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NORTH NEWS QUIRKY: This vintage bus has been transformed into a luxury hotel From ice palaces to mountain-top pods, quirky accommodation has taken off in a big way over the last few years. Whether you want to get back to nature, stargaze or sleep under the sea, there is a whole host of unusual hotels out there to explore. The latest offering is a big red bus that has been transformed into a boutique hotel complete with a sumptuous bedroom and roll-top bath. *** 15 of the world's most unusual hotels revealed ***  NORTH NEWS SNEAK PEAK: The upstairs has been turned into a luxury bedroom Susan Moiser, 53, and her husband Philip, 54, bought the vintage Routemaster bus for £5,000 and spent £100,000 refurbishing it into a glamorous apartment.  From the outside the 1960s London bus looks pretty ordinary, but inside it's just the ticket for a romantic break. The luxury B&B has been kitted out by a professional interior designer and include...

There is nothing wrong with being frugal these days. Indeed, 'thrift’, as it's known in fashionable circles, is to be encouraged – particularly when it comes to sprucing up your home. A quarter of us are planning to tackle home improvements this year and 52 per cent of all DIY projects are aimed at making the home a better place to live, rather than adding value, according to Kingfisher, parent company of B&Q. We spend, on average, just under a thousand pounds a year on renovations, so how can we save money, without scrimping on style? Queen of 'thrift chic’ is Eithne Farry, who hand-makes everything from the dresses she wears to the curtains she dresses her home with. She lives and breathes the 'less is more’ mantra, features in Channel 4’s popular SuperScrimpers programme, and has compiled a book with the best money- saving tips from the experts on the show. Over the pond in the United States, where home makeovers are not so much a trend, as a subject of ne...

Yacht Charter Description The beautiful 46 meter sailing yacht ANTARA (ex. Tamsen) is an excellent charter yacht built by Perini Navi. She is a classic beauty and the ideal cruising yacht for both the Caribbean and Mediterranean waterways. ANTARA is a real treat for those who appreciate comfortable cruising in style and luxury. Sailing Yacht ANTARA " style="border: 0px;" /> She can accommodate up to 10 charter guests in 4 staterooms including a master stateroom. The Master has King bed, his and her steam shower and bathtub. Adjacent office, computer, refrigerator and "gym" with spin bike. VIP has Queen bed and ensuite Shower. There ate two further staterooms with 2 twin beds each and ensuite showers. Refit details: 2004/2005 and 2006/2007 major mechanical refit; New owner 2005/2006 many upgrades. Undergoing extensive refit at Perini Navi Viareggio Winter 2006/7 to "better than new" condition with new teak decks, topside and superstructure pa...