10 Most Expensive Hotels in the World

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Millennium Mayfair Hotel London - Prestiege Elegance

The Millennium Mayfair Hotel London provides access to London's business and financial center, making it popular with business travelers. The Millennium Mayfair Hotel London is approximately 30 minutes from London Heathrow International Airport and that facility can be reached via tube service from the Green Park and Bond Street tube station.

The Millennium Mayfair Hotel London specializes in luxury accommodations. Rooms are provided with wireless Internet access, televisions, minibars, coffee makers, and desks. There are safes in the rooms which can accommodate most laptop computers. The onsite restaurant is upscale and features Chef Brian Turner, who will sign restaurant and room service menus on request.

The Millennium Mayfair Hotel London is located in one of London's most well-known restaurant districts.

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Canyon Woods Residential Resort, Batangas, Phillipines

Discover all that Batangas has to offer with Canyon Woods Resort Club as a base. This 4-star hotel offers 96 comfortable guestrooms with a range of in-room facilities suitable for the modern traveler. In-room facilities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, desk, hair dryer, ironing board, in room safe, television, shower.

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Hotel facilities offered at this Batangas accommodation include elevator, coffee shop, meeting facilities, restaurant, room service, safety deposit boxes. The hotel offers massage, indoor pool, jacuzzi, kids club, golf course (on site) to provide extra pleasure and relaxation for all guests. Along with its convenient location in Batangas, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests. Being one of the good quality hotels in Batangas, guests staying at this hotel will find its convenient location and tranquil atmosphere pleasurable. To make a reservation at the Canyon Woods Resort Club Batangas with our secure online booking form, please choose your preffered period of stay.

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Dogan Antalya Resort, Experience Historic Turkey

The Dogan Antalya is located right in the historic district of the city. This provider of Antalya accommodation is within walking distance of both the beach and the city center. There are numerous historic streets to explore and a great deal of diversion to be had in this part of the town. The Antalya International Airport is a short drive from the Dogan Hotel.


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There are 41 rooms available for hire at the Dogan Hotel Antalya. They are designed in a fashion consistent with the hotel at large and feature direct-dial telephone service, private baths, balconies and satellite television service.

The Dogan Hotel in Antalya is a restored house of Ottoman design. There are four separate buildings that make up this hotel. The hotel is provided with amenities including a swimming pool and a separate swimming pool for children but it's showpiece feature is its gardens. Orange trees provide shelter from the heat and the sound of cascading water dominates the environs. The front desk at this hotel is open 24-hours.

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• Kaleici: the historical center of the city.
• Ancient monuments include the City Walls, Hıdırlık Tower, Hadrian's Gate (also known as Triple Gate), and the Clock Tower.
• Hadrian's Gate: constructed in the 2nd century by the Romans in honour of the Emperor Hadrian.
• Kesik Minare (Broken Minaret): Once a Byzantine Panaglia church, later converted into a mosque.

• Yivli Minare (Fluted Minaret): Built by Seljuks and decorated with dark blue and turquoise tiles, this minaret eventually became the symbol of the city.

The city of Antalya Turkey became the government's important sea base and commerce harbour. There was no important events witnessed by the Ottoman Empire after the Seljuk's. After the first world war in 28 March 1919 the city was possessioned by the Italians and taken back in 1 June 1921.

In the picturesque old quarter of Kaleici, narrow, winding streets and old wooden houses abut the ancient city walls. Since its founding in the second century B.C., Antalya has been continuously inhabited. At Antalya, the pine-clad Toros (Taurus) Mountains sweep down to the sparkling clear sea forming an irregular coastline of rocky headlands and secluded coves.

The Antalya region of Turkey, bathed in sunshine 300 days of the year, is a paradise of sun- bathing, swimming and sport activities like wind-sorfing, water skiing, sailing, mountain climbing and hunting. If you come to Antalya in March or April, in the mornings you can ski the slopes and in the afternoons swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean. Important historical sites await your discovery amid a landscape of pine forests, olive and citrus groves, and palm, avocado and banana plantations.

GETTING THERE AND TRANSPORT


Airports
Antalya Airport has two international terminals and one domestic terminal. In 2007, its number of passengers on international flights surpassed the total number at Istanbul Ataturk Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport for the first time, officially earning the title of "the capital of Turkish
tourism".

Bus
A local bus system serving the greater municipality is operated by a private corporation. There is a network of look-alike Dolmuşes that are privately owned and operated minibuses, run under strict municipal control. Antalya Ulasim, a municapally-owned corporation, runs the public bus system. The corporation owns Antobus and Antray. AntObüs was started in September 2010. 40 buses arrived in June 2010. The city is planning to increase the number by 140 more buses. Payment for public transportation was made in cash until the launch of a public transportation card, Antkart, in late 2007. The card system met with criticism and was subsequently canceled in June 2009, returning to a cash system. The municipality launched a new card system, unofficially called Halkkart, in Summer 2010.

Train
The tram system runs from Antalya Museum and the Sheraton Voyager and Falez hotels, along the main boulevard to the city center at Kalekapisi, Hadrian's Gate, Karaalioglu Park, and ending at Talya Oteli. Trams depart on the hour and half-hour from the terminal (east and west), and reach Kalekapisi between 10 and 15 minutes later. In December 2009, a 11.1 kilometres (6.9 mi) light rail line Antray was opened from one of the main city public bus hub northwest to the Zoo and beyond to suburban areas.

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The Sands At Nomad Hotel Mombasa

 
Unrivalled in terms of its idyllic situation, exclusivity and tranquillity, this is the first Kenyan coastal resort to excel in the creation of the boutique concept. It is unparalleled in terms of the discretion of its service, the excellence of its cuisine and the range of its leisure options. The resort offers the ultimate Indian Ocean retreat.

There are 37 rooms with is a wide range of different room categories, from Superior Beach Cottage to Standard Rooms in the main building, all uniquely Kenyan and romantic. Renovated in 2009, this beach hotel offers guests a range of facilities, including 24-hour reception and check-out services, currency exchange facilities, a bar, WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services and a car park.

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Situated on the south coast of Kenya, The Sands at Nomad lies 45 km southwest of Mombasa International Airport.
 
Lying just 4 degrees south of the equator, The Sands at Nomad offers you a choice of worlds that no other beach destination can equal.
 
Coral seas abundant with fish life, coastal forests teaming with bird and insect life, snow white beaches offering safe warm bathing, and of course Kenya’s world famous safari parks.

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Toshali Royal View Resort Shimla City, Experience Majestic India

Situated 24 km away from the city of Shimla , on the Kufri-Chail road, Toshali Royal Resort stands majestically, in the center of the Golden Triangle of Shimla, Chail and Kufri. All the rooms overlook the pine valley and the snow-capped Himalayan range on the either side. Lavish accommodation, complete with all modern amenities and endless entertainment, elevates the Toshali experience to heavenly heights.

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The hotel offers a variety of room types. When staying at the Toshali Royal View Resort Shimla, guests will be able to choose from studios, double rooms, duplex rooms, and executive rooms.

Those who stay at the Toshali Royal View Resort Shimla will be able to dine at the multi cuisine restaurant. The hotel also offers a health club where guests can work out. Those traveling on business will be able to use the conference facilities.





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Many tourists have said, the views at the resort is Breath taking. The place will remind you of the Raj, outwardly. Check in, and you'll step into the mystical tranquility of the mountains, invigorating smell of the pine forest and fresh breeze that take you miles away from the humdrum of the city...

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Keraton Jimbaran Resort and Spa, The Best of Bali Beach Resort and Seaside Resort

The Keraton Jimbaran Resort & Spa Bali is situated on the beach, where you can enjoy a variety of exciting water sports and relaxing sunbathing. You will find many restaurants and dining establishments within minutes of the hotel.

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The guestrooms at the Keraton Jimbaran Resort & Spa Bali offer a selection of modern amenities, including:

• air-conditioning, 
• flat screen satellite television with on-demand movies,
• direct-dial telephones, 
• in-room music, and 
• private bathrooms with hairdryers.

Guests can make use of 24-hour room service.

Keeping a traditional style, the Keraton Jimbaran Resort & Spa Bali includes hand carved wood décor and Balinese style.

Amenities at the hotel include:

• a tropical garden, 
• lagoon style swimming pools, 
• a restaurant, 
• a game room, 
• a children’s room, and 
• a café. 

The hotel was established in 1991 and has been refurbished to include modern amenities.

 
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & HISTORY INFO
Jimbaran was formerly a fishermen village.

The best feature of the Keraton is its beautiful beachfront location, pure white sand, palm trees, and calm blue sea. The beach provided access to not only the ocean but also to two different clusters of local fish warungs (cafés). You can watch the fishermen launch their boats prior to each sunset as they ventured out to catch fresh seafood for consumption tomorrow.

Just a short walk down the beach are a collection of sea front restaurants, where you can sit and watch the sunset by candlelight, eating fresh fish caught that day. Incredible!!

There is no surf as a distant reef protects the beach and you can go out many metres; this makes for a pleasant and relaxing beach experience and would also give relatively safe beach access for little ones.
Sit on the beach in a deck chair and see the fishing boats silhouetted against the setting.
Also, there's a nature reserve,  just minutes away from this Bali hotel.


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10 minutes drive from Bali International Airport


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A Holiday Vaction with Mermaids

At a west Florida intersection, where the 21st century runs headlong into 1947, is a roadside attraction that must be seen to be believed. There are no Disney cartoon characters or underwater mannequins, but living, breathing, bubble-blowing mermaids just an hour drive north of Tampa. Weeki Wachee Springs attracts tourists from around the world, and during its heyday attracted celebrities including Elvis Presley. But in recent times the park has fallen into disrepair and is faced with a few financial and political woes.

Weeki Wachee is a theater built into a natural spring—allowing the audience to walk into an underwater world without getting wet. With today's environmental laws, there will probably never be another place like it in the U.S. Clad in their iridescent Lycra tails, the mermaids perform choreographed routines and stories and are sometimes joined by fish, turtles, and manatees—creatures that some say inspired the original mermaid legends.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort Ari Atoll - An Underwater Hotel Room

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort Ari Atoll can only be reached via seaplane from Male. A breathtaking 30-minute seaplane flight over the islands brings you from Male International Airport to the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island.

Guests can explore the Island through a variety of water activities and experience a kaleidoscope of colors and an abundance of natural marine life.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort Ari Atoll boasts 50 luxurious water villas, 79 exotic beach villas and 21 spa water villas with private treatment rooms. The elegant villas set on stilts over the ocean offer sweeping views of turquoise surrounds complemented by iridescent sunsets.

Sited in a picturesque corner of the Maldives, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort Ari Atoll is spread across two islands, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and lagoon.

Offering an unrivaled selection of seven world-class restaurants, including the undersea Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, set five meters below sea level and surrounded by a vibrant coral reef.

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Ignite Music Cafe in Singapore

One of the most colorful and striking areas of Singapore is Kampong Glam, located east of the city center. Rich in Islamic history and culture, this is the gathering spot for Singapore’s Arab-Malay community.

The streets bristle with restaurants whipping up Malay, Indonesian, Lebanese, Egyptian and Turkish cuisine. And by night, many people enjoy smoking shisha pipes while sitting on comfortable cushions and carpets, soaking in the atmosphere.

A relatively new kid on the Kampong Glam block is Ignite. Opened by Muhamad Jamuri Bin Busori in June 2010, Ignite is more than just a cozy hangout spot.

Comprising a cafe, retail store and an independent music label, Ignite is a great meeting point for musicians and everyone fond of music.

Located on lively Bussorah Street, Ignite’s unique decor stands out from the other cafes and restaurants in the area.

A small stage is set up in front of the bar, and some acoustic guitars lean against the wall, as if waiting to be picked up and played.

Keeping with the music theme, the cafe’s bar stools and even the floor are covered with posters of various bands and magazine pages.

On the right side of the cafe, T-shirts, sneakers and bags are displayed for sale.

In the outdoor seating area, guests can relax on sofas while taking in the view of Bussorah Street.

Overall, Ignite radiates a very homey atmosphere — a place that invites passersbys to come in and linger for a while.

The cafe is the newest addition to Jamuri’s business empire, which includes the Ignite music label, which he started back in 2003.

“Back then, in the beginning, it was just a plain office.”

Jamuri decided to expand by opening a cafe that now takes up the whole ground floor, while his office is located above on the second floor.

“All along, I have been planning to open a cafe, but I was just waiting for the right time.”

Since Jamuri didn’t have any experience in running a cafe, he asked his friend, Jaffar Bin Sariban, better known as Sarong, to help.

Sarong, who plays in the Singaporean percussion band Wicked Aura Batucada, was a perfect candidate to manage the cafe, since Jamuri’s main aim is to support and promote local music.

“Every Friday and Saturday, we have an open mic night,” Jamuri said.

“We provide a platform for new bands and artists to play their stuff.”

He added that opportunities for fresh groups are still scarce in Singapore.

“It’s hard for new bands to promote themselves, because big venues, like the Esplanade, for example, have a tough screening system, and the music industry in Singapore is not very big,” he said.

“But here, at Ignite, they can just get up on the stage and play.”

However, it is not just Singaporean bands that get the chance to perform at Ignite. Musicians from other Asian countries, such as Indonesian indie group The Trees and the Wild, have already graced their stage.

“They also played at the Esplanade that time,” Jamuri said.

“My friend was one of the organizers and he approached me and asked if they could play here as well.”

While Ignite is usually packed for their open mic nights and other music events, the cafe is also worth a visit for lunch or in the evening.

They serve pizza, pasta and sandwiches as well as snacks like the devilishly delicious “James Brownie,” served with vanilla ice cream on the side.

“Even though we welcome everybody, most of our customers are musicians, of course,” Jamuri said, adding that he hopes Ignite will eventually turn into one of Singapore’s music hubs, perhaps even inspiring other music enthusiasts to open up similar venues to help the local indie scene thrive.

“I’m not afraid of competition,” he said, with a laugh. “Basically, I think I’m just doing my part.”


Ignite
73 Bussorah Street
Singapore
Monday to Saturday, closed on Sundays
Tel. 65 93217768

Wyndham Nassau & Crystal Palace Resort in Bahamas

At the Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino, the sea
meets the sun. And pleasure and convenience go hand in hand.
Just outside your door are 1,000 feet of sugar-fine beaches. See
the tallest tower on the Bahamas famed Cable Beach, offering
the very finest views of the Carribean, the island and beyond.
Take a dip in our private lagoon or oceanfront pool, complete
with swim-up bar.

All day. All night. All for you.
Stay in one of our hotel's renovated rooms and suites with
private balconies. Check out the spiral water slide and waterfall
by day, and then see a show at night. We offer
9 spectacular restaurants and lounges, including the
all-you-can-eat buffet, SeaSide. If you must work, why not
do it in the sun? We offer one of the largest
conference facilities on the island. And we'd love to host
any lucky couple's destination wedding outside or in our
ballroom.

Ready. Set. Go have fun.
There is so much to do, you'll want to make time for it all. Or return again and again, as many of our guests do. Play a round of golf at the nearby PGA-approved golf course. Naturally, there's lots of water-related fun to choose from. Scuba dive or snorkel. Swim with the dolphins. Parasail, water ski or fish. Enjoy local activities such as visiting historic downtown, stone forts, and century-old cathedrals. It's all up to you. And best of all, we're so close by. It's just a 45-minute flight from Miami or a 3-hour direct flight from New York City.

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