The First World Hotel-Take Your Pick of 6,118 Rooms

The First World Hotel is located in Genting, which also happens to be home to the largest resort in the world.  We are getting the distinct impression that Genting likes to do things big.

So it certainly seems fitting that one of the world’s largest hotels graces the world’s largest reThe First World Hotel Genting Largest Hotelsort.  The First World Hotel boasts a staggering 6,118 rooms, making it the third largest hotel in the world in terms of number of rooms.  We wonder how large their maid staff is…

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Ask Imagine: Girl’s Weekend in South Beach

Dear Imagine Lifestyles,

Hello!  My boyfriend and I have rented one of your Lamborghinis in the past, and we loved every minute!  In a couple of weeks my girlfriends and I are coming down from New York for an all-girls weekend.  While we will not be renting a car this time, we would like your opinion on where to stay, where to dine and definitely where to party.

We want to stay in a luxury hotel with an ocean view, a spa and a fitness center.  Those are the “must haves” on our list; any other amenities will be considered bonuses.  What hotel do you suggest for a girls weekend?

Sincerely,

Alexis, New York

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Fountainbleau South Beach – A $1 Billion Dollar Luxury Renovation

In the world of luxury hotels, few hotels have come close to the Fountainbleau South Beach’s $1 billion dollar renovation (yes, that is  a “b”, not an “m”).  Yes, this complete update and renovation took approximately 2 years, and in the end, there were two $1 million dollar chandeliers dangling in the lobby.  (that time they were “m’s”).  Let’s analyze further.

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Dubai Announces $18 Billion Dollar “Sunny Mountain Ski Dome”, the First of Its Kind

Dubai Ski Resort There will soon be a fresh new way to cool off in the Middle East-via an $1 billion dollar ski resort.  Yes, the government and private sector partnership in Dubai has announced its plans to bring the winter sport experience to Dubai.  Dubai is famous for its excess-luxury hotels, exotic rental cars, exquisite cuisine, and now it is about to add even more indulgence.

Plans include an oversized ski dome set to rise from Dubai’s mega tourism development project-Dubailand.  The project is called “Dubai Sunny Mountain Ski Dome”, and it is the first of its kind in the Middle East.

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Star Island Bahamas—100% Eco Focused & Friendly

Star Island BahamasStar Island is located in the Bahamas, and is announcing exciting plans for an eco friendly future-in the form of a luxury resort powered by trade winds, sun and currents.  But it gets more fabulous. 

Star Island is a 35-acre cay near the Bahamian island of Eleuthera.  Developers intend to transform this island of sand, coral rock, and trees into the world’s first carbon-neutral island resort.  This eco friendly luxury resort will define green, with no reliance on fossil fuels that add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

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Green Goes Luxury—Eco-Friendly Hotel Practices

Who says luxury hotels can’t be eco-friendly?  The growing trend of going green has infiltrated even the most luxe of hotels, making strides toward a decidedly green future and preservation of our planet.

Savvy travelers in growing numbers are supporting conservation by selecting which establishments they visit, and that also extends to luxury hotels around the world. 

Yes, sustainable hospitality practices are becoming increasingly prevalent among the luxury hotels of today.  Many luxury hotels are becoming LEED Certified, which stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design”.

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Luxury Hotels: Gansevoort vs. Shoreclub South Beach

Shoreclub South BeachSouth Beach is famed for its excess, lifestyle and its luxury hotels.  Today we will explore and compare the luxurious Gansevoort South Beach with the (equally?) exotic Shoreclub South Beach. 

Both luxury South Beach hotels are oceanfront.  Both are considered upscale, decadent and indulgent.  You can enjoy a delicious upscale culinary adventure at both.  The differences will lie in the types of cuisine, the vibe of the bar areas, the spa, amenities and of course, the accommodations.  So let’s compare.

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Coconut Grove Arts Festival This Weekend

Coconut Grove Arts Festival This Saturday, February 13th, will mark the 47th annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival.  The event will take place in beautiful Coconut Grove, Florida, from February 13th-15th.   Hours for the festival are 10am-6pm all three days.

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Exotic Spa Treatments-Queen Conch Shell Scrub?

We at Imagine Lifestyles love all that is luxury living, so when we heard about this ultra-luxe spa treatment, we decided to share it with our fans.  In Turks and Caicos, a new trend is cracking open-a Queen conch shell scrub. 

You can find this aqua exotic treatment at the Regent Palms in Turks and Caicos; just ask for a 30-minute Mother of Pearl body treatment. Queen conch shells are found in the shallows of the Caribbean and southern AtlanticQueen Conch Spa Scrub seas where the waters are tropical and warm.  These mollusks have large shells lined with pink tinted mother-of-pearl. 

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Luxury Ice Hotels-A Cool Concept?

In our quest to turn over every leaf in the world’s available exotic and luxury hotels, we stumbled across a true “icebreaker”-the fact that there are numerous “Ice Hotels” worldwide.  Is this a cool concept?  You be the judge as we slide into three of these intriguing igloos:

•    Hotel de Glace, Quebec City, Canada
•    Ice Hotel,
SwedenSwedish Ice Hotel
•    Snow Castle, Kemi, Finland

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