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Meanwhile, In Canada, They're Building Hotels Out of Crystal

Where: Vernon, B.C., Canada

Well, it's official: we're just gonna give up and move to Canada, the land of good hockey, positive attitudes, yummy chocolate, delish beer — and now, apparently, sparkly Swarovski crystal fantasy hotels.

As we watch the financial rug being pulled out from under developments all over the U.S., we can't help but want to high-five our Northern neighbo(u)rs for going ahead with plans for the Sparkling Hill Resort and Wellness Hotel, the first hotel project in North America to incorporate Swarovski Crystal elements into every aspect of its design. This does not appear to be a joke.

According to a press release announcing the official unveiling of the hotel's design, Andy Altmayer, head of Circle of Innovation at Swarovski, is overseeing the Vernon, British Columbia project.

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