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File - In this March 24, 2014 file photo, the historic Ahwahnee Hotel is lit up as dusk falls over Yosemite National Park, Calif. A new concessionaire takes over Tuesday at the park and many of the landmark places will have name changes at least temporarily because the old concessionaire lays claim to the names. The famed Ahwahnee Hotel is set to become the Majestic Yosemite Hotel. (John Walker/Fresno Bee via AP, File)

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Martin's Patershof (Belgium)
Halfway between Antwerp and Brussels in the historic town of Mechelen there's a neo-Gothic style church once known as Friar Minors.
Constructed in the 18th century, it was deconsecrated in 1999.
It reopened as Martin's Patershof Hotel a decade later following a lavish multi-year makeover.
The boutique property from the Martin's Hotel Group preserves its history while simultaneously meeting the expectations of modern-day travelers.
So while remnants of a hallowed past are evident in the arched ceilings and imposing pillars, there's also a bar, meeting rooms and a restaurant in the former choir.
The best of the hotel's 79 rooms is located "on the way to heaven," just above the church alter, where guests can wake up to the morning sun encased in stained-glass windows.

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Keemala, Phuket, Thailand
Opened December 1, 2015
Keemala is quirkily designed around both nature and culture, making it one of Phuket's most unique properties. Guests can choose one of 38 pool villas in styles including tree houses, bird's nest villas and clay cottages, while even the bridges and paths linking them blend seamlessly into the grounds, as do the resident water buffalo. Activities are similarly laid back and in tune with the environment so expect meditation, yoga, nature walks and even forest Tai Chi to truly connect with your surroundings.

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Located in Palencia, Spain, the light and airy Centro Cultural Antigua Cárcel maintains a penal feel without giving off claustrophobic jitters thanks to Exit Architects.

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While most treatments can be performed in guest bungalows, the spa's spacious Kahaia suite, with its outdoor terrace, soaking bath, and views over Mount Otemanu, is hard to beat.

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Made Nice (New York)
Daniel Humm and Will Guidara need no introduction to New York gourmands thanks to their three-Michelin-star Eleven Madison Park.
Their newest venue Made Nice, set to open in the summer, promises meals based around seasonal vegetables and proteins for just $15 per person.
Diners can also expect more of the sense of theater and legendary service that's made Eleven Madison Park such a favorite with diners and critics alike.

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This joint more than lives up to its name -- the only access is through a doorway in an adult video store.
Hardly evoking scenes of glamor and intrigue, the shop is in a Sunset Blvd mall behind a Burger King.
But once through you're taken straight back to old Hollywood.
Framed vintage movie posters, projected movies, a billiard room, exposed brickwork and stained glass all add to the feel, while naughtily-named cocktails include "Grounds for Divorce," 'Dirty Sanchez' and the "Money Shot."

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Sing Sing Theater
If one could go on a glamorous club night in ancient China, it might resemble a place like Sing Sing Theater (or just Sing Sing).
Drawing inspiration from an ancient Chinese courtyard theater and a high-end brothel for nobility or bourgeoisie, Sing Sing is characterized by its full-on Chinoiserie designs -- oil-paper umbrellas, lanterns and metal birdcages.
Secret passages, hidden speakeasies and the symmetrical staircases help foster a mysterious atmosphere.
Opened in 2015, it has become one of the hottest partying venues in town.
Illuminated by red lights, the club screens a movie from the 20th century on a metal screen every night.
Live performances -- from wondrous burlesque dances to comedy shows -- are frequent.

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Fifteen years in the making, Ultraviolet opened in May 2012 offering an avant-garde 20-course menu to 10 guests per night from a mysterious building somewhere in Shanghai (guests are escorted from a designated meeting point).
This immersive dining experience from French chef Paul Pairet takes shape within a bare-bones room with no décor, no artifacts and no views.
Instead, 360-degree wall projections, table projections, scent diffusers and a multichannel speaker system set the tone, enhancing diners' experience of flavor through a meticulously controlled atmosphere.
Ultraviolet landed at No. 24 on the coveted World's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2015, making it even more difficult to get into.
Ten seats become available at midnight Shanghai time each night for bookings 90 days in advance.

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