Unique Honeymoon
When it comes to choosing a honeymoon destination
it’s usually sandy beaches and blue waters here, a historical sight
there, or a luxurious pampering from morning till night somewhere else.
The other day, though, looking through the various web sites, I
came across a honeymoon destination which must surely be the most unique
of them all.
It’s available only four months out of every year, and then it
disappears from existence. Eight months later it’s back again. For
four months again.
The Ice Hotel of Quebec, Canada, welcomes guests only from January
to April. The rest of the year the hotel ceases to exist because its
whole structure is made from 400 tons of ice, and 12,000 tons of snow
and needs the winter snows to bring it to life. A work of art in itself,
it takes five weeks to erect, has impressive 18 foot ceilings, and walls
adorned with original paintings made out of ice. It never repeats
itself, so every stay is bound to amaze.
The hotel includes an ice chapel in which the couple can pledge
their troth, a cinema in which to while away an hour or two, and an
exhibition room with ice exhibits such as paintings, statues, and
furniture all made out of snow and ice.
Apart from the fact that the materials used in the building of the
hotel aren’t the usual brick and mortar, you can still sit around a
real fire, though when snuggling into bed you’ll probably find a deer
pelt and a sleeping bag made for two. And when toasting each other with
champagne, you’ll be doing it with ice goblets instead of just the
usual crystal.
For something to do there’s dog-sledding and all the other
snow-oriented sports, as well as hot-air ballooning. At night you can
visit the night club where your drink will never run out of ice.
Needless to say, being a hotel completely made of ice, it is a bit
chilly, so if you and your partner decide to exchange your wedding vows
at the ice hotel, you might like to rent a fur cape or coat so that you
can be warm as well as good-looking. And don’t be worried about
missing out on your wedding photographs or flowers, or limousines. The
hotel might be made of ice, but it has a warm heart. You’ll be
provided with all the things you would normally expect on your wedding
day. Just ask.
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