Wadi Rum Desert Resort

At first glance, my initial reaction was, "Total Recall!" This looks so much like the Mars from the original movie. But then I read that this was a hotel carved into the side of a mountain in Jordan. For more incredible photos, go here to check it out!

The Hotelicopter - a Helicopter Hotel

In truth, there is no such thing as a hotelicopter, but wouldn't it be fabulous if there were?

Looking to the Future

Found this at NatGEO.  It's called the GREEN SEA STAR, and the description reads: "Slated to open in 2014, the Greenstar is to be a floating hotel and conference center off the Maldives in the Indian Ocean. The island nation is the world's lowest-lying country, making it among the most threatened by anticipated climate change-induced sea level rise."

Go to NatGEO and see what else is predicted for future use!

Looking for a Place to Stay During Your Vacation Travels?

I found these fascinating pics of unusual hotels over at Alphabet Soup. (Click link for larger versions.) Personally, I'd like to try the treehouse and underwaters ones