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Travel: Unusual Hotels Around the World

1.) The Ice Hotel

Celebrating over 10 years in business, the Hotel de Glace in Canada is a tribute to all things cold. Made entirely out of 15,000 tons of snow and 5,000 tons of ice, the hotel is rebuilt every year, complete with 36 rooms and specialty suites, ice cafe, ice bar, ice chapel, art gallery and the grand slide.  Don't forget to check out the original art work and furniture made out of blocks of ice.

Hôtel de Glace

75, Montée de l'Auberge, Pavillon Ukiuk

Station touristique Duchesnay

Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier

Québec Canada G3N 2Y5

Toll free : 1 877 505-0423 (Canada et États-Unis)

2.)Tree Houses Hotel

Located in the jungles of Costa Rica, The Tree Houses Hotel features just 3 tree houses on 8 acres and is surrounded by a 70 acre wildlife refuge. Explore the area waterfalls, river and enchanting pools of water while discovering Costa Rican birds, sloths, monkeys and butterflies.

Tree Houses Hotel , 300 Meters Norte de Cemetario de la Florencia

Santa Clara, San Carlos, Costa Rica   Tel: 011 (506) 2475-6507  www.treehouseshotel.com

3.)Karosta Prison

If you would like the "real" prison experience, check into the Karosta Prision in Liepaja, Latvia. Used by the Soviets, Nazis and Latvians during the Russian Revolution and the Nazi occupation, it is the only European prison that is open to tourists. It is said that 150 people were shot and killed here, and restless spirits still roam the corridors. For a low fee, you can participate in the late night "show" from 9pm-9am, and included everything you would expect from a prison; iron bed, interrogations even a little verbal abuse.

Karosta Prison, Invalidu Street 4, Karosta Liepaja, LV-3402, Latvia

Tel: +37126369470, www.karostascientums.lv

4.) Jumbo Hostel

Stay in a 747-200 turned hostel in Stockholm, Sweden. This former jetliner now has 25 small rooms, including the specialty Cocktail Suite (with original flight controls included). Each room is outfitted with a flat screen television. No flight attendants to serve you, but if you need a beverage, head to the retro orange and white cafe located on board open 24/7.

Jumbo Hostel, 4 Jumbovagen , SE 190 47 , Stokholm Sweden Phone +46 (0)8-593 604 00  www.jumbohostel.com

Filed under: travel, travel planning, travel tips, Uncategorized Tagged: jumbo hostel, prison hotel, the ice hotel, tree house hotels, unique hotels, unusual hotels

Travel: The Ultimate Luxury Adrenaline Rush

We all feel like we are working at 200MPH 24/7, but rarely do we ever go that speed for the sake of pure pleasure. Bluefish is planning an ultimate high-speed event, where for two days, you get to go full throttle by land and sky. If you're looking for the supreme adrenaline rush, Bluefish is offering an unmatchable event for all you speed junkies craving an unforgettable adventure. Fasten your seat belts, the event itinerary would be as follows…

Day 1 -



You will arrive at an uber-glamorous hotel in the heart of Los Angeles, California where you will have the day at your leisure to shop, dine, mingle, and hopefully rest up for the adrenaline packed adventures in the two days to come.

Day 2 -



6:00am: Rise and shine! Time to live out your high-speed fantasy. You will either be driven to the Van Nuys airport, where you will board an 18-minute flight to the Mojave Desert, or, take a leisurely 2.5-hour drive in a chauffeured coach to the Mojave Desert destination.

8:45am – Noon: You arrive at the Mojave Spaceport, a 14,500 foot airstrip where you will be driving the worlds fastest supercars at the highest speeds. Enjoy a catered breakfast as you are debriefed by professional racing drivers on everything you need to know before getting behind the wheel.

Noon – 5:00pm: By lunch, you will be ready for the experience of your lifetime. With a personal instructor by your side, you will be able to drive one of the following cars at 200MPH without hesitation or concerns over speed limits.

Ferrari F430 Spider
Ferrari 599GTB
SLR McLaren
Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
Audi R8 V10
Bentley Supersports
Jaguar XKR (510hp)

5:00pm: By the end of the afternoon, you will have joined the 200MPH Club, an

exclusive circle which not many can say they belong to. At the closing ceremony, you

will receive a 200MPH Challenge Certificate, trophy, and plenty of memorabilia for

bragging rights.

Day 3 -



8:00am: You wake up feeling pretty badass, being that the day before you fulfilled every man's dream of driving a world class supercar over 200MPH. Today, you jump into your chauffeured coach that will transfer you to a local private airstrip where you live out your dream of being a Fighter Pilot.

10:00am: Not one, but two L-39's will be waiting for you and your opponent to battle it out miles above the scenic California coastline – all to be filmed and made into a memorable Air Combat Tactics movie starring YOU. You will forever have footage of the intensity of you learning in the cockpit, flying in formation, and dogfighting in a full-throttle military jet.

5:00pm: You arrive back at your 5-Star accommodations, where you can freshen up to celebrate your climactic weekend in true Bluefish fashion.

8:00pm: Get ready to top this event with a bang! You will be escorted to a private dinner and after-party where you will be in networking heaven – think top secret venue and a few awe-inspiring surprise guest to end your escapade right.

Now that we've got you hook, line, and sinker….clear two days off your schedule of 'to-do's', and let us know your interested.

Price for both days $14,000pp to include. (200 mph drive only can be arranged @ $4,995pp)

5* hotel for 2 nights
Transfers to and from the Mojave private race track
Transfers to L39 dogfight
L39 Dogfight
Transfers back to hotel
End of event dinner

The date of this experience is 22nd March and will only accommodate 20 guests. Contact Bluefish quickly as space is filling up fast.

concierge@thebluefish.com

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