Contributed by T. Wellman I started my tour in Santiago de Chile Santiago, Chile’s sprawling capital, is the gateway to some of the world’s greatest natural wonders — Patagonia, the Atacama Desert, Easter Island. The city is alive with music, art and nightlife, against the arresting backdrop of the Andes. 50 years after General Augusto Pinochet’s USA backed coup d’état ushered in a 17-year dictatorship. Just a few years ago, Chile exploded into cathartic and, at times, violent unrest, as hundreds of thousands of Santiaguinos…Continue Reading “Cities we love – Santiago de Chile”

no fences, no gates, cool. Warren Buffett is an US business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is the third richest man of the world, widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world. Buffett is called the “Wizard of Omaha”, and is noted for his adherence to the value investing philosophy and for his personal frugality despite his immense wealth. Buffett will give away 99 percent of his fortune to foundations.

Destinatioreport New Zealand. Contributed by Marc Parker. Not a destination, an adventure. We had a fantastic time, we checked in at the Pohutukawa House Hotel. An oasis of recuperation. There is no mass to be found here, just selected fun. The hotels stlye is so beautiful of the highest standards. The pre-existing Pohutukawa trees posed a challenge but ended up becoming the inspiration for the design. Not wanting to clear the area or remove any trees, the architects chose to work around them. Their solution…Continue Reading “Great “Kiwi” experience – Pohutukawa House Auckland / New Zealand”

Glamping thats fun, better glamorous camping: it is a style of camping that allows you to experience the joys of camping without the hassles that can sometimes be involved. With no setup required you can immediately relax and enjoy the intimate setting. Glamping is not generally favoured by the traditionalist camper but it can still be a very attractive option for them and is a unique experience for Sydney. Tandara sets a new standard of excellence for camping. In fact, camping as a term does…Continue Reading “Tandara Glamping / Sydney / Australia”

The Boscolo Venezia, Autograph Collection, housed in the old and prestigious Rizzo-Patarol noble palace, is an excellent location for completely immersing yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of Venice. The hotel’s XVII-century façade has a portal and loggia on overlapping levels and is hidden a secret garden, the only one to be found in a hotel in Venice, which is perfectly preserved and faces onto the lagoon. The Boscolo HoteVenezia, Autograph Collection combines contemporary comfort with the ‘period luxury’ of the precious marble, splendid frescoes and…Continue Reading “Hotel Boscolo / Venezia / Italy”

House & Hotel Magazine was in the beautiful city Tallinn. We checked in @ the Hotel Telegraaf and enjoyed this fantastic 5 Star hotel. The Revaler Handels Bank built this magnificent building in the old town of Tallinn at Vene Street 9 in 1878. It was designed by the architect Peter Schreiberg from St. Petersburg and was originally a four storey house, the two topmost floors added later. Later on when the Republik of Estonia was established in 1918, the building was used as the…Continue Reading “Hotel Telegraaf /Tallinn / Estonia”

wow, thats fun. The russian company Orbital has announced its plans to build a commercial space station which would also serve as a “space-hotel” for tourists. The hotel opening will be in 2016. Once launched the station will be able to host up to seven passengers in its homey capsule, free of extraneous scientific instruments and pesky astronauts and cosmonauts. It will follow the same orbit as the International Space Station, and will be able to dock with shuttles from around the world. This orbital…Continue Reading “Russian capsule hotel / Space”

Destination Canada. Canada and especially Toronto can be different. They are everywhere, the desire to live aloft is one shared by many, some of whom have gone so far as to make their dream a reality. As a result, there are some extremely altitudinous treehouses located around the world one of them in Toronto. Although it is only 100 square feet, The Roost’s undulating roof creates the feeling of more space, deluding the eye and circumventing building code. The roof is made of Northern white…Continue Reading “Cities we love – Toronto in Canada”

I love stylish “old school” hotels. I like the Hotel Sacher. It was 1876 established by Eduard Sacher, son of the creator of the Original Sacher-Torte, a unique chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam. 6 years later, Eduard wife Anna Sacher took over the hotel and established its noble reputation. “I am the Master in the house,” the Grande Dame of the Sacher-dynasty is known to have said. She loved cigars and little dogs; some say she owned several hundreds of them!…Continue Reading “Hotels we love – Hotel Sacher in Vienna”

House & Hotel Magazine feautres this beautiful hotel; sometimes, it defines the destination; and sometimes, it does both. Welcome to the Hilton Anatole hotel in Dallas, Texas. The Hilton Anatole hotel has defined Dallas and Texas by its sheer magnitude and become a renowned destination in a city that is rich with champions, warm hospitality and Western lore. Dallas’ legendary Hilton Anatole Hotel made the most extensive hotel renovation in Dallas and one of the largest in Texas. The Hilton Anatole is owned by Dallas-based…Continue Reading “Hilton Anatole / Dallas /USA”

a deluxe hotel, located 300 metres out to sea on Princes Wharf, is a welcoming haven within 5 minutes’ walk from the city’s main area, the ferry terminal, the Viaduct Basin which is Auckland’s main tourist and entertainment stretch and within a stone’s throw of the theatres and the heart of the city. The hotel’s unique design and location make the most of this unique waterfront position, with the restaurant, Bellini Bar and most guest rooms having views over Auckland harbour. The hotel’s 160 designer-furnished…Continue Reading “Hilton Auckland / New Zealand”

nice location, Château de Mazan in France. In former times the most notorious individual within these four walls was the Marquis de Sade. Now its a perfect hotel and the aim of your stay should be to relax, escape or live the life of lord of the manor. Le Chateau was built 1720, during France’s early Regency Period. It was here, in 1772, that the Marquis organized the very first Theatre Festival in France. The plays in which he personally performed were shown in both…Continue Reading “Hotel Château de Mazan (Marquis de Sade) / France”