Under the stars

FALLING asleep in the arms of your lover under a clear African sky of twinkling stars is probably one of the most romantic things you could ever do.

An elaborate, four-poster bed, dressed in crisp, white luxurious linen, draped in an elegant mosquito net, is placed in a stunning location - normally just far enough from the main lodge to feel alone. Dinner is then served, either at the location, or before you leave for the location. Then you are left to re-connect with open space, the nocturnal sounds of nature and of course with your loved one.

Nkwichi Lodge, located in northern Mozambique (on the banks of Lake Malawi), offers this incredible experience to their guests. There is a choice of three different locations:- on a rocky outcrop (surrounded by water); or a deserted beach (surrounded by baobab trees); or a-top the elevated viewpoint with an incredible sunsets and morning vistas over the lake – the location is determined by the elements, and which is most suitable at the time.

Another Mozambican Star-Bed experience to watch out for is at Anantara Medjumbe, located on a tiny island in the Quirimbas Archipelago. They have taken their star bed concept one step further, where you are left alone on a completely different, nearby island. 

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Rollercoaster Restaurant

THE Rollercoaster Restaurant, which opened in May 2016, is the only one of its kind in the UK and plays homage to the thrills of the theme park both old and new including the Corkscrew, Black Hole, Nemesis, Galactica and now Wicker Man. It offers guests panoramic views of their meals speeding down one of the most exciting roller coaster tracks yet. 

Thousands of people from across the globe have experienced the unique dining experience since the restaurant opened. Rollercoaster Restaurant serves up gravity defying dishes, each tackling 400m of track, which includes two gravity defying loop-the-loops, a labyrinth of turns, tornado spirals and giant 26ft drops before reaching diners! 

The Rollercoaster Restaurant is available during theme park hours to those visiting the theme park, as well as in the evenings for those just wishing to experience the restaurant. 

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A wedding in the edgy east

THOSE who are planning a wedding with a difference should head to buzzing east London for a treasure trove of super quirky venues and creative wedding experiences.

Andaz London hotel on Liverpool Street has launched its ‘Get Shore-hitched’ package, allowing couples to celebrate their day in true East End style. The happy couple can choose how much of Shoreditch they bring into their big day with options including handcrafted graffiti invitations created by local street artists, complimentary ‘his’ and ‘her’ tattoos from an east London tattooist, a ceremony in the hotel’s secret Masonic Temple (to name a few). Also, after the wedding, a local designer can recycle the bride’s wedding dress into a new outfit that can be worn again and again.

Further east, Ace Hotel in Shoreditch is proving popular with animal lovers – not only do they have an extensive vegan menu but they are also proud to be dog friendly – so why not invite your four-legged friend along as a guest or a ringbearer!

For a wedding with a view, the Emirates Air Line cable car, which connects Greenwich to the Royal Albert Dock, hosts wedding receptions for newly-wedded couples who want to take their love to new heights! The glass capsules make the perfect backdrop for wedding photos with views across the O2 and Canary Wharf.

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Sweat it out in Finland

WHAT do a gondola, the Finnair SkyWheel and a fast food restaurant all have in common? In a country home to over three million saunas it is perhaps no surprise that Finland’s most famous export, the sauna, can be found in unexpected places.  In #Finland, the sauna is an integral part of daily life offering physical and spiritual cleansing, promising an array of health benefits. For many Finns, the sauna is a sanctuary – a place for mental and physical purification and renewal.

In Helsinki’s Hartwall Arena, home to the Jokerit ice hockey team, guests can stay warm at the ice rink with a private sauna. A selection of VIP Skyboxes include saunas fitted with windows so guests can keep their eye on the puck whether they are entertaining clients and colleagues or enjoying a night with family and friends.

Visitors can even enjoy a sauna as they soar above the beautiful Helsinki skyline in the Finnair SkyWheel SkySauna. Spot Helsinki’s most famous landmarks, look out over the open sea and the surrounding islands along the south coast of Finland from the private sauna in the heart of Helsinki which can accommodate up to 20 people.

Roasting sausages on an open fire is often a key part of the Finnish sauna experience, but one newly-opened sauna will give Finns a different dining experience. Guests visiting the Mannerheimintie Burger King branch in Helsinki can enjoy a Whopper while they relax in a 15-person sauna that comes complete with a TV, Burger King bath robes and towels.

Further North, the world’s first sauna gondola takes guests through the breathtaking Lapland landscape at Ylläs ski resort, 718 metres above sea level. On a 20-minute roundtrip journey, guests can enjoy the majestic scenery from the comfort of the four-person sauna gondola.


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Discover Prague In A Different Way

THE project Prague Unknown shows #Prague as a city of various faces and undiscovered alleys. It offers guided tours off the beaten tracks, walks through narrow paths and abandoned pasageways. Thanks to Prague Unkown you can visit places most people haven’t heard of and discover Prague in a different way. Prague Unkown can also take you to districts with connection to the old industrial architecture and many more unusual places.

One of the specialties is a walk through the picturesque district called New World near the Prague Castle, which tourists usually don’t visit and most of Prague inhabitants haven't heard of. Prague Unkown team calls it a Prague Montmartre, simply because it is where all kind of interesting artists, such as graphic designers, photographers, painters, animators and many more reside in tiny houses. No wonder there are many unique buildings such as the only log house in the heart of Prague.

Another tour offers a look at a Czech rarity – cubism in architecture! You may know this style from different fields such as painting or scuplture, its connection with architecture is a Czech thing worth looking at because houses designed in cubism manner are not to be found anywhere else in the world.
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Great Heritage

ENJOY a fabulous trip back in time by simply downloading the Great Heritage 2017 Guide to the best castles, museums, historic houses, gardens and churches across the Lake District and Cumbria. 

Full of ideas for intriguing days out the guide is brimming over with quirky things to discover, from a Bee Penthouse to a Sleeping Giant and a Viking helmet chandelier to a Faerie Glen!

There is also the opportunity to win a 2-night break with luxury accommodation and FREE entry for one year to any of our attractions. 

www.cumbriaslivingheritage.co.uk/competition-2017-2/

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Unusual Places to Visit in Japan

#JAPAN is rich in culture, history and technology and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Asia. There are also a number of strange and little known attractions for adventurous travelers to visit.

Tokyo Parasite Museum - a museum dedicated to parasites! The museum exhibits about 300 parasite specimens, displaying various types of parasitic specimens with accompanying educational movies. Other exhibits are “Human and Zoonotic Parasites” showing parasite lifecycles and the symptoms they cause during human infection. 

Cat island, Tashirojima - this island’s “cat history” started when the local brought one cat to keep mice from his silkworm farms. Ever since then the cat population has been growing, and now there are officially more cats than people living on this island (around 800,000 cats, and 400,000 people).

Okunoshima Island - located in the city of Takehara in Hiroshima prefecture it is also known as the bunny island due to it’s high rabbit population.  Some sources say that the rabbits were brought to this island to test the effects of poison during the World war II. Others says that there was a group of students on a school trip to this island who released eight rabbits back in 1971. now home to more than 300 rabbits living freely its 700,000 square meters.

Yoro Park - this park was a project and design of new york based artist named Shusaku Arakawa and his wife/partner Madeline Gins with a nickname “The Site Of Reversible Destiny” located in Yoro, Gifu Prefecture.

Zeni Arai - also known as Benzaiten Ugafuku shrine. This shrine is visited by those who want to get lucky with money. The place has a water fountain used for washing the money, if you wash your money in that fountain, it is said that it will greatly increase in amount.

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AccorHotels unveils Ibis Styles Makassar Sam Ratulangi

THE newest offering in Makassar, South Sulawesi is the recent opening of Ibis Styles Makassar Sam Ratulangi. Located in the heart of Makassar City, the hotel is only 20-minute drive to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport and 5-minute drive to the Central Business District and in close proximity to the city’s main tourist attractions.

The most alluring tourist destinations in Makassar rely on its beautiful coastal scenery. However there are many other places with both history and culture which are worth visiting. Here we have listed some popular tourist destinations in Makassar city.

Losari Beach
Rotterdam Fort
Taka Bonerate Marine Park
Tanjung Bira
Bantimurung National Park
Kodingareng Keke Island
Samalona Island
Tempe Lake
Malino highland
Trans Studio Makassar

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Get some perspective…

CAMPING DU BUISSON, located in #France near Grenoble, in the stunning surroundings of the Belledonne mountain range, offers not only great stargazing but the opportunity to sleep under the stars. 

Enjoy breathtaking night sky and uninterrupted views of the mountain range whilst suspended in a Boule Tree Tent. The tents are already set up with a rope ladder for access and can accommodate up to three people.

A prefect base for those with sport or adventure activities in mind from hiking, paragliding, climbing, mountain biking and wild swimming.

Prices start from £42.10 per night for up to three sharing with Pitchup.com.

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Bolivia bound . . .

THE Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia is the largest salt surface in the world and can seen from space. With an area of 12,000 square kilometers, at an altitude of 3660 meters above sea level and a thickness of 120 meters complete with a hotel made of salt.

The inspiration of Juan Quesada Valda, pioneer in salt hotels worldwide. His idea was to build a hotel made entirely of salt giving birth to the Hotel known as Palacio de Sal.

Not only a place to stay the Palacio de Sal has become a tourist attraction itself and has 30 bedrooms which look like igloos but are made out of salt blocks.

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Living Down Under . . .

COOBER PEDY in South #Australia is an entire town where the people live underground.

Coober Pedy is the opal capital of the world and where opals were once dug out by hand the dug outs that began as one room expanded as people dug deeper in their search for opals.

The homes are not caves but are actually dug into the hill sides. The entrance is usually at street level, and the rooms extend towards the back into the hill. They are no longer dug out by hand but by machinery and then the walls are sealed with a clear layer to prevent dust.

Fancy a stay in an underground? Choices are endless from B&B's, Hotels,Resorts and a backpackers hostel.

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A night in the zoo

FANCY a night at the zoo? The Jamala Wildlife Lodge located in the National Zoo & Aquarium in #Canberra, #Australia offers all inclusive overnight packages to spend a night listening to the sounds of wildlife from all around the world.

Split into three accommodation areas all integrated within the zoo exhibits suitable for families and couples alike.

uShaka Lodge has seven suites and features a shark tank in the lounge.

Giraffe Treehouses consists of six suites located in a private enclosure with free roaming animals including the giraffes you can feed from your balcony.

Jungle Bungalows consists of five suites located around the zoo with only a glass wall separating you from some of the biggest and fiercest animals on the planet including lions, bears and cheetahs.

www.jamalawildlifelodge.com.au

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Australian prison hotel to offer nights behind bars

VISITORS to #Australia will soon be able to spend a night behind bars, without the need to get arrested first. Pentridge Prison – built in 1851 and five miles from central Melbourne – is to be converted into an apartment hotel. 

The new hotel comprises several elements, including the opportunity to stay in a converted prison cell. The prison’s former chapel will be transformed into a venue for weddings and functions.

‘This hotel will sensitively re-open this historic asset in a way for the entire community to experience and appreciate,’ said Anthony Goh, a spokesperson for the Shayher Group, which is re-developing the prison. ‘In developing these plans, we have taken inspiration from similar projects in the United States and United Kingdom that have re-adapted jails into beautiful accommodation, paying tribute to the past by re-positioning them for the future.’

Rachel Argaman, CEO of TFE Hotels, said the hotel would attract ‘locals and visitors from overseas who will be intrigued to learn about Australia’s penal past’.

‘Hotels provide a great way to preserve the history of heritage-listed buildings, allowing unique and memorable experiences for guests who learn and experience aspects of that rich past.’

The hotel is expected to open in 2020, pending planning and heritage permits and construction approvals.

The prison housed convicts until 1997.

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National Trust hide-aways

THE NATIONAL TRUST has hundreds of places to stay across England, Wales and Northern Ireland this summer. 

From former fishermen's houses on the coast and farmhouses with plenty of space for all the family (and the dog) to stone dwellings in the back and beyond, the trust’s property collection has something to cater for all self-catering tastes.

Here are some new for 2016 …

Ferry Cottage, Brixham, Devon: Thanks to a National Trust restoration project, this Grade 2 Listed detached cottage on Agatha Christie's famous Greenway estate opens for the first time this summer. The two double bedrooms have uninterrupted views across the River Dart towards the village of Dittisham. Guests have free access to Greenway House during opening hours and unlimited access to gardens during their stay.

9 Arlington Row, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire: Thousands of tourists flock to the Cotswold village of Bibury to photograph the cottages on Arlington Row. Number 9 is the only holiday cottage in this location. The buildings date back to 1380 when their function was a monastic wool store. Sleeps three.

The Old Rectory, Rhossili, Swansea: This house dates from 1850s and is above a wide expanse of sandy beach, with uninterrupted views of the sea and the tidal island of Worm's Head. Dylan Thomas nearly bought this house, but at 15 minutes from the nearest pub it was a walk too far. Rhossili Bay is good for surfing. Sleeps seven.

Rockside Cottage, Northumberland: The cottage is part of a square of fishermen's houses. Sleeps four.

Woodford Cottage, County Fermanagh: A former piggery on the Crom Estate, the cottage has two bedrooms and a well-equipped kitchen. Guests can spend the holiday fishing, biking, kayaking, and walking without ever needing to leave the estate. Sleeps four + a cot.

Triumphal Arch, Leominster, Herefordshire: Designed by Henry Holland, this unusual cottage is situated in one half of the entrance archway to the Berrington Hall Estate. The cottage has a private garden, and guests have access to Berrington's Capability Brown-designed gardens and parkland when the house is closed to the public. Sleeps five.

Greenlands, Studland, Dorset: Newly-renovated by the trust, Greenlands is a farmhouse on the edge of Poole Harbour. The house has views over the harbour across to Brownsea Island (a haven for wildlife, including the rare red squirrel) and inland over Dorset Heathland. Sleeps five.

Watermill Apartment, North Norfolk: A watermill conversion beside the coast road between Wells and Brancaster, with fine views of the stream and surrounding countryside. Sleeps four + two.

East Cottage, White Cliffs of Dover, Kent: This former lighthouse keeper's cottage is in one of the most dramatic places in England. Sleeps four.

Lighthouse Keeper's cottage 1 and 2, Souter Lighthouse, Tyne and Wear: These historic cottages are on the clifftops on the North-East coast. Both cottages sleep four.

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Ice cold in Lapland

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THE ORIGINAL ICEHOTEL in Swedish #Lapland has opened its reindeer-clad doors to guests for the winter season. The amount of snow used to create the hotel’s 55 rooms, church, and bar would be enough to make 700 million snowballs, with its chandeliers alone being made from 1,000 ice crystals. Highlights of the 19 individually-designed ice suites include a life-sized elephant, a 1970s love capsule, a herd of jumping sheep, and an undulating cairn forest. 

Guests can expect two new experiences: a traditional Swedish sauna with an invigorating ice plunge, and a winter wilderness survival course. Also new for this season is ICEHOTEL’s first ever ice beer (Torne Islager), made with melted ice from the nearby Torne River, renowned for its purity.

Exclusive direct flights between Heathrow and #ICEHOTEL (landing in Kiruna after a 3.5 hour flight) are operated by Discover the World and run until late March, with three-night breaks priced from £988pp.

In the village of Jukkasjärvi in Swedish Lapland – 124 miles north of the Arctic Circle – the temperature at ICEHOTEL can drop to -5C/23F. Guests are kept warm with reindeer skins. Adjacent to the ice hotel are buildings that have warm rooms, dressing rooms, saunas, luggage storage, relaxation areas, and restaurants. This part of the hotel is open year-round.

Love Capsule by Luc Voisin and Mathieu Brison
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Swimming with pigs in the Bahamas

THE BAHAMAS is the ‘Official Home’ of swimming pigs, according to the local tourist board – although, it’s not immediately apparent how many rivals the #destination has for the prestigious title. 

Visitors embrace the unique porcine swimming opportunity, greeting the pigs on the uninhabited island of Big Major Cay, affectionately called ‘Pig Beach’.

Chris O’Toole takes a dip with local tour operator, Coastline Adventures …

‘I’ll admit it wasn’t top of my priority list. Indeed, before touching down in The Bahamas’ capital of Nassau I wasn’t even aware swimming with pigs was possible, let alone desirable.

But having been told by both Joy Jibrilu, director general at the #Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, and Bahamas minister of tourism Obediah Wilchcombe, that it was the done thing, I thought I’d better give it a go.

Tour operator Coastline Adventures provided the opportunity, offering half- or full-day tours from the island of Exuma.

Boarding with captain Bob Smith, he answers the question on everybody’s lips by explaining that some years ago a pig farmer saw the need to put a few pigs on Big Majors Cay for breeding purposes.

Other local legends suggest the pigs were dropped off by a group of sailors who wanted to come back and cook them or that there was a shipwreck nearby and the pigs swam to safety.

However it was that they came to be, they are now the highlight of local tourism.

Approaching on board a luxurious yacht they came into view, splashing about in the crystal clear waters. Though feral, they are exceptionally friendly, with more running from under the shade of the almond trees to greet visitors they hope will bring them treats. The pigs frolic freely on the sandy beaches, and after basking in the sun for hours, they swim in the surf. They are also fed by the crews of passing yachts and vessels.

Approximately 20 pigs and piglets survive on Big Major Cay, partly because the island has three freshwater springs, and partly due to the generosity of visiting islanders and tourists.

Dipping into the water, it’s certainly a surreal experience, with the larger pigs swimming past at great speed. Some even attempt to board the boat.

But once the initial commotion dies down, the experience becomes calming and even therapeutic. The pigs splash past in pursuit of bread offered by tourists, while the visitors try to grab selfies in the surf.

Back on the boat, it’s time for complementary rum and fruit Punch! ’

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Take a break in a cave

FOR a #self-catering holiday that’s more than somewhat out-of-the-ordinary, there’s 

The Rockhouse, a #luxury cave retreat hand-sculpted from a sandstone escarpment near the Wyre Forest in Worcestershire.

Set in three acres of woodland, it has been occupied for more than 700 years. It has been refurbished almost single-handedly by its owner, Angelo Mastropietro, who excavated 70 tons of stone during the project.

It has living and dining areas with natural light, one bedroom, an under-floor heated shower/dressing room, a fully fitted kitchen, a terrace and fire pit … and Wi-Fi.

www.therockhouseretreat.co.uk

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Take a break on the wagon

Angela Suter enjoyed a half-term break in East Anglia

‘It was perfect!’

OUR October half-term get-away was in an old showman’s wagon in rural Suffolk, surrounded by the orange, red, and yellow colours of the changing seasons. On the edge of the Stour Valley and overlooking hills and glades,it was perfect!

The wagon stands in its own small garden complete with table, chairs, and a barbeque, and with access through a gate to the 150 acres of Coppins Farm, once a working farm but now a wildlife and wild flower reserve with 57 bird species. Wildlife includes deer and badgers including Butler as named by our daughter Sophie(7) who visited every night for his peanuts!

The wagon has been restored from an empty shell with a leaking roof to a cosy holiday home sleeping four. The kitchen/living room is in the middle of the wagon, with clever storage, a full-size cooker, and a small fridge. A bonus is the half-size bath, not just the shower I expected to find.

The owner, John McGlashan, has thought of everything a family would need, including a microwave stored in the wagon’s underbelly, should one be needed.

For holidaymakers, the farm has two showman’s wagons, and a converted Victorian railway carriage.

www.coppinsfarm.co.uk

Places to visit nearby:

Lavenham… a medieval village founded on the wealth of the wool trade with more than 300 historic buildings. A farmers market on Sunday mornings in the village hall sells local products from meat to bread and soaps.

Clacton Pier … for old-fashioned family seaside fun and only an hour’s drive away in neighbouring Essex. Buy the saver wristband giving unlimited rides for £14.

Sudbury … an historic market town with a range of buildings from timber-framed medieval houses to 19th century silk weavers’ cottages.

Cambridge … the ancient university city has beautiful buildings, The Fitzwilliam Museum (free) and punting on the river – perfect for visitors who love architecture, history, and atmosphere.

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Quirky and unusual

6th October is Mad Hatter Day which was introduced in 1986 by a group of computer people in Boulder, Colorado.

The Mad Hatter is a fictional character depicted in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The Mad Hatter is always acting silly so grab yourself a hat and . . . 

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