ANANTARA KOH SAMUI RESORT & SPA, Samui, Thailand Why It’s Cool: You look straight out into the Gulf of Thailand from the 98-foot-long infinity pool at this stylish resort on the island of Samui, Thailand. If the views aren’t soothing enough, order a stiff drink at the swim-up bar and laugh it off with the [...]
October 27, 2009
INDONESIA — Picture this: A 10-meter wide asteroid hits Earth and explodes in the atmosphere with the energy of a small atomic bomb. Frightened by thunderous sounds and shaking walls, people rush out of their homes, thinking that an earthquake is in progress. All they see is a twisting trail of debris in the mid-day [...]
October 27, 2009
AL BUSSTAN PALACE INTERCONTINENTAL MUSCAT, Oman Why It’s Cool: After an extensive 18-month renovation, this InterContinental property in Oman recently reopened with a major pool upgrade—which the roving pool butlers (you heard us) are more than happy to tell you about, after refreshing your rose-scented spritzer. The spacious, 164-foot-long infinity pool is flanked by shady, [...]
October 27, 2009
It rains more on a Tuesday than any other day of the week, it has been revealed. Rain analysts from The University of Manchester have looked at data from the past 110 years, to work out when it rains most. While Tuesday was found to be the wettest day of the week, it was closely [...]
October 26, 2009
PALERMO, Sicily — A Sicilian builder transferred from prison to house arrest tried to get himself locked up again to escape arguments with his wife at home, Italian media reported Thursday. Santo Gambino, 30, did time for dumping hazardous waste before being moved to house arrest in Villabate, outside the Sicilian capital, Palermo, Italian news [...]
October 26, 2009
QUINCY HOTEL, Singapore Why It’s Cool: This brand-new, glass-enclosed pool is cantilevered from the 12th floor of the futuristic-looking Quincy Hotel, suspending swimmers high above the passing cars and pedestrians at street level. At night, special lighting effects make the pool appear to glow. Bask and swim for a bit, then retire to one of [...]
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