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Shangri-La Springs Resort in Bonita Springs, Florida

  Visit Florida   Shangri-La Springs, which usually conjures up a fantastical paradise, is actually where the springs that give the city of Bonita Springs its name were first discovered by the Calusa Indians - the first mineral springs spa in North America.- and this 102-year-old hotel with just eight rooms on 8½ acres oozes history and healing inside and out. Asian art proliferates throughout the property, inside and out. It’s a boutique hotel impersonating an art gallery. Even the lobby…

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Staying at a "snow hotel" above Norway´s Arctic Circle

The Snowhotel Kirekenes, one of just a handful in the world (most of them, of course, in northern Europe, especially Scandinavia). The property´s centerpiece is a former barn turned complex, whose hallway is lined with an “ice bar” (above) and about a dozen rooms featuring snow sculptures depicting a range of images, from Vikings (like we had) to Arctic fauna to characters from Disney´s Frozen. That´s supplemented by the modern reception building (with some appealing Arctic art); 21 more…

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A Margaritaville state of mind in the Dominican Republic

    Set along a stretch of pure white-sand beach in Cap Cana, an exclusive enclave of the DR´s most popular resort area Punta Cana - and just 15 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport -  five-star all-inclusive property Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana., which opened a little over three years ago is one of just eight Cap Cana resorts. I visited not long after it opened, and found its “no worries,” tropical vibe spoke to me the moment we pulled up to the hotel entrance adorned…

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  • Darryl Musick December 7, 2011 at 5:24pm

    One bad thing about the Dominican Republic is the lack of practical information for wheelchair travelers. Well, at The World on Wheels, consider us your guinea pig. Here is what you'll encounter in a wheelchair and a video report on accessible features at the Riu Palace resort in Punta Cana: http://tinyurl.com/d5uot56
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • Tripatini December 5, 2011 at 11:16pm

    A member has posted a query about getting the best possible deal at Singapore's new Marina Bay Sands. Any suggestions for strategies or web sites?  If you can help please, click on this link to Ask A Travel Pro.  Thanks!!

  • Ed Wetschler December 5, 2011 at 3:35am

    An eye-opener, Andrea, and you sure took nice photos. Oh, that afternoon tea!

  • Andrea Spirov December 4, 2011 at 11:25pm

    Had an unforgettable experience at the Four Seasons in Amman, Jordan - felt like home! http://inspiringtravellers.com/2011/12/04/four-seasons-jordan-hotel...

  • Darryl Musick December 1, 2011 at 8:10pm

    Today, we start with our reports on the Dominican Republic at The World on Wheels. Our first order of business, getting a proper room for our special needs. This proves to take a little work but the staff of the Riu steps up and meets our concerns: http://tinyurl.com/88a6jo5
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • Tripatini November 14, 2011 at 3:34pm

    Any thoughts on the question recently posed on our blog?  Why is hotel web content so boring?

  • Andrea Sagues October 28, 2011 at 1:07am

    Hi!

    Anyone looking for PR  services in SouthAmerica (Chile)?

    Contact me,

    Andrea

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  • David Paul Appell October 8, 2011 at 7:57pm
    New this past week on our blog: are "cyber-bullies"  holding hotels and resorts hostage on social m...
  • Darryl Musick September 28, 2011 at 5:56pm
    Today on The World on Wheels we present some travel tips, little pointers to help you get the most out of your vacation dollar. This week, general hotel guidelines: http://tinyurl.com/y9hqalu
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
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