Swimming over the air in Shanghai

Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Kangqiao is the new landmark building and the first international branded hotel in the Kangqiao area. The new hotel features a one of a kind swimming pool. Located on the 24th floor of the hotel, the 30 meters long swimming pool is in suspension over the edge.

What’s unique about this swimming pool is that there is a glass underneath the pool.

 

Dubai reveals latest plan for underwater hotel

 

A long-awaited undersea hotel in Dubai looks finally set to be built, after an agreement to develop it was unveiled this week.

The Water Discus Hotel won’t be totally submerged but will be a disc-like structure with part of the building above water and the rest below the surface.

 

The 21 rooms will be submerged up to ten meters below the surface of the water, with huge windows offering a view out from the bed and an external ‘explorer’ robot which can be controlled from the room to allow guests to interact with marine life.

According to Deep Ocean Technology, a restaurant, spa and reception area would be hosted above the waterline, with guests descending below the surface in glass-walled tunnels to get to their rooms.

As might be expected, the hotel would offer plenty of services for divers, with a training pool and other water sports offerings set to be available.

The hotel will also include other amenities such as a spa, helipad, and an above ground terrace should guests feel a bit claustrophobic stuck inside The Discus!

With no specific planned opening date, observers will be watching closely whether this plan comes any further than previous attempts to build underwater hotels in Dubai, which have stalled or quietly disappeared as the country faced economic ruin.

 

Beautiful villa in Phuket

Check out this amazing villa in Phuket, Thailand. The villa has six spacious guest rooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom and private balcony with uninterrupted views over the Andaman Sea. There are three king bedrooms and three twin rooms. Watch and enjoy!

 

Blue Lagoon Resort and Spa in Iceland

The Blue Lagoon could be the quintessential example of “heaven on earth.” This beautiful geothermal spa attracts tourists from all over the world, and after seeing this breathtaking facility, it’s no wonder why.

Located in the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland, this spa is the world’s only point where the deep sea ridge is coming onto the shore. This massive body of water maintains a warm temperature hovering in the vicinity of 98 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. The water contains many active ingredients to help guests relax including silica, salts, and blue green algae while white silica mud helps soften and exfoliate your skin. Aside from providing complete relaxation to guests, the water is also used to run turbines that help generate electricity. The Blue Lagoon Resort and Spa features all sorts of incredible amenities including geothermal steam bath, waterfall, sauna, massage areas, a bar, and more.

 

Peninsula Hong Kong offers sky champagne breakfast

The Peninsula Hong Kong is offering you the opportunity to soar high above Hong Kong’s spectacular skyline in a helicopter after enjoying a Champagne breakfast. Guests can enjoy breakfast and Champagne in The China Clipper, the hotel’s aviation-themed lounge, following an eight-minute helicopter tour. You will be able to observe Central’s magnificent skyscrapers through the helicopter’s wraparound windows as you soar high above the IFC.

Then follows a sweep over Happy Valley, with full aerial views of the racetrack, and on to North Point for a photo opportunity of the Kowloon and Hong Kong panorama. This wonderful gastronomic aviation experience, available every Sunday and public holiday between 8th January and 24th June 2012. The price of HK$1,388 per person includes a gourmet breakfast with a glass of Champagne and helicopter flight (maximum of five passengers per flight). You will need to reserve your place in advance, and the programme is subject to availability. For reservations or more information, please call (852) 2315 3146.

 

The World Islands project in Dubai

A development is seen on one of the islands of The World Islands project in Dubai. The World Islands is located approximately 2.5 miles off the coast of Jumeirah. The collection of man-made islands are shaped into the continents of the world, and will consist of 300 small private artificial islands divided into four categories – private homes, estate homes, dream resorts, and community islands, according to the development company Nakheel Properties Group.

 

Lake Mirror

 

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives

Encircled by clear blue waters of one of the largest lagoons of the Maldives, the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is an eclusive and private retreat. The resort seamlessly extends the magic of the island’s blessed natural beauty in its design even as it offers the finest in contemporary luxuries and services. Each of the resort’s luxuriously designed 64 villas boast crisp linens, warm wooden patios, and private infinity pools.