Friday, July 15, 2011

Destination Hotels And Vacation Ideas

By Adriana Noton


Most often hotels are perceived as short term lodgings, conveniently located near or en route to an area one is traveling to for pleasure or business reasons. Here a traveler seeks to spend as little money as possible, provided his minimal cleanliness and quiet sleeping requirements are met. Other unique accommodations are, in whole or in part, the reason for the trip to that area. Holiday or vacation travel is planned around enjoyment of the inn's on site attractions, or nearby natural attractions as the centerpiece.

In this article we will not be discussing budget, limited service, and overnight accommodations, other than to say that they play an important role for travelers needing places to rest on the way to their ultimate destination. While they satisfy that traveler's expectations admirably, they might not be the kind of place to plan a really great travel experience around.

There are several types that will serve that purpose. Among them is the type found in scenic areas, be they on the ocean, near a volcano, in mountains, in a rain forest, or with a sunny desert climate. Often this base is found in a remote area. Here the vacationer can experience quiet relaxation and enjoyment of scenic vistas, or participation in activities such as biking, hiking, boating, hunting, fishing, climbing or skiing.

Another option is an unusual venue. There the guests can stay at lodgings in caves, pyramids, tree houses, man made islands, or under water. Sometimes the attraction is a unique architecture designed by someone like Frank Lloyd Wright, or that has been operating since 718. Several are shaped like a shoe, reminiscent of the fairytale of the old woman who lived in a shoe with all her children.

Other destinations were once survival bunkers, mines, prisons, airliners, railway terminals, and ocean liners. Some are rebuilt annually of snow and ice, or might feature geothermal outdoor spas surrounded by snow.

A third kind are those facilities featuring a type of on site activity. Here the inn has proprietary assets for the guest's enjoyment. Prime examples are theme parks, golf resorts, conference centers, and resort casinos. They might also have on site or nearby horse races or car races, or sports stadiums.

Another possibility is health focused lodgings. These may provide spas, massage, integrative medical treatment, healthy cuisine, yoga, fitness routines, stress management strategies, meditation, life style modifications techniques, or spiritual guidance.

Some potential guests appreciate the cultural institutions found in major urban areas. Theaters, museums, concert halls, shopping malls and boutiques are sought. While many people want to escape the crowds, traffic, noise, and pollution of the city while on holiday, others find the 24 hour a day energy of the city invigorating.

Students wanting a place to blow off steam during spring break have destination hotels to serve them. Motorcyclists or other groups can gather for rallies with others having similar hobbies or interests. Sometimes events attract divergent types of individuals with some common pursuit like financial investment or Star Trek television programs or films.




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