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etween Moscow and Saint Petersburg to rediscover the city of the czars but also czar hospitality. We visited famous hotels and new entries. Hospitality is a landscape perpetually in motion and especially here in Russia even more so. Visitors are numerous but the offer also increases and is varied. The Four Seasons in St. Petersburg stands out among all the accommodations. Here it is not a question of stars, it is simply grandiose. A neoclassical palace that welcomes guests in a context of art and luxury. We then went to Yangon for the Strand, one of the colonial gems of the Far East. Next off to Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America, intrigued by an atmosphere halfway between Latin and European. Addictive, sometimes astonishing. Always fascinating.
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St ra nd ich in hi st or y, Th e el es s, th ne No . m Vi ct or ia n ch ar its th wi u yo es lco m an t co lo ni al Ya ng on to da y we ca l fe el . Th e el eg lo d an nt t rre cu ve ry on e of th e fin es th e ho te l ha s a no w co ns id er ed d . an on 01 ng 19 Ya in e he ar t of st ru ct ur e op en ed lly in se rte d in th fu ed . de nd in ou is ab ez rts ho te l ea st of Su rs on al ize d. Co m fo ed an d se rv ice pe ei ve d Ho sp ita lit y is re fin ls of As ia is pe rc e le ge nd ar y ho te th we ll of s y fit tit it en rt, id e riv er po Th e un iq ue fa ça de . Fa cin g th l on g ica al ss la ed oc oy pl ne e de t rig ht fro m th lo ni al di st ric co sh iti Br d ol e ic of th dé co r. On th e in th e ur ba n fa br s of fe r a sim pl e ite su us io ac sp e r. Th fo r th e tra ve le r th e Ya ng on Ri ve te a co rn er of ca lm ea cr s lp he rs tle bu in sid e, a te am of ia . e of So ut he as t As at m cli e e th by tri ed in g in hi st or y. Th th e fe el in g of liv ify pl to am ks s an ng th ili n xa tio Th e wo od en ce m om en ts of re la in st ea d, in tim at e th e lo ca l fla vo r th wi r te un Sp a Su ite of fe rs , ge . Th e en co sa as m al ra nd Ca fé : nt ie or th th e rit ua ls of su rp ris es at e St nt sa ea pl e m so ov id e th e Fr en ch do es no t fa il to pr a. Th e fla vo rs fro m Te gh Hi ar nm ya r th eM th e ot he r ha nd , th e id ea l pl ac e fo ra nd Gr ill ar e, on St e th at y jo en n ca m en u th at gu es ts ic. ss cla e m or siz in g pe rfe ct ly ow n vi sio n, sy nt he its s se en sp di on Th e St ra nd Ya ng -le ve l ho sp ita lit y. m of m od er n hi gh ar ch al ni lo co e th
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that’s the dive into the past ... Palace Hotel. ming to the Alvear co ed nc rie pe ex feeling we for excellence, the French Quarter in al, pit ca ine nt Arge disturbing and In the heart of the t enough not to be jus ”, tro “re bit a is il ta pped in the last Recoleta. Every de seems that time sto It e. siv of es pr im ite pelled by the sight the ensemble is qu ght immediately dis ou th ño rte ick Po qu a rb t pe jus su century, but it is ts which make this of the two restauran the Orangerie, one clusive. the winter hotel even more ex another vision. In ve ha we st, kfa ea at br m the ceiling The next morning the restaurant, fro of ll ha c sti aje m the l and cutlery. A garden, adjacent to chandeliers, crysta on cts fle re at th ht erent, decidedly enters a diffused lig to linger. Very diff u yo s ite the inv at th find at High Tea in sunny atmosphere mosphere that we at e g th un is , Yo l. ad ua te rit ins A timeless more glamorous, st time of the day. be , r es he ns ot re e na th bo ly y ite an ge time ... m afternoon. Defin en all ch to d ine joy rm to en ies dete ecial event or just couples, elderly lad re to celebrate a sp he er flair and th le ga ab o cc wh pe te im a varied eli a, served with te of ds kin t en er n diff one of the ninetee licious desserts. de by d nie pa m acco ampions, but the become world ch ve ha t no iós ay m it is a pity to say Ad This year Argentina it is so intense that vis r ou g rin du ys euphoria of the da l. to this superb hote
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he evening arrival has something magical. While the driver stops in front of the hotel and the bellboy takes care of our luggage. St. Basil’s Cathedral, with its colorful spires standing next to Red Square, and the Kremlin walls appears in front of us. Only the Moskova separates us from the heart of Moscow, from the places that have marked its history. We leave this view reluctantly and cross the threshold. The check-in is quick and we are in the room in a heartbeat. From the large windows, the view is even better. The lights brighten the landscape, a vision that will accompany us throughout our stay. For dinner, we choose the Grill on the ground floor. Intimate, gracefully decorated with gilded mirrors, It offers an elegant and cosy atmosphere. From the monumental menu (not so much for the length but the sizecould be called challenging), we choose a salmon fillet that will prove to be superb and a fillet of sea bass which is also excellent. While we await the creations of the chef we are served the amuse-bouche with a perfect Margarita that entertains us while waiting for the main course. The restaurant is the same as the one for breakfast, but in the evening the charm is greater and the service superior. The so-called Library, the largest library populated by national classics, is actually a stylish lounge whose peculiarity is, once again, the views of monumental Moscow, especially from the terrace - very popular for cocktail events. A classic hotel of charm. The Baltschug Kempinski must be remembered for its location and views. It Invites you to discover the city on the Moskova right in the very heart of the city.
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INFO HOTEL HOTEL BALTSCHUG KEMPINSKI Moscow, Russia www.kempinski.com Rooms 227 - Suites 48 Villas 0 - Restaurants 2 Spa yes Children yes Chain Kempinski Affiliation none Activities sightseeing 77 Score Environment 80 78 Design 75 Service 80 Cuisine 75 Health 70 Spa 80 Rooms
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Four Seasons Hotel Saint Petersburg a contemporary “Palace”
Hospitality worthy of Catherine the Great. Courtliness and excellent service in an elegant neoclassical building complete with Empire furniture and just a stone’s throw from the Hermitage.
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he elegant building of the lions (so named for the two marble statues guarding the stair way) arose in the nineteenth centur y. Originally, it housed rental apartments for the emerging bourgeoisie of the time. Histor y has been kind to this building, which occupies a whole block, cleverly located in front of the cathedral and in view of the Palace Square where the Hermitage and the Winter Palace are found. The intended use has changed but most of the decorations and architecture have remained. Arriving in the monumental black BMW, having crossed half the city along one of the many arteries that run across it for kilometers, one has the impression of entering a museum. Tourists at the entrance take selfies as we are escorted to reception. The explosion of marble and flowers is still is no indication of what is to come. We go up the monumental staircase to the main floor. The balustrade of white Carrara marble blends well with the refined
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neoclassical stuccoes on the walls. The themes are Roman battles as the palace soon became the headquarters of the ministr y of war. The ensemble is incredibly air y. Ever y detail is manicured and never mind if the room has only 4-foot ceilings and the view from the huge windows overlooks the Admiralty park just in front. The arrival alone would justify a visit, but we must mention the restaurants. Both are characterized by a ver y contemporar y decor playing with dark tones of gray and pink grapefruit. Percorso is the I talian one which ser ves an excellent burrata and memorable fresh pasta. The I talian tradition is respected here but, if you like, you can make a fanciful deviation with less or thodox combinations. To
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finish, the “Groppino� with lemon sorbet, prosecco and vodk a is frothy and refreshing and concludes an excellent experience. Time permitting, you must also tr y Sintoho, the Asian restaurant, the spa with excellent facials for men, and the spacious gym. So a Palace experience from other times then in what is undoubtedly the best and most exclusive hotel in Saint Petersburg and one of the best in Russia.
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INFO HOTEL FOUR SEASONS HOTEL Saint Petersburg www.fourseasons.com Rooms 157 - Suites 26 Villas 0 - Restaurants 3 Spa yes Children yes Chain Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Affiliation none Activities sightseeing 91 Score Environment 88 100 Design 80 Service 97 Cuisine 80 Health 95 Spa 96 Rooms
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INFO HOTEL HOTEL ASTORIA Saint Petersburg, Russia www.roccofortehotels.com Rooms 83 - Suites 86 Villas 0 - Restaurants 1 Spa yes Children yes Chain Rocco Forte Hotels Affiliation none
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From Sorrento to Anacapri, from Lerici to Santa Margherita Ligure passing by Milan. A selection of the best properties for sale. Sotheby’s International Realty presents on these pages five must-see bargains.
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Beautiful villa with swimming pool set over two floors in Anacapri located within an exclusive residential area in the countryside not far from the famous Blue Grotto and five minutes from the heliport Damecuta . The villa boasts an excellent location with panoramic views and a large private parking. Location Anacapri Bedrooms 7 Bathrooms 5 Interior 450 mq Garden 750 mq Price 5.400.000 euro Agent milan@sothebysrealty.com
Boasting panoramic views over the bay and strategically located only 15 minutes walk from the local town of Lerici, this unique residence provides connection with nature and landscape, becoming a blissful oasis in any season of the year. Location Lerici Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Interior 300 mq Price â‚Ź 5.250.000 euro Agent milan@sothebysrealty.com
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In 1700s building, beautifully renovated in the common areas, apartment of 320 sqm plus charming balconies. The property enjoys a unique and exclusive views of the Basilica of St Nazaire and gardens. Inside, the elegant quality materials make the unit very valuable. Quadruple exposure, very quiet and bright. Parking. Location Milano Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 5 Balconies 5 Interior 320 mq Price 3.900.000 euro Agent milan@sothebysrealty.com
Magnificent villa with panoramic vistas between Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino. This one-of-a-kind property enjoys a privileged view over the bay of Santa Margherita Ligure and is surrounded by a lush garden of 20,000 square meters overlooking the sea. The main villa, which embodies the typical style of the Portofino Riviera, has recently been renovated. Location Santa Margherita Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 Interior 300 mq Terrace 20.000 mq Price upon request Agent milan@sothebysrealty.com
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