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“The Prehistoric Forest reportedly opened in 1963 and closed in 1999. At one point, this eight-acre property had a waterfall, a smoking volcano, and a waterslide. Now it just has dilapidated dinosaurs by sculptor James Q. Sidwell, fences and motion sensors (to keep out vandals), and the ghostly laughter of unborn dinosaur babies lurking around every corner. This is definitely one of those places that’s more unsettling in the daytime.”

Not only is it left at the mercy of the elements, this prehistoric park could be also yours for the asking price of $548,000!

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“The Hollywood sign is a symbol of the famous star city and is probably one of the few landmarks known throughout the Globe. But what most people don’t know is that lately it is going through a series of issues concerning the land it is placed on and the money the property involves. This is probably why Christian Bay – Jørgensen, owner of Bay Arch, came up with such a crazy idea that it may just come true. He suggested turning the sign into a hotel by doubling the letters and allowing guests to be accommodated within the characters. If this is going to be put to practice, we imagine it will become a very successful business.”

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“The GasCase comes in both flip-top Zippo-lighter style and regular cabinet-door variants, and no, that’s not shiny plastic–they’re made out of steel, mounted on heavy-duty trolley wheels.”

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“The map2(GBP 8; about $13) is broken into 4 quadrants which can be individually zoomed/unfolded to give an enlarged and more detailed view of that part of the city, when the map is floded to minimum size you still have the ability to zoom in on any two sections for quick access. When the map is folded to its minimum size either of the sections facing outwards can still be quickly unfolded and refolded, allowing immediate magnification or miniaturisation. Map is printed on tear-resistant paper and includes a clear PVC wallet to keep the map.”

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“Passengers of economy and business class enter the plane through the different jet bridges. Economy class passengers are on the first floor while the business and first class passengers are on the second. All the passengers are given comfy socks, sleep masks and stickers to notify the flight attendants of when to be woken up. The seats can be folded out to a full-length coach and if you are 6 and half feet high, it won’t be a problem to stretch your legs.”

“17-inch touch screen monitor, an outlet, 2 USB ports and remote with a sat-phone included. Also, there is a personal remote for each seat which controls the seat massage, lighting and seat position.”

“Also on the second floor there are 2 bathrooms and 2 bar-rooms. 10 restrooms on the first floor and five on the second. Furthermore, there are 2 sets of stairs: A grand and winding staircase.”

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Poseidon Undersea Resort, Fiji

Hotel Fox, Copenhagen, Denmark

Burj Al Arab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ice Hotel, Jukkasjarvi, Sweden

See more of these design-driven hotels after the jump.  (via Juxtapoz)

A new book documents Kessels Kramer’s 15-year campaign for the Hans Brinker Budget Hotel

“In the long history of hospitality, the Hans Brinker Budget Hotel stands alone as the worse there ever was,” says a press release promoting the book. Its 280 pages include every piece of communications ever made for the hotel by Kessels Kramer, which has famously made great capital out of the fact that the place is so awful.

Campaigns have included little flags stuck in dog shit (with illustrations by Anthony Burrill, an early collaborator)

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“Singita, meaning place of miracles, is a group of world-renowned games reserves in Africa which provide a positive balance of hospitality, conservation and community for all of there guests.  One of there luxury resorts has recently been awarded Best Luxury Resort Hotel in Africa/Indian Ocean 2008 in the inaugural Luxury Travel Advisor Awards of Excellence.”  More photos after the jump.  source