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Meet the World's Tallest, Oldest, Largest Hotels

Like we said earlier this week when we blogged about the world's longest continually operating hotel, we love a good combination of best-of lists and travel trivia. So we immediately pounced on the new -Est Factor List from Hotels.com, released today.

If you've ever wondered where to find the world's tallest, oldest, largest and most expensive hotels, read on:

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Tags: Hotel  Green Travel  Luxury  Middle East  Las Vegas  Europe  Destinations  China  Australia 
POSTED BY LORRAINE - FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2009
 

Speedy Check-In: Delta goes Retro, Cherry Blossom Festival Blooms, Top Travel Twitterers

delta-airlines-vintage-uniforms - Delta is dipping into some serious old school fashion with its Retro Uniform Week before unveiling new uniforms by designer Richard Tyler next week. - The National Cherry Blossom Festival is in full bloom in Washington, DC this weekend. Read more »
Tags: Hotel  Flight  Techie Travel  Festival Travel  Cruise Travel  Twitter  April  Starwood  Washington D.C.  New York  Israel  Destinations  Denver  Colorado  Spirit Airlines  Cherry Blossom  News 
POSTED BY LORRAINE - FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009
 

Speedy Check-In:This Week's Quick Travel Links

king-david-hotel_yosefsilver_com1 - Hilary Clinton chose the King David Hotel (pictured) during her visit to Israel. - Now's the time to get in on the next Geo-Tourism Challenge from National Geographic and Ashoka Changemakers. - Somalia might not be the best place to go on a cruise right now. Read more »
Tags: Hotel  Flight  Cruise Travel  Pacific Northwest  New York  Middle East  Destinations  Ryan Air  Cathay Pacific  Travel Gear  Travel Tips  News 
POSTED BY LORRAINE - FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009
 

The Highest Lounge in Dubai Opens

It may only be the sixth tallest building in Dubai, but The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai hotel boasts the highest bar-lounge in the city, thanks to the opening this week of Neos. Located on the 63rd floor of the 1,004-foot hotel, which opened in October, the swanky watering hole continues the over-the-top opulence Dubai has become known for in recent years with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the cityscape, crystal chandeliers, sleek black granite accents and stainless steel columns. Located adjacent to the Dubai Mall, the 196-room hotel is the company's first property and offers eight bars and restaurants, a full-service spa, fitness center and Read more »
Tags: Middle East  Destinations  News 
POSTED BY SYSADMIN - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2008
 

The World's First Carbon Neutral City

masdar city initiativeSpeaking of the United Arab Emirates (see previous post), I'm tres, tres intrigued by this carbon neutral city I hear the country has in the works. Construction on Masdar City broke ground early last month, but the $22 billion initiative is not slated for completion until 2016. Ultimately, the world's first carbon-neutral city will house 50,000 residents and 1,500 businesses. It will not allow cars, but will require residents and visitors to reply on public transportation. The entirety of the city's power will come from solar and wind energy sources, and the local water supply will be provided through a combination of desalinization and waste water purification. The development may not be finished for another eight years, but it will be inhabitable by sometime next year. Read more »
Tags: Healthy Travel  Middle East  Destinations 
POSTED BY SYSADMIN - THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008
 


 
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