms and suites, meeting room, trendy restaurants and bar, the Fairmont Monte Carlo also offers a Free access to Top floor heated swimming pool, and fitness center. Exclusive boutiques and indoor Casino. 

 

The Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, just a few steps from Casino Square, was entirely refurbished in a fresh Mediterranean decor, combining classic elegance with modern design. Spacious accommodations feature timeless furnishing and interactive services. Penthouse Golden Square suite with a private terrace has views of the Principality and the sea. Metropole ESPA Monte-Carlo reflects the exceptional levels of service and attention to detail that are synonymous with the hotel. 

Monte Carlo bay Hotel&Resort - Authentic prestigious club nestled on a garden peninsular of 4 hectares including the hotel complex, “resort” activities and a centre for shows with the Monte-Carlo Sporting Club.
An azure blue lagoon, neo-classical architecture interspersed with archways and columns, 334 rooms of which 22 suites with unique views over Monaco or the sea. Spacious 39 to 43m² rooms and terraces, intimate and comfortable, spacious and light and decorated with light marble and precious woods.
Two restaurants the "Blue Bay" with 180 places and the "Las Brisas", summer restaurant with 136 places, confirm Monte-Carlo’s culinary excellence with Mediterranean flavours and world cuisine.

Hôtel Hermitage Monaco today is the most beautiful example of the art of living in the style of the "Belle Epoque." For those who frequent it, this charming luxury hotel, which has been granted the status of a historical monument, is a favorite above all others. Cultivating a refined atmosphere, a flavor of familiar intimacy, gentle harmony where the soul of an era meets the needs of today, the Hôtel Hermitage gives you a new outlook on Monte-Carlo and on life.

Photo: Sasa M. Monte Carlo,  OC
Source: Five Star Alliance

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