Luxury stay on Sardinia / Italy

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Luxury stay on Sardinia / Italy

Sardinina 2012. House & Hotel Magazine likes this great holiday location and the Forte is definetly the perfect resort on Sardinia. We checked in@ one of the wonderful “The Dune” bungalows next to the beach. At the resort you will find great suites which are practically on the beach, others are secluded villas with private gardens. All are exclusive havens of privacy and peace. Created for our most discerning, demanding guests, all offer extra services such as a British-style Butler, Chef or Chauffeur. The utmost…Continue Reading “Luxury stay on Sardinia / Italy” →

Incredible India – 5 days on a house boat / Kerala / India

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Incredible India – 5 days on a house boat / Kerala / India

Press trip India. House & Hotel Magazine tested “Kettuvalams”, besides the fact that it is a big tourist attraction in backwaters paradise “Venice of East” it is a perfect holiday destination. It has a huge network of backwater canals. The backwaters in Kerala are 1500 kms of canals both manmade and natural, 38 rivers and 5 big lakes extending from one end of Kerala to the other. http://www.karmakerala.com/houseboat-image-gallery/luxury-houseboats.html The Houseboats are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 feet in length, retrieved from being lost…Continue Reading “Incredible India – 5 days on a house boat / Kerala / India” →

Vancouver / Canada

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House & Hotel Magazine likes the green city and ecoluxury projects. We like the Vancouver Olympic village. Here were hosted 3000 world-class athletes for the Vancouver Winter Games. The Millennium Group worked with the City of Vancouver to develop the village that is home to Vancouver’s last downtown waterfront community, framed with extraordinary views of the city’s downtown skyline with a dramatic backdrop of the North Shore mountains. The 14 acre landmark development, Millennium Water, is an urban centre for residential, commercial/retail and public use…Continue Reading “Vancouver / Canada” →

Get down to lovely Rio – Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

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Get down to lovely Rio – Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

House & Hotel Magazin love it to be in Brazil. Do you know there’s a place where beach related jobs generate 3 billion €. Do you know Rio? We like this beautiful place. Its on Avenida Vieira Souto in the heart of Ipanema beach, Rio. The 5 star hotel Fasano combines the glamour and sophistication of Rio’s most coveted address with the Fasano commitment to excellence and style. Its a bit poshy but always fun to touch down in Rio de Janeiro. So when we…Continue Reading “Get down to lovely Rio – Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro / Brazil” →

Hotel Winvian / Morris / USA

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House & Hotel Magazine likes the Winvian hotel, you will find this hotel in Morris, near the city of Litchfield, Connecticut, in the Unites States. The hotel is an actual luxurious mansion which remains loyal to its helicopter theme. The hotel has 18 cottages and a luxury suite available for its guests. Price per room in this rather exclusive hotel is around 500€ per night. The hotel is located around two hours away from New York City and two and a half hours away from…Continue Reading “Hotel Winvian / Morris / USA” →

Summer in Riga Hotel Radisson Blu / Riga / Latvia

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Riga is always nice, but in summer the Latvian capital is particularly attractive. We spent a week-end in Riga at the Radisson Blu, a nice and stylish business hotel near the famous Art Nouveau district. The hotel is located on the bank of the serene Daugava River it overlooks the famous Old City and offers first-class accommodations. Just 15 minutes from the airport and within walking distance of business destinations, embassies and prime sightseeing. The hotel’s 256 rooms boast breathtaking views and the nice Panorama…Continue Reading “Summer in Riga Hotel Radisson Blu / Riga / Latvia” →

Country Side Experience – Chewton Glen House & Hotel / Hampshire / England

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Country Side Experience – Chewton Glen House & Hotel / Hampshire / England

House & Hotel Magazine was again in the UK. Today we feature The Chewton Glen, which is a country house hotel, set in 130 acres of Hampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest National Park. The unsurpassed heritage of English hospitality and the balance between heritage and evolution is what makes Chewton Glen a luxury Country House Hotel that constantly surprises. Chewton Glen is set in a landscaped parkland, gardens and woodland. They create seasonal displays and beautiful vistas for guests to enjoy…Continue Reading “Country Side Experience – Chewton Glen House & Hotel / Hampshire / England” →

Hotel Villa am Ruhrufer / Mülheim / Germany

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A nice luxury boutique hotel in Ruhr area. The hotel is located in Mülheim. The Düsseldorf International Airport is reachable within 20 minutes. Situated directly on the banks of the Ruhr in a beautiful villa quarter the hotel offers stunning views over the green floodplain meadows. Its a perfect spot for business travelers who require easy reach of surrounding towns (Essen, Duisburg, Oberhausen), cities and airports but also for golfers and leisure travelers who want to enjoy the surrounding nature and the beautiful spa. The…Continue Reading “Hotel Villa am Ruhrufer / Mülheim / Germany” →

Architectual highlight Villa Volpi / Rome / Italy

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Architectual highlight Villa Volpi / Rome / Italy

Villa Volpi Rome, we found this great house and nice location just 100 kilometers, south of Rome, on the Tyrrhenian Sea near the resort town of Sabaudia. Villa Volpi is the singularly breathtaking creation of Countess Nathalie Volpi di Misurata. Following in the tradition of Palladio, as well as ancient Greek architecture, this rare estate is a triumph of design ensconced amid 10 hectares, or about 26 acres, of natural terrain within a national park. Nearly 400 meters, or 1,300 feet, of Mediterranean coastline provide…Continue Reading “Architectual highlight Villa Volpi / Rome / Italy” →

Private island / Great Exuma / Bahamas

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Today we feature a luxurious tropical living on your own island. Why not? It is made easy on this stunning private cay encompassing more than 160 acres. Located just north of Great Exuma, Children’s Bay Cay offers the perfect private island retreat. Exuma International Airport is your hub, it is a public airport serving the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas. It is located near Moss Town, northwest of George Town. The airport services mainly light aircraft and regional jets from the United States…Continue Reading “Private island / Great Exuma / Bahamas” →

Swiss style – Château El Masr / Geneva / Switzerland

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Swiss style – Château El Masr / Geneva / Switzerland

House & Hotel Magazine features Switzerland. We stayed @ The Chateau El Masr, a nice “house”, which is the only example in Geneva of Neo-Tudor style. Since the 18th century, Cologny has been home to some beautiful country houses. As one of the eight towns juxtaposing the city of Geneva, Cologny is the least populated town and thus emphasizes its village character, which is mainly residential. Château El Masr, is located in Cologny, one of eight towns adjacent to the Swiss city of Geneva and…Continue Reading “Swiss style – Château El Masr / Geneva / Switzerland” →

Sleep in a treehouse / Sweden

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Pillow talk. By Jens Hoffmann. You will find treehotels world-wide and they are really fun. Treehotel launches Mirrorcube, to make the flagship treeroom, Mirrorcube, available for sale has been part of Treehotel’s vision from day one. The company believes unique treerooms in the middle of the unspoilt nature of Harads, Sweden. The interest has been enormous and it’s now time to take the next step. We’ve had a tremendous year and a very exciting journey until now. To take this next step and make the…Continue Reading “Sleep in a treehouse / Sweden” →