this must be the most romantic/beautiful hotel in the world!!

[conjur]

Originally posted by: joecool
i can do ya one better ... check out the hilton hotel in the maldive islands.:

http://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/content/MLEHITW/media/pdf/en_MLEHITW_fact_sheet.pdf

many of the rooms have glass floors with stunning views of the marine life swimming beneath. amazing!

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[UNCjigga]

Originally posted by: err

Originally posted by: uncJIGGA
Isn't that the place where those Filipino/Indonesian/Muslim extremists always kidnap a few tourists then torture and behead them on their secret island?

You're on crack .... do you know how far is this island from philipinnes & indonesia ?

If the Muslim extremest can affort to go to french polynesian to behead people, then can finance the bombing of the whole NYC

eRr

I didn't say it was close to the Phillippines/Indonesia. Look man, all I know is that these terrorists like to take their boats to these types of hut-on-pier resorts. They just bring the boat right up to the pier, fire a few gunshots into the hut, and when tourists run out screaming they bag 'em, put 'em on the boat, and go off to their secret island. There are thousands of "uninhabited" islands in Polynesia...I'm sure they've got a secret base out there.

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: joecool
i can do ya one better ... check out the hilton hotel in the maldive islands.:

http://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/content/MLEHITW/media/pdf/en_MLEHITW_fact_sheet.pdf

many of the rooms have glass floors with stunning views of the marine life swimming beneath. amazing!

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[conjur]

DOH!

 

[AreaCode707]

Why is their photo tour almost entirely computer-generated graphics? It is, right? That's not just me?

 

[Parrotheader]

That setting is gorgeous and the price actually isn't all that bad compared to some places I've seen. I do consulting work for a web design firm in Hawaii and they're always doing sites for places like this in Hawaii and other parts of the South Pacific (which is frustrating since I haven't been to any of them; need to work out a barter deal at some point.) It's not at all uncommon to see accommodations like that usually going for $1,000+ night. So $600/night isn't bad. However I'd personally rather have a private bungalow tucked away on our private stetch of beach rather than have all my neighbors right there next to me. Not that I wouldn't like to go there or anything. 😀

 

[boyRacer]

there's glass floors... :Q ...boink boink... 😀

 

[Doggiedog]

Originally posted by: sward666
Bah - I thought it was gonna be that place in the Poconos with the champagne glass hot tub.

Sadly, Mount Airy Lodge closed down before I could take advantage of it's various amenities.

 

[Mr N8]

For 3 days, during the week of my anniversary, $1800 for 2 people.

 

[rootaxs]

Originally posted by: bolido2000
This is the French Polynesia. The one you are talking are Philippines and Indonesian islands. Similar scenery but safer/less crowded I would think

Just a clarification, North and Central Philippines is the safe area - it's the South (Mindanao) where the rebels and extremists are terrorizing people from all over.

 

[Amused]

No AC in the premium bungalows over the water. Only in the beach bungalows. Be careful, it gets VERY humid down there.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: conjur
WTH is an XPF?

Best Internet Rates Daily Rate Total Rate
Beach Front Bungalow Queen Television ... 60000XPF 360000.00XPF
Beach Front Bungalow with Two Single... 60000XPF 360000.00XPF
Over Water Bungalow with Queen Bed... 65000XPF 390000.00XPF
More Rooms and Rates

If you click directly on the rates, they pop up a window with conversions to any currency you want.

 

[thereds]

God damn. Thats some beautiful hotel.

Uber honeymoon material.

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: HotChic
Why is their photo tour almost entirely computer-generated graphics? It is, right? That's not just me?

that's what i was thinking.......does the photos look CG to anyone else?

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: joecool
i can do ya one better ... check out the hilton hotel in the maldive islands.:

http://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/content/MLEHITW/media/pdf/en_MLEHITW_fact_sheet.pdf

many of the rooms have glass floors with stunning views of the marine life swimming beneath. amazing!

I imagine that the Marine Life has stunning views of the the Human Life swimming, well, whatever they do on a honeymoon, too. 🙂

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: thereds

Originally posted by: bolido2000

Originally posted by: uncJIGGA
BTW, my dad's been to this hotel before...he was staying in a nearby hotel and went to check it out. According to Travel Channel its currently the most luxurious hotel in the world.

Looks nice. Somehow staying in a tropical island in the middle of the pacific sounds more appealing that staying in the middle east

Thats assuming you don't like underwater casinos made of pure gold or something like that at Burj ul Arab.

Wow.

 

Boracay, Philippines is probably much nicer.....and ALOT cheaper

 

[Stratum9]

I think I'd rather stay at the Ice Hotel

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: HotChic
Why is their photo tour almost entirely computer-generated graphics? It is, right? That's not just me?

It doesn't look CG to me at all.

 

[Parrotheader]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: HotChic
Why is their photo tour almost entirely computer-generated graphics? It is, right? That's not just me?

It doesn't look CG to me at all.

Me either. Surely Photoshopped for image quality, but not CG. The scenery's simply THAT beautiful as far as I can tell.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: Parrotheader

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: HotChic
Why is their photo tour almost entirely computer-generated graphics? It is, right? That's not just me?

It doesn't look CG to me at all.

Me either. Surely Photoshopped for image quality, but not CG. The scenery's simply THAT beautiful as far as I can tell.

those are real pics. The scenery in the pacific is amazing. I had alot of people tell me the photos i took in Hawaii were fake because the colors were so vibrant

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: notfred
I think I'd rather stay on the beach than on what's esentially a small pier with rooms on it.

Bah hotels. Cruises are where it's at... different locations, with all the amenities. I'm ready to go, right now.

 

[rootaxs]

Originally posted by: jntdesign
Boracay, Philippines is probably much nicer.....and ALOT cheaper

Not a bad idea, though i'd probably go to Bantayan Island first. Heck, while we're at it - why not just go island hopping? ( Philippine version of club hopping - only it's much more fun 😀 )

 

[dquan97]

Originally posted by: uncJIGGA
BTW, my dad's been to this hotel before...he was staying in a nearby hotel and went to check it out. According to Travel Channel its currently the most luxurious hotel in the world.

I remember seeing that hotel on TV. They provide transportation to and from the airport...in a Rolls Royce!!!! :Q

 

[TheeeChosenOne]

I've been to such fancy hotels.

Trust me. It gets booooring FAST! Plus it's way too pricey for what you get (no AC and bugs!)

The BEST way to experience such a beautiful beach is to camp out.

In Hawai'i, since all beaches are public, you can set up a tent and enjoy the same scenery as the most expensive, luxurious hotel that kisses the same beach. Many people with loads of money that have camped has made their island experience that much more special!