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Tourists are increasingly going for hotels and accommodation options as a point of experience and the reason to visit a particular destination. This means they don\u2019t choose the destination first and only then the accommodation as a result, but the other way around.

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It’s nice to visit a city, see the sights, and learn about the culture of the place you\u2019re visiting. But there are other ways that can make your trip magical and unforgettable. We found examples of some interesting hotels that are sure to intrigue you, and perhaps even push you to consider some unusual destinations or accommodation establishments.

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Kakslauttanen Aric Resort, Finland

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If you\u2019re a fan of winter, snow, and nature, Finland is the right choice for you. This interesting family-run hotel is situated in the Finnish part of Lapland, and saying that it looks magical would be an understatement. As you\u2019re probably guessing, this isn\u2019t your typical hotel accommodation, and instead the guests are offered different types of igloo to sleep in. The glass igloos have \u2014\u00a0in addition to beds\u00a0\u2014\u00a0a toilet and a bathroom. Those that are made of a combination of glass and wood also have their own sauna, kitchen, fireplace, and bedroom with a glass roof that allows you to enjoy the starry sky. Of course, you have the option of sleeping in real snow igloos in sleeping bags \u2014\u00a0while the outside temperature sometimes reaches -40 \u00b0C, inside it stays between -3 \u00b0C and -6 \u00b0C.

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Klakslauttanen Artic Resort
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Giraffe Manor, Kenya

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OK, Kenya surely isn\u2019t a destination you would pick at the drop of a hat. Unless you\u2019re a true safari enthusiast. However, you might change your mind when you learn about the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi \"\ud83d\ude42\" So, if you love animals \u2014 especially giraffes \u2014 you could visit this urban wilderness, as it is called. The hotel boasts ten luxury apartments with very large windows. Wondering why? So that a giraffe can pop its neck and head through it and join you for breakfast. Quite literally. Unlike zoos, here you\u2019re encouraged to stroke, feed, and touch the giraffes, and if you want a kiss from them, the hotel staff will be happy to show you how to get that kiss.

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Alcatraz Hotel, Germany

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In the very heart of Kaiserslautern, just a few minutes walk from the Japanese Garden, behind walls more than 100 years old stands the one-of-a-kind Alcatraz Hotel. What used to be a German prison has been transformed into a hotel with a prison theme. It has 56 rooms, suites, and its own convention center. Bars dominate the space, and some of the rooms are even decorated like prison cells, very spartan in furnishings and quite small in size. Even the front desk has bars and you talk to the receptionist through them.

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Hotel Alcatraz
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Jumbo Stay Hotel, Sweden

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If the road takes you to Stockholm, you can spend your nights in an airplane. In fact, a hotel-airplane. A real one. It\u2019s near Arlanda Airport. The first guests arrived in January 2009 and spent the night in a real, converted jumbo jet, but on the ground. The used aircraft named Liv (after the owner’s daughter) was made in 1976 and now has a brand-new modern interior, offering its guests a truly special experience. There are 33 rooms, each 6 m2 on average, and 76 beds. Even the cockpit itself was converted into a suite! Since it is located near the airport, guests can watch other airplanes take off and land from their rooms. By the way, the last owner of the airplane (while it was used as a means of transport) was the Swedish airline Transjet, which went bankrupt in 2002, and the aircraft was originally made for Singapore Airlines.

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Hotel Jumbo Stay
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Spitbank Fort, Portsmouth, England

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At the end of 1880, a fortress was built in Portsmouth, England, to serve as a defense against Napoleon III’s military forces and as an armory. After being privatized in 2012, the fortress was turned into a hotel with nine luxuriously decorated suites, a spa, and beautiful interior. But on the outside, it still looks like a long-abandoned, rundown ancient building in the middle of the sea. It can be reached by boat. Children under 12 are not allowed for safety reasons, and guests are asked to wear flat footwear to be as stable as possible because of the constant rocking on the water. If the weather is really bad, reservations and events booked at the hotel get canceled and the staff do their best to find adequate replacement with their local partners.

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Spitbank Fort
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Free Spirit Spheres Hotel, Canada

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The Free Spirit Spheres Hotel\u2019s mission is to give people a place to enjoy fantastic experiences while staying in a natural forest environment. It is located in British Columbia, Canada, and comprises three spherical wood houses \u2014\u00a0Eve, Erin, and Melody \u2014\u00a0which, as you\u2019ve probably guessed, are on a tree. Each is tied by three vertical ropes to its own tree, which evenly distributes the load to each tree, ensuring stability. The tree houses are accessed by a spiral staircase and/or a slightly elevated sill that connects to the boards where it is safe to step and enter. The interior is specific for the fact that every inch is used, and everything is made of eco-friendly materials because the idea is to make the guests get in tune with nature as much as possible.

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Hotel Free Spirit Spheres
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Anantara Golden Triangle Elphant Camp & Resort, Thailand

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Spend an unforgettable night observing Thailand\u2019s majestic elephants in their natural habitat from the comfort of your very own, fully furnished, transparent room. The stunning resort is gaining major buzz, thanks to its transparent luxury bubble suites, called Jungle Bubbles, which happen to be located in an area heavily trafficked by local elephants. That means guests are likely to wake up each morning with a curious pachyderm or two staring them down. Perched on a wooden deck above the forest, your luxurious bubble offer uninterrupted views of our gentle giants, as well as the stunning starlit sky above. As they say at the Resort, the 60 elephants living on the grounds have been rescued from Thailand’s city streets and now get to live out their days in peace.

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Anantara Golden Triangle Elphant Camp & Resort
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Propeller Island City Lodge, Germany

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In December 1997, German musician and artist Lars Strorschen started renting rooms at his house in Berlin to supplement his monthly income. However, he felt that the traditional guest room was clich\u00e9d and boring, so he decided to create four unique themed rooms for his guests: a symbol room, an orange room, a castle room, and a mirror room. Since visitors liked this, and more and more of them came, the following year he bought an empty space in the same building and started designing another 27 rooms. Today you can stay in, for example, a room where things are hovering, a room where everything is upside down, a room with beds in cages, or a room for little people that is only 1.4 m high. Each room has a handbook with rules about cleaning and etiquette, and all guests must follow them. It\u2019s interesting that the accommodation units don\u2019t have TVs or radios, but there is a built-in sound system that plays music selected by Mr. Strorschen himself.

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Hotel Propeller Island City\u00a0Lodge
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Who says that hotel rooms aren’t fun? \"\ud83d\ude42\" We hope that we sparked your imagination and that next time you plan a trip, you might choose one of these hotels. I certainly would \"\ud83d\ude42\" The adventurous spirit should definitely be encouraged!

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Did you know…?

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The first hotel in the world

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The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, situated in the small Japanese town of Yamanashi on Honshu Island, opened in 705, and this year marks its 1,315th anniversary. In the Guinness Book of Records, the hotel proudly holds the title of the oldest hotel in the world.

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The most expensive hotels in 2020

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This year\u2019s list of the most expensive hotels includes, among others, the famous Burj Al Arab in Dubai, the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, and the Four Seasons Hotel Ty Warner in New York. Staying at these hotels costs up to USD 50,000. The Lover’s Deep Luxury Submarine Hotel in Saint Lucia (Caribbean) was officially named the most expensive in this year. If you want to stay here, you will need to set aside USD 150,000 per night.

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A hotel for two

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The smallest hotel in the world, listed as such in the Guinness Book of Records, is called the Eh’h\u00e4usl Hotel, located in Amberg, Germany. It can literally accommodate only two people because its size is 53 m2. The amenities include a bedroom, TV, mini spa, and a beautiful lounge with a fireplace, which makes it a popular choice among newlyweds.

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The post Would You Stay at These Hotels? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Tourists are increasingly going for hotels and accommodation options as a point of experience and the reason to visit a particular destination. This means they don\u2019t choose the destination first and only then the accommodation as a result, but the other way around.\nIt’s nice to visit a city, see the sights, and learn about the culture of the place you\u2019re visiting. But there are other ways that can make your trip magical and unforgettable. We found examples of some interesting hotels that are sure to intrigue you, and perhaps even push you to consider some unusual destinations or accommodation establishments.\nKakslauttanen Aric Resort, Finland\nIf you\u2019re a fan of winter, snow, and nature, Finland is the right choice for you. This interesting family-run hotel is situated in the Finnish part of Lapland, and saying that it looks magical would be an understatement. As you\u2019re probably guessing, this isn\u2019t your typical hotel accommodation, and instead the guests are offered different types of igloo to sleep in. The glass igloos have \u2014\u00a0in addition to beds\u00a0\u2014\u00a0a toilet and a bathroom. Those that are made of a combination of glass and wood also have their own sauna, kitchen, fireplace, and bedroom with a glass roof that allows you to enjoy the starry sky. Of course, you have the option of sleeping in real snow igloos in sleeping bags \u2014\u00a0while the outside temperature sometimes reaches -40 \u00b0C, inside it stays between -3 \u00b0C and -6 \u00b0C.\nKlakslauttanen Artic Resort\nGiraffe Manor, Kenya\nOK, Kenya surely isn\u2019t a destination you would pick at the drop of a hat. Unless you\u2019re a true safari enthusiast. However, you might change your mind when you learn about the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi So, if you love animals \u2014 especially giraffes \u2014 you could visit this urban wilderness, as it is called. The hotel boasts ten luxury apartments with very large windows. Wondering why? So that a giraffe can pop its neck and head through it and join you for breakfast. Quite literally. Unlike zoos, here you\u2019re encouraged to stroke, feed, and touch the giraffes, and if you want a kiss from them, the hotel staff will be happy to show you how to get that kiss.\nAlcatraz Hotel, Germany\nIn the very heart of Kaiserslautern, just a few minutes walk from the Japanese Garden, behind walls more than 100 years old stands the one-of-a-kind Alcatraz Hotel. What used to be a German prison has been transformed into a hotel with a prison theme. It has 56 rooms, suites, and its own convention center. Bars dominate the space, and some of the rooms are even decorated like prison cells, very spartan in furnishings and quite small in size. Even the front desk has bars and you talk to the receptionist through them.\nHotel Alcatraz\nJumbo Stay Hotel, Sweden \nIf the road takes you to Stockholm, you can spend your nights in an airplane. In fact, a hotel-airplane. A real one. It\u2019s near Arlanda Airport. The first guests arrived in January 2009 and spent the night in a real, converted jumbo jet, but on the ground. The used aircraft named Liv (after the owner’s daughter) was made in 1976 and now has a brand-new modern interior, offering its guests a truly special experience. There are 33 rooms, each 6 m2 on average, and 76 beds. Even the cockpit itself was converted into a suite! Since it is located near the airport, guests can watch other airplanes take off and land from their rooms. By the way, the last owner of the airplane (while it was used as a means of transport) was the Swedish airline Transjet, which went bankrupt in 2002, and the aircraft was originally made for Singapore Airlines.\nHotel Jumbo Stay\nSpitbank Fort, Portsmouth, England\nAt the end of 1880, a fortress was built in Portsmouth, England, to serve as a defense against Napoleon III’s military forces and as an armory. After being privatized in 2012, the fortress was turned into a hotel with nine luxuriously decorated suites, a spa, and beautiful interior. But on the outside, it still looks like a long-abandoned, rundown ancient building in the middle of the sea. It can be reached by boat. Children under 12 are not allowed for safety reasons, and guests are asked to wear flat footwear to be as stable as possible because of the constant rocking on the water. If the weather is really bad, reservations and events booked at the hotel get canceled and the staff do their best to find adequate replacement with their local partners.\nSpitbank Fort\nFree Spirit Spheres Hotel, Canada\nThe Free Spirit Spheres Hotel\u2019s mission is to give people a place to enjoy fantastic experiences while staying in a natural forest environment. It is located in British Columbia, Canada, and comprises three spherical wood houses \u2014\u00a0Eve, Erin, and Melody \u2014\u00a0which, as you\u2019ve probably guessed, are on a tree. Each is tied by three vertical ropes to its own tree, which evenly distributes the load to each tree, ensuring stability. The tree houses are accessed by a spiral staircase and/or a slightly elevated sill that connects to the boards where it is safe to step and enter. The interior is specific for the fact that every inch is used, and everything is made of eco-friendly materials because the idea is to make the guests get in tune with nature as much as possible.\nHotel Free Spirit Spheres\nAnantara Golden Triangle Elphant Camp & Resort, Thailand\nSpend an unforgettable night observing Thailand\u2019s majestic elephants in their natural habitat from the comfort of your very own, fully furnished, transparent room. The stunning resort is gaining major buzz, thanks to its transparent luxury bubble suites, called Jungle Bubbles, which happen to be located in an area heavily trafficked by local elephants. That means guests are likely to wake up each morning with a curious pachyderm or two staring them down. Perched on a wooden deck above the forest, your luxurious bubble offer uninterrupted views of our gentle giants, as well as the stunning starlit sky above. As they say at the Resort, the 60 elephants living on the grounds have been rescued from Thailand’s city streets and now get to live out their days in peace.\nAnantara Golden Triangle Elphant Camp & Resort\nPropeller Island City Lodge, Germany \nIn December 1997, German musician and artist Lars Strorschen started renting rooms at his house in Berlin to supplement his monthly income. However, he felt that the traditional guest room was clich\u00e9d and boring, so he decided to create four unique themed rooms for his guests: a symbol room, an orange room, a castle room, and a mirror room. Since visitors liked this, and more and more of them came, the following year he bought an empty space in the same building and started designing another 27 rooms. Today you can stay in, for example, a room where things are hovering, a room where everything is upside down, a room with beds in cages, or a room for little people that is only 1.4 m high. Each room has a handbook with rules about cleaning and etiquette, and all guests must follow them. It\u2019s interesting that the accommodation units don\u2019t have TVs or radios, but there is a built-in sound system that plays music selected by Mr. Strorschen himself.\nHotel Propeller Island City\u00a0Lodge\nWho says that hotel rooms aren’t fun? We hope that we sparked your imagination and that next time you plan a trip, you might choose one of these hotels. I certainly would The adventurous spirit should definitely be encouraged!\nDid you know…?\nThe first hotel in the world\nThe Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, situated in the small Japanese town of Yamanashi on Honshu Island, opened in 705, and this year marks its 1,315th anniversary. In the Guinness Book of Records, the hotel proudly holds the title of the oldest hotel in the world.\nThe most expensive hotels in 2020\nThis year\u2019s list of the most expensive hotels includes, among others, the famous Burj Al Arab in Dubai, the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, and the Four Seasons Hotel Ty Warner in New York. Staying at these hotels costs up to USD 50,000. The Lover’s Deep Luxury Submarine Hotel in Saint Lucia (Caribbean) was officially named the most expensive in this year. If you want to stay here, you will need to set aside USD 150,000 per night.\nA hotel for two\nThe smallest hotel in the world, listed as such in the Guinness Book of Records, is called the Eh’h\u00e4usl Hotel, located in Amberg, Germany. It can literally accommodate only two people because its size is 53 m2. The amenities include a bedroom, TV, mini spa, and a beautiful lounge with a fireplace, which makes it a popular choice among newlyweds.\nThe post Would You Stay at These Hotels? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2020-03-27T11:17:42+01:00", "date_modified": "2020-03-27T11:17:42+01:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-SRP-9.jpg", "tags": [ "ADVENTURE", "Canada", "Finland", "germany", "Thailand", "the most interesting hotels", "UK", "LIFESTYLE", "MUST READ", "OMG... Really?!" ], "summary": "Tourists are increasingly going for hotels and accommodation options as a point of experience and the reason to visit a particular destination. 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You must have noticed that cruisers are always white, and have you wondered why this is so?

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Originally, while the propellant was coal, the ships in white were constantly dirty and were painted darker. However, as science has progressed, it has been discovered that color is a very important factor. White cruisers have become popular because this color cools faster and easier at high temperatures. The same goes for airplanes.

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The post Why Are Cruisers White Colored? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "You must have noticed that cruisers are always white, and have you wondered why this is so?\nOriginally, while the propellant was coal, the ships in white were constantly dirty and were painted darker. However, as science has progressed, it has been discovered that color is a very important factor. White cruisers have become popular because this color cools faster and easier at high temperatures. The same goes for airplanes.\nThe post Why Are Cruisers White Colored? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2020-03-06T10:29:22+01:00", "date_modified": "2020-03-06T10:29:22+01:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/kruzeri.jpg", "tags": [ "cruisers", "white color", "LIFESTYLE", "MUST READ", "OMG... Really?!" ], "summary": "You must have noticed that cruisers are always white, and have you wondered why this is so?" }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/what-does-it-take-to-climb-mount-everest/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/what-does-it-take-to-climb-mount-everest/", "title": "What Does It Take to Climb Mount Everest?", "content_html": "

In order to climb the highest peak of the world, Mount Everest, you have to fulfill many conditions.

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First, you need to get a climbing license from the state of Nepal, have a guide and hope the weather is right for the venture. In addition, you need to set aside between 35 and 100,000 USD depending on whether you decide to have a commercial or private organizer, the climb itself takes about two months, and you should arrive at Everest Base Camp, at 5,200 m, in the first two weeks.

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The post What Does It Take to Climb Mount Everest? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "In order to climb the highest peak of the world, Mount Everest, you have to fulfill many conditions.\nFirst, you need to get a climbing license from the state of Nepal, have a guide and hope the weather is right for the venture. In addition, you need to set aside between 35 and 100,000 USD depending on whether you decide to have a commercial or private organizer, the climb itself takes about two months, and you should arrive at Everest Base Camp, at 5,200 m, in the first two weeks.\nThe post What Does It Take to Climb Mount Everest? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2020-02-28T09:08:05+01:00", "date_modified": "2020-02-28T09:08:05+01:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EVEREST-2.jpg", "tags": [ "climb", "Mount Everest", "top of the world", "LIFESTYLE", "MUST READ", "OMG... Really?!" ], "summary": "In order to climb the highest peak of the world, Mount Everest, you have to fulfill many conditions." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/how-much-you-know-about-albert-einstein/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/how-much-you-know-about-albert-einstein/", "title": "How Much You Know About Albert Einstein?", "content_html": "

As a child, he was a slow learner and with only 15 years old, he left the secondary school.

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He gave up German citizenship a year later and considered himself a citizen of the world. He began to study science, because he wanted to know what forces the needle in the compass to start moving. He did not like socks and, whenever he could, he avoided wearing them. Even when he held lectures at Oxford. Despite being a genius, he had a bad memory so he could not remember dates and phone numbers

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\n", "content_text": "As a child, he was a slow learner and with only 15 years old, he left the secondary school.\nHe gave up German citizenship a year later and considered himself a citizen of the world. He began to study science, because he wanted to know what forces the needle in the compass to start moving. He did not like socks and, whenever he could, he avoided wearing them. Even when he held lectures at Oxford. Despite being a genius, he had a bad memory so he could not remember dates and phone numbers\nThe post How Much You Know About Albert Einstein? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-12-20T09:54:30+01:00", "date_modified": "2019-12-20T09:54:30+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/ajnstajn.jpg", "tags": [ "Albert Einstein", "LIFESTYLE", "OMG... Really?!" ], "summary": "As a child, he was a slow learner and with only 15 years old, he left the secondary school." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-best-first-class-in-air-travel/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-best-first-class-in-air-travel/", "title": "The Best First Class in Air Travel", "content_html": "

We\u2019ve all probably traveled by airplane at least once. On business or for pleasure, on long-haul or short-haul flights. The feeling truly is special.

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Our perception of a particular airline is based main ly on the outside of the aircraft itself, the cleanliness, and the friendliness of the cabin crew. All of which is most definitely relevant. Especially when you\u2019re flying first class… They\u2019ve always been intriguing with appearance and service. Not only to those who can afford them, but also all of us who mostly use economy class in air travel. This inspired us to take a look at the best first \u00adclass airlines. Get comfortable, we\u2019re taking off!

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Some airplanes have bedrooms that are intended only for crew members.

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Skytrax is a renowned British consulting company that ranks airline services by different criteria. Every year since 1999, they\u2019ve been organizing the World Airline Awards for commercial flights, announcing the very best in different categories as ranked by passengers/customers. All airlines take part in the Oscars of the aviation industry. Best Airline, Best Cabin Crew, Best Low Cost Airline, Best Airport Services, to name just a few. And who won this year\u2019s Best First \u00adClass?

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And the Oscar goes to…

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Singapore Airlines\u2019 first-class experience was voted the world\u2019s best this year! And here\u2019s why. Flying first class on the Airbus A380 means spending the journey in a suite. This plane is a double decker, so when you enter, the stairs take you to the upper deck, where your accommodation awaits. You are separated from the long hallway by a special, artfully designed door, and the suite itself is surrounded by high walls that ensure privacy and fitted out with luxury furniture. Each suite has a big leather armchair and a fold\u00adout bed, and all of the suite amenities (e.g., seat position, lighting, entertainment, etc.) are controlled by a phone installed in the armrest, an electronic control panel on the side, and a tablet along the window. Singapore Airlines places particular emphasis on these armchairs (which can be adjusted to different seating and reclining positions) because they make everything within arm\u2019s reach. The seat itself is upholstered in the fine leather made by Poltrona Frau, a company famous for manufacturing furniture based in Italy whose customers include Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati, among others. The suite\u2019s fold\u00adout dining table is aesthetically placed behind the top in a marble table located next to the armchair. It is decorated with white flowers next to a menu holder that is nicely lit by a reading lamp. The TV screen is in high resolution, touch sensitive, attached to the side wall of the suite, and placed in front of the armchair. It rotates, allowing for different positions depending on whether you want to watch television from the bed or the armchair. In addition, there\u2019s an app that lets you connect your smartphone or device to the TV and pick some of the movies on offer, play games, or listen to music. The wardrobe is masked inside the wall, providing sufficient space for smaller bags, shoes, and a jacket and a mirror on the door. Bigger items can be stored under a panel along the window, and three stylish compartments allow for storage of extra it ems. Of course, you are provided with pajamas, slippers, and basic personal hygiene products like shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, and the like, alongside Bose headphones and a small gift from the airline. When it comes to the meals, they too are in keeping with first class travel. The company works with world\u00ad renowned chefs who run Michelin \u00adstarred restaurants and offers a unique service called Book the Cook \u2013 choose your main course from the excellent menu at least 24 hours before lift\u00adoff.

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Singapore Airlines, first class
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And let\u2019s not forget the crew! Donning the kebaya, the flight attendant symbolizes Asian hospitality. The cabin crew addresses every customer by name and does everything in their power to make your flight as enjoyable as possible.

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The two oldest airlines in the world are the Dutch KLM (launched in 1919) and the Australian Qantas (launched in 1920).

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This year\u2019s second place winner is Lufthansa. A driver picks you up in a Mercedes Benz or Porsche and takes you directly to the plane. Also, you don\u2019t have to keep an eye on time because purchasing a first \u00adclass ticket automatically sets you up with an assistant who reminds you and takes you through fast \u00adtracked passport and other controls. After you get out of the car, you enter the aircraft directly by a special walkway. The Airbus A340\u00ad600 has a total of eight seats in this luxury class, but unlike with Singapore Airlines, you share the space with other passengers and the cabin crew. If you want privacy, you can pull up the partition between your seat and the one next to you.

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Lufthansa, first class
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Of course, the seats are made of leather and fairly spacious, folding out into a comfortable bed. An ottoman is there to store your personal belongings. In the compartment below the left armrest are the seat controls, and below the right one is the remote control. In addition, there are sockets and a USB port. After boarding the plane, you are given a menu to see what food is on offer, and each has the name of the intended passenger written by hand.
\nOf course, Lufthansa too can take pride in working with Michelin \u00adstarred chefs. In addition, the menu is complemented by an award \u00adwinning wine list com piled by the world champion sommelier Markus Del Monego. Before serving meals, including snacks, the cabin crew sets the dining table \u2013 tablecloth, flatware, glasses, and linen napkins.After the delicious meal, the flight attendant brings you pajamas and slippers after asking your size, along with basic personal hygiene products in case you want to freshen up. Turning on the TV will prompt a broad array of movies, series, sports channels, and music networks, ensuring that the time flies by.

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Lufthansa menu, first class
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Most pilots and co-pilots do not eat the same food as the others on the plane in order to minimize the possibility of poisoning or consuming spoiled food.

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Ranking third, Air France even has a symbolic name for its first-class cabin \u2013 La Premiere \"\ud83d\ude42\" Accordingly, when you get to your seat, you are greeted with a welcome message that includes, among other things, the information that you will be eating the most delicious food and drinking wine from a list compiled by Paolo Basso, who was crowned world\u2019s best sommelier in 2013. All this means that you will be served plenty of wine and cheese, just as the French do!

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The first\u00ad class seats are in one row only, and the 1\u00ad-2\u00ad-1 layout creates the cabin appearance. Naturally, there\u2019s everything that you need for an enjoyable flight. A large comfortable armchair that folds out into a bed, as well as another one as an extension. For privacy, you can draw the curtain between the seats. Here too you will be provided with pajamas, slippers, and a small personal hygiene set if you want to freshen up. A television, Wi\u00adFi, charging sockets for phones, tablets, laptops, and everything else that goes along with it are understood. What sets Air France apart is the very few seats in first class \u2013 merely four. Passengers generally noted this as the airline\u2019s special feature because it provides privacy, especially on longer or overseas flights.

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The safest seats on the plane are the ones in its rear section.

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Most honorable mention

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Etihad Airways opened a new line three years ago between Mumbai and New York via Abu Dhabi. A first \u00adclass ticket per route stood at USD 38,000, which was reported as the most expensive ticket for a commercial flight at the time. Passengers fly in a luxury suite named The Residence. The Residence is the only three \u00adbedroom private cabin offered by a commercial airline. It spreads over 1300 square feet and houses a bedroom, shower, and lounge for up to two guests. This suite is available only on the world\u2019s largest passenger plane, Etihad\u2019s Airbus A380, which has 496 seats. Passengers are also served by a personal butler and allowed to design their own menu to be served during the flight. The meals arrive on porcelain tableware and cutlery is plated with 24\u00ad-karat gold.

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The rules in Fly Emirates

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Emirates cabin crew are thought to be among the most glamorous. They are known for their appearance, which includes a red hat and a special shade of red lipstick, and cheerful smiles. Before first\u00ad class travelers board the flight, the ca bin crew does its homework \u2013 they meet to get briefed and learn about the VIP passengers and their names, after which they start collecting information that they save on designated tablets. Among other things, these include the passengers\u2019 habits, what food and drink they like and dislike, and the purpose of their journey. At the airport and during boarding, the flight attendants wear heeled shoes, but after take\u00adoff they are allowed to change into red flat shoes. There are even rules for makeup. Nails are allowed to be painted beige or powder pink, or done in a French manicure. Red lipstick is required, lips must be contoured with red pencil, eye shadow can be black or beige, and hair must be up in a bun. We have no idea how much fun and enjoyable air travel can be. The only thing you need to have \u2013 apart from vacation days \u2013 is money. Clearly this kind of service sometimes costs tens times over the standard ticket price, the economy class price. But we most definitely would have no objections to taking a trip should the opportunity arise \"\ud83d\ude42\"

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\n", "content_text": "We\u2019ve all probably traveled by airplane at least once. On business or for pleasure, on long-haul or short-haul flights. The feeling truly is special.\nOur perception of a particular airline is based main ly on the outside of the aircraft itself, the cleanliness, and the friendliness of the cabin crew. All of which is most definitely relevant. Especially when you\u2019re flying first class… They\u2019ve always been intriguing with appearance and service. Not only to those who can afford them, but also all of us who mostly use economy class in air travel. This inspired us to take a look at the best first \u00adclass airlines. Get comfortable, we\u2019re taking off!\nSome airplanes have bedrooms that are intended only for crew members.\nSkytrax is a renowned British consulting company that ranks airline services by different criteria. Every year since 1999, they\u2019ve been organizing the World Airline Awards for commercial flights, announcing the very best in different categories as ranked by passengers/customers. All airlines take part in the Oscars of the aviation industry. Best Airline, Best Cabin Crew, Best Low Cost Airline, Best Airport Services, to name just a few. And who won this year\u2019s Best First \u00adClass?\nAnd the Oscar goes to… \n\nSingapore Airlines\u2019 first-class experience was voted the world\u2019s best this year! And here\u2019s why. Flying first class on the Airbus A380 means spending the journey in a suite. This plane is a double decker, so when you enter, the stairs take you to the upper deck, where your accommodation awaits. You are separated from the long hallway by a special, artfully designed door, and the suite itself is surrounded by high walls that ensure privacy and fitted out with luxury furniture. Each suite has a big leather armchair and a fold\u00adout bed, and all of the suite amenities (e.g., seat position, lighting, entertainment, etc.) are controlled by a phone installed in the armrest, an electronic control panel on the side, and a tablet along the window. Singapore Airlines places particular emphasis on these armchairs (which can be adjusted to different seating and reclining positions) because they make everything within arm\u2019s reach. The seat itself is upholstered in the fine leather made by Poltrona Frau, a company famous for manufacturing furniture based in Italy whose customers include Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati, among others. The suite\u2019s fold\u00adout dining table is aesthetically placed behind the top in a marble table located next to the armchair. It is decorated with white flowers next to a menu holder that is nicely lit by a reading lamp. The TV screen is in high resolution, touch sensitive, attached to the side wall of the suite, and placed in front of the armchair. It rotates, allowing for different positions depending on whether you want to watch television from the bed or the armchair. In addition, there\u2019s an app that lets you connect your smartphone or device to the TV and pick some of the movies on offer, play games, or listen to music. The wardrobe is masked inside the wall, providing sufficient space for smaller bags, shoes, and a jacket and a mirror on the door. Bigger items can be stored under a panel along the window, and three stylish compartments allow for storage of extra it ems. Of course, you are provided with pajamas, slippers, and basic personal hygiene products like shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, and the like, alongside Bose headphones and a small gift from the airline. When it comes to the meals, they too are in keeping with first class travel. The company works with world\u00ad renowned chefs who run Michelin \u00adstarred restaurants and offers a unique service called Book the Cook \u2013 choose your main course from the excellent menu at least 24 hours before lift\u00adoff.\n\nSingapore Airlines, first class\nAnd let\u2019s not forget the crew! Donning the kebaya, the flight attendant symbolizes Asian hospitality. The cabin crew addresses every customer by name and does everything in their power to make your flight as enjoyable as possible.\nThe two oldest airlines in the world are the Dutch KLM (launched in 1919) and the Australian Qantas (launched in 1920).\nThis year\u2019s second place winner is Lufthansa. A driver picks you up in a Mercedes Benz or Porsche and takes you directly to the plane. Also, you don\u2019t have to keep an eye on time because purchasing a first \u00adclass ticket automatically sets you up with an assistant who reminds you and takes you through fast \u00adtracked passport and other controls. After you get out of the car, you enter the aircraft directly by a special walkway. The Airbus A340\u00ad600 has a total of eight seats in this luxury class, but unlike with Singapore Airlines, you share the space with other passengers and the cabin crew. If you want privacy, you can pull up the partition between your seat and the one next to you.\nLufthansa, first class\nOf course, the seats are made of leather and fairly spacious, folding out into a comfortable bed. An ottoman is there to store your personal belongings. In the compartment below the left armrest are the seat controls, and below the right one is the remote control. In addition, there are sockets and a USB port. After boarding the plane, you are given a menu to see what food is on offer, and each has the name of the intended passenger written by hand.\nOf course, Lufthansa too can take pride in working with Michelin \u00adstarred chefs. In addition, the menu is complemented by an award \u00adwinning wine list com piled by the world champion sommelier Markus Del Monego. Before serving meals, including snacks, the cabin crew sets the dining table \u2013 tablecloth, flatware, glasses, and linen napkins.After the delicious meal, the flight attendant brings you pajamas and slippers after asking your size, along with basic personal hygiene products in case you want to freshen up. Turning on the TV will prompt a broad array of movies, series, sports channels, and music networks, ensuring that the time flies by.\nLufthansa menu, first class\nMost pilots and co-pilots do not eat the same food as the others on the plane in order to minimize the possibility of poisoning or consuming spoiled food.\nRanking third, Air France even has a symbolic name for its first-class cabin \u2013 La Premiere Accordingly, when you get to your seat, you are greeted with a welcome message that includes, among other things, the information that you will be eating the most delicious food and drinking wine from a list compiled by Paolo Basso, who was crowned world\u2019s best sommelier in 2013. All this means that you will be served plenty of wine and cheese, just as the French do!\nAir France, first class\nThe first\u00ad class seats are in one row only, and the 1\u00ad-2\u00ad-1 layout creates the cabin appearance. Naturally, there\u2019s everything that you need for an enjoyable flight. A large comfortable armchair that folds out into a bed, as well as another one as an extension. For privacy, you can draw the curtain between the seats. Here too you will be provided with pajamas, slippers, and a small personal hygiene set if you want to freshen up. A television, Wi\u00adFi, charging sockets for phones, tablets, laptops, and everything else that goes along with it are understood. What sets Air France apart is the very few seats in first class \u2013 merely four. Passengers generally noted this as the airline\u2019s special feature because it provides privacy, especially on longer or overseas flights.\nThe safest seats on the plane are the ones in its rear section.\nMost honorable mention \nEtihad Airways opened a new line three years ago between Mumbai and New York via Abu Dhabi. A first \u00adclass ticket per route stood at USD 38,000, which was reported as the most expensive ticket for a commercial flight at the time. Passengers fly in a luxury suite named The Residence. The Residence is the only three \u00adbedroom private cabin offered by a commercial airline. It spreads over 1300 square feet and houses a bedroom, shower, and lounge for up to two guests. This suite is available only on the world\u2019s largest passenger plane, Etihad\u2019s Airbus A380, which has 496 seats. Passengers are also served by a personal butler and allowed to design their own menu to be served during the flight. The meals arrive on porcelain tableware and cutlery is plated with 24\u00ad-karat gold.\nEtihad, first class\nThe rules in Fly Emirates \nEmirates cabin crew are thought to be among the most glamorous. They are known for their appearance, which includes a red hat and a special shade of red lipstick, and cheerful smiles. Before first\u00ad class travelers board the flight, the ca bin crew does its homework \u2013 they meet to get briefed and learn about the VIP passengers and their names, after which they start collecting information that they save on designated tablets. Among other things, these include the passengers\u2019 habits, what food and drink they like and dislike, and the purpose of their journey. At the airport and during boarding, the flight attendants wear heeled shoes, but after take\u00adoff they are allowed to change into red flat shoes. There are even rules for makeup. Nails are allowed to be painted beige or powder pink, or done in a French manicure. Red lipstick is required, lips must be contoured with red pencil, eye shadow can be black or beige, and hair must be up in a bun. We have no idea how much fun and enjoyable air travel can be. The only thing you need to have \u2013 apart from vacation days \u2013 is money. Clearly this kind of service sometimes costs tens times over the standard ticket price, the economy class price. But we most definitely would have no objections to taking a trip should the opportunity arise \nThe post The Best First Class in Air Travel appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-12-19T09:48:24+01:00", "date_modified": "2019-12-19T09:48:24+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-125.jpg", "tags": [ "Aingapore Airlines", "air travel", "cannes film festival", "first class", "LIFESTYLE", "MUST READ", "OMG... Really?!" ], "summary": "We\u2019ve all probably traveled by airplane at least once. On business or for pleasure, on long-haul or short-haul flights. The feeling truly is special." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/bon-ton-for-a-tea-party/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/bon-ton-for-a-tea-party/", "title": "Bon Ton for a Tea Party", "content_html": "

You decided to make a tea party? Here\u2019s a bon ton for this occasion.

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For the tea party invitations are sent, the cup of each guest should be full, and the milk and lemon should not be put together in tea because the acid immediately spoils the milk. The cup must not be held with a stretched little finger because it is considered rude. When you mix the tea, make sure you do not tap the cup and place it behind the cup, to the right of the handle. A host shows a tea party is over by picking up a napkin, which is a sign that guests should leave.

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\n", "content_text": "You decided to make a tea party? Here\u2019s a bon ton for this occasion.\nFor the tea party invitations are sent, the cup of each guest should be full, and the milk and lemon should not be put together in tea because the acid immediately spoils the milk. The cup must not be held with a stretched little finger because it is considered rude. When you mix the tea, make sure you do not tap the cup and place it behind the cup, to the right of the handle. A host shows a tea party is over by picking up a napkin, which is a sign that guests should leave.\nThe post Bon Ton for a Tea Party appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-12-13T09:44:50+01:00", "date_modified": "2019-12-13T09:44:50+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/cajanka.jpg", "tags": [ "bon ton", "tea party", "LIFESTYLE", "MUST READ", "OMG... Really?!" ], "summary": "You decided to make a tea party? Here\u2019s a bon ton for this occasion." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-world-s-largest-airport-opened-in-beijing/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-world-s-largest-airport-opened-in-beijing/", "title": "The World\u2019s Largest Airport Opened in Beijing", "content_html": "

As of September 30th this year, the world\u2019s largest airport Dasing officially begins to work, and is located 46 km from the center of Beijing.

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Given that the Beijing airport is heavily crowded, the idea for building a new one came due that problem. It has a shape of a star, with an area of 1.4 million square meters, and predictions are that up to 2025 there will be 72 million passengers and 620,000 flights. By the year 2040, there will be 100 million passengers and 880,000 flights.

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\n", "content_text": "As of September 30th this year, the world\u2019s largest airport Dasing officially begins to work, and is located 46 km from the center of Beijing.\nGiven that the Beijing airport is heavily crowded, the idea for building a new one came due that problem. It has a shape of a star, with an area of 1.4 million square meters, and predictions are that up to 2025 there will be 72 million passengers and 620,000 flights. By the year 2040, there will be 100 million passengers and 880,000 flights.\nThe post The World\u2019s Largest Airport Opened in Beijing appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-12-05T13:33:51+01:00", "date_modified": "2019-12-05T13:33:51+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/aerodrom-u-pekingu-2.jpg", "tags": [ "airport Dasing", "bejing", "the biggest airport", "LIFESTYLE", "MUST READ", "OMG... Really?!" ], "summary": "As of September 30th this year, the world\u2019s largest airport Dasing officially begins to work, and is located 46 km from the center of Beijing." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/what-qualifies-as-art/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/what-qualifies-as-art/", "title": "What Qualifies as Art?", "content_html": "

Travel makes us rich in many ways. It broadens our horizons, changes our general outlook on the world, and is an ennobling and learning experience. When we travel, we usually have a list of sights that we want to see. Museums are on the list.

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In Paris you have seen the Louvre, in New York the Metropolitan Museum, in Madrid the famous Prado. The list can be endless. But did you know there are museums with artefacts of somewhat unusual form? I am talking about sad memories, bad drawings, underwater objects, and ninja warriors. You didn\u2019t? Well, here is your chance, because these are some of the most, let\u2019s say, interesting ones \"\ud83d\ude42\"

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The Museum of Broken Relationships, Zagreb, Croatia

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Breakups are always difficult and sad. But, after their breakup, two artists from Zagreb decided to make something interesting \u2013 the Museum of Broken Relatinships. The artists are film producer, Olenka Vistica and academy painter, Drazen Grubisic from Zagreb, who were in a relationship for four years. When they broke up they didn\u2019t know what to do with all their joint possessions and joked that they could make a museum and keep them there.\u00a0 In 2006, Drazen called Olenka and reminded her of that idea. They both asked their friends to donate items they had kept after breaking up with their partners and thus the first collection took form. It was exhibited for the first time that same year, at the 41st Zagreb Salon in the Glyptotheque of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts. A world tour followed, and the collection was exhibited in Argentina, the South African Republic, Singapore, Turkey, Germany, the Philippines, USA, Great Britain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Macedonia, and Serbia. They continued to collect new items donated by museum visitors, most of which were brought by the citizens of Berlin when the exhibition came to that city in 2007.

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The museum officially opened in Zagreb in October 2010 and received the prestigious Kenneth Hudson Award from the European Museum Forum as the most innovative museum in Europe. The exhibited items are often accompanied by the love messages of their former owners and their testimonials, thoughts, and descriptions of the moments they had shared with their partners, of which the items reminded them. You will see a bottle opener used to open a bottle of wine on a first date, shoes worn by a lady at the first dinner with her beau, engagement rings, love songs, even a wedding dress. Interestingly, this was the first privately owned museum in Zagreb. It is open seven days a week, which may be one of the things that make it a favorite among tourists. Besides its unusual collection, of course \"\ud83d\ude42\"
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Cancun Underwater Museum (MUSA), Mexico

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The Cancun Underwater Museum is dedicated to the art of conservation i.e. preservation. The museum has a total of 500 sculptures, mostly by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor and Mexican sculptors, with three different galleries submerged at a depth varying between three and six meters in the waters of the National Marine Park of Cancun.
\nWhy anyone would make an underwater museum, you may be wondering. The museum was conceived by the director of the Marine Park, Jaime Gonzalez Canto\u00a0with Taylor\u2019s help in order to save the surrounding coral reefs by providing an alternative attraction for divers.\u00a0The project started in 2009 and was officially launched in November 2010. One of the things that make it in te resting is that entry is permitted only to those wearing diving gear \"\ud83d\ude42\"

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In order to place the statues at the bottom of the sea, Taylor used a special lift to ensure the sculptures would not be damaged during the descent. Everything was made of pH\u00ad-neutral sea concrete on the ground and cleaned before being placed in the water to eliminate chemicals that could be harmful to the ocean, sea life, and the coral reef. Among other things to see, the museum has over 400 human figures shown in positive or negative interaction with the environment. They show how people can live in harmony with nature but al so how they are destroying it. Artificial reefs are usually made by sunken ships and other objects that have fallen to the bottom of the sea.\u00a0 The statues mentioned above represent a new technique of growing corals and is thought to be an art form that could save the oceans. As the statues are made of pH-\u00adneutral cement, the corals, sea weed, and algae can grow and flourish better than in an old shipwreck, for instance. The statutes have holes allowing sea animals to live there and feed on corals. This ensures the growth of coral reefs and the propagation of sea life.

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The Museum of Bad Art (MOBA), Massachusetts, USA

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The museum was founded in 1994, after antique dealer Scott Wilson showed a painting he had recovered from the trash to some friends, who suggested starting a collection. Within a year, receptions held in Wilson\u2019s friends\u2019 home were so well\u00ad attended that the \u201ccollection\u201d needed its own viewing space.\u00a0 The \u201cmuseum\u201d then moved to the basement of a theater in Dedham. Explaining the reasoning behind the museum\u2019s establishment, co\u00ad-founder Jerry Reilly said in 1995: \u201cWhile every city in the world has at least one museum dedicated to the best of art, the Museum of Bad Art is the only museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting the worst.\u201d

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Are you wondering how the artefacts are selected? For a \u201cwork of art\u201d to be included in the museum\u2019s collection, works must be original and have serious intent, but they must also have significant (not to say, major :)) flaws without elements of deliberate kitsch. So, the art should be so bad that it simply cannot be ignored \"\ud83d\ude42\" The Museum of Bad Art is still privately owned and its aim is to display the works of artists who would not be exhibited or valued anywhere else. Its permanent collection now includes over 700 exhibits, of which 25 to 35 are always available to the public.

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The Ninja Museum, Iga, Japan

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The first association to Japan is certainly ninja warriors, a part of this island country\u2019s cultural heritage and its symbol. As a result, in 1964 the Japanese established a museum dedicated to the history of the ninja and ninjutsu in Mie Prefecture, near the Iga Ueno Castle. Jinichi Kawakami, who serves as the museum\u2019s honorary director, is proclaimed to be the 21st head of Iga\u00adry\u016b ninjutsu. The Iga ninja, to whom the museum is dedicated, were trained in hiding, handling explosives, medicine and the art of making poisons, but were also prepared for conventional warfare, like fighting without weapons. The museum collection is as impressive and interesting as the lives of these warriors. It includes ancient ninjutsu writings analyzed scientifically along with ancient ninjutsu weapons.\u00a0 The museum has audiovisuals, models and extensive displays of the weaponry and techniques employed by ninja. There are over 400 ninja tools on display, including shuriken actually used in the time of the ninja. The museum also features a model village with tours and demonstrations of its features. In the Mini Theatre within the museum, visitors can see interesting footage of ninja approaching stealthily, entering and then exiting the Ueno Castle unnoticed. In the Ninja Tradition Hall, visitors can find out more about the secret codes used by the ninjas, ninjutsu, see the day of a ninja and read the wise principles they lived by. On certain days, Ninja shows are performed, live demonstrations in the use of weapons like shuriken, swords, and kusarigama.

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Art comes in various forms. Wouldn\u2019t it make a really welcome difference if the next time you visit a certain destination you inquired ahead of time about less conventional museums? We are sure you would enjoy yourself. You could even make a list of fascinating museums you want to visit \"\ud83d\ude42\"

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The post What Qualifies as Art? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Travel makes us rich in many ways. It broadens our horizons, changes our general outlook on the world, and is an ennobling and learning experience. When we travel, we usually have a list of sights that we want to see. Museums are on the list.\nIn Paris you have seen the Louvre, in New York the Metropolitan Museum, in Madrid the famous Prado. The list can be endless. But did you know there are museums with artefacts of somewhat unusual form? I am talking about sad memories, bad drawings, underwater objects, and ninja warriors. You didn\u2019t? Well, here is your chance, because these are some of the most, let\u2019s say, interesting ones \nThe Museum of Broken Relationships, Zagreb, Croatia \nBreakups are always difficult and sad. But, after their breakup, two artists from Zagreb decided to make something interesting \u2013 the Museum of Broken Relatinships. The artists are film producer, Olenka Vistica and academy painter, Drazen Grubisic from Zagreb, who were in a relationship for four years. When they broke up they didn\u2019t know what to do with all their joint possessions and joked that they could make a museum and keep them there.\u00a0 In 2006, Drazen called Olenka and reminded her of that idea. They both asked their friends to donate items they had kept after breaking up with their partners and thus the first collection took form. It was exhibited for the first time that same year, at the 41st Zagreb Salon in the Glyptotheque of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts. A world tour followed, and the collection was exhibited in Argentina, the South African Republic, Singapore, Turkey, Germany, the Philippines, USA, Great Britain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Macedonia, and Serbia. They continued to collect new items donated by museum visitors, most of which were brought by the citizens of Berlin when the exhibition came to that city in 2007.\nThe museum officially opened in Zagreb in October 2010 and received the prestigious Kenneth Hudson Award from the European Museum Forum as the most innovative museum in Europe. The exhibited items are often accompanied by the love messages of their former owners and their testimonials, thoughts, and descriptions of the moments they had shared with their partners, of which the items reminded them. You will see a bottle opener used to open a bottle of wine on a first date, shoes worn by a lady at the first dinner with her beau, engagement rings, love songs, even a wedding dress. Interestingly, this was the first privately owned museum in Zagreb. It is open seven days a week, which may be one of the things that make it a favorite among tourists. Besides its unusual collection, of course \n\n\nCancun Underwater Museum (MUSA), Mexico \nThe Cancun Underwater Museum is dedicated to the art of conservation i.e. preservation. The museum has a total of 500 sculptures, mostly by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor and Mexican sculptors, with three different galleries submerged at a depth varying between three and six meters in the waters of the National Marine Park of Cancun.\nWhy anyone would make an underwater museum, you may be wondering. The museum was conceived by the director of the Marine Park, Jaime Gonzalez Canto\u00a0with Taylor\u2019s help in order to save the surrounding coral reefs by providing an alternative attraction for divers.\u00a0The project started in 2009 and was officially launched in November 2010. One of the things that make it in te resting is that entry is permitted only to those wearing diving gear \n\nIn order to place the statues at the bottom of the sea, Taylor used a special lift to ensure the sculptures would not be damaged during the descent. Everything was made of pH\u00ad-neutral sea concrete on the ground and cleaned before being placed in the water to eliminate chemicals that could be harmful to the ocean, sea life, and the coral reef. Among other things to see, the museum has over 400 human figures shown in positive or negative interaction with the environment. They show how people can live in harmony with nature but al so how they are destroying it. Artificial reefs are usually made by sunken ships and other objects that have fallen to the bottom of the sea.\u00a0 The statues mentioned above represent a new technique of growing corals and is thought to be an art form that could save the oceans. As the statues are made of pH-\u00adneutral cement, the corals, sea weed, and algae can grow and flourish better than in an old shipwreck, for instance. The statutes have holes allowing sea animals to live there and feed on corals. This ensures the growth of coral reefs and the propagation of sea life.\nThe Museum of Bad Art (MOBA), Massachusetts, USA \nThe museum was founded in 1994, after antique dealer Scott Wilson showed a painting he had recovered from the trash to some friends, who suggested starting a collection. Within a year, receptions held in Wilson\u2019s friends\u2019 home were so well\u00ad attended that the \u201ccollection\u201d needed its own viewing space.\u00a0 The \u201cmuseum\u201d then moved to the basement of a theater in Dedham. Explaining the reasoning behind the museum\u2019s establishment, co\u00ad-founder Jerry Reilly said in 1995: \u201cWhile every city in the world has at least one museum dedicated to the best of art, the Museum of Bad Art is the only museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting the worst.\u201d\n\nAre you wondering how the artefacts are selected? For a \u201cwork of art\u201d to be included in the museum\u2019s collection, works must be original and have serious intent, but they must also have significant (not to say, major :)) flaws without elements of deliberate kitsch. So, the art should be so bad that it simply cannot be ignored The Museum of Bad Art is still privately owned and its aim is to display the works of artists who would not be exhibited or valued anywhere else. Its permanent collection now includes over 700 exhibits, of which 25 to 35 are always available to the public.\nThe Ninja Museum, Iga, Japan\n\nThe first association to Japan is certainly ninja warriors, a part of this island country\u2019s cultural heritage and its symbol. As a result, in 1964 the Japanese established a museum dedicated to the history of the ninja and ninjutsu in Mie Prefecture, near the Iga Ueno Castle. Jinichi Kawakami, who serves as the museum\u2019s honorary director, is proclaimed to be the 21st head of Iga\u00adry\u016b ninjutsu. The Iga ninja, to whom the museum is dedicated, were trained in hiding, handling explosives, medicine and the art of making poisons, but were also prepared for conventional warfare, like fighting without weapons. The museum collection is as impressive and interesting as the lives of these warriors. It includes ancient ninjutsu writings analyzed scientifically along with ancient ninjutsu weapons.\u00a0 The museum has audiovisuals, models and extensive displays of the weaponry and techniques employed by ninja. There are over 400 ninja tools on display, including shuriken actually used in the time of the ninja. The museum also features a model village with tours and demonstrations of its features. In the Mini Theatre within the museum, visitors can see interesting footage of ninja approaching stealthily, entering and then exiting the Ueno Castle unnoticed. In the Ninja Tradition Hall, visitors can find out more about the secret codes used by the ninjas, ninjutsu, see the day of a ninja and read the wise principles they lived by. On certain days, Ninja shows are performed, live demonstrations in the use of weapons like shuriken, swords, and kusarigama.\n\n\nArt comes in various forms. Wouldn\u2019t it make a really welcome difference if the next time you visit a certain destination you inquired ahead of time about less conventional museums? We are sure you would enjoy yourself. You could even make a list of fascinating museums you want to visit \nThe post What Qualifies as Art? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-08-26T11:59:17+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-08-26T11:59:17+02:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-SRP-1.jpg", "tags": [ "art", "museum of bad arts", "museums", "ninja museum", "the museum of broken relationships", "underwater museum", "LIFESTYLE", "MUST READ", "OMG... Really?!" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/on-line-king/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/on-line-king/", "title": "On-line King", "content_html": "

One tribe in Ghana, in Hohoe District, king Togbe Ngorifi Kosi Bansah is ruling in an unusual way – remotely via Skype, but also by the phone and via e-mails.

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Togbe lives in Germany, and he became king because his father and brother are left-handed, which is considered \u2033unclean\u2033 in Ghana. Several times a year, he visits a tribe, and every night spends a number of hours on Skype, along with associates, when they are discussing issues that are important to the community.

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\n", "content_text": "One tribe in Ghana, in Hohoe District, king Togbe Ngorifi Kosi Bansah is ruling in an unusual way – remotely via Skype, but also by the phone and via e-mails.\nTogbe lives in Germany, and he became king because his father and brother are left-handed, which is considered \u2033unclean\u2033 in Ghana. Several times a year, he visits a tribe, and every night spends a number of hours on Skype, along with associates, when they are discussing issues that are important to the community.\nThe post On-line King appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-08-16T13:38:12+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-08-16T13:38:12+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/kralj-na-daljinu.jpg", "tags": [ "Ghana", "interesting", "king", "LIFESTYLE", "MUST READ", "OMG... Really?!" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/plants-that-bring-love-happiness-and-money/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/plants-that-bring-love-happiness-and-money/", "title": "Plants that bring love, happiness and money", "content_html": "

According to Feng shui, there are plants that bring wealth, happiness and money to your home.

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Pahira or \u2033wood money\u2033 is most often given to business people or young people. It is recommended that you have three or five pieces in the house. Bamboo palm brings positive energy. It is considered for the best Feng shui plant because it contains all five elements \u2013 wood, soil, water, fire and metal. Orchids attract love, deepen friendships and soothe the soul. In ancient Greece, it was associated with fertility, and according to the principle of Feng shui, it should be placed in the living room.

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\n", "content_text": "According to Feng shui, there are plants that bring wealth, happiness and money to your home.\nPahira or \u2033wood money\u2033 is most often given to business people or young people. It is recommended that you have three or five pieces in the house. Bamboo palm brings positive energy. It is considered for the best Feng shui plant because it contains all five elements \u2013 wood, soil, water, fire and metal. Orchids attract love, deepen friendships and soothe the soul. In ancient Greece, it was associated with fertility, and according to the principle of Feng shui, it should be placed in the living room.\nThe post Plants that bring love, happiness and money appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-08-09T14:35:19+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-08-09T14:35:19+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/biljke.jpg", "tags": [ "interesting", "plants", "LIFESTYLE", "MUST READ", "OMG... Really?!" ] } ] }