Gotta Getaway To Luxury And Sunshine At The Hotel Del Coronado In Sunny San Diego
by Ida Hsiang
Jun 9, 2010 4:28 PM PDT
When it comes to planning a relaxing and luxurious dream vacation, there are a few key attributes that must be met before one can be truly satisfied. Well, at Hotel Del Coronado, they've got you covered. Spacious, well decorated rooms? Check. Sun filled beaches and water activities? Check. Ample shopping and gourmet restaurants? Check and check. Now throw in deluxe private bungalow options, easy transportation to downtown San Diego, 5-star service and gorgeous grounds that include multiple manicured gardens and a few tennis courts and a stellar spa, and you've got yourself a dream vacation. A historical building dating back to more than 120 years ago, Hotel Del Coronado is located just a short car ride away from San Diego and on the beautiful Coronado Island. The definition of exclusivity and refinement, Hotel Del Coronado is an extravagant and popular choice for business conferences, special family gatherings and romantic trips for two. The large glittering chandelier in the lobby plus the sumptuous, sprawling grounds and high quality decor in a sunny and relaxing environment makes you almost forget that Hotel Del Coronado is famously haunted! experts and professionals have strong documentation of spooky phenomenon in a few specific rooms. But the hotel and it's grounds are so large, chances are you'll be able to get a nice tan on your trip without going pale from running into a ghoulish guest! Plus, the hauntings, real or not, are just part of the Hotel Del Coronado experience. Click on the slideshow to get a closer glimpse into this historic and majestic (and haunted!) resort!
Gotta Getaway? Enjoy The World Cup From South Africa's Palace Of The Lost City Hotel
by Alex Gambardella
Mar 3, 2010 3:22 PM PST
The Winter Olympics may have just wrapped up, but I'm already looking forward to this summer's World Cup in South Africa! And although you'd probably have to sell your soul at this point to actually get a ticket to one of the matches, you can still be in the heart of the action by planning a vacay south of the equator. At the Palace of the Lost City in Sun City, South Africa (just 1.5 miles north of Johannesburg), you can relax in your room fit for a king or take a dip in the luxurious "palace" pool while the players are getting dirty on the field, and then party with your fellow soccer fans at night. As one of the world's most extravagant hotels, its magnificent architecture and lavish decor that pays homage to South African art and culture will have you really thinking you're living in a palace! The World Cup comes along every 4 years, but the ideal excuse for a trip to South Africa is never this tempting! Check the slideshow for some photos of this incredible resort!
