Spring 2018 Issue of Design Destination Magazine

Spring 2018

INTERCONTINENTAL KOH SAMUI “Home on a Beautiful Cliff”

THE ICE CREAM MUSEUM San Francisco Sweet Delight

WEDDING TIME Perfect Locations

VIENNA

The City Founded on Art

CITY MARKETS

Sunday’s Pastime

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Editor-In-Chief - Franz E. Buchhalter Managing Editor - Cynthia P. Howland Graphic Designer - Pablo Guzman Staff Writers Edmundo Ruano Cynthia P. Howland Franz E Buchhalter Contact Buchhalter International Group 9121 SW 140th Street

Miami, FL 33176 305.254.2128 info@buchhalterig.com

Our cover Baoase Luxury Resort in Curaรงao

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Vienna A city founded on art The city’s artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by Mozart and Beethoven.

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Diane Keaton

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An American Legend Annie Hall, Baby Boom, The Godfather Saga, Something’s Gotta Give, are just a few of this iconic actress’s memorable films.

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The Ice Cream Museum San Francisco’s Sweet Delight

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LETTER FROM OUR EDITOR Who has not strolled through the Street Markets looking for that rare find, or just to explore and spend a few hours on a Sunday morning? In this issue, we travel to some of the most fascinating Street Markets in the world.

Our feature luxury destination experience is the magnificent InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort on the Thai Island of Samui. The “Home on a Beautiful Cliff” is heaven on earth, offering sublime luxury and opulence in a breathtaking beachfront setting.

April is the most popular month for weddings, and in this issue we feature our properties as the perfect setting for that special occasion.

From the Bahamas to Fiji to Vietnam to Panama, we have the perfect location for the dream wedding.

We are featuring beautiful photography from a new contributor, Henry Wu who presents the Ice Cream Museum in San Francisco with his images of this fun and nostalgic museum. We also feature Carlos Melia, a Luxury Travel Professional who provided images of Vienna, Austria, the home of art, museums and endless beautiful settings.

And in “Our American Legends” section, we feature Diane Keaton, the Award winning actress famous for Annie Hall, The Godfather Saga and Something’s Gotta Give.

Hope you enjoy this issue and, as always, we would love to hear from you.

Go and Explore the World!

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Henry Wu, founder of This Life of Travel, is a portrait, travel, and lifestyle photographer based in San Francisco. He considers the world his personal oyster and loves to have his cake and eat it too.

From navigating insane rush hour traffic in Hanoi via motorbike to watching Caribbean baby turtles hatch under the full moon, Henry loves to capture the moment with his lens and to convey the emotion of the moment to the viewer.

Carlos Melia,

Luxury Travel Curator, is also a full-service bespoke Travel Agent, Travel Blogger, Concierge, Hospitality Consultant and Wedding Planner. With over 25 years of travel experience, earning the motto of “Little Marco Polo,” Jetsetter and Bon vivant, he curates the world of Luxury Travel & Lifestyle by experience, one destination at the time.

Henry loves documenting interesting and not-yet-explored topics as well as tackling new angles on well trodden topics. Feel free to contact him for any cool, fun, or interesting freelance photography projects!

“Luxury has so many interpretations. I believe, it is most authentic when understood beyond the obvious. It all comes down to one individual’s expectations and needs. My luxury is measured by rarity and sophistication, access to destinations, services, individuals and experiences, which go beyond the mere concept of self-indulgence.."

www.thislifeoftravel.com

www.carlosmelia.com

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VIENNA “The streets of Vienna are paved with culture, the streets of other cities with asphalt.” Karl Kraus Vienna is a city that embraces its history, which is so rich in art, music and culture. Some of the most famous composers of classical music called Vienna home, including Beethoven Mozart, Schubert and Brahms, as did artists like Klimt, Schiele, and Billy Wilder. However, the list of famous Viennese doesn't end with art, as the city gave the world many scientists like Sigmund Freud.

Vienna’s history is relished and visitors can be immersed in it as the city offers many trails of its famous citizens’ work. Perhaps no other artist is more associated with Vienna than Gustav Klimt who lived and died in Vienna. His works of art are displayed in many museums around the city such as the Belvedere where the artist’s famous piece, “The Kiss” is on display.

Another “must do” is to follow the footsteps of Vienna’s famous,

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as seeing the room where Freud kept his famous couch at the Sigmund Freud Museum.

Unfortunately the museum displays a copy of the original couch, but it is still fascinating.

Pay your respects to the greats of classical music at their graves while visiting the Vienna Cemetery where the remains of Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms rest.

If you are a classical music fan, there are several venues where the music of Mozart or Schubert is performed. But no one can say they have truly visited Vienna until they hear a performance of the famous Vienna Boys’ Choir, known as the best boys’ choir in the world. With about 100 members in the choir, they perform around the world but if you are lucky, you may catch a p e r f o r m a n c e a t t h e Vi e n n a Hofmusikkapelle at the Holy Mass in the Homburg Chapel or at the MuTh concert hall in the Augarten.

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“The music is not in the notes, but in the silence between.�

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Composer 1756 -1791

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“The Potemkin city of which I wish to speak here is none other than our dear Vienna herself�

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INTERCONTINENTAL KOH SAMUI “HOME ON A BEAUTIFUL CLIFF”

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Located on the beautiful island of Samui and perched on a cliff is the InterContinental Samui Baan Tailing Ngam Resort. The 79 rooms, suites and villas offer an authentic Thai experience. Each accommodation offer space to relax, recharge and enjoy the very best of Koh Samui. With seven pools to choose from and a white sand beach, guests are guaranteed to unwind. The resort features two restaurants serving Thai and International cuisine. Thanks to to the extraordinary location of the resort, guests can view the most amazing sunsets on the island. The InterContinental Samui provides its guests a most memorable experience.

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Perched high above the Gulf of Thailand on the cliffs of Taling Ngam, Air Bar is a one-of-a-kind destination cocktail lounge on Koh Samui. The hypnotic color palette of a Samui sunset and the countless shades of blue and green of the Gulf of Thailand are the backdrop as guests enjoy one of Air Bar’s signature cocktails prepared by a world-class mixologist.

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Baan Thai Spa by HARNN is surrounded by a luscious tropical jungle. At the very heart of nature, Baan Thai Spa ’s traditional wood interior blends seamlessly with the tropical surroundings, perfect for an authentic Thai experience.

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Marvel at Taling Ngam Bay’s glowing sunsets or lose yourself in the sea’s infinite shades of azure and emerald.

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STREET MARKETS Sunday’s Pastime

Looking for that quirky vintage-style fashion from the 1960s, or 1970’s tiedyed bean bag, or perhaps a rare book, or a recycled Barbie Doll or a Beatles record. Many Americans spend their Sundays looking for collectibles in the many street markets around the country. From San Francisco to Miami, people are fascinated with bargain-hunting. Street Markets are packed with everything you could ever need, including fresh produce and sweets, and offer an endless array of items that bargainhunters crave.

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Selecting a wedding venue is one of the the first important decisions an engaged couple makes. This will be the date that will kick off of their lives together, and it can also be one of their most expensive decisions. Many couples are choosing a destination wedding and the choices available are many. From a small island in the Caribbean to a colonial setting in Central America to an exotic island in the South Pacific to a romantic setting in Vietnam or Thailand, choices abound.

Our selection of destinations is as amazing as it is varied.

Each one of our destinations offers a setting sure to make this special day memorable.

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BAOASE LUXURY RESORT Located on the beautiful island of Curaรงao, Baoase features one of the most romantic settings in the Caribbean for a beachfront wedding.

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GRAND ISLE RESORT This resort located in Great Exuma, The Bahamas features some of the most beautiful azure waters in the Caribbean and Grand Isle Resort provides the perfect setting for an amazing celebration of love.

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BUENAVENTURA GOLF & BEACH RESORT With its own intimate chapel, The Buenaventura Resort will provide the happy couple with an elegant and unique setting for their wedding celebration.

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INTERCONTINENTAL FIJI The perfect locale for a wedding celebration in exotic Fiji, every moment of the special day will be captured with a magical backdrop of this beautiful setting.

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INTERCONTINENTAL DANANG

Nestled in the beautiful beach area of Danang, Vietnam in the Mythical Monkey Mountain. Surrounded by amazing views, this resort promises to make the special day a truly memorable event.

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Set in the “Home on a Beautiful Cliff” in the legendary island of Samui in Thailand. This resort offers one of Thailand’s most romantic settings.

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PARADISE CRUISES Sail along Vietnam’s most famous bays onboard a luxurious vessel and celebrate the special day while enjoying a romantic cruise.

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THE ANAM RESORT Located in the Cam Ranh Peninsula in Vietnam, the decor of this resort was inspired by a nostalgic era, and offers a romantic and memorable venue to celebrate the important day.

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Photos by Henry Wu

Text by Francisco Ruano

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SAN FRANCISCO’S SWEET DELIGHT Remember those crazy ideas you dreamed up as a kid? The Museum of Ice Cream is the place where ideas are transformed into real life experiences, a place where flavors are mysteries, toppings are toys and sprinkles make the world a better place.

The Museum’s design, featuring a variety of environments brings people together and provokes the imagination.

This is the description on the website of the Museum of Ice Cream or MOIC and the experience is exactly that, a journey through sweet childhood memories. Many guests describe their experience as an indulgence in decadence. The museum gives their visitors the opportunity to explore various rooms decorated with favorite sweets and provides great photo opportunities.

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“Tomorrow we can eat broccoli, but today is for ice cream!”

Mallory Hobson

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“Life is like an ice cream cone, you have to lick it one day at a time�

Charles M. Schulz

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“A sense of freedom is something that, happily, comes with age and life experience.”

Diane Keaton

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Ms. Keaton is an accomplished award winning actress, director and producer whose career began on stage. She made her film debut as Kate Adams-Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather in 1970. In 1972 she began an artistic collaboration with Woody Allen and starred in several films including Play It Again and Annie Hall for which she earned her Academy Award for best actress in 1977. Her film career spans more than five decades and she is c o n s i d e r e d o n e o f t o d a y ’s m o s t acclaimed actresses. Some of her most popular films include Looking For Mr. Goodbar, Reds, which earned her an Academy Award nomination, Marvin’s Room, Father of The Bride I & II and Something’s Gotta Give directed by Nancy Meyers and co-starring Jack Nicholson. Her performance in this comedy earned her another Academy Award nomination.

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DESIGN DESTINATIONS SPRING 2018 The 2017 Disney / Pixar’s animated film COCO is a celebration of the Mexican and Latin culture and the meaning of “family” and “traditions”. The characters are all lovable, beginning with COCO. The movie was recognized with an Oscar for Best Animated Featured Film at the 2018 Academy Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles. Their creators bring to the screen a story filled with emotion, passion and creativity. If you are not a fan of animated films, make an exception and see this one. You won’t be disappointed.

Photos: Courtesy of Disney/Pixar COCO

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