Unusual Hotels of the World   The Unusual Newsletter - December 2008  
         
 
 
 
Welcome to our December GoUnusual Newsletter. We hope that you enjoy these updates from our members and latest news. Coming early next year you'll see a new look website and some great new publications.

As always we would welcome your comments and suggestions of Unique and Unusual properties to consider for membership. Best Wishes for Christmas and 2009 from the team at Unusual Hotels of the World and GoUnusual.com

Steve, Simon and Sid.
 
New Properties:
 
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  Avantoure magazine
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is an exclusively digital international lifestyle publication based on the concept "Life is a Game!"
 
 
 
       
   
 
    Mardan Palace
Antalya. Lara, Turkey
 
Sala Silvermine
Sala Sweden
 
 
    Ottoman experiential luxury.

Mardan Palace
 
A single suite, 155m underground.

Sala Silvermine
 
 
       
   
 
    This luxurious hotel draws inspiration from famous landmarks of Istanbul: The Dolmabahce Palace, the Kuleli Military High School, the Maiden Tower and the Galata Bridge. In addition to a full selection of guest services, the property has created an amazing aquarium and reef swimming experience... more  
You can sleep in an underground suite in historic Sala Silvermine, one of the world's best preserved mine settings. Here you will see dark winding galleries, vast caverns and magic lakes. Even to those not familiar with mining, the underground setting is sensational. more    
 
       
   
 
       
         
  News and Editor Selections:
  Iglu-Dorf   Controversy Tram Hotel  
  Iglu-Dorf
Engelberg, (Nr. Zurich), Zugspitze (Nr. Munich) and other locations in Switzerland and Germany, with a new location in Andorra.

An Igloo world in white !!!

These Igloo hotels with bar and restaurant are very easy to reach, with the Engelberg resort only 2 1/2 hours from Zurich airport by train and cable car. more
  Controversy Tram Hotel
Hoogwoud, Netherlands

City trams and railcar converted into 5 B+B rooms.

Frank and Irma Appel have restored a 4-berth train carriage and 4 wonderfully themed tram bedrooms in either end of 2 city centre tram railcars, that used to run on the streets of Amsterdam and Germany. With double bed, shower and toilet facilities and a sink top unit for drinks and snacks, these represent a fantastic Bed and Breakfast location. more
 
  Kakslauttanen Hotel and Igloo Village   Kakslauttanen Hotel and Igloo Village
Lapland, Finland

Igloo living with both snow and glass igloo's available.

Surrounded by Lapland's exotic and stunning scenery, Hotel & Igloo Village Kakslauttanen offers 31 first-class log cabins in Lapland. Hotel & Igloo Village Kakslauttanen is located in the Saariselka fell area amidst beautiful Finnish Lapland scenery in the vicinity of Urho Kekkonen National Park along the road leading to Nordkap and the Arctic Ocean. more
 
   
     
  Latest Offers:

Visitors who make booking inquiries using the UHOTW email inquiry system benefit from special offers and benefits:

  • Sala Silvermine, Sweden - Receive discounts on trips and activities including the kids mine tour and outdoor activities for guests staying at the hotel...more
  • ONE by The Five hotel, Paris - Receive complementary champagne in your room and late checkout for cosy mornings in bed...more
  • Jambo Guest House, Cape Town - Free Champagne with "Subrage" for Honeymooners, Birthdays, Special occasions and repeat visits...more
  • SafariLand Treehouse resort, Masinagudi, India - Complementary room upgrade where availability exists on arrival...more
  • The Enchanted Manor, Isle of Wight, UK - 4 nights for the price of 3 midweek offer...more
 
     
     
 
     
    Stuff we Love:  
  Lullabub:These cup-shaped feet are placed under the legs of a childs cot and set up a gentle rocking motion to settle babies to sleep. We don't know if they're created a larger version for gaming fanatics keen for greater realism in their flight simulators or driving games.
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Go-Karting on the streets of Berlin
 
Go-Karting on the streets of Berlin. These small karts are the most fun way to check out the sights of Berlin and other German cities. Licensed for road use, they're a lot of fun to whizz around. Maybe a bit more scary in the middle of rush hour - we look forward to your feedback! More details from view more
   
     
 
   
 
The UHOTW team of contributors work with publications, radio stations and websites around the world to provide details and articles about our member properties. Here are some of our recent press coverage.  
  SVD   Cedar Wings magazine

Cedar Wings magazine
 
SVD
   
       
  Hotels Exoticos magazine

Hotels Exoticos magazine
  www.timeoutdubai.com

www.timeoutdubai.com
       
 
   
 
 
     
About Our Sponsors:  
     
  UHOTW highlight selected offers, products and services to our GoUnusual membership. For more details of our sponsorship packages, please contact us at info@uhotw.com

Smartbox is a UK company offering activities, events and special occasion treats in, well,... smart boxes. From balloon trips to off-road rallying there are lots to choose from and they're available for online purchase.

Avantoure This online magazine embeds hyper links and sound into a funky themed publication, written by their global team.
 
 
 
 
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