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}); </script> </div> <div id="content" class="narrow_content" data-article=""><h1>Holiday Destinations</h1> <div class="summary_item noback"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/plus-energy-hotel-alps/20924/">The first plus-energy hotel in the Swiss Alps</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/author/bridget-borgobello/">Bridget Borgobello</a></p> <p><em>19:35 December 21, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/plus-energy-hotel-alps/20924/#comments">3 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/plus-energy-hotel-alps/20924/pictures">17 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/plus-energy-hotel-alps/20924/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/romantik-11.jpg" title="The Romantik Hotel has been awarded the PlusEnergieBau Solar Award 2011, the only prize in..." alt="The Romantik Hotel has been awarded the PlusEnergieBau Solar Award 2011, the only prize in..."/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>The Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl located in Switzerland has recently been awarded the highly-coveted Swiss Solar Award 2011, Milestone 2011 Tourism Award and the PlusEnergieBau (PEB) Solar Award 2011, the only prize in the world for buildings that generate more energy than they consume. The 104-year old Berghotel underwent extensive renovations during 2010 to transform it into an environmental-friendly location, giving rise to the first plus-energy hotel in the Alps. The hotel's recent success demonstrates that luxury accommodation can be implemented within the framework of a plus-energy building concept even at 2,456 meters (8,058 ft) above sea level. <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/plus-energy-hotel-alps/20924/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/futuristic-koutalaki-ski-village/20887/">Futuristic Koutalaki Ski Village merges the mountain with the resort</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/author/bridget-borgobello/">Bridget Borgobello</a></p> <p><em>22:31 December 18, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/futuristic-koutalaki-ski-village/20887/#comments">1 Comment</a> </p> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/futuristic-koutalaki-ski-village/20887/pictures">20 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/futuristic-koutalaki-ski-village/20887/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/ksv-0.jpg" title="The buildings extend parallel to each other to create a sequence of intertwining streets " alt="The buildings extend parallel to each other to create a sequence of intertwining streets "/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>Danish based Big Architects has revealed plans to develop the Levi Resort in Lapland. Named the Koutalaki Ski Village, the futuristic development will sit on the mountain ridge of the Levi Ski center overlooking Sirkka village in the municipality of Kittila. The design seeks to create a new hybrid resort which integrates the village with roof top skiing from a man-made "peak." <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/futuristic-koutalaki-ski-village/20887/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/extreme-camping-in-the-trees/20503/">Extreme camping in the trees</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/author/bridget-borgobello/">Bridget Borgobello</a></p> <p><em>10:02 November 15, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/extreme-camping-in-the-trees/20503/#comments">4 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/extreme-camping-in-the-trees/20503/picture/147688/">12 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/extreme-camping-in-the-trees/20503/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/portaledge-25.jpg" title="At Waldseilgarten, guests can sleep in their very own portaledge, hanging several meters a..." alt="At Waldseilgarten, guests can sleep in their very own portaledge, hanging several meters a..."/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>Located in Pfronten, Bavaria in Germany, Waldseilgarten is an adventure mountain resort that offers guests a thrilling night in the wilderness. Nestled at the top of a mountain summit, daring guests can spend the night hanging off the tree tops, suspended over a cliff face, or within a hand built igloo. <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/extreme-camping-in-the-trees/20503/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/the-worlds-deepest-hotel-room/20228/">The world's deepest subterranean hotel room</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/author/bridget-borgobello/">Bridget Borgobello</a></p> <p><em>07:26 October 20, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/the-worlds-deepest-hotel-room/20228/#comments">3 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/the-worlds-deepest-hotel-room/20228/picture/145412/">11 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/the-worlds-deepest-hotel-room/20228/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/silvermine.jpg" title="The eerie hotel suite accommodates two and is situated 155 meters (509 ft) below the earth..." alt="The eerie hotel suite accommodates two and is situated 155 meters (509 ft) below the earth..."/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>Deep within the dark tunnels and cavity shafts of an old Swedish silver mine, guests can sleep in the world's deepest hotel suite. The Sala Silvermine is located in Sala (120 km/75 miles from Stockholm) and is believed to date back to the Middle Ages. For a long period of time the mine was Sweden's largest source of silver, and is now home to an underground hotel room, dining experience, museum, live theater and numerous exploration activities. <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/the-worlds-deepest-hotel-room/20228/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/glamping-aka-camping-in-style/20149/">Introducing "Glamping" (aka camping in style)</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/author/bridget-borgobello/">Bridget Borgobello</a></p> <p><em>09:26 October 13, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/glamping-aka-camping-in-style/20149/#comments">4 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/glamping-aka-camping-in-style/20149/picture/144704/">32 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/glamping-aka-camping-in-style/20149/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/glamping-33.png" title="Glamping has become a popular option for some eco-tourists" alt="Glamping has become a popular option for some eco-tourists"/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>Eco-tourism is a fast developing industry, as travelers become more conscious about what type of holiday they choose. "Glamping" (glamor + camping) has thus become a popular option for many the eco-tourist, incorporating eco-friendly domes or <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/igloo-village-northern-lights/20120/" target="_blank">igloos</a>, that take the camping experience to the next level of comfort. Here's a look at two eco-dome sites in Europe. <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/glamping-aka-camping-in-style/20149/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/igloo-village-northern-lights/20120/">Igloo village guarantees the best view for a northern lights spectacle</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/author/bridget-borgobello/">Bridget Borgobello</a></p> <p><em>10:58 October 11, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/igloo-village-northern-lights/20120/#comments">1 Comment</a> </p> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/igloo-village-northern-lights/20120/picture/144554/">16 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/igloo-village-northern-lights/20120/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/glassigloo-0.jpg" title="Located in the Arctic Circle, Igloo Village features glass-roofed igloos from which guests..." alt="Located in the Arctic Circle, Igloo Village features glass-roofed igloos from which guests..."/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>The Igloo Village, which is part of Hotel Kakslauttanen, is guaranteed to give guests a prime position for viewing the northern lights display during the winter months. 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The site was sold in 1991 to a Dutch investor who, leaving the reactor building in place, created Wunderland Kalkar. The proportions of the park are enormous, positioned on over 55 hectares (80 football fields) and features over 40 amusement attractions. <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/nuclear-power-plant-theme-park/20068/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/indoor-ski-resort/19963/">Indoor ski resort to feature 2,297 foot downhill slope with a drop of 525 feet</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/author/bridget-borgobello/">Bridget Borgobello</a></p> <p><em>10:14 September 27, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/indoor-ski-resort/19963/#comments">5 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/indoor-ski-resort/19963/picture/143507/">12 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/indoor-ski-resort/19963/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/skipark360.jpg" title="The spectacular Skipark 360 - set to be the largest indoor ski resort in the world (image..." alt="The spectacular Skipark 360 - set to be the largest indoor ski resort in the world (image..."/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>Sweden's <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/renewable-energy-development-in-denmark/19248/" target="_blank">CF Møller Architects</a> has just signed off on the new and spectacular Skipark 360°- set to be the largest indoor ski resort in the world. 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With an impressive height close to 135 meters (443 feet), the sporting facility will create a striking landmark, positioned in a forest located in Balsta, 45 minutes outside Stockholm. <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/indoor-ski-resort/19963/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/sleepbox-airport-pod/19908/">First airport installation of Arch Group's Sleepbox </a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/author/vincent-rice/">Vincent Rice</a></p> <p><em>18:09 September 21, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/sleepbox-airport-pod/19908/#comments">9 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/sleepbox-airport-pod/19908/picture/143149/">20 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/sleepbox-airport-pod/19908/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/sleepboxinstall.jpg" title="Arch Group's first Sleepbox unit at Sherematyevo Airport Moscow" alt="Arch Group's first Sleepbox unit at Sherematyevo Airport Moscow"/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>There are lot of "pod" hotel concepts around. It's one of those things that every young design/architectural practice likes to have a go at for its portfolio. The use-cases for these things are obvious, airports, train stations, exhibition halls, shopping malls, even temporary hostels or emergency shelter. Economic conditions notwithstanding it's a simple fact that we are traveling more and that the time spent waiting around in terminals is getting longer and more unpleasant. The promise of privacy and proper sleep is compelling. One architectural practice that has honed its pod concept into a refined, practical and importantly a patentable reality over a the years is Arch Group of Moscow. The high level of interest shown in the company's first working installation means that it looks like this tenacity will pay off. <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/sleepbox-airport-pod/19908/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item "> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/how-to-use-a-japanese-capsule-hotel/19811/">How to use a Japanese Capsule Hotel</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/author/bridget-borgobello/">Bridget Borgobello</a></p> <p><em>13:16 September 13, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/how-to-use-a-japanese-capsule-hotel/19811/#comments">11 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/how-to-use-a-japanese-capsule-hotel/19811/picture/142328/">24 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <center><a class="noback" href="/web/20120118174909/http://www.gizmag.com/how-to-use-a-japanese-capsule-hotel/19811/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120118174909im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/capsulehotel.jpg" title="Hallway of capsules at 9h Capsule Hotel, Kyoto (image from 9h)" alt="Hallway of capsules at 9h Capsule Hotel, Kyoto (image from 9h)"/></a></center> <div class="summary"> <p>A "capsule hotel" is Japan's solution for cheap accommodation for guests primarily wanting to sleep and nothing else. Though the idea sounds similar to a hostel, the sleeping quarters consists of "capsules" measuring approximately 2m x 1m x 1.25m/6.5ft x 3.3ft x 4ft (that's not much bigger than a coffin) and stacked next to and on top of one another. A separate section of the hotel houses the public bathing facilities, lockers for personal belongings and if you are lucky a restaurant or vending machine. 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