So hip it hurts.

It's winter in Cape Town right now. Luckily, if you shack up at Daddy Long Legs, you don't even need to leave the warmth of your bed to see artwork from some of South Africa's creative geniuses. Since I love maps, my personal favorite is the "You Are Here" room (middle) designed by architect Andre Vorster. But I give an honorable mention to the "Photo Booth" room (right) designed by photog Antony Smyth. The rooms start at a dreamy $85/night -- but no matter how tasty these pics look, the vibe is geared more towards backpackers than boutique snobs. It's on busy Long Street in the city center, but if you can handle the noise (and the lack of TV), it's a fab deal in a unique hotel.

I'll go get my suit.

I'm not much of a history buff, but the pool at Le Meridien Pyramids makes me want to go bond with the ancients. I could stare at this picture for hours, so who knows how much time I could waste at the actual pool. I love the juxtaposition of the dapper bartender against the untamed desert of Giza. Do you order another zibib at the swim-up bar, or drag your lazy ass out of the pool and walk to the greatest wonders of the ancient world, barely a mile away? (Seriously, go to Google Maps and search "Le Meridien Pyramids, Cairo" on satellite view. And just ogle.) Besides, I just like the idea of staying at Le Meridien without having to turn my purse upside-down at the check-in desk -- it's only $130 for a deluxe king. More money for zibib!