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C O N T E N T S January 2021
SKI
AIRPORT
04| The Arula Chalets
17| Hotel Verde Cape Town Air
06| Hotel & Chalet Aurelio
18| Sama-Sama Express KLIA
07| Chalet MIMI
19| Sama-Sama Express klia2
08| Hotel Almhof Schneider 5*s 20| Hong Kong SkyCity Marrio Hotel
09| Mondschein Chalet 21| Samann Grand 10| TOP Hotel Hochgurgl
BUSINESS/CITY
11| Hermitage Hotel - Cervinia 22| Hotels & Preference Hualing Tbilisi
12| Novotel Resort Krasnaya
Polyana Sochi
13| Rixos Krasnaya Polyana
23| Pullman Kinshasa Grand H
24| Mandarin Oriental, Macau
Sochi
14| Sochi Marriott Krasnaya
25| Le Petit Bijou Boutique
Apartments
Polyana
15| Mรถvenpick Hotel Krasnaya Polyana
26| Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, O
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BOUTIQUE
GOURMET
27| Sofitel London St James
40| The Cookbook Gastro
Boutique Hotel & Spa
28| InterContinental Porto
Palácio das Cardosas
30| O’Two Hotel
41| Bussaco Palace Hotel 42| Cervo Hotel, Costa Smeralda Resort
31| Vasanti Kuta Hotel VARIETY
32| Luxury Boutique Hotel
44| Fairmont St Andrews
Villa Vulin
45| Esperas Santorini Hotel DESIGN/ARCHITECTURE
33| AH ART HOTEL PALMA
46| BlueVillas - The Luxury Concept
35| COZZI Blu
47| Il Palazzotto Residence
36| Okinawa EXES Naha
& Winery
37| Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery 48| UmiOto Guest House 38| Sura Design Hotel & Suites
49| Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort
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The Arula Chalets Lech - AUSTRIA The Arula Chalets are two brand-new luxury chalets in Oberlech which are uniquely positioned next to the slope with gorgeous views across the Lech mountain scenery. Each has its own separate spa area, 24/7 butler-service, private chef and driver. Start your skiing day directly from the front door, before making your last turn in the afternoon right at the ski room of the chalet and enjoy your tea before relaxing in the spacious spa area. Or have a drink in the heated outdoor Jacuzzi on the terrace. The Arula Chalets leave nothing to be desired: in addition to spacious living areas both chalets have dedicated party rooms and a private cinema. Finish your day dining on Austrian and international delicacies prepared by your private chef. Rounded off by exquisite wines from the wine cellar in each chalet.
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Hotel & Chalet Aurelio Lech - AUSTRIA
The luxury Aurelio Hotel & Chalet is located in the exclusive ski resort of Lech, in Austria’s Arlberg region. The Aurelio offers an enviable ski-in, ski-out location and all rooms guarantee an amazing view overlooking Lech and the mountains. The Aurelio SPA has everything one could ask for and more - herbal steam rooms, saunas, a gym, large chill-out area and a 23-metre pool. Guests can enjoy massages and cosmetic treatments with exclusive products. Food at the Aurelio´s gourmet restaurant is created by “3 Hauben” awarded chef, Christian Rescher and his protégée, Markus Niederwanger. The wonderful delicacies use Austrian products with international influences.
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Chalet MIMI Lech - AUSTRIA
Ski-In and Ski-Out, a cozy atmosphere, an open fireplace in the living room, a spacious SPA area plus 24/7 butler service and a private chef – the luxurious Chalet Mimi in Oberlech am Arlberg offers its guests all this and much more, with a traditional alpine ambience. Enjoy impressive views overlooking the surrounding mountains: on ski, from the sofa or while enjoying a drink in the hot outdoor-Jacuzzi. Featuring a total of six comfortable bedrooms, including four double rooms, one single room as well as a kids room with two bunk beds, the newly built chalet provides room for up to 13 guests. When returning from the slopes, the chalet SPA invites you to enjoy a 14 meter indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, relaxing area and massage rooms. In the evening, your private chef treats you to Austrian and international delicacies, while your private butler serves excellent wines from the chalets own cellar. In addition to private chauffeur services, the chalet provides comprehensive housekeeping.
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Hotel Almhof Schneider 5*s Lech - AUSTRIA For many, the Almhof Schneider is more than just a hotel… It has been home to the family since 1451. This small, luxury, family-owned-and-run ski resort is one of Austria’s most exclusive ski resorts. Indulging its guests is a tradition at the Almhof Schneider. Their focus is on the thoughtful care of guests and serving a refined, contemporary Austrian cuisine. Both kitchen and cellar trust selected quality producers, using only the best locally sourced ingredients. Highly personalized service with a strong focus on food and wine makes this one of Austria’s 3 star awarded wine lists by World of Fine Wine. The resorts convenient position in the village, slightly off the main road and at the foot of the beautiful Schlegelkopf Mountain, allows guests to spend their vacation in peace, meander into the center, put their skis outside the front door and enjoy all sporting facilities within close range.
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Mondschein Chalet
Ski
Stuben - AUSTRIA
The Mondschein Chalet with its 8 suites and rooms is the ideal place to rest and relax in an intimate ambience. You’re not directly staying in a hotel, but you are surrounded with a private atmosphere on 40 to 160 square meters, your chalet suite, above the roofs of Stuben am Arlberg - just a 5-minute walk away from the Hotel Mondschein. Enjoying a private Mondschein Chalet suite and moreover the lively going-on at the Hotel Mondschein, nearby, what a wonderful supplement. You can go directly with an elevator (Hubertushoflift) from the Mondschein Chalet to the Albonalift which brings you to the skiing area. The famous ‘Arlberg‘ skiing area, more than 300 km to ski... Enjoy the ‘alpine cuisine’ of the Hotel Mondschein during your dinner as part of your gourmet half-board in the rustic dining room, where regional products meet culinary delights.
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TOP Hotel Hochgurgl Hochgurgl - AUSTRIA
Ski-in, spa-out is 5-star superior TOP Hotel Hochgurgl’s proud boast. The 2,200m² TOP Mountain SPA is just the tonic after a day on the slopes, surrounded by 23 peaks above 3,000m! What could be more luxurious than reclining in the outdoor infinity pool as skiers glide past? It‘s the height of Alpine luxury; with 100% snow guaranteed on the immaculate pistes of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, and TOP kit from the hotel’s ski shop. Dine at the sophisticated hotel restaurant where waiters will slice, flambé and fillet at the table, sip Champagne on the spectacular piste-side terrace, or enjoy a salt hot stone fondue in the Murmelstube. TOP highlights: the hotel’s oyster bar and the Perrier-Jouët gourmet gondola!
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Hermitage Hotel - Cervinia Cervinia - ITALY Situated on the south side of the Matterhorn, the Cervinia ski resort is one of the highest in the world. Peaking at 4,000 metres, and one of the few to cross the Italian-Swiss border. Choose between slaloming on the Swiss side, or a descent down the trails of the Aosta Valley. The Hermitage, this grand chalet, has been designed in the purest of mountain traditions, with interiors of warm brown wood, and equipped with a spa to relax in after a day of intense skiing. The Whymper Suite, designed as a private chalet, boasts breathtaking views of the Matterhorn. Succumb to the beauty of the mountain.
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Novotel Resort Krasnaya Polyana Sochi Sochi - RUSSIA The 5* hotel is located on the sunny slope of the mountains in Polyana 960 Krasnaya Polyana Resort. A panoramic view of the Caucasus Mountains opens from anywhere in the hotel - this is one of the hotels with the most exciting view in the resort. There are 120 modern rooms with wonderful views. The elegant and fashionable design is a combination of comfort and modern technical facilities. The “Ski in Ski out” system helps guests to enjoy their active recreation at the resort. The guests of Novotel Resort Krasnaya Polyana Sochi who need rest between the down-runs can dine at the panoramic restaurant “The Grill”.
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Rixos Krasnaya Polyana Sochi
Ski
Sochi - RUSSIA
Rixos Krasnaya Polyana Sochi, designed by a world-leading architect, is the first Rixos hotel in Russia. 114 elegant rooms with a panoramic mountain view, exclusive restaurants, modern conference halls, high quality service and special attention to detail – everything has been created for sophisticated connoisseurs of royal recreation. The hotel’s pearl, gorgeous Rixos Royal Spa, opens a hitherto unexplored world of the delight. Rixos Krasnaya Polyana Sochi is located at 960m above sea level in the heart of Gorky Gorod, the first multi-branded world-class resort in Russia, a center of sports and cultural activities, a place of attraction for people of all ages and interests all year round.
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Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana Sochi - RUSSIA Luxury awaits you at the Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana Hotel. The five-star Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana is an oasis of luxury at the heart of this modern mountain resort. Ideally positioned at the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains on the shore of the mountain river, the hotel is overlooking the stunning panorama of snow-capped peaks. The Hotel offers its guests quick and easy access to the 30-km network of ski runs at a height up to 2300m and is just steps away from the entertainment and shopping centers, promenade area and the highway. With its perfect combination of elegance, first class service and a full spectrum of resort facilities, Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana is an excellent all-the-year-round venue for active breaks, family vacation and high-level business meetings.
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Mövenpick Hotel Krasnaya Polyana
Ski
Sochi - RUSSIA
Mövenpick Krasnaya Polyana is the first hotel in Russia of the Swiss hotel chain Mövenpick and the world’s first hotel of this brand in the mountains, located on Polyana 960 Resort Krasnaya Polyana within walking distance from the resort’s cableway. The hotel offers accommodation in 52 rooms, which will appeal to connoisseurs of space and comfort. Mövenpick Hotel with sauna and hammam is located in Krasnaya Polyana resort, 500 metres from Mountain Carousel ski lift. There is a bar and a restaurant, ski storage room, massage and other services are available for guests.
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Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Airport
Cape Town - SOUTH AFRICA
Hotel Verde is a 4-star hotel located just 400m from Cape Town International Airport and set within a restored wetland that provides a tranquil oasis. The hotel offers a 100% offset carbon-neutral stay, modern and stylish guestrooms, versatile conference and events facilities and a natural, green setting. There are 145 tastefully decorated, spacious rooms catering for a range of leisure and business needs. World-class indoor and outdoor facilities are offered, for both guests and day visitors, including Nuovo Restaurant and Bar which boasts an Ă la carte menu featuring locally produced and responsibly sourced ingredients.
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Sama-Sama Express KLIA Sepang - MALAYSIA Welcome aboard at Sama-Sama Express KL International Airport, where leisure and business co-exist. Sama-Sama Express KL International Airport is located within the satellite building of KL International Airport, this straightforward airport hotel is just a few minutes walking distance from C gates. The well-appointed guestrooms and suite overlooking the airfield is the perfect layover for the avid aviation enthusiast. Escape the hustle and bustle of the terminal and relax in comfort at the Express Lounge. The state-of-the-art Lounge offers exclusivity to shower facilities, comfortable seating, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, large format display television, and a range of food and beverages to ensure your rest is as enjoyable as possible.
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Sama-Sama Express klia2
Airport
Sepang - MALAYSIA
Sama-Sama Express klia2 is your ideal eco-friendly hotel when you are in transit at klia2. Awarded the Green Building Index (GBI), a rating for buildings which are designed and construct green, sustainable buildings that provide energy savings, water savings, with a healthier indoor environment, better connectivity to public transportation and adaptation of recycling and greenery that reduce the impact on the environment. Sama-Sama Express klia2’s green environment features include treated rainwater for toilet flushing system in all bathrooms, in-room ambience system with motion sensor, regulating air-conditioning temperature system, regulated lighting system and heat exchange system with the solar panel for a hot water system. Strategically located in the relaxing zone of the international departure level 3 satellite building of klia2 airport terminal, Sama-Sama Express klia2 is an ideal revitalising stop to your next destination!
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Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel Lantau Island - HONG KONG Nestled on the edge of Lantau Island, the Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel provides a refreshing escape from the bustling city and an alternative option for meetings and conferences. Welcoming guests with an impeccable location, the hotel is near the Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and directly connected to AsiaWorld-Expo. The most prestigious international hotel on Lantau Island offers luxurious accommodations, with 658 guest rooms having airport, island or sea view, 14 multi-functional meeting rooms spanning more than 13,000 square feet of meeting space, five restaurants, pampering treatments at the on-site award-winning Quan Spa, an indoor heated swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. Travelling to city centre is just a 28-minute train ride.
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Samann Grand
Airport
Malé - MALDIVES
Located in the heart of the capital city Malé, Samann Grand offers a truly exquisite experience as a premium ocean view hotel. Designed in an elegant luxury boutique style, showcasing 26 furnished rooms with whites and shades of brown and lit with warm lights to provide a sense of calm and comfort, the Hotel offers its guests a wide variety of choices. The room categories comprises of Deluxe Twin, the Deluxe Double, the Super Deluxe Double, Executive Suite, the Samann Suite as well as the Samann Family Suite. Located at the edge of Malé City, each of the Hotel’s rooms has balconies of its own; offering its guests the breathtaking view of the azure Indian Ocean.
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Hotels & Preference Hualing Tbilisi
Business
Tbilisi - GEORGIA
Hotels & Preference Hualing Tbilisi is a 5 star Business Category Hotel with a French touch, located on the shorelines of the famous Tbilisi Sea, a perfect gateway to clean, fresh air, a relaxing atmosphere and an exceptional panoramic view of the Tbilisi Hills. With a very welcoming interior, the hotel offers 246 guestrooms and suites that provide a comfortable and elegant stay. The Business Category hotel is a perfect choice for holding seminars, workshops, exhibitions, Fashion shows, weddings, corporate parties and other varieties of events in the 800 sq.m. grand ballroom and 6 additional meeting rooms that cater to all requirements, to serve your every need to enjoy a pleasant working atmosphere. Hotels & Preference Hualing Tbilisi is famous for its outstanding Business Class Recreation Center “Be PURE”. Located in the most eco-friendly district of Tbilisi, the 3500 sq.m. center comprises a wide selection of Fitness Services, 25 meters long indoor Swimming Pool, Spa Jacuzzi, Dry Sauna and Steaming Room, Studio Room for Group Classes, 3D Golf Simulator, as well as Café-Bar and Sport shop!
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Business/City
Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hotel Kinshasa - CONGO The fully renovated 5-star Pullman Kinshasa hotel is in the administrative and diplomatic center of the city of Kinshasa. Guests will love its bright and modern design, its comfortable rooms, the vibrant atmosphere of its bars, and sophisticated cuisine of its gourmet Okapi restaurant. The hotel also offers large outdoor spaces with luxuriant gardens. Visitors will enjoy relaxing moments at the pool and have tasty meals at the Paillottes pool restaurant. In the evening, the bar l’Etoile will mesmerize with its breathtaking views over the Congo River and “Kin La Belle”.
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Mandarin Oriental, Macau MACAU
An elegant five-star retreat with chic and contemporary design. With panoramic views of Nam Van Lake, Macau Tower and the South China coastline, the hotel is situated in the heart of Macau. The location offers easy access to all major tourist UNESCO sites and transport hubs. The property’s 213 elegant rooms and suites combine superb comfort with a wide range of state-of-the-art technology. Savour gourmet delights at the all-day-dining Vida Rica Restaurant, bespoke cocktails at Vida Rica Bar, Southeast Asian favourites and legendary afternoon tea at Lobby Lounge, and homemade pastries and cakes at The Mandarin Cake Shop. The award-winning Spa provides holistic rejuvenation and relaxation in a tranquil, meditative setting.
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Business/City
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Oslo Oslo - NORWAY Towering 37 stories above the Oslo fjord and the city center, the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel is within walking distance of top attractions as well as the airport express train. Browse the stores on the main street “Karl Johans Gate”, the new Munch Museum or the National Opera, or indeed the business district, all next door to the hotel. Each of the 678 rooms and suites offers amenities such as minibars, chrome cast TV, and free high-speed Wi-Fi, as well as stunning views of the city’s downtown area. Choose from a tempting variety of on-site dining options, including the morning breakfast buffet and traditional Nordic cuisine at the “34th Restaurant & Bar”, situated on the 34th floor, 110 meters over the streets of Oslo. With its panoramic glass windows, the restaurant offers exceptional views of the city, a stylish ambience, and signature cocktails, making it one of the coolest sky bars in Oslo.
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Sofitel London St James
City
London - UNITED KINGDOM
Sofitel London St James, located on Waterloo Place, on the corner of Pall Mall, close to the internationally recognised landmarks, represents one of the most prestigious hotel addresses in London. The five-star hotel has achieved the Forbes Travel Guide 4-star rating for 2020 and boasts innovative room designs from French interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon inspired by the creative, dynamic feel of society and culture of 1960’s London. Wild Honey St James, the hotel’s restaurant combines classic French techniques with the finest seasonal British produce from Chef Anthony Demetre. St James Bar is a cocktail destination with a truly decadent and intimate space, day or night. The hotel is also home to The Rose Lounge, an ideal place to unwind over a traditional Afternoon Tea; the award-winning Sofitel Spa, and a large choice of conference and events suites.
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City
InterContinental Porto Palácio das Cardosas Porto - PORTUGAL
With its unbeatable setting in a historic palace, InterContinental Porto – Palacio das Cardosas hotel boasts beautifully restored interiors. The hotel overlooks Liberdade Square and is a few minutes’ walk from São Bento station and Lello’s bookshop. Many of the city’s main attractions are nearby, such as the Clérigos Tower. You can take a boat ride along the River Douro or visit one of the city’s famous port wine cellars.
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O’Two Hotel Cape Town - SOUTH AFRICA Combining luxury and location, O’Two offers a haven of understated elegance and panache, perfectly situated on Mouille Point’s trendy Platinum Mile. Whether you’re travelling with family, friends or your loved one, the carefully thought out room options ranging from family rooms to penthouse suites, effortlessly set the stage for an extraordinary stay. Featuring timeless, classic décor, king-size beds, bespoke amenities and a private balcony with unparalleled views, each of the rooms is a lavishly furnished and uniquely designed for relaxation in the most indulgent way possible. Featuring a sparkling rooftop pool and sun loungers, the ideal space to unwind.
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Vasanti Kuta Hotel
Boutique
Bali - INDONESIA
As a trend setter, Vasanti Kuta Hotel is a modern entertaining boutique hotel that combines lifestyle, entertainment, luxury, and some surprise events to offer. Strategically located less than 10 minutes away from Ngurah Rai International Airport and the excitement of downtown, this hotel is surrounded with Kuta main attractions such as the beach, Kuta Art Center, Waterbom, and Kuta shopping arcade within walking distance. Featuring 71 classy yet elegant guest rooms, the hotel offers more than just a luxury accommodation. Each classy yet cozy bedroom is equipped with modern artistic interior design and some ethnic touches that invite you to relax after your tiring day. You can also pamper yourself with a soothing massage in the essentials spa treatments. As for staying fit and healthy during your vacation, you can visit the Gym center that has been personalized with the very latest cardio workout equipment.
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Luxury Boutique Hotel Villa Vulin Pula - CROATIA
Luxury Boutique Hotel Villa Vulin are proud of the fact that their reputation is much more than a note on a piece of paper. Service makes the difference between accommodation and luxurious accommodation. The Villa Vulin is more than a hotel, it is a majestic experience. The building of the hotel was completed in 2000, at the turn of the new millennium, and since then it has been a prestigious restaurant and a wine boutique. Food portfolios, desserts and selected beverages in combination with pleasant atmosphere and service have always attracted a wide range of customers, who are all always very important. You might easily be among them, next to presidents, actors and other people who have indebted Hotel Villa Vulin with their lifework.
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AH ART HOTEL PALMA Palma - SPAIN AH Art Hotel Palma is located next to the vibrant and cosmopolitan Plaza Mayor, nowadays the heart and soul of the city, it is filled with entertainment at any time of the day. The excellent location of AH Art Hotel Palma allows the visitor to reach, within a short walk, the major points of interest in the Old Town, with its narrow streets, walls, palaces, museums, churches and cathedrals. AH Art Hotel Palma is highly valued because of its excellent location - stay in the heart of Palma de Mallorca. At AH Art Hotel Palma you will find 13 bright and quiet rooms exquisitely decorated, where the mix of symbolic antique pieces and the most modern and advanced facilities guarantee the highest comfort and quality rest. In this 4-story building, each floor has got an elegant hall surrounded by wide hotel rooms. The hotel has an art and antique collection. The hotel owner´s collection of antiques follows guests from room to room. This atmosphere makes the hotel a great accommodation for small groups and families. They believe that beauty is in the detail. Whether it’s a naturally romantic setting or special little touches, this hotel is utterly charming.
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COZZI Blu Taipei - TAIWAN Navigating from 20,000 km below the sea, you are invited to explore this beautiful, fantastic ocean secret scene with adventure spirit. When we come closer to the ocean surface, light is transmitting around us. We see nourishing lives… Among swimming schools of fish, we begin this fantastic banquet. The fun atmosphere is spread to the whole coastal line. Working with Xpark Aquarium, Shin Kong Cinema Flagship Store, and Taiwan’s first Children’s Paradise of Qiohu, the Hotel built its one-stop park to satisfy every need. COZZI Blu presents you the story of the ocean world that gives visitors new vision as well as opportunities to experience mysterious, romantic, adventurous, passionate, and fun stays. Visitors from abroad and Taiwan will feel like beginning the exciting and wonderful journey of the ocean world that transcends the island country’s culture and connects seamlessly to the world. Diverse tourism experiences create unlimited fun and exciting holidays.
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Design/Architecture
Okinawa EXES Naha Okinawa - JAPAN This hotel provides an expansive space for its guests to physically and mentally unwind. Its staff offers highly-attentive service, and guests can relax in luxury. The Okinawa EXES Naha is surrounded by tropical atmosphere. This ten story hotel offers plenty of space to relax and escape with a sense of comfort, superb hospitality, original Okinawan-fusion cuisine and much more. The most luxurious room, The Villa Suite rooms creates a calming atmosphere, where you may experience the serenity of swimming under the sky in the private pool on the 10th floor. Wind down both mind and body and indulge in luxurious surroundings.
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Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery
Design/Architecture
Sapa - VIETNAM
With an air of nostalgia of the French Indochine era, Hotel de la Coupole fuses high fashion glamour and colourful hill tribe style. Designed by renowned luxury resort designer Bill Bensley with sweeping views of Sapa Valley, the hotel integrates the vibrant colours, patterns and textures of the region’s minority tribes with the sophistication of haute couture in the 1920s and 1930s French Indochine era. The hotel features 249 modern rooms and suites with six room types that overlook the legendary Sapa valley, an ideal hideaway for romantic breaks, family vacations, and inspiring events.
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Design/Architecture
Sura Design Hotel & Suites Istanbul - TURKEY Sura Design Hotel & Suites welcomes its guests with 60 rooms and suites, meeting rooms, lush gardens, restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, SPA and a fascinating Istanbul view. Its modern rooms have decorative Ottoman motifs, offering peaceful accommodation. Each floor of the Sura Design Hotel & Suites is designed in different colors in charming silver, lapis, amber and turquoise colors. You can treat yourself at the hotel spa center including a traditional hammam. Sura Design Hotel & Suites’ spa center offers pampering wellness and beauty treatments. Only a 2-minute walk from the Sultanahmet Tram Stop, Sura Design Hotel & Suites offers easy access to many historical places of Istanbul. Located in Sultanahmet, Sura Design Hotel & Suites is an indispensable center for those who want to visit the historical peninsula.
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The Cookbook Gastro Boutique Hotel & Spa
Gourmet
Calpe - SPAIN
The Cookbook Hotel is a new hotel concept. An inspiring gastronomic space with two different culinary proposals. Comfort, which brings the public closer to haute cuisine in a family setting, and Beat, which, under the concept “Culinary heartbeat�, promises an experience full of sensitivity, avant-garde, and good taste. All garnished by a team that puts heart and soul into their work every day. Going inside this hotel is like becoming immersed in a culinary universe where passion for cuisine and luxury can be observed in every corner. It has three kinds of rooms and an exclusive spa, all in a unique setting that makes it priceless.
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Gourmet
Bussaco Palace Hotel Lisbon - PORTUGAL The Palace Hotel in Buçaco (Palace Hotel do Bussaco) is a fairytale castle in the middle of the enchanted forest, offering you the unique experience of staying in a real royal palace, considered, since 1917, as one of the most beautiful, romantic and historic hotels in the world. This hotel, which for almost a century has hosted monarchs and heads of state from all over the world, actors and authors, politicians and couples on honeymoon, is thus the most romantic and special frame for the celebration of weddings, and other family or social festivities, and is also an area of the highest excellence for holding meetings and various types of corporate events. The restaurant, one of the finest, offers classic Escoffier gastronomy and exceptional modern Portuguese terroir cuisine signed by Chef Miguel Silva, but also the exclusive world-class Bussaco wines, mis-en-bouteille-au-château, a remarkable experience not to be missed in Portugal.
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Gourmet
Cervo Hotel, Costa Smeralda Resort Porto Cervo - ITALY
Overlooking the glamorous Piazzetta, Cervo Hotel, Costa Smeralda Resort is the ideal retreat for travellers looking for a vacation full of great memories in a true Mediterranean style. Cervo Hotel is surrounded by the iconic marina of Porto Cervo, a sport club featuring a fitness centre, 4 tennis courts and a Padel court, luxurious boutiques and vibrant culinary experiences, thanks to an extended selection of restaurants (Novikov Porto Cervo, Quattro Passi al Pescatore, Nuna al Sole and the classic International La Pergola in Giardino) and bars (Il Portico and Cervo Bar). Open all year long, Cervo Hotel Costa Smeralda Resort is the heart and soul of Porto Cervo village.
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Coastal
Fairmont St Andrews St Andrews - UNITED KINGDOM Set on a 520 acre estate with a unique coastal setting, Fairmont St Andrews encompasses the finest in local culture with luxury and elegance. The rich colour scheme and nautical elements of the interior reflect the surrounding landscape including a lighting installation by renowned artist George Singer. There is a plethora of facilities for all guests to enjoy, including two world class golf courses, The Torrance and The Kittocks, coastal walks into St Andrews, luxury backpack picnics and diverse yet luxurious eating facilities including St Andrews Bar & Grill serving the finest in local Scottish steak and seafood with stunning views over the medieval town. The indulgent Fairmont Spa reflects its natural, coastal surroundings with a pool, hydrotherapy, gym and treatment rooms. Guests can be confident that their experience will be truly memorable with outstanding service and the best of St Andrews.
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Scenic Setting
Esperas Santorini Hotel Santorini - GREECE
Esperas Santorini Hotel is located in the spectacular and picturesque settlement of Oia (Ia) on the north-western part of the island. The hotel is perched on a cliff, opposite the volcanic archipelago, and offers unrivaled views of the Aegean Sea and the magical sunset. Staying at Esperas, you will be able to sample all Santorini has to offer like its beautiful beaches, important archaeological sites and mouthwatering gastronomy. Esperas provides a wide range of high-class services that will make your holidays comfortable and pleasant, ranking it among the finest Hotels in Santorini. Each of its utterly unique rooms and Suites is carved into the rock, each with its own private veranda. Even the pool is carved into the rock! The poolside bar offers stunning cocktails and our inhouse restaurant “Ombra� features the finest Mediterranean cuisine. Esperas is a touching reflection on the individual character of the island. The volcanic architecture and background hints at an engaging past whilst offering the luxurious relaxation of a holiday experience in an effervescent atmosphere.
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Villa
BlueVillas - The Luxury Concept Piraeus - GREECE BlueVillas is dedicated to creating authentic experiences and memories. Guests can choose among a selection of the most premium villas in the Greek islands and a range of authentic experiences. The company started with 15 villas and now after 7 years it counts over 350 hand-picked unique villas on the Greek islands of Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Antiparos and Crete. The Greek luxury hospitality company offers guests the privilege of holidays in complete privacy as well as exclusive lifestyle management services. BlueVillas only selects villas that meet the carefully chosen 100+ criteria. On top of this, they make sure your villa is prepared for your arrival to the highest standards; plush towels, luxury toiletries, top-quality linens, and the best beds and pillows for the perfect night’s sleep. The villa consultants prepare for you a personalized selection of villas based on your individual preferences and desires. BlueVillas also offer a range of authentic experiences and have expert ‘insider’ concierges on-site to take care of you. They know that you value your independence and freedom, so if you need them, they are standby 24/7 and when you do not, they respect your privacy.
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Il Palazzotto Residence & Winery
Private Residence
Matera - ITALY
Il Palazzotto Residence & Winery is a family owned boutique hotel located in the UNESCO Heritage Site Sassi di Matera. Originally built in the 13th Century, the hotel has 10 unique cave rooms, each with a different design and style. The Boutique hotel is also specialised in Organic Wine of the region and provides a Winery for guests to enjoy wine tasting sessions. There is also an outdoor terrace facing the Sassi of Matera which can be enjoyed by guests. Il Palazzotto Residence & Winery experience is not just a hotel, it’s a cultural journey through time and agriculture.
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Guest House
UmiOto Guest House Okinawa - JAPAN
UmiOto opened in 2015 in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture. It can be used by both men and women, but it is very popular with female guests. In 2019, it was selected and commended as one of the top 10 places from less than 25 rooms in Japan. The snorkel tour where the owner guides the customer is also very popular.
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Resort
Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort Chiang Rai - THAILAND Situated by Kok River, Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort where the rich history, culture and beautiful landscape of Chiang Rai offers a perfect getaway which blends effortlessly with chic design encompassing traditional Lanna architecture and warm Thai hospitality. Discover tranquillity and peace at Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand. The unique hotel is situated on the banks of the Mae Kok River close to the city’s most compelling attractions. Chiang Rai, a city rich in culture and history, promises an enchanting stay for all travellers. Indulge in curated culinary experiences at one of the on-site dining establishments including the hotel’s signature restaurant, Latest Recipe, and Italian Riverside Restaurant Favola. Energize your travels with a workout in the fitness centre or experience relaxation at Parvati Spa. Each of the hotel’s refined guestroom features luxury signature bedding, enriching amenities and a private balcony providing panoramic views of beautiful natural surroundings. Host the next group meeting, a loved ones wedding or a MICE event in the resort’s thoughtfully appointed venues. Unlock the wonders of Chiang Rai, Thailand with Le Méridien.
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