Frank Sinatra’s House / Palm Springs / USA

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Frank Sinatra’s House / Palm Springs / USA

Enjoy the ultimate Palm Springs vacation living like Frank did! Twin Palms, the legendary former estate of Frank Sinatra, located in the Movie Colony is a 4 bedroom, seven bath luxury vacation home that sleeps up to eight guests. Features include exquisite period furnishings and infamous piano-shaped swimming pool. Designed by E. Stewart Williams in 1947 for Frank Sinatra and his first wife, Nancy Barbato, The Twin Palms Estate is a spectacular example of mid-century architecture in the heart of Palm Springs. This estate boasts…Continue Reading “Frank Sinatra’s House / Palm Springs / USA” →

Naulakha Kipling House / Vermont

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Naulakha, the home built for Rudyard Kipling in Dummerston, Vermont, is one of the finer examples of the Shingle style in the state. Located on eleven acres off a town road, at the edge of a meadow with a hillside behind, the estate is ideally situated in its naturalistic setting, with its view of mountains and valleys which spread before it to the east. Kipling often referred to the view of the Wantastiquet mountain range and Mount Monadnock peaking through the clouds and rising “like…Continue Reading “Naulakha Kipling House / Vermont” →

Cities we love – Gianni Versace’s place – Miami

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Cities we love – Gianni Versace’s place – Miami

Me gusta. Hotel The Villa. I am a fan of Miami. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. A weekend in South Beach is truly fun. Do you long for the South Beach of frozen margaritas and electric neon? The South Beach of stylish new hotels like Gale, Lord Balfour, SLS South Beach and special restaurants like Yardbird, Southern Table & Bar, Khong River House, Tongue & Cheek? I like the the South Beach of yesterday with Art Deco buildings, museums and monuments? Perhaps you simply crave …the…Continue Reading “Cities we love – Gianni Versace’s place – Miami” →

House Willemstad & Spaceport 2015 / Curacao

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funky and colourful Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao. Located in the southern Caribbean Sea that forms a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Formerly the capital of the Netherlands Antilles prior to its dissolution in 2010, it has an population of 140,000. The centre consists of two quarters: Punda and Otrobanda. Take a look at the St. Anna bay, an inlet that leads into the large natural harbour called the ‘Schottegat’. Its a beautiful melting point and shows a beautiful and…Continue Reading “House Willemstad & Spaceport 2015 / Curacao” →

May Fair Hotel / London / UK

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May Fair Hotel / London / UK

We had a nice stay in London we went to the Wired Conference and stayed at the My Fair. A glamorous heritage, bold design and distinctive style make the May Fair Hotel a true one off. Imbued with the energy of its central London location, in every sense it is the sum of its surroundings – a nucleus for new ideas, a hub for happenings of every kind. Lavish without being showy, dramatic without compromising on comfort and with service that’s attentive yet low-key, the…Continue Reading “May Fair Hotel / London / UK” →

Cities we love – Santiago de Chile

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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” →

House of Warren Buffett (fence free)

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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.

Great “Kiwi” experience – Pohutukawa House Auckland / New Zealand

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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” →

Tandara Glamping / Sydney / Australia

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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” →

Hotel Boscolo / Venezia / Italy

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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” →

Hotel Telegraaf /Tallinn / Estonia

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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” →

Russian capsule hotel / Space

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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” →