He now runs the wildly popular Eriks Gondolen, a dining capsule, suspended from a bridge-like structure, with a priceless view of the city.

Another not-too-expensive place filled with priceless watery views is Yonkers.

Double rooms, many with priceless views, are 155 euros, or about $215 at $1.38 to the euro, through July.

These accounts, generally accepted as sober court records, provide a priceless view of Tibet in its early phase of expansion and establishment as a powerful empire.

The mouth of the cave was walled off by a five-foot rock fence above which opened the family's huge "picture window" with a priceless view of mountains and valleys.

For priceless views at budget rates, try the Cathedral House (28-32 Cathedral Square, www.cathedralhouse.com; 44-141-552-3519; from £55).

From priceless treasures, ascend the tower for a priceless view.

Some rooms have priceless panoramic views.

From his office window he has a priceless view of Jerusalem.

The restaurant is off the ground-floor garden, and the lounge chairs on the rooftop terrace offer priceless views of the Parthenon.