Travel Guides

One of the most common digestive problems being diagnosed today is that of gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat and grains. It is found in practically every loaf of bread and every grain of flour. Actually the entire population to some extent is gluten intolerant; however here are some unfortunate people that have serious reactions to it in any sort of substantial portion. Common symptoms of gluten toxin are headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhea or other flu-like symptoms. There’s actually a quite serious condition known in America as Celiac disease that actually causes the body to temporarily lower its immunity to several viruses.

China just celebrated their 60th year of founding as a republic and the whole world has its eyes on the fastest growing economy in the world.

Beijing is where everything happens. It is China’s second largest city with 12 million sharing its vastness. Aside from hosting the Summer Olympics of 2008, Beijing is known for the best Peking Duck in the world. Who will not love the crispy skin and tender meat cooked in perfection? Of course there are the nearby Great Wall of China and the TianAnMen Square.

Where do you stay when you go to Beijing? The list of choices is getting longer as thousands of tourists visit the city every year.

Among the most popular hotels in Beijing is the Shangri La Hotel with their famous Chinese garden. There is also The Peninsula which is just a stone’s throw away from the forbidden city.

The United Arab Emirates has been doing a great deal lately to become known as the ultimate country on earth for luxury tourists. With Palm islands and countless other luxury hotels, it would seem that the U.A.E is the place to be.

But it’s their latest idea that’s got everyone up in a storm as their new hotel has the potential to change the face of luxury hotels forever. If you’ve not heard of the Hydropolis then you’re certainly in for a shock when we tell you about this strange but fascinating hotel.

A new hotel has recently opened in the heart of Thailand. Located in the ever-popular tourist destination of Pattaya, the Centara Grand Beach Resort is Pattaya’s and perhaps Thailand’s first ‘theme hotel’.

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Imagine a hotel built from snow and ice by artists.  The rooms are beautiful and  icy and cold.  You sleep in a warm thermal sleeping bag on a bed made of a block of ice topped by a thick mattress and  reindeer skins.   You could be in a simple snow room, or in a room filled with ice sculptures. You are at the Ice Hotel in Sweden.

Located 200km above the artic circle ICEHOTEL is literally at the top of the world.    It seems distant and remote, however it is easy to get to with the nearest airport and train station only 15km away in the town of Kiruna.  From year to year the ICEHOTEL is never the same.  Every year artists from around the globe come to build and sculpt the beautiful hotel, only to see it melt away come spring.

Sheraton Hotel

After spending billions of dollars on renovating hotels, Sheraton hotels are now offering a free night’s accommodation to people who book on their website.  This is their latest move to boost occupancy rates at this highly affordable and comfortable hotel.

Spending $4 billion on renovations, the company has re-imagined the Sheraton brand, giving their hotels a completely new look and feel.  This latest offer of a free-nights stay, is yet another example of just how far Sheraton hotels are willing to go to prove to the world just how exceptional they really are.

The InterContinental Huizhou Resort is a luxury five star resort set in the heart of China.  Located in over 500 acres of some of the most unspoiled land in China, travelers to this luxury destination are in for a shock when they see the extents that the Intercontinental group has gone to to create a truly luxury destination right in the heart of China.

Everyone has seen familiar faces of smiling chefs on food network and in your favorite magazines such as food and wine. However, the pinnacle of recognition for any chef is to be awarded one or more Michelin stars from the worldwide Michelin Guide and restaurant review.

The Michelin Red Guide is a comprehensive collection of annual guidebooks that focuses on European –and recently American – food and lodging establishments in various cities. Being the longest running review handbook in the world its recognition and star of approval have been what hospitality professional’s dream of. Michelin also produces an annual travel and tourism guide as well.

The Michelin guide has more information packed in it than any other guidebook in the world. It utilizes a comprehensive collection of icons and pictures to depict various classifications and properties of each establishment.