Vann Spa & Hotell is situated off a small windy road surrounded by nature. The grounds are quite…read morebeautiful and the view of the water that you can see from the dining room, outdoor pool and spa are fantastic. The spa itself is very big, with a large indoor warm pool that looks out to the water. There are a few smaller pools that may fit roughly 10 people that are built into the wall like small caves. The large dry wood sauna has a glass floor to ceiling window that also faces the water. There are two other saunas, one steam one dry. The treatment room is fairly barebones in the decor, but both treatments I had were excellent, a collagen facial & pedicure that was more like a foot treatment. Estheticians were very professional and great at what they do. I'd give the spa service and staff 5 stars. Only 3 overall as the hotel rooms are very small, minimalist and property feels very much like its suited for conferences and large groups. This would be a great venue for a bachelorette / bachelor party.

My parents and I went here today and at first it seemed a bit deserted because we came in the off…read moreseason in November. But after we went through the entrance gate we found the animals. We came on a Monday and we only passed about 3 other people. Then when we got to the leopard exhibit they were being fed and it was very entertaining watching the leopards run over and eat. The animals I enjoyed seeing the most were the Tigers, wild dogs, the snow leopard, the Wolverines and the red panda. Furthermore, I really liked how much space each animal got in their enclosure. It's nice to see that these endangered animals get so much space in these very natural enclosures.

On the island of Valø, just outside Fjellbakka in Bohuslän, you will find this charming hotel and…read morerestaurant. Catch the boat "Valøfärjan" from Fjellbakka - it's a 10 minute ride. I have not stayed at the hotel but based on multiple visits to the restaurant, the friendliness of staff and proprietors, and talking to people staying there; I am certain it's an experience not to be missed. The staff is friendly, food is excellent and the ambiance/location is unsurpassed. The menu is limited and almost exclusively fish and seafood. My favourite include shrimp sandwich and the local fish soup. For those who prefer meat the veal schnitzel is the pride of the chef and very good. Bring your dog and the kids and spend an afternoon - there is plenty of tumbling space.

Buying a Volvo with European Delivery in Gothenburg, Sweden? Sweden's West Coast is lovely and…read morerural much like Cape Cod or Vancouver Island. This place is less than an hour and a half drive north from the Volvo Delivery facility, and a great first night stop on your Sweden or Norway road trip in your new car. Use your GPS to find it or use a good map. Web site in English has good directions, http://www.villaakvarellen.se/en/ . It is on scenic route 163 that you can take to Hamburgsund, Fjallbacka, or Tanumsheide (with its famous prehistoric rock paintings) the next day. Price much less than you would pay to spend another night in Gothenburg or in Norway. Great home baked breakfast. Friendly English speaking proprietress. You could spend your whole vacation here if you wanted to, in a large white house at the edge of green meadows, a short walk to the sea down country lanes.

A quaint bed and breakfast ran and owned by Åsa Cunniff. Fabulous lady full of helpful knowledge of…read morearea and what to see and do. Our room was spacious and clean with comfortable bed and hot showers. In the room there is tea and coffee. The breakfast was a smorgasbord of wonderful food and homemade bread. The spread was such a delight. We highly recommend this place. And the price was excellent