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!
Gotta Getaway? Vancouver Is Even More Beautiful At The Listel Hotel!
by Alex Gambardella
Feb 3, 2010 2:20 PM PST
With the 2010 Winter Olympics less than 2 weeks away, Vancouver's status as a vacation hot-spot has been skyrocketing. And what better way to experience a culture-rich city for the first time (or in a new light) than at a landmark hotel dedicated to Vancouver's art, music, and history? The Listel Hotel, dubbed the city's "most artful hotel," boasts both gallery and museum-themed floors, curated by the city's Buschlen Mowatt Gallery and featuring traditional furniture crafted using native techniques. The hotel's O'Doul's Restaurant and Bar is the spot to catch a live jazz show every night of the week and with its prime central location within the city, Vancouver's favorite dining, shopping, and sight-seeing landmarks are only a few steps away! Click through the slideshow for a tour of the hotel that's every culture craver's dream!
