If you are traveling around Florida,  Daytona Beach is a magical city of entertainment and fun, a city where fun never stop. It boasts resorts, attractions and the Daytona International Speedway and is famous for its evening shows like musical and magical dinner shows, events, and other hot happenings. The beaches, bike weeks, and racing attracts over eight million visitors each year.

Daytona Beach is known to all motoring enthusiasts as the home of the Daytona 500 motor race. The city first attracted motor racing enthusiasts in the early 1900s and today during motorcycle events several hundred thousand bikers from all over the world visit the greater Daytona Beach area. The most notably event is Speedweeks in early February when over 200,000 NASCAR fans come to attend the season-opening Daytona 500. Other events include the NASCAR Coke Zero 400 race in July, Bike Week in early March, Biketoberfest in late October, and the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona endurance race in January.  You can experience the scenic aerial view from the sky. Take the helicopter tour and explore the Beach area where you don’t have easy access. This short ride will give an unforgettable experience.

The Marina Hotel also called Yas Hotel, due to the island on which sits, consists of 252 deluxe and 247 executive bedrooms and combines spectacular architectural design with innovative technology overlooking the Yas Marina, Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit. The design features transparent panels which stretch between two elliptical towers of the hotel.

The aerodynamic building displays marine photography of the Arabian Gulf and the curvilinear appearance of the Formula 1 cars and the race track. The interior designers has created a calming and sophisticated interior to complement the frenetic speed of the Grand Prix.

The Grand Prix circuit divides the hotel into two wings. The first side, Land Side Wing has a variety of guest suites and a set of specialist restaurants. The second side, Water Side Wing is situated in the Marina itself and includes the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Suites, a restaurant, ballroom and cafe. The whole hotel is constructed of natural materials, which enhances the lively and comforting environment. Pure white quartz, Carrara marble tiles and bronze mirrors have been selected in bedrooms and bathrooms and fine oak joinery is shaped in reference to the form of wind filled sails of local boats.

Location: Yas Islands, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A project by: Jude Harris

Boutique retreat Mongolian style, Terelj Hotel is located a mere 50 km from the capital city of Ulaanbaatar in the heart of the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. It combines tradition with complete sophistication in a beautiful place surrounded by mountains and the stunning tranquility of the Terelj River. The hotel sets a new standard for luxury, elegance and hospitality in Mongolia.

It is most luxurious and only 5-star hotel Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Mongolia. The property was built in the 19th C for Russian vacationers and reopened last summer after a remarkable renovation. Terelj Hotel offers 52 luxury guest rooms that interiors mix sumptuous imported fabrics with collectible Mongolian contemporary art. Inlaid marble floors, antique furnishings blend with paintings and sculptures from local artists, cashmere and camel hair to fill a yurt.

Things to do – Tereljmaa Spa, swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, tennis, library, children’s play area, hiking, fishing, relax and dine in the multi-cultural bars and restaurants serving the finest Mongolian and progressive international cuisine. When weather permits, guests can ride horses, trek in the surrounding hills, fish for salmon, or bird-watch for the exotic species that fly overhead. Official site: www.tereljhotel.com/

Doha offers a level of design, energy and style that does not yet exist in Qatar. Symmetrical designs, clean lines and innovative lighting create private, tranquil areas within the sweeping, dramatic public spaces. As desert dunes soar next to towering skyscrapers, W Doha Hotel & Residences dazzles by the Arabian Sea. Just 200 metres from City Center Shopping Mall, the hotels infuses your life with the unique combination of casual elegance and urban energy.

W Doha Hotel features 291 stylish guest rooms, 31 suites, and 154 residences where dreams become reality. This design hotel offers multiple restaurants offer several dining options, covering both regional and international cuisine. Also there are an outdoor pool, spa centre, champagne bar, event space, and luxury retail space.  Guests can have a massage and try specialised health treatments at Bliss Spa. Lounge pools, sauna and a steam room are also available.

Designed by London-based United Designers, W Doha merges traditional Arabian imagery with the modern cool design of the W brand. Historic forts, modern art, camel racing, championship golf, luxury shopping, old cafes, modern cuisines. Doha does it all.

The Hollmann Beletage is situated in the heart of old central Vienna. It is only a 2 minute walking distance from St. Stephen’s Cathedral that is the central point of the city. The hotel is a small boutique hotel offering modern convenience and elegance in an exceptionally central location. To the airport or a train station it is a 20 minutes drive. 16 spacious to very spacious rooms in a neat, noble house that was built in the 19th century.

It offers just 16 rooms and prides itself on the friendly, individual attention the staff is able to dedicate to the guests. Amenities: Room Service, Dining, Internet Access, Business Center, Shuttle Service, Pets Allowed.

 Activities: Sauna, Fitness Center, Meeting room, Golf Course (within 2 miles), Game Room, Library, Parking, Turkish/Steam Bath.

 Recreation : Near By hotel :bike, billiard, bowling, dancing, exercising, golf, horse racing, mountain bike, museum, night club, shopping, sightseeing tours, soccer.

Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, this luxurious Hangzhou hideaway is one of most special hotels in China. It had won both the 2007 and the 2008 World Travel Awards of Asia’s Leading Villa and China’s Leading Resort. The resort sits on a mountain lake surrounded by wooded hillsides and is set against the backdrop of the Fuchun peaks. With beautiful scenery, nice location, and tranquil environment, this resort is one of the great places to stay for your Hangzhou travel.

The resort comprises 106 guest rooms divided between the lakeside buildings and remote villas accommodation with terraces to contemplate the ascending tiers of a working tea plantation and the mountains beyond. The Zen-inspired design of the resort is based on the concept of western modernized amenities integrating traditional Chinese style to create an atmosphere of comfortable elegance.

There is an exclusive spa features signature treatments with home-made spa products to create an exquisite, unique, and elegant ambience for all guests. Dedicated sybarites can revel in holistic spa treatments, outdoor hot tubs and pin-drop-peaceful pools. A golf course, two tennis courts and fitness center keep guests actively diverted.

At Selkirk Tangiers, Canada it is our goal to provide you with the heli ski trip of a lifetime. For more than 32 years, it offers guests an exceptional experience, focused on great skiing in an expansive terrain known for its abundant snowfall and high quality snow. After guests fall in love with the snow and terrain, they return time and time again for the quality service, expert guiding, friendly and welcoming staff and great prices.

Selkirk Tangiers exclusive tenure
200,000 hectare (500,000 acre) ski area is like no other. The terrain borders two National Parks, Mount Revelstoke and Glacier, and contains some of the most famous heli skiing territory in the world. The STHS tenure is found in both the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains which are noted for their reliable powder snow, expansive glaciers and some of the world’s best tree skiing through massive old-growth forests.

The Selkirk and Monashee Mountains are both sub-ranges of the Columbia Mountains. In the Columbias, snow means powder! Annual snowfall accumulations can amount to 7 m at the tree line, with 9 m in the alpine and on the glaciers. Snow starts falling in September, serving up fantastic early season conditions in December and fresh powder until April. The average winter temperature in Revelstoke at the tree line is -7C  making for some of the most comfortable skiing conditions in western Canada. While the Revelstoke area does experience cold snaps, the coldest January temperatures of -30C tend to only last for a few days at a time. Due to the geographical contours of the mountain ranges, the upper helicopter landing sites occur around 3,000 metres in elevation. In some locations and conditions, it is possible to ski 2,200 vertical metres in one run!

Renowned for its natural hot springs featuring rejuvenating benefits that discriminating travelers have enjoyed since the 18th century. A premier luxury resort located in the picturesque Allegheny Mountains of southwestern Virginia, United States. Presidents and princes are among the distinguished guests who have “taken the waters” in their legendary healing springs. Everything from the valet parking area to the golf course are well maintained. With activities ranging from skiing to fishing to horseback riding to hiking, this is a great place to visit and bring the whole family. Three major springs in the Warm Springs Valley of the Allegheny Mountains in Bath and Allegheny Counties can be found in western Virginia along US Route 220 – Warm Springs, Hot Springs and Healing Springs.

The Homestead was established in 1766 and is known for it’s beautiful, old architecture. The resort also offers children’s programs for the kids, meeting facilities for your business needs, and various kinds.

Each room is elegantly appointed- blending rich historical ambiance with modern conveniences. Amenities: Air Conditioning (In Room), Newspaper (Free), Refrigerator, Iron, Telephone, Television (Cable/Satellite), Non-Smoking Rooms, Television, DVD/VCR, Daily Maid Service.

Indulge in luxurious spa treatments that will leave you feeling better than ever.

Energetic vacationers can choose from swimming, golfing and horseback riding.

 The dining options at the resort include numerous choices from formal dining and dancing to casual sports, coffee and snack bars.

It is silent out there, except for the rhythmic patter of husky paws on snow and the gentle creaking of the sled. Occasionally the dogs heads pivot in unison to left or right. You may be able to spot a line of tiny wells in the powder, indicating that a wolf has walked this way before you. You are traveling through one of the last remaining great wildernesses in the world. Photo by: Mike Barish

It is a territory larger than the state of California, yet one that only 31,000 humans call home. There are, however, 70,000 moose for company, along with considerable numbers of grizzly and black bears, caribou, wolverines and Dall sheep. Photo by: Bill and Esther

You leave the forest trail and mush along the surface of a river. Evening is falling and a full moon rises high in the sky, casting a silvery light across this remote bitterly beautiful land. Later, perhaps, the northern lights will dance across the starry night sky for you. Visitors at Yukon Territory can try their hand at dogsledding for anything from half a day to a week or more. They can base themselves in comfortable accommodation at a kennel or can opt to camp with dogs along the extensive trails of the north. If you wish you can watch how the experts do it and follow the course of Yukon Quest, known as the toughest dogsledding race in the world. It runs each February with conditions often the harshest, for 1,000 miles (1,600 km) between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Whitehorse. Photo by: Mike Barish

Photo by: Mike Barish

Hotel Jumeirah Bab al Shams is located on the desert in Dubai. This is an elegant desert resort located in a traditional Arabic fort. There are many shopping and entertainment options near the hotel.

Guests are offered a choice of 115 exquisitely appointed accommodation units that are traditionally decorated and equipped with the latest in modern conveniences.

Room Facilities: Mini Bar, Safe, Radio, Free Newspaper, Smoke Detectors, Internet Access,TV, Air Conditioned, Modem Lines in Room, Hairdryers Available, Coffee Maker, 24 Hour Room Service.

 Leisure: Sauna, Play Ground, Health Club, Outdoor Pool, Exercise Gym, Poolside Snackbar, Fitness Center and Spa.

Guests at the Bab Al Shams can choose from 4 fantastic restaurants offering a variety of traditional and international cuisine. The famous open-air Al Hadheerah Desert Restaurant offers diners a unique Arabian experience.

The 2010 Dakar is on the territories of Argentina and Chile and promises to each kind of driver a sequence adapted to their qualities. The long stay in the Atacama Desert will be the exciting point of a 9000 kilometres loop through the continent. But the global balance of the course with varied difficulties force all to be consistent and careful to the end. The days will be long and not only in road section. The most skillful competitors will find an opportunity to build on a position from which they will be able to capitalize. 

The road is as one of the most beautiful in the world will serve as a break before jumping on a detailed exploration of the Atacama Desert. The driest part of the world that the competitors will this time discover all the way to the city of Iquique, is the kingdom of dune crossings. During five stages, cut by a rest day at Antofagasta, the riders and crews will head to the north of Chile where off-road mileage will be considerable. It will be without doubt the toughest part of the rally, with reduced road sections: the stop watch will never stop. 

The riders and drivers of the Dakar will experienced a rich diversity of landscapes. From Argentina where the competitors got a first taste of their passion, to Cordoba, where the aficionados of the traditional round of the WRC turned out in force, the rally’s popularity remained constant. Argentinian flag is carried by Orlando Terranova, at the wheel of a BMW X3. Long and thin, Chile is the next with its Pacific Ocean coast and the Andes chain of mountains. Over such a huge length all types of climate are present, as well as many different types of relief. 

From the first to the last, staying focused is the key. There are always withdrawals just a few lengths away from the finish. The last 206 kilometres  covered on very fast tracks  have to be taken extremely carefully. At the finish, the heroes of this 32nd edition will at first be celebrated in the village of San Carlos de Bolivar. The aficionados, aware that the most intense moments of joy occur on the line, will certainly have come in numbers. After the finish, the competitors will drive to Buenos Aires where a huge crowd will be expecting them for more glorious moments. Photos by: Natacha Pisarenko.

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The luxurious eco-camp can be found on a distant beach on an unspoiled island in Mexico‘s Sea of Cortez, a one hour boat ride from La Paz. There are no high-rise buildings or noisy clubs, just the sounds of the nature. Baja Camp offers large ten-person tents house beds, soft linen, and warm showers. The biggest tent is a large dining area and lounge, with comfortable chairs to sink into.

Freshly caught fish and shellfish are a highlight of the Mexican cuisine on offer. Fresh yourself with a huge selection of tropical fruits in the morning. You can snorkel with sea lions, dive to see manta rays, sharks and school of darting, colourful fish or take kayaks out to explore nearby coves. Go drift fishing on the camp boats or try the trill of sport fishing to catch marlin, tuna, wahoo, yellowtail, and mahimahi. The camp is only open from June to September. 

Photos by: ChoiceCamps.com

This is not very popular, but Reunion Island is part of the European Union, being one of France‘s fully incorporated overseas departments. It is one of the French Republic’s 26 regions with the same status as those on the European mainland. Because Reunion is in a time zone to the east of Europe, the first ever purchase with the EU‘s new currency was made here in 2002 – a 1 euro bag of lichees in Saint-Denis market. Photo by: Gido Gerland

The tropical island is located in the Indian Ocean, 200 km to the south west of Mauritius. The British seized the Mascarene Islands every in the 19th century, but Reunion was latter returned to France. It was uninhabited when the first Europeans visited – Portuguese explorers in 1513 – but the Reunion of today is well populated and economically successful. It is 63 km long by 45 km wide. Photo by: xavierlelay

Reunion‘s boasts with vulcanological fame is that – like Hawaii – it is located on a hotspot above the earth’s crust. Fournaise is a shield volcano that has erupted more than one hundred times since the 17th century and is still erupting, most recently in 2007. The higher Piton de Neige is an extinct volcano. The island has a great variety of landscapes – volcanic peaks and lava beds, heavily forested slopes, coastal lowlands, rocky shores and a few sandy beaches. Photo by: zanimo

Tourism is an important economic activity and a typically French range of accommodation may be found – hotels, pensions, gites and the occasional resort. Getting around isn’t hard – there is a good public bus service on paved roads, though traffic can jump up at peak times – and Reunion offers a really excellent and varied range of interesting visitors attractions. Photo by: stephjeu

When to go: The very rainy season (December to March) is best avoided. Population: 785,000. How to get there: By air, ideally (for coats reasons) from Paris or Mauritius. By boat from Mauritius. Photo by: miko974

Photo by: Aureline et Freddy

Today Taiwan boats of an incredible solar-powered stadium that produce 100% of its electricity from photovoltaic technology!  The stadium had a dragon shape with 50,000 seats and 8,844 solar panels that illuminate the track and field with 3,300 lux. The stadium is brand new and will officially open its doors later this year to welcome the 2009 World Games.

The architect is Toyo Ito, whose design negates the energy drain with a stunning 14,155 sq meter solar roof that is able to provide enough energy to power the stadium’s 3,300 lights and two jumbo vision screens. To illustrate the incredible power of this system, officials ran a test this January and found that it took just six minutes to power up the stadium’s entire lighting system!Wow

The stadium also features additional public green spaces, bike paths, sports parks, and an ecological pond. Additionally, all of the plants occupying the area before construction were transplanted.

The stadium not only does the solar system provide electricity during the games, but the surplus energy will also be sold during the non-game period. When the stadium is not being used, the Taiwanese government plans to feed the extra energy into the local grid, where it will meet almost 80% of the neighboring area’s energy requirements. Besides the stadium will generate 1.14 million KWh per year, preventing the release of 660 tons of carbon dioxide into atmosphere annually.

The record speed for a wind powered vehicle is 126.1 miles per hour! That is the record set by Richard Jenkins this past weekend at the Ivenpah Lake in Nevada, where he finally managed to do what he set out to do 10 years ago – pilot the fastest wind powered vehicle in the world.

The Greenbird is a carbon-fiber composite vehicle that is exclusively wind powered, making it essentially an earthbound sailboat. There were challenges involved, since at high speeds the vehicle tends to, well, take off. To counter this problem the vehicle incorporates specific design solutions, such as wings similar to those found in formula one cars.

The crafts are elegant, sophisticated and futuristic – but are based on familiar aeronautical, sailing and wind technology principles. They use solid sails, much like an aircraft wing. The crafts’ design achieves staggering efficiency. It enables the land craft to travel at between 3 & 5 times the real wind speed, depending on the surface traction.