The coolest hotels

13-11-2012

The winter is on its way, so it is almost time for the ice hotels. But which ice hotels are a ‘must-see’? The ice hotel in Québec in Canada, called Hotel de Glace, is the most famous hotel, which opens each winter since 2001. Coming winter this hotel opens its door on January 5 till March 24. In the Swedish village Jukkasjärvi, the ice hotel opens already on December 7. It features also a bar and several ice sculptures created by several artists.

Fashion store becomes total experience

6-11-2012

Since the end of October, bistro ‘Meneer van Dijk’ (in English Mister van Dijk) opened its doors inside a fashion store, located in Waalwijk (Netherlands) to create a total experience for the guests and shopping clients. Special and fresh local products will be served and the coffee will be made by a barista. The bistro is open 7 days a week.

Centipede Pop-up Cinema

5-11-2012

Centipede Cinema is a compact freestanding theater, designed for screenings in locations with limited space, developed by Barlett School of Architecture in Guimarães (Portugal, European City for Culture 2012). Besides the limited needed space, also limited resources are needed.

Playing domino during your cup of coffee

29-10-2012

The playful artists at Christopher Norman Chocolates creates these chocolate-caramel confections by hand from start to finish, then arrange them domino-style, in a custom gift box. Dark chocolate is molded into sharply defined rectangles, piped with white chocolate dots and filled with rich, silky caramel. Nice to serve at coffee time.

The Go-Plate

26-10-2012

The Go-Plate is designed for freehanded eating and drinking, and fits over most consumer bottles, cans and cups. Fantastic for walking buffet parties. The plate lifts off easily to access to your drink.

Restaurant in Paris serves no gluten

25-10-2012

In September NOglu opened its doors in Paris, a restaurant which serves a fully gluten free menu. Also guests with a lactose intolerance are welcome in the restaurant. It is the second restaurant in Paris which fully focuses on guests with these allergies. The restaurant is opened from 10am and guests can come here for a daily changing menu, but as well for cakes and cookies. On Friday nights, they organize cooking classes as well.

Slide right into the Mediterranean Sea

25-10-2012

The Citta del Mare Hotel in Sicily in Italy offers a really special water slide. From the top you slide right into the Mediterranean Sea. Already holiday plans for next summer?

Beauty & The Beast Restaurant

24-10-2012

The Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney Resort in Florida will open a Beauty & The Beast-themed restaurant, called Be Our Guest, on November 19th. The detail that went into creating a realistic experience that could live up to the beloved animated film is apparent in the splendor of every room. Watch the movie for an explanation of the creation.

The Neighborhood of Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht

17-10-2012

The new hotel Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht will open her doors officially at the end of October, but the neighbors are already welcoming the hotel. The 122-room design boutique hotel is located in the vicinity of the nine streets, Jordaan and the famous canals. Three neighbors re telling about the neighborhood and why this area is so inspiring.

Haje hotels & restaurants webshop

17-10-2012

Hajé Hotels & Restaurants launches a webshop with the (food)products from their own company. In the webshop products like furniture, home accessories, food and cosmetics are offered. The products in their webshop stand for healthy, honest, sustainable and special. The webshop offers as well recipes and blogs.

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