The Apeiron

Posted by Staff in Future of Travel Fri.

At 185m, this $500 million island hotel features a total floor area of 200,000m² and over 350 luxury suites. Access to this exclusive 7 Star resort is restricted to water (yacht) and air (helicopter) only.

For the ultimate in arrival and departure style, yachts can moor in the heart of the building’s core. The Apeiron is the definitive James Bond retreat, boasting its own private lagoon, beaches, restaurants, art gallery, luxury shopping, cinemas, spas and conference facilities. Its dramatic silhouette on the horizon creates a completely unique architectural icon that will be instantly recognised worldwide.

But don’t get too excited as this hotel is just a design waiting for a madman to make it a reality……stay tooned

Game on

Posted by Staff in Deal of the Day

For that trashy gambler hiding in you, hotels.com is having a sale on Atlantic city.  Save up to 30% on Atlantic City! Book by 10/20 for travel from now until 10/27/08.  Click here for get your game on.

CitizenM

Posted by Staff in Budget Thursdays, Netherlands

CitizenM hotel in Amsterdam, has taken the “pod hotel” concept to the next level.  CitizenM, which is short for citizen mobile, has compact rooms that are packed with amenities usually unheard of in a budget hotel. 

To make the most of the small space (150 sq ft), there is no separation between the living and bathroom space.  The shower and toilets are in individual glass tubes, reminiscent of the Star Trek transporters. In room amenities include, flat screen TVs, extra large king bed with high-end linens, a high-powered rain shower, mood lighting, and free on-demand movies, music and wifi.  Gadget lovers will swoon over the touch screen mood pad, a master remote control for the whole room.

While making reservations through their website, you can “customize” your room by presetting the mood lights, music and temperature. When you leave you can keep your room keycard which remembers your room settings for your next stay, and doubles as a luggage tag.

The innovative and modern design continues in the lobby, which features a 24-hour self service cafe, along with a bar, boutique and lounges.

The hotel is located at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport and prices start at 69€. In their words, “[CitizenM is] where luxury and budget sleep together in one big bed.”  Other locations in Europe are already in the works…to learn more visit citizenm.com

To watch a video about CitizenM on HipCompassTV, click here

Be safe

Posted by Staff in Product Reviews

I never trust those hotel room safes. I’ve heard too many stories of people that have had stuff stolen from them. 

So what can you trust?  How about your own, travel safe.  I came across this diversion safe that looks like an Aquafina water bottle.  The bottom of the bottle even has real water to throw even the sneakiest thief.

Just remember to pack it in your checked luggage, since it has water, it won’t pass security for carry-ons.

To get one go to security-wizard.net