25 Secret Small Towns in Europe you MUST Visit. 1. Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic There’s no other town in the world that I am more fond of than the quaint, charming, fairytale-like town of Cesky Krumlov in southern Bohemia. It’s as if you have stepped into a time warp – small cobblestone roads, bridges every which way you look, and no, there’s no McDonalds! It’s a great short day trip from Prague if you find yourself there but for the best experience, visit Krumlov in the summer season and raft down the Vltavy River. 2. Situated in Alsace, Colmar is a unique blend of French and Germany architecture, culture and spirit. 3.
This town in Malta is the main fishing village for the entire country. 4. The lakeside town of Hallstatt is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has even been dubbed the prettiest lakeside village in the entire world. 5. Bruges has become incredibly popular for travellers looking to photograph the lego-like houses in the city centre (pictured above). 6. Image: handmade-saratov.ru 7. Image: Wikicommons 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 12 Of The Weirdest Hotel Rooms You Can Stay In | Flying the Nest. 12. Marmara Antalya, Turkey This is the only rotating hotel in the world, allowing you to experience 360° stunning views. Floating in a pool of 478 tonnes of water and aided by six electric motors, it completes a rotation several times a day. Imagine falling asleep facing the sea and waking up facing the pool!
(source) 11. This four star hotel was designed so that it appeared to be made of 70 stacked traditional houses from the Zaan region. (source) 10. This stunning hotel was intricately sculpted from ice. (source) 9. The rooms are built into an artificial mountain, with waterfalls atop that blow like volcanoes! (source) 8. Utter Inn is located in the middle of Lake Mälaren, consisting of a deck and a cabin attached to a floating platform. (source) 7. For all those Lord of the Ring fans out there that have been wondering what it is like to sleep in a cozy hobbit’s home .. well now you can! (source) 6. (source) 5. (source) 4. (source) 3. (source) 2. Who can say they have slept inside of a beagle? These 40 Spectacular Hotels Are Paradise On Earth. If I ever win the lottery, I'll be on the next flight to every single one of these places.
Holy cow. High in the hills of Taormina with views of Sicily's volcanic coastline and Mount Etna, Grand Hotel Timeo is surrounded by ancient architecture and the perfectly blue Mediterranean. Originally a tower built to defend the city from invaders, Hotel De L'Euope has been occupied since the 17th century. Overlooking the beautiful Amstel River, the hotel is at the very center of historic Amsterdam. Occupying the top levels of this massive skyscrapper, the Ritz Carlton is the highest hotel in the world, offering amazing views of the city. Lion Sands is a thrilling outdoor, completely uncovered hotel that put you into the wilderness.
Dating back to 1475, Gritti Palace is located on the most enchanting stretch of the Grand Canal and opposite the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni. This wellness resort is situated 21,000 ft in atop the Alps and surrounded by 100 miles of ski slopes.