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Wednesday, December 23, 2015
10 World’s Most Luxurious Ski Hotels
10 World’s Most Luxurious Ski Hotels
Winter is almost there, and that means it’s time to plan your next ski getaway. From Aspen to Zermatt, the season will be here faster than you can throw a snowball, so plan your trip now. I hereby present you my selection of the top 10 best ski hotels and lodges in the world, to help you planning your next downhill expedition.
10. FOUR SEASONS RESORT WHISTLER (CANADA)
Home to what is by far the largest ski resort in all of North America, the pedestrian village of Whistler has itself won numerous design awards. Whistler Blackcomb was the site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and has also been named the #1 overall best ski resort in North America by SKI MagazineReaders’ Poll 2014. Beyond its famed slopes are the championship golf courses, hundreds of boutiques, museums and galleries and endless year-round happenings. The hotel’s 273 guest rooms are appointed richly in wood, each with their own gas fireplace. After the rigors of skiing, golf, or shopping, avail yourself of Four Seasons Resort Whistler’s many relaxation options. Inhale alpine air while you’re massaged with the clay from a nearby lake or survey the snow-capped peaks while soaking in the outdoor whirlpools.
9. THE CHEDI ANDERMATT (SWITZERLAND)
Surrounded by the spectacular beauty of the Swiss Alps, The Chedi Andermatt nestles elegantly in the idyllic heart of Andermatt, a village of timeless charms in the Urseren Valley, about a two-hour train ride from Zurich. For GHM’s first European property, the Asian brand synonymous with style, service and serenity, chose renowned architect Jean-Michael Gathy to design these 105 spacious guest rooms and suites. Traditional materials such as warm woods and natural stone create intimate yet visually striking accommodations while the extensive facilities include fine restaurants and cosy lounges, a ski-in living room with sports boutique, comprehensive spa and wellness centre with a tranquil retreat of hydrothermal baths and a duo of swimming pools against the stunning outdoor Alpine landscape.
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8. ST REGIS ASPEN (COLORADO, USA)
A contemporary version of a Gilded Age mountainside manor which provides an uncompromising base for arbiters of fine food and wine, connoisseurs of culture and adventure seekers. Located just steps from Aspen’s signature slopes and featuring premier amenities and St. Regis service, the resort is surrounded by icy mountain streams, shimmering alpine lakes and majestic snow-capped peaks. Each of the 179 guest rooms at the St Regus Aspen Resort offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, inspiring guests to wake at the crack of dawn and hit the storied Colorado steeps. The Remede Spa is open year-round, complete with a 24-hour fitness center and located in an ideal spot at the base of Aspen Mountain. Within walking distance to Aspen’s ultra exclusive shops, restaurants and entertainment, the spa is the perfect remedy to both beginner’s bumps and seasoned veterans’ strains.
7. THE OMNIA ZERMATT (SWITZERLAND)
The ‘Omnia’ name sets a certain standard. The standard to which this place was created and by which the hotel staff wishes to make you feel welcome here. The individual parts come together here high on the rock to form an atmospheric unity. The location, the architecture and the design are one component. But the most important element here is the guest, with his/her individual wishes and needs. This traditional mountain lodge in car-free Zermatt is the place perfect for pampering, a resort that perches in a precarious place but offers cozy, contemporary accommodations. The rooms offer views of several famous mountains: Rothorn, Stockhorn, Gornergrat, Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. (Not the amusement park version…). Here, natural and man-made design blend together seamlessly to form a perfect sanctuary where the soul can be replenished, and the spirit rejuvenated.
6. AURELIO LECH (AUSTRIA)
Nestled in the exclusive resort town of Lech, the Aurelio Lech is one of Austria’s most stylish ski and spa lodges. A non-descript ski lodge exterior hides a slick, modern retreat as edgy as your skis. At the Aurelio Lech, guests can expect impeccable service, door-to-door ski conditions, and superlative spa facilities. All 19 rooms and suites are individually designed, with sleek Asian wooden furniture, enhanced by French and African natural fabrics. All have stunning mountain views. The Aurelio is located right at the foot of the mountain, so indulge in door-to-door skiing or snowboarding. Then, kick off your boots dine and on traditional and modern Austrian cuisine at the elegant Aurelio’s restaurant. Wine lover? The exclusive wine list offers several rare and vintage labels.
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5. PARK HYATT BEAVER CREEK RESORT AND SPA (COLORADO, USA)
It’s not every day, or everywhere, that you find the uncommon. Add a touch of rarity to your Vail Valley adventure, in a mountainside setting brimming with possibility. Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa is a place where rare and unexpected pleasures are woven seamlessly into the fabric of each day. From the hotel’s winter ski in-ski out access in the village, to the thrill of white-water rafting, hiking and outdoor adventures for all seasons, the best of Beaver Creek is waiting for you, just outside our doors. The wood and sandstone interior complements the magnificent Rocky Mountain views, which you’ll enjoy through the French doors of your room. Dine après-ski at 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill, but be warned: you may have problems concentrating on the delicious organic dishes when the brilliant sunset is on display. Make sure you leave time for the ultimate dessert: a decadent Ginger Peach Body Wrap at Allegria Spa.
4. LE CHALET ZANNIER (FRANCE)
Nestled in a beautiful part of the French Alps, not far away from the famous alpine village of Mègeve, Le Chalet Zannier is a delightful mountain retreat offering a truly luxurious experience. The welcome is personal and the accommodation sumptuous – everything you need for an unforgettable time away. Established over a vast area, the site has three alpine-style chalets, the decoration of which expresses the very essence and sophistication of the project when it was created as an “exceptional place” to stay. All different, each one of the 12 bedrooms evokes style, beauty and taste – it’s a way of life never seen before in the mountains. Located on site is the ski chalet offering all the equipment necessary to enjoy the winter sport domains around Mègeve. The wellness centre with its indoor swimming pool, sauna, hammam and two treatment rooms is the perfect place to relax after an enjoyable day on the slopes.
3. LE MELEZI, COURCHEVEL (FRANCE)
The only alpine property of Aman Resorts, the world’s most exclusive hotel brand, Le Melezin has taken the minimalist Aman-Asian style and added some alpine warmth. Standing four storeys high under a distinctive black slate roof it provides an aprés-ski home set in a mesmeric wonderland of groomed slopes – both nursery and couloirs – framed by snow caressed conifer forests under a piercingly blue midday sky. Ideally situated on the Bellecôte ski slope, the hotel is a lively home of glowing warmth, a stroll from the epicentre of one of Europe’s most fashionable and exclusive resorts, Courchevel 1850, with access to some of the most exceptional skiing in Europe … directly from the front door.
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2. AMANGANI (WYOMING, USA)
Another Aman Resorts makes it in my top 10! Amangani (peaceful home) clings to the crest of East Gros Ventre Butte, some 2,135m above sea level, and affords magnificent views of the Grand Tetons and Snake River Valley below. It was the first Aman resort in North America and evokes the atmosphere of the American West. Amangani is an all-season resort. Sensitively designed with materials native to Wyoming, Amangani features redwood walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, and woven cowhide chairs. Spacious suites include king-sized beds, a fireplace, and a daybed. Your sliding glass doors lead to a deck with mountain views. Jackson Hole gets plenty of snow, so take advantage of snowboarding, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and dog-sledding.
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1. THE LODGE VERBIER (SWITZERLAND)
Sir Richard Branson’s The Lodge is perched high in the Swiss Alps above the town of Verbier, steps away from lifts awaiting guests with a thirst for some of the world’s best skiing. The nine-bedroom chalet, part of the Virgin Limited Edition Collection, is decorated with a mix of modern and rustic alpine décor, clad in a cream and Swiss-chocolate color motif. The two Master Suites on the top floor feature open fireplaces and private balconies from which to survey the spectacular views of the Swiss peaks. The staff at The Lodge – almost one per guest – do all they can to make it easy to hit the slopes, prepping breakfast and escorting you up the mountain. The Lodge has an indoor pool area that connect to a steam room, gym, and spa – and the backyard includes a small ice rink.
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Monday, December 21, 2015
Top 10 Splendid Gardens Around The World
Top 10 Splendid Gardens Around The World
Today ClickTravelExpert will show you the top beautiful gardens in the world you have to visit in a lifetime!!
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This former limestone quarry was transformed into magnificent gardens in 1904. Located on Vancouver Island, its rolling landscape features more than a million bedding plants from 700 varieties for uninterrupted blooming from March through October. Wander through the Sunken Garden in the original quarry and the Japanese Garden facing Butchart Cove.
2. Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, New York
Founded in 1910, this sprawling garden in the heart of Brooklyn highlights more than 6,000 plant species. The Bonsai Museum showcases some 350 carefully sculpted trees, one of the largest collections on public display outside Japan. In late April, more than 45,000 bluebells burst into flower and picnickers gather beneath the Cherry Esplanade’s blooming trees.
3. Jardim Botânico de Curitiba, Brazil
Located in the capital of Brazil’s southern Paraná state, these French-style botanical gardens center around a towering greenhouse reminiscent of London’s 19th-century Crystal Palace. In the Garden of Sensations, visitors stroll blindfolded, experiencing the surrounding foliage and trickling waterfalls through sound, smell, and touch.
4. Keukenhof Gardens, The Netherlands
With more than seven millions tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths in bloom from March to May, this 79-acre (32-hectare) spread southwest of Amsterdam is considered the world’s largest flower garden. View the tulip fields from “whisper boats,” electric-powered boats that glide almost silently through the Dutch landscape.
5. Monet’s Garden, France
Many of Impressionist master Claude Monet’s most famous paintings were inspired by the flower and water gardens he cultivated around his home northwest of Paris. Open from April to November, the gardens burst with narcissus, jonquils, and wisteria. Stroll around the pond in May, when sunlight and shadow play over Monet’s beloved water lilies.
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6. Villa d’Este, Italy
A Renaissance masterpiece of Italian gardening, this sprawling complex northeast of Rome features grottoes, waterfalls, and ancient statues. Explore the ruins of the Villa Adriana, built by the Roman emperor Hadrian, and the spouting animal heads and lilies along the Avenue of the Hundred Fountains.
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7. Kirstenbosch, South Africa
Set against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain, this 89-acre (36-hectare) garden was established in 1913 to conserve fynbos, southern Africa’s unique plant life. Visit in the South African spring, between August and November, to view the fynbos at its best and see the greatest number of plants in flower.
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8. Seychelles National Botanical Gardens
Established more than a century ago in the island nation’s capital, the Botanical Gardens is one of the Seychelles’s oldest national monuments. Look for native orchids, rare spice trees, roosting fruit bat colonies, and giant tortoises from Aldabra, some of which are more than 150 years old.
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9. Singapore Botanic Garden
Founded in 1859, the Botanic Garden displays lush bougainvillea, bamboo, palm trees, and other native tropical plants over 128 acres (52 hectares). Visit the Healing Garden for a peaceful walk among plants traditionally used in Southeast Asian medicine, then hike to the 7.5-acre (3-hectare) National Orchid Garden at the park’s highest point, where more than 60,000 orchids bloom.
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Developed by feudal lords in the 17th century, Kenroku-en is considered one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan. The strolling-style landscape features artfully designed ponds, hills, and teahouses. In March, hundreds of plum trees show off dark pink and white blossoms while irises flower along the garden’s winding streams.
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Credit From the National Geographic book: Four Seasons of Travel
Sunday, December 20, 2015
The World's Top 10 Cities For Street Food
The World's Top 10 Cities For Street Food
VirtualTourist surveyed its members about their favorite eat streets around the world. From Central America and across Europe, North Africa to Southeast Asia, the pickings are lush and sometimes surprising.
Prepare to salivate.
10 - Ambergris Caye, Belize
OK, so technically this one's "dock food" and not "street food," but after a day snorkeling it's hard to argue with a refreshing meal of snapper or barracuda served at a stand fresh off the boat. Between September 30 and April 24, just-caught conch - shown here - is the specialty, in fritters, ceviche and more.
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9 - Brussels, Belgium
As headquarters of much of the administration of the European Union, Brussels's fine dining scene is one of the world's best. Yet everyone's favorite food seems to be frites (French fries) with a head-spinning choice of sauces from humble mayonnaise to a zingy pepper-packed Brazilian take on ketchup. Get them in cones with tiny forks or with the old standby of moules (mussels) in broth. For dessert or a snack, VirtualTourist says that the waffles - topped with powdered sugar, whipped cream, strawberries and/or chocolate "are alone worth the trip on the Eurostar."
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8 - Mexico City, Mexico
Pull up your socks, lest they be knocked off by the sheer variety and aha! factor of Mexico City antojitos (street food). Case in point: elote, roasted corn on the cob coated in mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili flakes, and a squeeze of lime. Market buildings such as Mercado Allende in the Coyoacan neighborhood (pictured) brim with stalls selling ceviche, juices squeezed before your eyes and candies made from chile-coated mango or gooey tamarind. For something more familiar, try tacos al pastor (filled with pineapple and pork), or churros (tube-shaped donuts) filled with chocolate.
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7 - Istanbul, Turkey
You probably know döner (lamb, chicken, or beef on grilled on a vertical skewer and served in pita bread) even if you didn't know its Turkish name. Less familiar dishes include simit (ring-shaped bread topped with toasted sesame seeds), lahmacun (sometimes called Turkish pizza, flatbread topped with minced vegetables and/or ground meat and bold spices) and midye dolma (stuffed mussels). For a sandwich of fresh grilled mackerel, head to the area around the ferry docks near the Galata Bridge.
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6 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Visit the Ben Thanh or Binh Tay Markets for a mix of French colonial cooking techniques with Southeast Asian spices and ingredients. Pho (noodle soups), bánh mì (sandwiches) and spring rolls are making their way into the American food scene, but don't overlook other local dishes like cơm tấm (cooked broken rice) topped with a fried egg and bo la lot (seasoned beef in a leaf). VirtualTourist cautions travelers to choose stalls with high turnover, since Vietnamese street food health standards aren’t as stringent as elsewhere.
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5 - Palermo, Italy
Italy is normally a slow-food, sit-and-eat kind of country, so VirtualTourist was surprised by the variety of street food in Palermo, the capital of the island of Sicily. Fried food finds include arancini (rice balls stuffed with meat sauce and cheese), crocche (potato balls), panelle (chick pea fritters), and cardoni (stalks of cardoon, aka. artichoke thistle). And of course, they do a mean Sicilan pizza.
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4 - Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech’s old city, the Medina, is one of the most colorful places we know, and not just for the bold hues of the heaping bowls of olives and barrels of heady spices (saffron, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, white pepper and more) for sale. About 100 food stalls populate the main square, Djemaa el Fna, where wooden tables are set up for you to enjoy roast lamb and couscous, eggplant, kebabs, shwarma, harira (soup of tomato and spiced chickpeas) and tagine (meats and vegetables stewed in a ceramic dish with a conical lid).
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3 - Penang, Malaysia
Virtual Tourist readers sing the praises of the street food of this island state of the northwest coast of the Malaysian peninsula, particularly the Little India and Chinatown areas of Georgetown. Look for char koay teow (stir-fried rice noodles), assam laksa (a tart, hot and sour fish soup), roti (Indian-influenced flatbread), and satays of beef, chicken or pork.
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2 - Singapore
Singapore's a crosscultural crossroads: Chinese, Malay, Peranakan (a Malay-Chinese hybrid), Indian and a world's worth of other cuisines. Year-round balmy weather and hundreds of food stalls in indoor-outdoor halls make this a capital of street food from satay to tender steamed Hainan chicken (with ginger-scallion topping over savory rice), or kaya toast (a sandwich of coconut jam) washed down with strong coffee. You might find all these cultures represented in a bowl of laksa (pictured), noodles in coconut curry soup with a choice of meat, tofu, seafood and condiments.
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1 - Bangkok, Thailand
Virtual Tourist ranks Thailand's capital No. 1 "for the variety of locations and abundance of options." Hot spots include the U-shaped lane Soi Rambuttri off Khao San Raod and near the temple Wat Chana Songkhram, and Soi 38 near Sukhumvit Road. Look for green papaya salad, chicken in green curry, pad Thai (fun fact: it means "fried Thai-style"), and mango sticky rice for a sensuous finish to your journey.
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Saturday, December 19, 2015
Top 10 Most Beautiful Underwater Hotels
Top 10 Most Beautiful Underwater Hotels
Underwater resorts are still largely a product of a vivid imagination. Some hotels are in the planning stage, some are currently under construction, but a few hotels already offer the possibility to spend a holiday with the fishes. From partially submerged luxury suites to actual submarine stays, we present you the 10 most spectacular underwater hotels on the planet.
10. SHIMAO WONDERLAND INTERCONTINENTAL, CHINA (under construction)
The 380 room Shimao Wonderland InterContinental is currently being built on the site of an abandoned quarry in Songjiang, China, around 30 miles from Shanghai. It will become one of the flagship hotels of the InterContinental Hotel group, and, notably, will features several rooms underwater as the abandoned quarry will be partially filled with water to create an artificial lake. There will be two underwater floors, the lowest of which will have a swimming pool. Construction of the hotel is estimated to be completed by 2017, only 2 years behind the originally planned 2015 completion date.
9. PER AQUUM HUVAFEN FUSHI, MALDIVES
Boutique hotel Huvafen Fushi was one of the Maldives’ pioneer hotels and still delivers. It is located in a ridiculously clear lagoon, where you can relax on your own private stretch of sugar white sand, snorkel in one of the Maldives best house reefs, or swim in the lagoon-like infinity-edged pool. Huvafen Fushi’s spa, LIME, has 6 overwater pavilions in addition to the world’s first underwater treatment rooms. Soft cushions evoke the tactile versions of the corals and sponges and the slow rhythmic flow of the water, punctuated by the spectral colours of tropical fish.
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8. PER AQUUM NIYAMA, MALDIVES
It may not be on the same island as Huvafen Fushi, but the world’s first underwater club – Subsix – is also in the Maldives. Located within the superb Niyama resort, Subsix is situated 500 metres (1650 feet) out in the ocean and six metres (20 feet) below the waterline, and it is accessible to anyone. From private Champagne breakfasts, intimate subaquatic lunches, wedding blessings to wine tastings, themed evenings and club nights, you can chill out and enjoy the good life. Or, alternatively, you can dance the night away in this incredible underwater club while looking into the depths of the Indian Ocean.
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7. RESORT WORLD – SENTOSA, SINGAPORE
Discreetly tucked away on one side of the world’s largest aquarium, guests here are treated to five-star comfort and personalized butler service whilst enjoying spectacular views of this underwater sanctuary. Each of these 11 exclusive suites is designed like a deluxe two story townhouse offering guests with the best of both land and sea. The upper level consists of an open living area leading onto an outdoor patio and Jacuzzi whilst the lower level offers guests with an underwater view of over 40,000 marine fishes in the comfort and privacy of their own suite.
6. ATLANTIS THE PALM DUBAI, UAE
Located on the kingdom’s man-made, palm tree-shaped island, palatial Atlantis The Palm is one of Dubai’s most impressive resorts, part blockbuster luxury hotel (more than 1,500 rooms and suites!), part aquatic wonderland. The hotel’s signature underwater suites have breathtaking underwater views, including the “ancient” ruins of the mythical lost city of Atlantis and its 65,000 marine inhabitants. With floor to ceiling windows looking straight into the hotel’s Ambassador Lagoon, you will be blown away. And if that’s not enough, the suites come with a 24/7 private butler, massages and a dolphin encounter.
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5. MANTA RESORT ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA
Elevated and crafted along an idyllic island beach, Zanzibar’s Manta Resort offers privacy, romance, adventure and water sports on East Africa’s finest island sanctuary. While the resort has some gorgeous seafront villas and garden rooms, it is especially famous for its underwater room, a private floating island with a bedroom 4 meters or 13 feet below the surface. For $1500 per night, it is yours to enjoy while sunbathing and stargazing on the top deck, lounging and dining on the water deck and sleeping surrounded by a tropical marine environment.
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4. ANANTARA KIHAVAH VILLAS, MALDIVES
A truly exceptional dining experience awaits you at Sea, Anantara Kihavah’s restaurant in the Maldives where you can sample a delicious meal amidst the vivid view of the ocean floor. Here, inside one of only a few underwater restaurants, you can experience the world’s first underwater wine cellar. Prepare to be amazed as a brilliant array of sea life swim, dart and dance before your eyes. The international gourmet menu accompanied with a choice of wines spanning nine decades is truly world-class and paired by the resort’s resident Wine Guru.
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3. LOVERS DEEP, ST LUCIA
Situated just off the coast of a beautiful Caribbean island of your choice, Lovers Deep is leisure submarine intended for couples who want to have a private night together submerged beneath the ocean waves. The stunning views of the marine world will take your breath away and the vessel comes fully staffed with your very own team who are on hand to make sure you never have to take your eyes off the view, or each other. The airline industry has the Mile High club, but for the first time, you get an opportunity to join the Mile Low club. What are you waiting for?
2. CONRAD RANGALI ISLAND, MALDIVES
Rated ‘the most beautiful restaurant in the world’ by the New York Daily News in 2014, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s Ithaa restaurant sits 5 metres or 16 feet below the surface, offering 180-degree panoramic views of the vibrant coral gardens surrounding it. Ithaa (meaning ‘mother of pearl’ in the Maldivian language of Dihevi) restaurant typically seats 12, but for $11,710 a night it can be made into a spectacular suite for two. With the restaurant serving indulgences such as caviar in a six-course set dinner menu, you can expect top-notch accommodations for your one-of-a-kind overnight stay.
1. POSEIDON UNDERWATER RESORT, FIJI (under construction)
The world’s ultimate underwater resort is currently under construction in Fiji. Once it opens, the resort claims it will be the culmination of every elite vacationer’s vision. Accessible via a lift from the shore of the Viti Levu island, the resort’s 25 suites will be located forty feet under the sea in an off-shore lagoon, and boast wall-to-ceiling windows and underwater lights, promising eye-popping views of multi-coloured marine life. However, there are fears it may end up a wash out: the resort has delayed its opening until 2020, despite 150,000 guests lining up to pay $10,000 to stay.
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