Archive for July, 2009
Live in a French tree-house
French tree-house
Enjoy the freedom and roam accross the region of Poitou-Charentes. The French region offers from now until October to two 7-day covered wagon arrangements. Pulled by a horse, accommodation for 5 persons and equipped with kitchenette, it is a special attraction for a caravan trip with the whole family. Lovers for a fixed place for the night can choose for a tree-house. A 5-person horse-drawn carriage for three days in high season (July-August) can be booked from € 393.55. Families in the autumn to make this special trip after paying € 317.28 (starting price).
In the midst of the “Parc Floral de la Belle”, south of the city of Poitiers, there are several tree for two – but also for family use (maximum 6 people). The wooden cottages are 4 to 6 meters from the ground and can be reached by a staircase. The high altitude huts all have a perfect view over the 25 hectare forest. Consumers find more information on www.tourisme-deux-sevres.com (horse-drawn carriage), www.tourisme-vienne.com and www.tourisme-vienne.com (tree).
Pod-hotel in Manchester
Pod hotels are coming to Manchester. Birmingham-based operator Nitenite, which offers rooms just 70 sq ft in size, is planning to open in the city centre, and has identified a site near Piccadilly Station. The group only operates one other UK hotel, in Birmingham, which opened in 2007. All the rooms offer free Wi-Fi, films and bottled water and rooms will have a rack rate of about £55. The company, which would not disclose the exact location of its Manchester hotel, said its concept was “not about being the most budget hotel on the market”, although it did want to be affordable. Colin Hatt, Nitenite’s chief executive, told Crain’s that its rooms were based on “a luxury yacht cabin” and said it was positioned away from the “no-frills” end of the market. [source]
Tips against Swine Flu
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently raised the H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic alert to Phase 6, meaning the virus cannot be contained. But there’s a lot prudent travelers can do to minimize their risk.
Tips from Examiner
