Ice and snow hotels

The Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, and the Hotel de Glace in Duschenay, Canada, melt every spring and are rebuilt each winter; the Mammut Snow Hotel in Finland is located within the walls of the Kemi snow castle; and the Lainio Snow Hotel is part of a snow village near Ylläs, Finland.

Underwater hotels

Some hotels have accommodation underwater, such as Utter Inn in Lake Mälaren, Sweden. Hydropolis, under construction in Dubai, will have suites on the bottom of the Persian Gulf, and Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, Florida requires scuba diving to access its rooms.

World record setting hotels

Largest

The hotel with the greatest number of rooms is the MGM Grand Las Vegas in Las Vegas, United States, with a total of 6,852 rooms. In 2006, Guinness World Records listed the First World Hotel in Genting Highlands, Malaysia as the world’s largest hotel with a total of 6,118 rooms.

Oldest

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the oldest hotel still in operation is the Hoshi Ryokan, in the Awazu Onsen area of Komatsu, Japan which opened in 718.

Tallest

Burj Al Arab is the tallest building used exclusively as a hotel. However, the Rose Tower, also in Dubai, which has already topped Burj Al Arab’s height at 333 m (1,090 ft), will take away this title upon its opening.

Unit 10. EATING OUT

Text 1. Eating out: Put Your Hunger Under Control

Everyone likes to eat out and eat at the fast food restaurants. Sometime we have no other choice with our busy lifestyles and because we are always on the go. Between working and driving our kids from one event to the next, it is hard to eat a home cooked, healthy meal every night of the week. Eating out for some is not just a luxury, it is a necessity.

There are ways that we can protect ourselves for the delicious grease that we all crave occasionally, but that we should not eat. Eating out can be a healthy choice as long as you can control your urges and remember that you need to eat healthier and sensibly.

There are few things that you can do first to make your eating out experience a controlled and smart decision.

• Check out the restaurant beforehand to make sure they have high-carbohydrate, low-fat meal available.

• Ask how dishes are prepared and request that they are made without added fat or sodium.

• Look for dishes on the menu that are broiled, baked, steamed, poached, or grilled in its own juice.

• Go for extra breads, vegetables, rice, potatoes and noodles. Have them hold the butter, margarine, and creams.

• Ask for your salad dressing on the side.

• Eat only half to three-quarters of the meal.

• If you want the high calorie item, split it with a friend.

• Trim the visible fat from meat.

Watch your alcohol consumption because it adds to empty calories and can be dehydrating. If you choose to drink, remember that light beers are a better choice.

Often restaurants serve bread and butter or something while you are waiting for your meal. If you feel that you cannot resist the tempting buns, ask for them to be removed.

Drink lots of water fifteen minutes before you eat the meal. You will not be as hungry and it will save you money. Not to mention it is better for you then soda or alcohol.