Problem
Where can we go that's new, where we haven't been before? Where could we have a wedding or honeymoon with a difference, something to remember, something to talk about?
How about an ice hotel?
Answers
Where is it?
Canada. Near Quebec City.
I think it's stunning. What do I like? It's all wedding white. You might have to stand against a colourful sheet as a backdrop to make a white dress stand out.
I like the ice-white arches of the public areas. The ice sculptures. The decorative, sculptured walls and ceilings. The skill. It must have taken hours to plan and to create and decorate. Plus complying with health and safety.
How does it work? Do you sit on fur or mock-fur so as not to freeze or stick to the chairs? Presumably you have to get out before it all melts in springtime. (I feel inspired to write a short story, or horror movie.)
The ice white bed bases. The novelty. The idea of cuddling up together.
When will it melt and fade away like Greek Euridice? They say:
"Rooms will be available from January 4 until March 25, 2018."
Europe
If you want to go to Europe, there are others in Finland, Romania and Sweden.
In alphabetical order by country:
Canada
Finland
Romania
Sweden
CANADA
Hôtel de Glace Québec-Canada inc.
1860, boulevard Valcartier, Valcartier
Québec, G0A 4S0 Canada
Telephone : 418 844-2200
Toll free : 1 888 384-5524
(Canada and USA)
Where can we go that's new, where we haven't been before? Where could we have a wedding or honeymoon with a difference, something to remember, something to talk about?
How about an ice hotel?
Answers
Where is it?
Canada. Near Quebec City.
I think it's stunning. What do I like? It's all wedding white. You might have to stand against a colourful sheet as a backdrop to make a white dress stand out.
I like the ice-white arches of the public areas. The ice sculptures. The decorative, sculptured walls and ceilings. The skill. It must have taken hours to plan and to create and decorate. Plus complying with health and safety.
How does it work? Do you sit on fur or mock-fur so as not to freeze or stick to the chairs? Presumably you have to get out before it all melts in springtime. (I feel inspired to write a short story, or horror movie.)
The ice white bed bases. The novelty. The idea of cuddling up together.
When will it melt and fade away like Greek Euridice? They say:
"Rooms will be available from January 4 until March 25, 2018."
Europe
If you want to go to Europe, there are others in Finland, Romania and Sweden.
In alphabetical order by country:
Canada
Finland
Romania
Sweden
CANADA
Hôtel de Glace Québec-Canada inc.
1860, boulevard Valcartier, Valcartier
Québec, G0A 4S0 Canada
Telephone : 418 844-2200
Toll free : 1 888 384-5524
(Canada and USA)
FINLAND
Wikipedia has a comprehensive round-up and some out of date photos. The photos give you an idea, but not a guarantee of what you get, since the hotels change every year.
If you are not sure whether you'd like a hotel, or you want a quick taste of the cold novelty, for an evening out, a birthday, an anniversary, try London's Ice Bar. Not just ice in your drink, but ice all around.
You can also enjoy outdoor events, ice sculptures and ice festivals. The world's biggest ice festival is at Harbin City, China.
Video of Russia's ice hotel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1KLpTpsijo
More details of Ice Hotels from:
www.hoteldeglace-canada.com
https://www.laplandhotels.com/EN/hotels-in-lapland/yllas/lapland-hotels-snowvillage/
https://www.expedia.com.sg/Kiruna-Hotels-Icehotel (Sweden)
Ice Bar
https://www.icebarlondon.com
Ice Festival
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5242147/Stunning-photos-ice-sculptures-Harbin-China.html
Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker.
Lapland Hotels Snow Village
Lainiotie 566
99120 Kittilä
Lainiotie 566
99120 Kittilä
Finland
+358 40 416 7227
snowvillage@laplandhotels.com
snowvillage@laplandhotels.com
If you are not sure whether you'd like a hotel, or you want a quick taste of the cold novelty, for an evening out, a birthday, an anniversary, try London's Ice Bar. Not just ice in your drink, but ice all around.
You can also enjoy outdoor events, ice sculptures and ice festivals. The world's biggest ice festival is at Harbin City, China.
Video of Russia's ice hotel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1KLpTpsijo
More details of Ice Hotels from:
www.hoteldeglace-canada.com
https://www.laplandhotels.com/EN/hotels-in-lapland/yllas/lapland-hotels-snowvillage/
https://www.expedia.com.sg/Kiruna-Hotels-Icehotel (Sweden)
Ice Bar
https://www.icebarlondon.com
Ice Festival
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5242147/Stunning-photos-ice-sculptures-Harbin-China.html
Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker.
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