We'll leave it to others to figure out what it says about the world right now that cave hotels are a popular, if offbeat, travel option. But here are three to check out:
In Cappadocia, Turkey, Elkep Evi is a small hotel in a hill above Urgup. The volcanic rock has been used for shelter for many centuries. Now, of course, the facilities are fully modernized (electricity, bathrooms).
A bed and breakfast, of sorts, in Farmington, New Mexico, called Kokopelli’s Cave, bills itself as a luxury cave dwelling, though that sounds like an oxymoron. The cave was blasted out by a geologist to be his office; it's now 1-bedroom lodging, 280 feet above the La Plata River, with spectacular views of four states.
The Caves in Negril, Jamaica really is a luxury property. It's owned by Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records. Gorgeous rooms have been created within this volcanic cliff and there's no shortage of amenities.
written on Wednesday Jul 18, 2007
The Flintstones,
indoor plumbing,
hotel.
