FOR most people, spending a night locked up in a cell would be undesirable. But this is a prison cell with a twist - as it's part of a HOTEL. 'Prisoners' at the hotel can experience a night locked up inside the former prison and find out firsthand what life was like inside the dingy cells, with the helping hand of a few modern necessities thrown in. The intriguing 56-room Alcatraz Hotel is located in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and sees guests don striped pyjamas to really get into the spirit of their stay. Receptionist David Woodard, 23, says: “Dr. Michael Koll and Dr. Andreas Kirsch bought the former prison and had the idea to change it into a hotel in 2007, five years after it closed.
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
