Showing posts with label canada. Show all posts
Showing posts with label canada. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

From around the web: Where do those used bars of soap go?

Well, at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, those slivers of soap are turned over to a local company called Laboratoire Dermoderm, which mixes them with volcanic stone to make a cream that removes substances such as paint, grease, tar and ink from the hands of artists, gardeners and mechanics.

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Thursday, October 19, 2006

Property-of-the-day: The Ice Hotel Quebec

Today's spotlight property is The Ice Hotel in Quebec, Canada. Freeze your tail off in the Great White North, eh!

It is made out of ice and snow every year, and melts away in the spring. There are 32 rooms, which contain a sleeping bag to keep you warm while you sleep. Amenities include hot beverages served each morning.

This is definitely a unique experience! You can visit the official site, or book the Ice Hotel online at Resideo, as always!