Introducing Walter
October 15, 2009 by Neal
Filed under Production Diary
It’s officially crunch time! The team at Chief Productions are working round the clock to put the finishing touches to season one of Weird & Wonderful Hotels. The latest addition to our ever-expanding family is Walter Lewis, who’ll be lending his vocal talents to deliver the show’s signature voice-over.
Walter’s a veritable renaissance man in the entertainment world, having acted in Hollywood blockbusters, TV comedy, Shakespearean stage plays and much more! Of course, we’re desperate to see a demonstration of his more unusual talents, which include animal handling and ballroom dancing! Get that man a sequined jumpsuit and an unruly Labrador pronto!
Countdown To MIPCOM
September 30, 2009 by Neal
Filed under Production Diary
With MIPCOM just five days away, we’re busy getting all our promotional materials ready to ship to Cannes.
As you can see, Dave likes nothing more than sticking DVDs to brochures. Soon as he’s finished with that, he’ll be getting busy with the bubble wrap! Who said working in TV was glamorous?
MIPCOM is the largest trade event in the entertainment industry, and our distributor The Fremantle Corporation will be there to promote Weird & Wonderful Hotels to broadcasters from all over the world.
Fremantle will be setting up camp in the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès at booth R 35.14. So if you’re attending, be sure to swing by and grab a copy of our brochure and pilot DVD.
Not going to MIPCOM this year? Don’t worry, you can still get your hands on a copy of our promotional brochure by downloading the PDF document below:
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We’re Attending MIPCOM
Weird & Wonderful Hotels is making its way to Cannes – but there’ll be no out-of-the-ordinary accommodation on this visit! We’re excited to be attending MIPCOM, the world’s biggest trade event in the entertainment industry.
MIPCOM runs from October 5-9 2009, and is where movers and shakers from the world’s media get together to buy, sell and finance many of the shows we see on TV (no doubt over a glass of bubbly or two!).
Our distributor, The Fremantle Corporation will be setting up camp in the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès at booth R 35.14. So if you’re attending, be sure to swing by and grab a Weird & Wonderful Hotels brochure and pilot DVD.
For more information about MIPCOM and details of how you can attend, visit www.mipcom.com.
Carti Homestay, Panama
September 9, 2009 by Neal
Filed under Featured Hotels
Image courtesy of noam_fein
If you want to experience desert island life without rubbing shoulders with amorous honeymooners, then the Carti Homestay could be just what you’re looking for!
Just don’t expect chilled champagne on arrival or 24 hour room service here, because the Carti Homestay is all about giving you an authentic rustic experience.
Located in the archipelago of San Blas, you’ll live alongside the indigenous Kuna Yala family and have the chance to experience their colourful traditions, culture and beautiful island home.
As you might expect, much of island life is centred around the surrounding Caribbean Sea, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. Seafood is a speciality at Carti Homestay, so expect to sample lots of freshly caught lobster, octopus and crab during your stay.
Riverside Capsule Hotel, Japan
September 9, 2009 by Neal
Filed under Featured Hotels
Image courtesy of Liz Bartlett
If you’re planning a far eastern adventure, then be sure to include a visit to one of Tokyo’s many capsule hotels – one of our favourites is the Riverside Capsule Hotel in Asakusa district.
A uniquely Japanese experience, capsule hotels are inspired by the pursuit of efficiency of space and functional comfort – which basically means you won’t have room to swing a cat!
But don’t let that put you off! We’ll admit that the capsules do resemble human-sized microwaves, but these futuristic, tube-like compartments are actually pretty comfortable.
Accommodation is arranged dormitory style, but female travellers needn’t worry! The Riverside Capsule Hotel offers a ladies only floor, which means you won’t have to put up with any snoring from the encapsulated male guests.
World Weary
September 2, 2009 by Neal
Filed under Production Diary
Looks like the weeks of travelling have finally started to take their toll! The crew’s last pit stop on this leg of their journey is at the Carti Homestay in Panama’s Kuna Yala region. Having enjoyed the local culture and traditions, the team look more than ready to return home for a well deserved rest and a nice cup of tea.
Pouring In Panama
September 2, 2009 by Neal
Filed under Production Diary
Who’d have thought it? You travel all the way to the Panamanian rain forest and it rains! Fortunately there’s no expense spared on Weird & Wonderful Hotels, and the production team remembered to pack their state-of-the-art, waterproof camera protector – aka a plastic sheet! With disaster averted, the crew were able to get some great (albeit slightly damp) footage of Canopy Tower Eco Lodge.
X Marks The Spot?
September 2, 2009 by Neal
Filed under Production Diary
We’re starting to wonder if the Weird & Wonderful crew have been on the road a little too long? Whilst visiting Karrels’ Double K Ranch, the team seem to be enjoying a game of ‘pin the tail on the girl’! Perhaps it was the donkey’s day-off, but we’re thinking the giant X sign is a bit of a giveaway!
Lights, Camera, Airstream!
September 2, 2009 by Neal
Filed under Production Diary
Retro themed hotels are always popular with the Weird & Wonderful production team. We’re not sure if this is due to their appreciation for classic design or if they’re just getting over the hill? Either way, there’s no denying that Airstream trailers are still very cool and The Shady Dell has eleven of the beauties to stay in!
We ♥ Facebook
In case you hadn’t already guessed, we’re big fans of social media at Weird & Wonderful Hotels. And now, you too can become an official fan of Weird & Wonderful Hotels by visiting our brand new Facebook page!
Fans of our Facebook page will receive all the latest updates from Weird & Wonderful Hotels, and can connect with other like-minded travellers with a taste for the unusual.
We’re keen for our social network to grow as much as possible, so make sure you recommend Weird & Wonderful Hotels to all your Facebook friends and start spreading the word!
Not yet become a Facebook user? Then we suggest you sign up quick – it’s completely free, and guarantees that you’ll stay ahead of the curve with our Weird & Wonderful work.
