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Hood "SkiWay" (Oregon, US) The Ski-Lift Bus, a bus turned into a gondola, was used on Mt. Hood, Oregon between Government Camp and Timberline Lodge. It was built in 1956 and, at the time, it was the world's longest tram. It was constructed from old city buses and used a cable system that was developed by timber loggers. Mount Hua's Cable Car (China) Mount Hua is a sacred Taoist mountain located in Shaanxi Province, China. For many years most people have taken a traditional but efficient walking ascent and cable car descent to climb this mountain. 8 Amazing Man-Made Islands. Umi Hotaru (Japan) Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line is one of the express-ways which connect Kawasaki, Kanagawa and Kisarazu, Chiba.
It is the crossing bay highway made by the underwater tunnel and the bridge. The Aqua-Tunnel is 9.6 km and starts in Kawasaki. At the connection of the tunnel and the bridge, there is a huge artificial island called Umi Hotaru. Spiral Island (Mexico) If you can't afford to buy your own tropical island paradise, why not build your own? Mexcaltitan (Mexico) Starwoods Best Beach Resorts for 2013. The summer season is here, and perhaps the time to take vacations have also arrived.
Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa offers Maldives' only golf course. The Maldives for most parts of its sea locked surroundings, is perhaps the one of the best places to be when it comes to having a relaxing beach vacation.
But now, the resort nation can boast of it’s first 9-hole golf course, courtesy the Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa. The Villingi island based resort, will now be opening up this 7.5 hectares gold course, which will be the first exposure of the country towards the sport, at least within their own borders, where beginners and professionals can tee-off, other than soaking in the best fruits from the sea surrounded nations. 10 Most Amazing Observation Towers. Phoenix Observation Tower (US) Copenhagen and New York-based architecture studio Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has designed a 420 ft. tall mixed-use observation tower to serve as a symbol for the city of Phoenix, Arizona.
Located in downtown Phoenix, the 70,000 sq. ft. Observation Tower shall add a significant structure to the Phoenix skyline from which to enjoy the city's spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges and dramatic sunsets. Phoenix-based developer Novawest commissioned the team to create a destination attraction to provide both tourists and citizens of Phoenix the chance to enjoy the unique features of the Valley of the Sun. Baumwipfelpfad Observation Tower (Germany) Villa Arabesque in Acapulco, Mexico - Villa & Estate Travel Deals. Maldives : la première boîte de nuit sous-marine au monde. Le Subsix de jour, encore vide Au risque d’en décevoir certains, boire de l’alcool au fond de l’eau n’en démultiplie pas les effets.
Qu’à cela ne tienne, faire la fête dans un submersible demeure une expérience troublante. Avis aux amateurs : la première boîte de nuit sous-marine au monde a ouvert en août 2012 sur l’atoll de Dhaalu, à 175 kilomètres au sud-ouest de Malé, l’île-capitale des Maldives. Le night-club Subsix, qui peut accueillir une centaine de personnes à six mètres de fond, est relié à la surface par un escalier débouchant sur un ponton. De larges baies vitrées font de l’endroit un aquarium à l’envers, permettant d’admirer les coraux et la faune sous-marine, et garantissant aux noceurs un spectacle permanent. 10 Most Amazing & Exotic Restaurants. Waterfall Restaurant (Philippines) Located in the Quezon province of the Philippines, Villa Escudero is a nice hacienda-style resort with cozy rooms and an exotic atmosphere.
However, what brought its international fame is the waterfall restaurant that allows tourists to enjoy a nice meal right at the foot of a small waterfall. In most cases, getting too close to a waterfall can prove deadly, but not at this particular restaurant at Villa Escudero. Here, people are actually encouraged to take off their shoes and get as close to the falls as possible. Set right at the foot of Labasin Falls, this special place invites customers to taste popular Filipino dishes while fresh spring water from the falls flows under and over their feet, making this an unforgettable experience.
Floating Restaurant (Sweden) The Salt & Sill is a minimalist 23-room barge that also serves as a top-notch seafood restaurant specializing in herring and fresh local produce. Luxurious $250M Mukul Resort & Spas in Guacalito de la Isla will put Nicaragua on the world tourism map. Committed to creating one of the world’s most exclusive boutique resorts, the Latin America’s one of the most influential and richest person Don Carlos Pellas whose family has roots in Nicaragua that dates back to 19th Century, has now created a $250 million luxury boutique hotel and spa in Guacalito de la Isla, which will open in February 2013.
