Top 10 Most Expensive Hotels In The World 2017

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Would you spend more than $65,000 on a hotel stay? Maybe you wouldn't, but as the number of millionaires in the world grows every year, so too does the yearning for the best of the best luxury accommodations made to quell the desires of these richer travelers.

10. Burj Al Arab, Dubai

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For $19,000 per night, you can enjoy from the big picture down to the fine details, a true luxury hotel intuitively knows how to provide for its guests. At Burj Al Arab Jumeirah they have  taken the time to anticipate your every need, putting an incredible array of luxury facilities and services at your fingertips.

9. Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Paris, France

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Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme is an exquisitely elegant hotel featuring world-class dining, unique spa experiences, and 153 elegant guestrooms. Centrally located near the best shopping and top attractions in Paris.  For one night in Imperial Suite you will pay $20,000.

8. The Atlantis, Bahamas

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Atlantis, Paradise Island features the world's largest open-air marine habitat; Aquaventure, a 141-acre waterscape, including the iconic Mayan Temple's Leap of Faith slide; 11 incredible pools; four miles of magnificent beaches; a Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole, oceanfront golf course; and the Atlantis Casino. Per night in the Bridge Suite you must pay $22,000.

7. The Ritz-Carlton, Tokio, Japan

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From an urban oasis atop a dramatic skyscraper, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo reveals an elevated experience that inspires memories as vivid as the panoramic views beyond. Admire the authentic Japanese culture of this luxury Midtown hotel's teahouse in the sky. Enjoy dining experiences that impress with both delectable fare and mesmerizing views. For one night in Presidental Suite you must pay $25,000.

6. The Westin Excelsior, Rome, Italy

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The hotel is one of the city's most imposing palaces, rich in history and located on one of the most celebrated and talked about streets of Rome and close to Rome's main attractions. For one night in Villa La Capula Suite you will pay $31,000.

5. Grand Resort Lagonissi, Athens, Greece

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Nuzzled in a 72-acre private peninsula in the Athenian Riviera with stunning views to the Saronic Gulf, the 5 star Grand Resort Lagonissi exceeds all expectations of a luxury sea front summer resort. Per night in the Royal Villa  you must pay $32,000.

4. The Hotel Martinez Grand Hyatt, Cannes, France

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The hotel’s long and rich history, authentic hospitality and timeless architectural beauty has long established the Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez as the flagship hotel on the French Riviera and as one of the most famous hotels in Cannes. For one night in the Penthouse Suite you will pay $35,000.

3. Four Seasons Hotel, New York, USA

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Times change, but  dedication to perfecting the travel experience never will. Their highly personalized 24-hour service, combined with authentic, elegant surroundings of the highest quality, embodies a home away from home for those who know and appreciate the best. Per one night in Trey Warner Penthouse you will pay $35,000.

2. The Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, USA

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Internationally recognized for its exceptional accommodations, high-energy nightlife, extravagant pools and world-renowned restaurants, Palms Casino Resort captures all the excitement and energy of Las Vegas in one vibrant setting. Per night in Sky Villa you must pay $40,000.

1. Hotel President Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland

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Situated on the Leman lake shore and just steps from the most beautiful parks and boutiques of the renowned Rue du Rhône, Hotel President Wilson is one of the most contemporary addresses in Geneva, facing the magnificent panorama of the Mont-Blanc. If you want sleep in their Royal Penthouse Suite you will pay $65,000 per night.

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10 Impressive Eiffel Tower Replicas

The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair, it has become both a global cultural icon of France. At 320 metres (1,050 ft) its the tallest building in Paris and one of the most recognizable and most visited monuments in the world.

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As one of the most iconic images in the world, the Eiffel Tower has been the inspiration for the creation of over 30 duplicates and similar towers around the world. We present 10 of the most impressive Eiffel Tower replicas.

 

Blackpool Tower, England

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The Eiffel Tower was the inspiration for the Blackpool Tower in Blackpool, England. After visiting the Great Paris Exhibition in 1889, the town's mayor John Bickerstaffe commissioned the building of the tower, which has a very similar design and was completed 1894. The main differences are that the Blackpool Tower is approximately half the height of the Eiffel Tower and is not freestanding, the base being contained within buildings which house the Tower Circus. Both the Eiffel Tower and Blackpool Tower feature on the list of the World Federation of Great Towers. [link]

 

Tokyo Tower, Japan

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The Tokyo Tower, an observations and communications tower standing at 1,091 feet, is a unique replica of the Eiffel Tower and is located in Tokyo, Japan. It is a lattice tower that was inspired by the Eiffel Tower. To comply with air safety regulations, the tower is painted international orange and white. It was built in 1958 and its main revenue sources are antenna leasing and tourism. [link]

 

Window of the World, China

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The Window of the World is a theme park located in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the People's Republic of China. It has about 130 reproductions of some of the most famous tourist attractions in the world squeezed into 48 hectares (118 acres). The 108 metre (354 ft) tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal all in proximity to each other are all part of the appeal of this theme park. [link]

 

The Eiffel Tower at Kings Dominion and Kings Island, Ohio & Virginia

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The Eiffel Tower at Kings Dominion and Kings Island is also a replica of the Eiffel Tower. The replicas were opened in 1975 and 1972 respectively. Both of them are a third of the original size of the Parisian tower. Taft Broadcasting was their owner then and it was also in charge of their construction. Tourists can use the observation floor which is 80 metres high and see up to 18 miles of the surrounding region. [link]

 

Metallic tower of Fourvière, France

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The Metallic tower of Fourvière ("Tour métallique de Fourvière"), a landmark of Lyon, France, is a steel framework tower which bears a striking resemblance to the Eiffel Tower. With a height of 85.9 metres and weight of 210 tons, the "metallic tower" was built between 1892 and 1894. [link]

 

Tower of the Reformer, Guatemala

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The Tower of the Reformer (Torre del Reformador) is a 75 meter (246 ft.) tall steel framework tower in the Zone 9 of Guatemala City. The tower was built in 1935, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Justo Rufino Barrios, who was President of Guatemala and instituted a number of reforms.

The basic shape of the structure resembles the Eiffel Tower. It was originally constructed with a bell on its top, which in 1986 was replaced with a beacon. [link]

 

Eiffel Tower, Paris, Tennessee

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Tennessee's Eiffel Tower is a landmark in the city of Paris, Tennessee. Built in the early 1990s. At 18 metres (60 ft) tall, the tower is a nearly perfect 1:20 scale replica of the original. [link]

 

Parque Europa, Spain

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The Parque Europa has recently opened its doors in Madrid´s Torrejón de Ardoz, offering visitors the opportunity to experience replicas of 16 emblematic monuments from Europe´s most famous cities. The Eiffel Tower replica is 30 metres high, one-tenth of the original.

 

Funkturm Berlin, Germany

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The Funkturm Berlin (Radio Tower Berlin) is a transmitting tower in Berlin, built between 1924 and 1926 by Heinrich Straumer. The tower is built as one large steel framework construction, similar to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The 150 m high and approximately 600 metric ton radio tower was originally planned strictly as a transmitting tower, but later additions included a restaurant at a height of approximately 52 m, and observation deck at a height of approximately 125 m. [link]

 

Paris Las Vegas, Nevada

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Paris Las Vegas is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. As its name suggests, its theme is the city of Paris in France; it includes a half scale, 165 m (541 ft) tall replica of the Eiffel Tower, a sign in the shape of the Montgolfier balloon, a two-thirds size Arc de Triomphe, a replica of La Fontaine des Mers, and a 1,200-seat theatre called Le Théâtre des Arts. [link]

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8 of the World’s Most Incredible Swimming Pools

This is a compilation of the 8 incredible swimming pools around the world.  These pools are anything but ordinary. Enjoy!

 

Marina Bay Sands Sky Pool

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Located along the Marina Bay waterfront in Singapore, Marina Bay Sands features three cascading hotel towers topped by an extraordinary sky park. At the top of the 55-storey hotel is a 150-meter infinity swimming pool, the world’s largest outdoor pool at that height. Perched 191 metres above the ground, the pools are made up of 422,000 pounds of stainless steel and can hold 376,500 gallons (1424 cubic metres) of water. [link]

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San Alfonso del Mar – The World’s Largest Swimming Pool

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San Alfonso del Mar is a resort located in Algarrobo, Chile frequently noted because of its 1,000-meter long, 19-acre outdoor pool, which holds a Guinness world record as the largest in the world. The resort’s large pool utilizes a technology developed by the Chilean company Crystal Lagoons, which uses water pumped from the Pacific Ocean, that is then filtered and treated for supply to the pool.

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Nemo 33 – The World’s Deepest Swimming Pool

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Nemo 33 is the deepest indoor swimming pool in the world. The pool is located in Brussels, Belgium. Its maximum depth is 34.5 metres (113 ft). It contains 2.78787 million litres of non-chlorinated, highly filtered spring water maintained at 30 °C (86 °F) and holds several simulated underwater caves at the 10 metres (33 ft) depth level. There are numerous underwater windows that allow outside visitors to look into the pools at various depths. The complex was designed by Belgian diving expert John Beernaerts as a multi-purpose diving instruction, recreational, and film production facility, 2004. [link]

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Main Pool at Seagaia Ocean Dome

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Located in Miyazaki, Japan, the Seagaia Ocean Dome measures 984 feet (300 meters) by 328 feet (100 meters). The dome has the largest retractable roof in the world, which also provides a simulated blue sky even when it’s raining cats and dogs outside.

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Portillo Ski Resort

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The Grand Hotel Portillo, one of Chile’s most famous ski resorts, is home to this heated, glass-enclosed indoor-outdoor pool. Beloved for its sweeping views of the Andes mountaintops as well as its secluded location (there are no neighboring towns for miles), this is where the hotel guests unwind after a fun-filled day on the slopes. Beside it is a hot tub of nearly equal size! [link]

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Bondi Icebergs, Sydney

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The ocean’s waves often break over the side of the Icebergs swimming pool located in the corner of the famed Bondi Beach. This beautiful full-sized 8 lane, 50m swimming pool is open to the public and the  fee is only 5 AUD. [link]

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The Joule Hotel, Dallas

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The Joule Hotel is a five-star, 129-room boutique hotel developed by Headington Hotels. Located at 1530 Main Street, between Akard Street and Ervay Street, the building was constructed in 1927 as the Dallas National Bank Building, and was known later as the SPG Building. Positioned at the end of Stone Street Plaza, it is centralized in the Main Street District of downtown Dallas, Texas, and is one of two Gothic high-rises in the city, along with the Kirby Building. The Dallas National Bank completed construction of the office building in 1927.

It has garnered notoriety for its 10th floor pool that cantilevers eight feet over the easement below. The architect of the project was ARCHITEXAS (Architecture, Planning and Historic Preservation, Inc.) in Dallas. [link]

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Rio Calma, Fuerteventura, Spain

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Located on the sandy beach of Costa Calma, the Rio Calma hotel features a huge pool and saltwater lagoon with a perfect view of the Atlantic.

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The Highest Suspension Bridge In Europe: ‘TITLIS Cliff Walk’

To mark the 100th anniversary of Titlis cableways on Mt.Titlis, one of central Switzerland's most popular ski and snowboard destinations, a more than 300-foot-long (100 meters) suspension bridge is being built at nearly 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) above sea level. Called the Titlis Cliff Walk, it is believed to be the highest suspension bridge in Europe. The bridge is expected to open Dec. 7, 2012.

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