Ice Hotel

I was doing a little channel surfing earlier this evening, right after the little buggas had gone to bed and I stopped for a bit on a show called Fine Living. Well, I'm not much of a fine liver, although I can aspire to it, now can't I? But this show was dedicated to all things ice, and was a top ten list. I really only caught #1, and was fascinated by it.

On TV : The Insider's List : 10 Top Icy Items : Fine Living

A the top of the list was Ice Hotel Canada, a hotel that only stands from January to March. It is built entirely from ice! Located just north of Quebec City, in Quebec Canada, it is truly a sight to see. Mind you, it really is as cold as it sounds - they brag about the temps staying around 25 degrees (F), no matter how cold it gets outside (down to about the spot where C & F meet). And yes, everything in it is made of ice, except for the fireplaces, which are specially designed to not throw off heat. Everything else, from the beds, to the desk, to the cocktail glasses, are made from ice - too cool!

Of course, this much coolness comes at a price, Ugarte, a price. Nightly stays range from CAD$500 (about US$415 as of this writing) to nearly CAD$2000, so it might be cold, but it ain't cheap. Still, it sounds like quite a kick!