Back to the desert in style – Al Maha / Dubai / UAE

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Back to the desert in style – Al Maha / Dubai / UAE

Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, is the centre of Dubai’s heritage and conservation efforts, lies nestled within a green and verdant oasis amongst some of Arabia’s most impressive dune and desert landscapes. Resembling an ancient Bedouin encampment this secluded, internationally-awarded hideaway resort offers personal and seductive experiences of the region’s history and hospitality, in absolute comfort.The neutral toned ‘tents’ shade individual suites of understated, modern luxury. Each private suite is furnished with original regional artwork and antiques. Different sophisticated style at its best. Back…Continue Reading “Back to the desert in style – Al Maha / Dubai / UAE” →

Me gusta Paradore Nationale in Spain

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House & Hotel likes the Paradore Nationale in Spain. Spain, why we love it. This former monastery on the banks of the river Sella has been extended by a recent wing blending harmoniously with the architectural and constructional qualities. The Parador hotel, with its modern and comfortable installations, is the ideal place to enjoy the Asturian landscape. From here enjoy the characteristic fiestas, the ancestral folklore, and taste the best and most genuine of its rich gastronomic recipes. From this National Monument, the San Pedro…Continue Reading “Me gusta Paradore Nationale in Spain” →

Me gusta the Parador hotels – Hotel Chinchon Parador / Madrid / Spain

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House & Hotel Magazine features the region around Madrid. Review: Hotel Chinchón. The great hotel is nearby Madrid which makes it a bit the parador of the Spanish capital. If you want to visit Madrid while you are in Spain, but want to avoid staying in an hotel surrounded by bustle and noise, then Chinchon is a cool choice. A bit like a few Relais & Chateaux places in France. Chinchón is a pretty village with a beautiful central plaza surrounded by old buildings. The…Continue Reading “Me gusta the Parador hotels – Hotel Chinchon Parador / Madrid / Spain” →

Got stuck in Miami /USA

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Got stuck in Miami /USA

Transit, Air craft trouble. The Hilton Miami Airport is a nice hotel near Miami International Airport. This beautiful hotel is situated on a private peninsula in Blue Lagoon and is only a brief ten-minute complimentary airport shuttle ride from Miami International Airport. The hotel is located near a number of exciting attractions like South Beach, downtown Miami, coconut grove, Brickell Avenue Business District, American Airlines Arena (home of the Miami Heat) and sun life stadium which is the home of the Miami Dolphins. Do you…Continue Reading “Got stuck in Miami /USA” →

Bono’s “Million Dollar” Hotel / Los Angeles / USA

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A country on the edge….. The “Million Dollar Hotel” changed the called to Frontier Hotel. Everyone knows the story, key inspirations to make this movie was U2 Bonos legendary roof top video. “The Million Dollar” owes its genesis to the rooftop of the once-magnificent hotel that would become the film’s genesis. Built in 1917, the lodging, now called the Frontier Hotel, was in fact the titular Million Dollar Hotel and the graceful, wrought iron sign bearing that title still sprawls on the top of the…Continue Reading “Bono’s “Million Dollar” Hotel / Los Angeles / USA” →

Store “Freitag Bags” / Zurich / Switzerland

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Store “Freitag Bags” / Zurich / Switzerland

Today House & Hotel Magazine features Switzerland and the Swiss alps. On our arrival in Zurich, we remarked a different looking, nice house, better an office in Zurich. It looks great and it looks funky, the “Freitag” bag store in Zurich that’s made from recycled freight containers. It is completely built from rusty, recycled freight-containers. Lovingly they were gutted, reinforced, piled up and secured. Zurichs first bonsai-skyscraper: Yes we are In Switzerland, low enough not to harm the strict city restriction on high-rise buildings, but…Continue Reading “Store “Freitag Bags” / Zurich / Switzerland” →

Rhythm of the South – Hotel Conrad / Miami / USA

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Rhythm of the South – Hotel Conrad / Miami / USA

House & Hotel Magazine features lovely places and hotels around the globe. Today Miami. Yes, 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…Continue Reading “Rhythm of the South – Hotel Conrad / Miami / USA” →

Pembroke Townhouse / Dublin

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Enjoy in this townhouse a real dose of Dublin hospitality and experience the style and tranquillity of a very special Georgian Townhouse Hotel in the heart of Ballsbridge, stroll through tree lined terraces to the bustling heart of Dublin City. Great guesthouse with elegance and contemporary styl. Pembroke Townhouse Hotel, the place to be when staying in Dublin city. Do not forget to visit the Guinness brewery, try the Irish dry stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness (1725–1803) at St. James’s Gate,…Continue Reading “Pembroke Townhouse / Dublin” →

Smooth as silk – Hotel Paradee / Ko Samed Island / Thailand

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Smooth as silk – Hotel Paradee / Ko Samed Island / Thailand

Sawasdee, lovely Thailand, take a look at this nice ressort on this island named Paradee, means the “Sixth Heaven”. A bit of luxury in a private world complete with your own pool and romantic outdoor bath. They offer two secluded palm beaches, one dazzling white in the sun with crystal aquamarine waters and finally the the other abundant with coral. You will like it its a bit of a lovers paradise with beaches on both east and a west coasts. You can watch both the…Continue Reading “Smooth as silk – Hotel Paradee / Ko Samed Island / Thailand” →

Papagayo Hilton / Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste / Costa Rica

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House & Hotel likes the Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort. The Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa is at the very epicentre of this tropical paradise. In fact, the regions unique landscape and mystique is referred to by locals and visitors as pure life. Overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo, this luxury resort features a natural volcanic sand beach, never ending unspoiled gardens, and wide array of activities. It is located in a secluded, private bay on the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Papagayo,…Continue Reading “Papagayo Hilton / Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste / Costa Rica” →

The famous Majorelle house in Marrakesh / Morocco

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The famous Majorelle house in Marrakesh / Morocco

Morocco 2012. I like this place and especially Marrakesh. The Yves Saint Laurent exhibition house and gard presents a very-well designed interior of a Moroccan house. It includes reinterpretations by Saint Laurent of caftans -traditional clothes for women-, Capes, Sarouels and soft furnishings. Cloaks, embroideries, Turkish trousers, head coverings and flowing Moroccan style gowns; the creations on show make explicit reference to the Moroccan clothing tradition that inspired Yves Saint-Laurent. Their colors also evoke those admired by the artist in Marrakech: the orange of saffron,…Continue Reading “The famous Majorelle house in Marrakesh / Morocco” →