The unusual WWF room at Scandic Vulkan hotel
A sandy floor, a full size tree trunk, a profusion of green plants and a posse of endangered species — in cuddly toy form. The WWF room at Scandic Vulkan hotel in Oslo is wild! The only thing missing are the calls of rainforest birds. Although, if you ...
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Relive a slice of your summer childhood
Summer camp. For adults of a certain age, those two words can evoke powerful memories of innocence and coming-of-age. Perhaps those memories are of sleeping in cabins or learning archery. Perhaps they are memories of canoeing rivers, roasting marshmallows, participating in camp talent shows or playing games of ...
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Great, inexpensive rooms in a great, expensive city
Yes, there really are low cost hotels in London. The English capital might be one of the world's most expensive cities, but savvy travelers can still find centrally-located London lodgings with genuinely cool en-suite rooms for under £70, perfectly comfortable and clean rooms with a shared bathroom for ...
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Carry less pack, more stuff
As our regular readers know, when Spot Cool Stuff travels we're fanatical about using lightweight luggage. Because why lug around a heavy bag when you can choose an equally good light one? Several luggage companies offer one or two lightweight models. But no one offers more high quality yet ...
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Head to the hills, not the beach, for pure Jamaican bliss
For most travelers heading to Jamaica the beach is, understandably, the prime attraction. But those who limit their trip to the country's coastline will miss out. The hilly and lush interior of Jamaica provides its own kind of special vibe. More than that, it is where true quiet ...
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Dive into sinkholes, cenotes and ocean trenches
Technically, a "swimming hole" is any deep place for swimming in a stream, lake or river. But for this post — where are share our picks for the world's best, coolest and most picturesque swimming holes — Spot Cool Stuff's travel editors decided on a more ridged set ...
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