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the quirky side of travel - The most bizarre locations on Earth -
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any travellers seek sights that really have to be seen to be
believed. Here are a selection of the most bizarre and surreal places on Earth that fi t the bill just perfectly.
A sight that clients will remember until the day they die is a worthy goal. At the aptly named Door to Hell (in Turkmenistan) they can truly be reminded of their own mortality as they stare into the fl ames and boiling mud, all the while breathing the acrid smell of burning sulphur. Keeping with the hellish theme, Hell Valley in Japan is home to the intriguing snow monkeys, who are famous for bathing in the area's hot springs. Located in the valley of Yokoyu River, the valley is so named because of its steep cliffs and the steam billowing off the springs. The monkey park draws in visitors throughout the year and is a sight to behold when it's buried under three feet of snow in winter. For a slightly more serene experience that
won’t remind travellers of their inevitable demise, the Yuan Yang terraces (Yunnan Province, China) offer a great spot for photographers. The steeply terraced rice fi elds have sustained the local residents since ancient times. The Goblin Valley is a state park in Utah, and so called because of its hoodoo rocks, which develop in the shape of mushrooms because of natural erosion. The valley is open to visitors and covers an area of 3,654 acres. Many people might prefer a quiet holiday down at the seaside, but for your more intrepid and adventurous clients, these bizarre and wonderful locations are sure to get their blood pumping. So, forget the choc ice and take the plunge straight into the mouth of hell!
BRITS DEFEATED BY LANGUAGE BARRIER
A recent survey of 4,000 Brits showed that 18% of Blighty's best don't get the most out of their holidays because of anxieties over pronunciation.
Fun in the tub Hot tub cinema craze
The survey showed that even simple tasks like ordering food left many people fl ummoxed, with 9% of people surveyed refusing to order food or drinks that they could not pronounce. Five per cent of people fi ghting a language battle missed out on activities that they would otherwise have enjoyed on their holiday. Many Brits may think this goes to show how ridiculous it is that every country doesn't speak English. The audacity of other countries to have their own languages is clearly too much for the superior intellect of the British populace.
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Brits are beginning to warm to the perfect combination of hot tubs and movies, but for those less fond of public nudity many hotels are offering the hot-tub experience in private, for example:
• Oban Bay Hotel & Spa, Oban – picturesque views and a Scottish breeze adds to guests enjoyment of this hot tub
• The Greenway Hotel & Spa, Cheltenham – take a splash with views of the beautiful rolling hills of the Cotswolds
• Sanctum Soho, London – A roof-top garden with al fresco hot tub plus a cinema makes a VIP viewing for movie buffs
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