Part of the luxury and lure of staying in a lavish hotel is the bed, and with some of the finest linens in the world, these hotels generally don’t disappoint.
Think Egyptian cotton, silk pillows, and the finest Italian Frette. Or memory foam mattresses, plush pillows, and antique four-poster canopies set up to offer sweeping city views.
After having slept around, from intimate bedroom loft apartments in New York, to the lavish furnishings of the Biltmore, here are the best hotel beds from around the world.
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My very first trip abroad was to Japan in 2003 with my year 9 language class; a high school cultural exchange which saw two chaperone teachers try and guide 20 teenage girls through Japan. Kudos to those teachers! While the highlight for many of us was our visit to Tokyo Disneyland, it was our homestay experience which ignited a spark which would later evolve into a...
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Blazing their own trail, and taking the hospitality industry by storm, MySuites&Co is taking a groundbreaking new approach to reshaping the boutique hotel scene. Setting a new standard in luxury hospitality, visionary Leonardo Annecca is using his creative flair to combine fashion with interior design, and is completely redesigning the industry –...
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Imagine falling asleep to the soothing sound of waves gently crashing upon the shore just outside your window. Imagine waking up to the tranquil sound of exotic birds calling from your balcony. Imagine a breakfast buffet full of exotic fruits and juices, mouthwatering pastries, and an enormous assortment of hot delights, with a delicious smell which wafts through the entire resort.
Swim up bars, a secluded beach, nightly entertainment and a midnight lounge with dance music; you’re imagining paradise.
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I’ve always been of the opinion that booking directly with a hotel is the only way to guarantee booking the lowest price. Sure, third-party accommodation websites are fantastic for initial research and review; and often you’ll even find a cheaper deal or one-time exclusive rate. However it will often be cheaper to book directly through the hotel as they...
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Dying to travel but can’t due to your mortgage? Home exchange might be the answer to all of your travel woes! Why not swap your house or apartment with like-minded travelers from all over the world? This is how Kerry Ascione and family travels, and the concept has seen them stay, for free, for up to six weeks in incredible homes in Spain, France and England....
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When booking a hotel room my biggest advice is to do your research. Often it will be cheaper to book directly through the hotel, however sometimes it pays to check third party websites for specials and on-going deals. Large websites have the budget and power to offer discounts and promotions exclusive to their customers. Orbitz.com is one such large company, and...
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There are so many great options for FREE accommodation while traveling which you may normally overlook. Why pay premium nightly rates at a hotel when you could be house-sitting on a private island? Why cram into a shared hostel room when you could be sleeping comfortably on someone’s couch? Why not try home exchange, or for that matter camp!! This week we...
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In recent years, hospitality exchange websites have revolutionised the way people travel. It used to be unheard of to go and stay in a stranger’s house for free while you’re traveling, but now it’s become a way of life for some people, and a means for connecting travelers across the globe.
Couchsurfing is an example of one of these websites, and its success has grown massively year on year since it was founded in 2004. Hundreds of new members now sign up each day to get involved with this innovative and interactive networking tool.
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Continuing our week of accommodation related posts, tonight Nicole and Michael from Suitcase Stories share their expertise on house sitting! As avid house sitters, Nicole and Michael want to share their experience and show others how a life of travel is not only possible, but also affordable through house sitting. When people hear that we are traveling indefinitely...
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Authored by Sam Johnson from Book a Suite If you’re traveling with a group on a budget, it may not occur to you to look at multiple bedroom hotel suites for your stay – after all, the suites at any given hotel are the biggest and best rooms available, so it’s no surprise that you’ll often pay a premium rate for these premium rooms. What may surprise you is that...
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