On a recent trip to London I had the opportunity to stopover in Hong Kong, and wanting to immerse myself into the unknown, I booked a hotel off the tourist track. Neither the hotel or the city let me down
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The Independente Lisboa
It’s not very often that a backpacker hotel catches the attention of FlymeFunky, but this hybrid Lisbon hotel has certainly caught our eye… For the solo traveller, there’s something appealing about staying at a backpackers; you think you’ll be sharing
Amazing Algarve
The stunning beaches and the variety of amazing accommodation options shows that Portugal’s Algarve region is much more than just the home of Peri-Peri chicken. Hugging the Atlantic Ocean for 155 kilometres at the southern base of the Iberian Peninsular
World’s Coolest Hotels – Igloo and Ice Hotels
If the mere thought of having to suffer through another long hot Australian summer brings a sweat to your brow, you may want to start packing your bags. Every year over winter in the Northern Hemisphere a number of hotels
Island Dreaming – Fiji
If our story on the unveiling of Fiji Airways‘ new aircraft has inspired you to take a well deserved holiday, here are a few places in Fiji that may just make the decision a little easier. Keeping away from the chain
Nobu Hotel Las Vegas
The next stage in the evolution of this celebrity chef has begun in Las Vegas over the weekend. Nobu Matsuhisa, in what appears to be a first for a celebrity chef, has started taking reservations for the first of his
Seoul Searching – Hotel Gangnam Style
If the latest batch of chart topping K-Pop has you inspired to visit Korea, you’ll obviously need somewhere to stay. FlymeFunky has checked in with our friends in Seoul and they have given us the scoop on some of the
Under African Skies
There is something magical about sleeping under the stars. A cool gentle breeze stirs, making you snuggle tighter into your blanket or a significant other. The soft glow of the moon. The sounds of the nocturnal animals brings a a
Buenos Aires Boutique Hotels
With Aerolíneas Argentinas scheduled to officially become the 18th member of the SkyTeam alliance in a ceremony in Buenos Aires later tonight, and rumours circulating that Virgin Australia will be looking to operate a code share arrangement with the airline in
Seven Hotel Paris – Just a Little Bit Funky
Looking to stay somewhere a little different next time you are in Paris? The Seven Hotel may be just what you are looking for. The hotel has just scored gongs in the Tripadvisor Travellers choice awards as one of the most
Airport Sleeping Pods – The Next ‘Big’ Thing?
The Japanese were certainly onto something when they opened the first capsule hotel opened in Osaka in 1979, and now airports around the world are embracing the concept, offering short stay micro-rooms to passengers in transit or suffering delays. While
Library Hotel, New York
Nestled near Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library is one of the city’s most unique hotels. The Library Hotel is a 60 room boutique hotel on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, each of the ten residential floors is dedicated to
Palms Resort Las Vegas Fantasy Suites
It takes something special to stand out from the crowd in Las Vegas… …and that is exactly what the Palms Hotel and Casino has set out to do. It has the usual studio and one bedroom accommodation starting from around
Funky Sleeps: Aircraft Hotels
For most travellers an aircraft is just a way to get to a destination. When a aircraft gets retired it’s sent to a desert graveyard to be stripped down or await a call back to service. Some aircraft however get a
Review: ‘Villa Martine’ Luxury Private Villa, Bali
Bali has a wide range of accommodation options and each has its attraction – some travellers like resorts, some choose international 5 star hotels and some prefer private rentals. Those who have done Bali however will attest that these best,
Luxury: Sonora Resort and Spa
Located amongst the Discovery Islands of the Pacifc West coast of Canada, separated from Vancouver Island by the Yakulta Rapids, sits the Sonora Resort and Spa. This property has just followed up its 2011 award for best luxury hotel in
Review: Shama Sukhimvit, Bangkok
Shama Sukhimvit, Bangkok 3 Bedroom Deluxe We decided to stay at this Bangkok property as it was one of the few rentals that was available with 3 bedrooms in the one apartment. The location was right in middle of Bangkok
Review: Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
We travelled to Hong Kong for a quick shopping trip so decided to treat ourselves to the imperial old school charm of the Mandarin Oriental. The hotel has been renowned for decades as one of the world’s leading hotels so
Dubai leads race in underwater hotels
Dubai is at the centre of a worldwide trend in developing underwater hotels with the recent deal between several European and Middle Eastern companies to develop the resorts in the region. The first concept to breathe life into the agreement
Luxury Fiji resort Likuliku extends free night promotion
Likuliku Lagoon Resort in Fiji has just marked its fifth birthday and to celebrate is offering a free night for those who can afford 5 or more nights at the luxury resort. The promotion will save customers anywhere up to
