Dream Hotels to Visit Before You Die

A GOOD HOTEL CAN MAKE or break a trip. The worst hotel in the best place is still going to make retiring after a long day an unfortunate experience. The best hotel in the worst place, on the other hand, can be something of an oasis. Take the best hotels and put them in the best places, and you’ve got a private slice of the vacation you’ve always dreamed of.

Here are 48 absolutely epic dream hotels.

1. Ladera Resort, St. Lucia

Possibly the singular spot for your perfect Caribbean excursion, the Ladera Resort represents the intersection between design, luxury, and the ideal location. Amenities include a full spa, a host of excursion experiences, and the ability to swing straight from a bench into the pool. Equally sick: Jade Mountain Resort.


2. Manta Resort, Tanzania

Ever wanted to be able to go down the stairs of your resort room, hoist the blinds, and be stared down by schools of fish? Can you get over the fact that in doing so, you’ll be painfully aware that your accommodations are anchored offshore? If you answered yes to both of those questions (as I have), then the photos of the Manta Resort have probably inspired you to add Tanzania’s Pemba Island to the bucket list.


3. Äscher Cliff, Switzerland

More of an inn and restaurant than a luxury resort, this getaway built right into an Ebenalp cliff is the best spot to take a breather on your trek up the northern Alps. The views here will keep you charged as you continue your trip through the Swiss mountains.

4. Giraffe Manor, Kenya

5. Hotel Kakslauttanen, Finland
If you’ve never heard of this place, you’ve probably spent an enviably small amount of time on the internet. With its infamous glass igloos and log cabins, the Hotel Kakslauttanen offers an exclusive inside-while-outside winter experience. You know, so you can be immersed in the beauty of frozen forests and incredible winter auroras while simultaneously safe and comfortable inside your own private bubble of warmth.

6. Ubud Hanging Gardens, Bali

One part boutique hotel, one part epic infinity pool over the Ayung gorge, one part Payangan jungle, and one part architectural masterpiece combine to make one smooth cocktail of a resort. While the Ubud is known for its terraced tree villas, it’s really all about the award-winning pool. (Literally, this pool has won awards.)

7. Icehotel, Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

8. Cocoa Island Resort, Maldives

9. Loisaba Star Beds, Kenya

10. Burj Al Arab, Dubai

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Ho Bulawayo- Melting pot of cultures by Flightbuzz

If Harare is the political capital of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo is the cultural melting pot of the country. The distance between Harare and Bulawayo is about 6 and half hours by car.  Being in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres, the climatic periods are quite different from the countries in the Western hemisphere. Bulawayo sees the monsoons in between November to April and dry winters from May to July.

Wildlife in Bulawayo

Visiting the Zimbabwean delight would certainly be a traveller’s dream. Cheap flights to Bulawayo are available from most of the major airports in UK. When in Bulawayo, be sure to witness nature at its best – the wildlife in Bulawayo. The Chipangali wildlife sanctuary is park aimed at protecting certain wildlife species. Some wild animals here are the African Lion, Black Rhino, varieties of Antelopes, the African elephant among others.

Mguza Nature Reserve Park is a sanctuary for birds. Spreading over 650 acres of land, it is a paradise for bird lovers. Tourists from all over the globe flock here to get their share of nature’s bounty. This park is also used by documentary and wildlife film makers as a part of their projects.

Just imagine the experience a flight to Bulawayo can get you!

Accommodation options

Accommodation options may not consist of International brands but the hotels here consist of moderate accommodations with reasonable prices. From self-serviced apartments to lodges, the options are pretty flexible. Some recommended hotels here are Bulawayo Club, Banff Lodge, Plaza Hotel and Traveller’s Guest House.

Flight Buzz a one stop shop

Crystal travel is always present to meet the traveller’s needs. Apart from offering cheap flight tickets to Bulawayo, Flight Buzz also makes complete package deals to Bulawayo which include Bulawayo flights, accommodation and local sightseeing. The flexibility of Crystal Travel enables it to encompass travellers of all kinds be it economy, business or first class.  

Shopping in Bulawayo

Whether one agrees to it or not, every tourist likes to take back a memento of a place visited. Tendele Curio shop fulfills this want to a T. Containing handicrafts, junk jewellery, artefacts, paintings etc a tourist can really bring back his/her tales of the African Adventure. Induna Arts is another collector’s place containing handicrafts and sculptures of African rituals. Ascot shopping centre is a place good for general shopping.

Zimbabwean Cuisine

When in Zimbabwe, eat what the locals eat. Traditional dishes though available at major restaurants and food outlets are best made by the tribal in rural towns. Certain traditional preparations include Papaya Candy, Roasted Butternut Squash, Peanut Butter Stew, Chicken Liver Stew, Lamb or beef stew, Cornmeal Cake.