11 Of The Most Amazing Pools To Dive Into This Summer | Flying the Nest 12. San Alfonso del Mar, Chile Dive into the largest pool in the world! (source) 11. Aqua Dome, Austria Take a dip in these steamy heated pools as you look out at the gorgeous icy surroundings. (source) 10. It sure does get packed, but if its a party you are looking for – this is the place to be. (source) 9. Yep, the pool is red! (source) 8. This resort in Utah has built a unique pool around the Canyon landscape – breathtaking! (source) 7. We have been lucky enough to dip our toes into the famous infinity pool at The Marina Bay Sands. 6. What a photogenic pool. (source) 5. We can not get over this view – this pool is high up on our bucket list! (source) 4. Have you ever seen such a cool public swimming pool before? (source) 3. Are you brave enough to swim in this pool? (source) 2. This natural rock pool is located at the top of Victoria falls – known as Devil’s Pool. (source) 1. This pool overlooks a water hole in a secluded area of Tarangire National Park where elephant roam free. (source) (source)
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.
"Pueblos Mágicos" de México, opciones de viajes en estas vacaciones No todo se concentra en las grandes urbes. Hay "pueblitos" que encierran secretos, encantos... El clima frío trae consigo ideas magníficas de viaje: tardes en torno a la chimenea, paseos por el pueblo en busca de un buen atole, largas caminatas por las montañas y escapadas intempestivas a las zonas de selva. Los Pueblos Mágicos de México son, sin duda, una opción para viajar en esta temporada. El Año Nuevo se vive en grande en Valle de Bravo y en Real del Monte, mientras que Huasca de Ocampo pone gran empeño para festejar a los Santos Reyes. Real de Asientos celebra en enero a su santa patrona, y un mes después lo hace Cadereyta. ¿Cuál ya visitaste? Aquí algunos Pueblos Mágicos que puedes visitar (en la galería de fotos encuentras más): (Información de Visit México)
100 Trips To Take World Time Clock & Map - Check Current Local Time Around the World Stanley House Hotel Lancashire | Award Winning Hotel Mochileros: La guía definitiva para viajar barato en Latam Review Por: Constanza Trebilcock / @conitrebilcock ¿Estás pensando en ser un mochilero con un presupuesto limitado? ¿No sabes dónde ir y quieres saber los precios de estadía, comida y otros? Latam Review hizo una lista de las ciudades más baratas para viajeros en los 5 continentes. Aquellos destinos turísticos para mochileros que encabezan esta lista son ciudades asiáticas. Los precios están en dólares estadounidenses (US$). Costo para cada ciudad Se consideran los siguientes puntos, tal como los tomó priceoftravel.com: - Una noche en el hostal más barato que tenga buena ubicación y alta valoración en Hostelworld.com - Dos tickets de transporte público por día - Una atracción turística pagada por día - Tres comidas por día que estén dentro del presupuesto - Tres cervezas “baratas” (esto se cuenta dentro del fondo de “entretenimiento”, que en el caso de aquellos que no beben puede ser un postre, café, entre otros) Sudeste Asiatico 1) Pokhara, Nepal Moneda local: rupia nepalí Presupuesto diario: US$ 14.7
No es un espejismo: Así es una increíble ciudad oasis en Perú | Diario Ecologia No hay dudas de que la madre naturaleza siempre podrá sorprendernos. Una de sus joyas auténticas, ubicada en uno de los lugares más secos de Perú, se denomina Huacachina y es un verdadero tesoro. En pleno desierto de Perú puede encontrarse la preciosa laguna Huacachina. La misma se ha convertido en hogar para 96 personas y miles de turistas que la visitan cada año. El oasis posee varios hoteles, comercios y hasta incluso una biblioteca. Los turistas describen el lugar como un paraíso sobre arena del mar andino, y se encuentra ubicado a cuatro kilómetros de la ciudad tropical de Ica. La zona fue declarada patrimonio cultural nacional por el Instituto Nacional de Cultura de Perú y se espera que la joya nunca se convierta en un espejismo.
America's 10 Best Cities to Live and Launch A great place to live can also be a great place to start a business. The financial blog 24/7 Wall St. recently ranked the 50 best cities to live. They used Census Bureau data for 550 cities, including statistics on employment growth, educational attainment and housing affordability to determine which cities are at the top of the heap. Here are the top 10 cities to live (and also start a business):--Graham Rapier Taj Mahal, India In The New Seven Wonders Of The World list Taj Mahal, a mosque-mausoleum located in Indian city of Agra, takes a very important place. In spite of its Muslim origin this white marble necropolis became an actual symbol of India. Serious security measures are taken to protect it. In January 2012 Dima Moiseenko, our photographer, went to Agra to meet the Superintending Archaeologist in charge of Taj Mahal and asked him how to get a permit to photograph Taj Mahal from air. The Archaeologist listened to the request of his guest from remote Russia and replied, "I'll allow you to shoot with a tripod, but you can forget about aerial photographs". We were curious who managed to take an aerial photograph of Taj Mahal. 15 years have passed and no one else was able to get a permission to shoot the monument from air. And so we decided to visit the Embassy of India in Moscow. And that was it! Stay tuned!
26 Real Places That Look Like They’ve Been Taken Out Of Fairy Tales If you love fairy tales and have a serious case of wanderlust, this bucket list was made for you. Travel suggestions via this Quora thread. 1. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany As a way to seek refuge and withdraw from public life, Ludwig II of Bavaria built this extravagant castle in 1868. 2. This specific spot in the Waitomo Caves is known as the Glowworm Grotto, a place where glowworms ignite a starry scenery on the ceilings and walls. 3. One of the most enchanting towns of France, Colmar is reminiscent of the provincial town of Beauty and the Beast, but better. 4. The Batu Caves are a series of chambers beneath limestone hills and date back to as many as 400 million years ago. 5. The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, located in Moscow, was formally a church but is now a museum. 6. This breathtaking scenery of gorgeous flowers can be found at the Kawachi Fuji Garden in Kitakyushu, Japan. 7. 8. CARSTEN PETER / SPELEORESEARCH & FILMS / National Geographic Creative / Via quora.com 9. 10. 11.
» 10 pueblos curiosos de España que probablemente desconozcas Viajes Un pueblo que parece “aplastado” por una roca, y otro, que parece “colgado” de una roca. Otro al borde de un precipicio, un pueblo blanco, uno azul, uno en torno a un castillo de cuento, otro perdido en el medioevo. Son diez pueblos de España, todos curiosos desde algún punto de vista. Para quienes les resulten conocidos, verlos en lista quizás sea un buen motivo para despertar las ganas de viajar por gran parte de la península ibérica. Para quienes no los conozcan, sin dudas será una grata sorpresa, atracciones a veces no tan conocidas de un país que tiene tanto por conocer: 1. Las fotos de Besalú parecen una “reconstrucción digital” de un pueblo medieval, pero es tan real como lo puede contar su historia. Jordi Marsol Jordi Cerdá Jordi Payá 2. Pareciera que una enorme roca está a punto de desmoronarse y aplastar las casas de Setenil de las Bodegas. manuelfloresv manuelfloresv José Luis Sánchez Mesa José Luis Sánchez Mesa 3. miquitos 4. Hector Garcia Hector Garcia 5. Tomas Fano LordFerguson 6. 7.
20 Wonderful Places You Need To Visit Before They Disappear | The Wondrous Magazine 01. Olympia, Greece The site of the first ever Olympic Games in 776 BC, the ancient city of Olympia has been inhabited since prehistoric times and is one of Greece’s top archaeological sites. In recent years, hot and dry summers have led to rampant wildfires that have scorched surrounding areas and encroached worryingly close to the ruins. With rising temperatures and lower rainfall in the area, ancient history buffs would be wise to visit sooner rather than later. Days are passing so quick and that time is near when these most beautiful places will be vanished from our world forever! 02. With 700 miles of hiking trails spanning alpine meadows and gorgeous lakes, Montana’s rugged national park is a favourite among outdoorsy locals and visitors. 03. The ‘Floating City’ may soon lose its moniker. 04. A magnet for travelers with a knack for smartphone photography, Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni are the largest and most entrancing salt flats on the planet. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.