Every motorist who has driven past the exit for Zzyzx Road on Interstate 15 in California’s Mojave Desert en route to Las Vegas has wondered about the road’s quirky name. Zzyzx Road—which is pronounced “zi-zex”—leads to a small lake fed by a natural spring, which was once home to a health resort run by an…
In the 1400s, a small yet strategically important fishing village known as Sveti Stefan, located in present-day Montenegro, was frequently sacked by the Turks. By the 1600s, the authorities decided to fortify Sveti Stefan to permanently repel the Turkish invasions. The village thrived until the 1950s, when the population dwindled to just 20 residents. In…
Most history buffs are unaware that one of America’s most successful early 20th century resort towns thrived in Idlewild, Michigan from 1915 until the late 1960s. During the Jim Crow era when discriminatory laws prohibited Black Americans from frequenting a great many hotels, restaurants, and other establishments, a group of real estate investors decided to…
For decades, travelers driving the rustic road between Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska have been captivated by a large concrete igloo which locals lovingly refer to as the “Parks Highway Igloo.” The Parks Highway Igloo was supposed to be the centerpiece of a resort town called Igloo City, but building code infractions prevented the building from…
The Caribbean is one of the world’s top vacation destinations, and rightfully so. Modern amenities cater to vacationers looking to get away from busy lives, sun worshippers frolicking in crystal-blue waters, and ecologically minded people who love to spend time in nature. Plus, it’s warm year-round. There are plenty of well-known islands to visit, like…
Many people spend money just to go to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. They would spend a trip to see the Sakuras in Japan or visit the Taj Mahal in India. Some would bring their loved ones and walk to the dunes in Africa. They would cancel their appointments and travel thousands of miles just…
This ship shaped hotel in South Korea looks like a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. True, the concept of designing and building a landlocked cruise liner for a hotel seems a bit odd. But everything from the rooms (with heated floors) to the grounds – full of walking gardens and sculptures etc. – to the breathtaking views of the sea is simply… well, breathtaking
San Alfonso del Mar swimming pool, located in Chile, is a sight to behold. With its crystal clear waters and stunning surroundings, it’s no wonder that it’s been a popular tourist destination since its opening in December 2006. The pool is considered to be the largest outdoor pool in the world, measuring an impressive 1,013…
