Summer 2024: This Year's Best Experiences
Digital waterfalls in Singapore, sleeping like a king in London and the best kids' clubs: Here are the best gadgets and experiences in summer 2024.
August 22, 2024
Changi Airport - Phygital natural oases
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While it used to be airplanes that amazed us, it is now airports: the best example is the newly renovated Terminal 2 of Changi Airport in Singapore with its two phygital natural oases. The digital waterfall "The Wonderfall" cascades down from a height of 15 meters, flanked by vertical gardens. "Dreamscape" is a garden area with a digital sky hanging above it that imitates light and weather in real time - from sunrise to sunset, including a starry sky.
Web: changiairport.com
Animal vest
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In summer, the temperatures keep rising: hot summer days are more stressful for our four-legged friends than you might think. Unlike us humans, dogs hardly regulate their body temperature by sweating, as their bodies are too densely covered with hair. How about choosing a stylish and cool alternative to protect dogs from overheating or heatstroke: Cooling vests in bright orange. Woof!
Web: cloud7.de
Corsica by bike
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Shady forests, imposing mountain ranges, picturesque coastal towns and romantic bays: Corsica is not called "Île de beauté" ("Island of Beauty") by the French for nothing. If you want to explore this paradise by bike, you can now do so on the GT 20 tour ("La Grande Traversée" - "the great crossing of the island"). The varied route comprises 12 stages, a total of around 600 kilometers and over 10,000 meters in altitude. You can, of course, also get on e-bikes and enjoy the route.
Web: visit-corsica.com
Sustainability under palm trees
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Here, you can discover ecotourism at its most stylish: the new Bamboo Zanzibar on the south-eastern Jambiani coast of the island offers sustainable luxury for adults. Spanish architect Lucas Oteyza has designed a boutique hotel that is a mix of African architecture and Asian design. Palm leaves and bamboo create a harmonious transition between rooms and the outdoors.
Bamboo Zanzibar
Mfumbwi Jambiani Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tel: + 255 654 488 877
Web: bamboozanzibar.com
Sleeping pleasure - In seventh heaven
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Founded in 1852, the bed manufacturer Hästens specializes in handmade mattresses. The manufacturer has been supplying the Swedish royal family since 1952 and now also supplies the luxury hotel Corinthia in London. Hästens beds can be found in the seven penthouses. They are the crowning glory of the renowned hotel, each a masterpiece in its own right, furnished with the finest furniture on two floors and served by a butler.
Corinthia London
Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 20 7930 8181
Web: corinthia.com
Anassa Kids Club
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From exciting treasure hunts and mini spa treatments to archaeological excursions and pottery lessons, the entertaining program at Mythos Kids Club at Anassa Hotel on Cyprus is a real treat.
Anassa
40, Alekou Michaelidi Road, 8852 Neo Chorio, Cyprus
Tel.: +357 26 885 070
Web: anassa.com
Brenners Kids Club
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At Villa Viardot, opposite the main building of the legendary Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Alois Nest kids' club is happy to create a forest garden in a jar with the little ones or enchant them with face painting.
Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa
Ludwig-Wilhelm-Platz 4, 76530 Baden-Baden, Germany
Tel.: +49 7221 9000
Web: oetkercollection.com
Hotel de Russie x Hamleys
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Rocco Forte Hotel joins forces with the famous toy store and opens the first Fairytale Suite by Hamleys.
Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Via del Babuino, 9, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Tel: +39 06 328881
Web: roccofortehotels.com
Touring folding boat in chili red
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Ladoga 1 Advanced is suitable for open lakes and sea passages. For € 2,389
Web: globetrotter.de
Big Apple App
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Eric's New York is a small, very personal travel guide by a great New York lover - and an extension of his site.
Web: NewYorkCity.de
Scavenger hunt - World City Trail
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City tour, outdoor escape, self-guided tour: this app aims to be the most interactive way to explore or rediscover a city.
Web: worldofescapes.at
This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Summer 2024.