Most expensive luxury nightclubs around the world

10. Club Aquarium, United Kingdom

One can not deny that you need a large stock of money and credit cards, if you want to spend in the "Aquarium", which is officially the most expensive club in the UK. Located in London, the club offers great entertainment and a range of branded beverages. In addition, you can spend in the pool club or sip cocktails in the Jacuzzi.

9. Pangea Club, Singapore

Want to have fun in Singapore, with luxury and style? In this case, stop by Pangea Club, the most expensive restaurant in the country. Location, Marina Bay Sands, club entrance + table reservation - $ 20,000. Reservation only. Start to think about how much money you need, so you can really relax at a party. Not only is Pangea expensive, but also exclusive.

8. Chloster Club, Switzerland

Tucked beneath the cruel cold of the Alps, Chloster Club is a true blend of elegance, luxury and comfort. As soon as the sun comes up, the club is transformed into a high-end restaurant, offering tourists specialties, cuisine, all world-class. Tourists visit it more often than locals.

7. LIV Club, Florida

LIV Club is not just one of many premiere clubs in Miami. At the same time, with an area of ​​30,000 square feet, it is the largest. Even with such a massive space, it is almost always full. Since it is located on private property, right next to the beach, it offers the opportunity to sneak out with fun and enjoy while you walk among the waves pounding feet.

6. Cocoon Club, Germany

With luxurious interior and extravagant entertainment features, "Cocoon" is one of the most popular places of night life Frankfurt. It has a capacity of 1,200 people, but entering the Cocoon Club is not so simple. First of all, because it is very difficult to book a space. This nightclub attracts many powerful figures and wealthy people, who do not have a problem to spend the thousands of dollars on a single bottle of champagne.

5. Club Halicarnassus, Turkey

Parties in Halicarnassus club are considered among the craziest in the world. This building in Bodrum can accommodate up to 10,000 people in one night. This club is thematically arranged so that it resembles the Roman Empire. For a larger amount of money, you can have fun doing it as the emperor Caesar.

4. XS Club, Las Vegas

A list of the most extravagant nightclubs would not be valid, if it does not have the club in Las Vegas. Proudly noting its rich interior, as well as an impressive list of drinks, XS Club is one of the most luxurious on the list. Massive podium occupies more than 13,000 square feet. If you're in Vegas and you have money to spend, think seriously about this club.

3. Cavalli, Dubai

One of the most visited places in Dubai, Cavalli occupies three floors of Fairmont Tower Hotel. It was designed by the famous designer Roberto Cavalli. This club was recognized for its 365,000 Swarovski crystals that fill the interior. Worthy of mentioning is a large list of expensive drinks. Every evening, some of the world's famous DJs sending visitors of this club in a dancing frenzy.

2. La Fira Club, Spain

If you find yourself in Barcelona, ​​La Fira Club is a place you absolutely must visit. Club combines old school atmosphere with elements of modern agitation. The club is equipped with antiques and unique handmade furniture. Mirrors are found on almost every wall, giving the club an interesting flavor, especially when they "distort" the body on the podium. Also there is an impressive array of branded drinks and wine stored for decades.

1. Hakkasan Las Vegas

There should be no surprise that the list was another club in Las Vegas. Hakkasan is very attractive nightclub, which is regularly visited by celebrities and rich people, who are not averse to this and spend $ 100,000 for the night. A bottle of champagne costs several thousand dollars, and for a serious "party beast," one is never enough.

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Cowboy Capital of The World

Bandera, Texas

The self-proclaimed Cowboy Capital of the World is stocked with guest ranches and real ranches, welcoming dudes (according to Merriam-Webster, "a city dweller unfamiliar with life on the range") as well as legitimate ranch hands.

It's practically impossible to pass through town without seeing a rodeo. Horses tied to hitching posts aren't uncommon.

 

There are more than a dozen guest ranches to choose from, but among the most historic is Dixie Dude Ranch, which has lured wannabe wranglers since 1937. An overnight trail ride includes chuck wagon meals and storytelling by the campfire.

The cowboy authenticity ends where the massage therapy and pool begin.

Possibly the best experience in Bandera is at Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar Saloon -- one of Texas' greatest dance halls. There are always a few cowboys drinking Pearl beer and listening to live music, often played by Arkey himself.

 Hit town for the National Day of the Cowboy on July 27 and you'll be in for a treat. As you might expect, the town puts on a hell of a hootenanny.

Source: cnn.com

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America's most iconic destinations

America's most iconic monuments, landscapes, or pop culture destinations? Here are our top 10 picks.

Highway 1, Calif.

One of the most meditative--and celebrated--drives you can take in the States is the 135-mile stretch of California's Pacific Highway 1 between San Luis Obispo and Monterey.

French Quarter, New Orleans, La.

The French Quarter of New Orleans, which is bounded by the Mississippi River, Rampart Street, Canal, and Esplanade, is home to nightclubs lit up in neon, French colonial townhouses draped in ivy, Creole cottages built on stilts, and antebellum mansions whose balconies are laced with intricate ironwork. 

Grand Canyon, Ariz.

Many American landmarks inspire people to think big, but few can match the scale and grandeur of the Grand Canyon. A mule ride along Bright Angel trail, shown here, emphasizes the timelessness of the canyon, a geological wonder more than a million years in the making.

Yellowstone National Park, Wyo.

 Wide-open space is a unique inheritance for every American, and Yellowstone is the most dramatic example of what "wide-open space" really means. Here, the Lower Falls of Yellowstone River.

Disney's Magic Kingdom, Orlando, Fla.

Walt Disney pioneered the use of technology to create enchanted moments that surpass the mere roll-into-town carnival. His handiwork is probably our nation's most beloved contribution to global culture, in the form of movies and theme parks such as the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida.

Times Square, New York City

Times Square—the stretch of Broadway between Manhattan's 42nd and 47th streets—delivers the most intense straight-up celebration of round-the-clock visual stimulation in the free world. 365 days a year, it's all lights, cameras, and action.

Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nev.

The neon-lit desert outpost of Las Vegas has a magnetic pull like no other. Every American ends up on the Strip sooner or later, whether for a bachelor party, a girlfriend getaway, a trade show, or a shockingly cheap hotel-and-airfare deal.

Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Angeles, Calif.

In 2013, Helen Mirren, James Franco, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Ron Howard, and another 19 actors and musicians will be added to the more than 2,400 celebrities who've left their handprints and bronze-engraved names on the Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1958. 

South Beach, Miami, Fla.

No place in the country captures Latin-tropical chic like South Beach, with its 23 pastel-hued blocks of hotels, shops, restaurants, and cocktail bars south of Dade Boulevard. Glamorously restored art deco and art moderne hotels dominate Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue, which run parallel to the Atlantic.

Architecture in Chicago, Ill.

Chicago's downtown is jam-packed with prized buildings: the 110-story Willis Tower, the world's tallest structure until 1998; the John Hancock Center, whose crisscross trusses leave giant X marks rising 100 stories into the clouds; Tribune Tower, a Gothic fantasy of an office complex; Skybridge, a 39-story, glass-plate wonder that resembles a razor-sharp grater; and Aqua Tower, a two-year-old structure

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10 Lifetime Trips and Experiences

The Lakes of Mount Kelimutu, Indonesia are resting place for departed souls, or called by the locals "the lake of evil spirits". They change colors from blue to green to black or red unpredictably...

 
Loy Krathong, Yee Peng, Festival of Lights Thailand - Thousands of small, candlelit floats are released on rivers and waterways as offerings to the river spirits. In Chiang Mai and other parts of Northern Thailand, the Loi Krathong festival also coincides with a Lanna festival known as Yi Peng, which involves the launching of thousands of paper lanterns into the air for good luck.

Sunset at the Serengeti, Tanzania - Called "endless plains" by the tribes Maas, Serengeti is the oldest national park in Tanzania. It has a surface of 14,763 square kilometers, being considered the largest park in Tanzania.

Cancun Underwater Museum - In 2009 a monumental underwater museum called MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte) was formed in the waters surrounding Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Punta Nizuc. The project founded by Jaime Gonzalez Cano of The National Marine Park, Roberto Diaz of The Cancun Nautical Association and Jason deCaires Taylor consists of over 450 permanent life-size sculptures and is one of the largest and most ambitious underwater artificial art attractions in the world.

The Roof of the world, Nepal -  Nepal is in the lap of Himalayas, the top of the world. Nepal is a different world in itself and you will open your eyes wide to have traveled Nepal

Flower Fields in Hillside, Hokkaido, Japan -  Furano's lavender fields attract large numbers of visitors to the region every summer, when the plants are in full bloom. The majority of lavender usually starts blooming in late June and reaches its peak from around mid July to early August. Less numerous, later flowering varieties of lavender remain in bloom into mid August.

Shanghai Old Town - You'll get a feel for a brand of Chinese urban living that's fast disappearing - and you might just find a bargain in the process. 

Agati Island , India - Agatti island is the gateway to Lakshadweep islands, a chain of little known islands, lying about 320 Km off the south west coast of India. A holiday at Agatti island resort at Agatti island is sure to bring about a refreshing change in you. Becuase very seldom does one get to live so close to nature. Be it on land or sea, at Agati, there's always peace and happiness in the air.  

The Brussels Flower Carpet - As if the Grand’ Place – one of the world’s most beautiful squares – was not spectacular enough, every two years the Belgians cover it with a carpet of flowers – nearly one million fresh begonias. The famous Flower Carpet covers 19,000 sq. ft. right in the center of Brussels. 

Queen's Day, Amsterdam - Queen's day, Queensday or Koninginnedag (as we call it), is a national holiday in the Netherlands. On this day thay  celebrate the birthday of the Queen of the Netherlands. It's also a typical occasion for the world-famous Orange Craze. Everywhere in the city you'll see orange banners, orange coloered foods and drinks and... people dressed in Orange!  

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My Favorite Hotels in Greece and the Greek Islands

Bill & Coo Suites in Mykonos
Contact: Megali Ammos, Mykonos, 84600, Greece, T (+30) 22890 26292-3, F (+30) 22890 25933; Email: info@billandcoo.gr


Grand hotel Mykonos
Contact: Panayiotis Dactilidis;  Tel: +30 22890 79450; 
 E-mail: panayiotis.d@mykonosgrand.gr

Andronis Luxury Suites Santorini
Contact: Telephone (+30) 22860-72182;
 info@andronisexclusive.com 

Princess Hotel&Spa Santorini 
Imerovigli, 84700, Santorini - Cyclades; Tel: +30 22860 25870 - 2, Fax: +30 22860 25869
E-mail: info@santorini-princess.com

Cavo Tagoo Mykonos 
Contact: 84 600 Mykonos Greece; Tel: +30 22890 20100, Fax: +30 22890 20150
info@cavotagoo.gr

Santa Marina Resort Mykonos

Ornos Bay · Mykonos, South Aegean, 84600 · Greece 

· Phone:30-22890-23220 

info@santa-marina.gr

The Margi hotel Athens
The Margi 11 Litous Street, Vouliagmeni 16671; Athens-Greece; Tel. +30 210 8929000
themargi@themargi.gr

Melenos Hotel in Lindos, Rhodes

Lindos Rhodes 851 07, +30 2244 032222

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Cyprus: Ideal choice for a relaxing break close to the beach

 
Cyprus - Floating on the waters of the European Mediterranean, but pointing longingly towards the shores of Syria, Turkey and Lebanon, Cyprus is an odd mixture. It is a kaleidoscopic blend: its cultural influences are dominated by Western Europe, but its geographic proximity to Asia and Africa gives it more than just a hint of the East. Long coveted by mainland Greece and Turkey, this small island has its own definite and beguiling character.

The unique and very impressive Adams Beach Hotel is set amongst lush gardens with the golden sands of Nissi Bay fringing the hotel, creating an atmosphere of elegance and charm. You will find shops, bars and restaurants within a five minute walk and the centre of Ayia Napa is a twenty five minute walk away. The Adams Beach Hotel boasts five freeform swimming pools with a lazy river and water slides, perfect for both adults and children. Sun loungers and parasols are laid out around the pools ready for use. There is also a swim-up bar as well as a bar/lounge so guests can sip a refreshing drink either by the pool or indoors. Guests can luxuriate in the fantastic Olympic Health Centre with a selection of pampering treatments. The restaurants of the hotel offer excellent dining options to suit all tastes and there are plenty of activities to keep younger guests busy, including water slides and the Adams Beach Kids' World. The Adams Beach Hotel is the ideal choice for a relaxing break close to the beach.

 

Photo: Kontiki travel, Adams Beach Hotel in Cyprus , [OS]

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Oberhofen Castle, Lake Thun Switzerland

Oberhofen Castle

CH-3653 Oberhofen
Tel. 033 243 12 35

The feudal castle of Oberhofen was built in the 12th C. by the Lords of Oberhofen but had to be surrendered to the Austrians in 1306. In 1844 the Prussian Count Friedrich von Pourtales de Castellane Norante gave the castle a romantic aspect by adding numerous turrets, balconies and dormer windows. Regularly patterned flower-beds were laid out on the lakeside terrace and exotic trees were planted. An American, W. M. Measy, inherited the castle in 1926 and had a branch museum of the Bernese Historical Museum installed.

The castle and its park are situated on the lakeside. In the castle’s museum there is an important exhibition of Bernese interior decoration from the 16th to 19th centuries. In addition there is a Medieval castle chapel and a Turkish smoking room. There is also a historical landscaped garden with exotic woods and and a childrens chalet with a collection of toys.

Photo: myswitzerland.com

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