ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi - Sweden

Main hall

Staying at the ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, Sweeden can be an adventure you’ll want to share with everyone you know. This “hotel” which is actually built from scratch every winter season is an ever-changing and ever-evolving work of art. Its inspiration comes from the natural beauty of the Swedish Lapland. If you’ve ever wanted to see the Northern Lights, there’s no better place to go.

 The latest iteration of the ICEHOTEL, which is called ICEHOTEL #22, contains 1 Deluxe suite, 16 Art suites, 20 ice rooms, 8 snow rooms and 2 group rooms. There are 47 rooms in total during the winter season of 2011/2012.

 his year’s artists come from 15 countries, among others: Argentina, Estonia, Spain, Italy, Norway and The Netherlands. They arrived in Jukkasjärvi in two turns/teams. The first team built from 6th until 24th November and the second team between 20th November until 8th December. Thousands of guests flood in every year to sleep in rooms made of ice and snow, share wedding vows in the Ice church and enjoy many cold drinks in the ABSOLUT ICEBAR.

 Prices start at about $500 for a basic 3-bed snowroom and go up to several thousand a night for one of the designer suites.

Main hall

Ice church

ABSOLUT ICEBAR JUKKASJÄRVI

ICEHOTEL- Arktikos Suite

ICEHOTEL- Between Worlds Suite

ICEHOTEL- Bubblesuite

ICEHOTEL- Genesis Suite

ICEHOTEL- Ice Fishing Suite

ICEHOTEL - Royal Deluxe suite

ICEHOTEL - Royal Deluxe Suite 2

ICEHOTEL- The Dream Catcher Suite

ICEHOTE - Ice fishing suite

Only cool drinks are served at the bar

Le Jules Verne restaurant

Samsonite Firelite ... new travel obsession

 

 I am leaving after two days to Brazil, and I started packing my new Samsonite Firelite I am thanking my lucky stars for one thing... SAMSONITE! If you pack as much as I usually do you are going to love this.

 

 

Samsonite have sent me over a new piece from their Firelite collection.  It is quite possibly one of the coolest suitcases I have ever owned.  I used it last week in my travels and I just wanted to drop a few bullet points as to why I love it and will be using it on every trip from here until the end of time(or the invention of a suitcase that actually manages to subtract weight from your packing job):

• The first and most massive reason to love this case has everything to do with the weight. . It truly is that light. When empty this suitcase weighs less than a large bottle of water (or 1.9kg). In a world where excess baggage fees are killing us all, Samsonite have definitely come up with a master solution to suitcase weight! 

• The suitcase features 4 silent lightweight wheels for a ride that is second only to that of a Maybach! They are also the wheels that move 360 degrees as opposed to those pesky wheels that only go backwards and forwards. Two wheels are so 2012.... come into the new decade with a four wheeler baby!!

• The Curv technology means that airport security can throw this bag around as much as they want, bash it as much as they possible can and it will still regain it's shape and be basically as good as knew. THAT makes me feel not only confident that my luggage will reach its destination in one piece but also quite smug knowing security can try as they may but they won't make a dent in my precious cargo!
  

For those who would like to see the Firelite in action, here is a videos of the actual suitcase and the technology in action...

Thank you Samsonite

Wiesmann MF5 Black Bat

What does this beast look like to you? Obviously, a Batmobile. Aptly named the Wiesmann MF5 Black Bat, the car was customized by Schwaben Folia and Dhaler. The partnership resulted in a dangerously good looking ride, powered by a threatening upgraded V-10.

Much fierce than the base car, the Black Bat boasts a 600-hp output, a new exhaust, and six-piston Brembo calipers, among other modifications. The exterior owes its appeal to the matte black coating, the black BBS 20-inch alloys with polished rims, and the blacked out chrome touches. We love everything about it, inside and outside. The only thing we’re not exactly sure about is the red Batman logo on the back.

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Christos Drazos - Photographer

Special Santorini dedication 

 by Mr. Christos Drazos

Professional Photographer

Penthouse apartment in Sydney

Many would gladly give away their apartments for a luxe mansion in a quiet, select neighborhood. But for someone who prefers the busy life of a big city, architect Harry Seidler created this amazing penthouse apartment in Sydney.

Offering dramatic 280ᵒ views of the city, including the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the dwelling occupies the top three floors of a tall building and flaunts an impressive list of amenities. This oasis of luxury has got a master suite with walk-in dressing and a spa, four additional bedrooms, a home cinema, a gym, a pool and a private roof terrace that will leave you breathless (check out the pictures below).

The entire interior décor oozes luxury and style. Everything, from the colors of the deluxe furnishings to  the immense aquarium in the living room, has been carefully chosen to create a the perfect home.

Royal Villa at Grand Resort Lagonissi, most expensive room in the world,40000Euro per night