Hotel stays that range from the inspirational to the eccentric
Small luxury Hotels of the World is touting its "once-in-a-lifetime experiences" that include crocodile pearl farming in Thailand and guest’s making their own beauty products in the Czech Republic.
They include:
—Crocodile spotting at the Bloomfield Lodge in Cairns, Australia, involving a two-hour cruise along the Bloomfield River. Rates start at $893.
—Pearl farming at the Aleenta Resort and Spa in Thailand in a "romantic tour" that details pearl cultivation at the Aleenta Resort and Spa with rates starting at about $286.
—Guests learn to make their own beauty products at Chateau McEly in Prague, where they learn about the bohemian healing qualities of local herbs and make their own products to take home. Rates start at $180.
—The state of Vermont in the US’s local cuisine and culture is on display during guided tours and tastings to award-winning dairy farms and farmer’s markets. Nightly rates at the Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant start at $199, including breakfast.
The Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) brand composes over 520 hotels in more than 70 countries. They range from cutting-edge design to palatial 17th century mansions.
By David Wilkening
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