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| Machu Picchu, Peru |
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| Machu Picchu, ruines, Peru |
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| Machu Picchu, Peru |
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| Machu Picchu, terraces, Peru |
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| Machu Picchu, Peru |
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| Machu Picchu, Peru |
Monday, January 23, 2012
Mystery and Magic in the Ancient Incas Sanctuary - Machu Picchu in Peru - More Photos
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Mandarin Oriental Hotel of Bacelona is located on Passeig de Gracia. Close to the hotel are many shopping and dining places, cultural and entertaining too. The design of this luxury hotel is result of the work of Spanish architects and designers: Carlos Ferrater, Joas Trias de Bes and Patricia Urquiola. The original building of the 20s used to serve as a bank.
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| Mandarin Oriental, Entrance, Barcelona |
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| Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona |
The Hotel also has the Spa at Mandarin Oriental as well as five restaurants and bars. Here is very important to metion the Moments - Catalan restaurant, operated by a Michelin starred chef.
In the interior of Mandarin Oriental you can notice the clean lines, yet elegant and a hint of oriental minimalism.
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| Mandarin Oriental, the Blanc, Barcelona |
The Hotel has on disposal besides the very impressive Moments restaurant, an all-day-working, Mediterranean Brasserie -The Blanc, also wonderfully landscaped courtyard - Mimosa Garden and also very spectacular - Banker's Bar- a cocktail plage, the design is featured to the bank that once occupied the building.
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| Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona |
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| Mandarin Oriental,Suite, Barcelona |
Near the hotel can be found a great number of Barcelona's museums, parks and churches. The Mandarin Oriental is located in the shopping and entertaining district of Passeig de Gracia, where you can notice many attractions, such as the Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas, and also Gaudi's Casa Mila / La Pedrera/ and Casa Batllo.
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| Mandarin Oriental, pool, Barcelona |
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| Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona |
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| Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona |
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| Mandarin Oriental, great rooftop view to Barcelona |
The best features of Mandarin Oriental of Barcelona are the great central location, the very good basis - the buildinf of a former bank, and of couse, last but not least - the work of the designer Patricia Urquiola.
Jade Mountain Resort, St.Lucia in the Caribbean Sea
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| Jade Mountain Resort, St.Lucia |
Jade Mountain has prove itself to be the Most Romantic Resort in St.Lucua in the Caribbean. Here you have the possibility to enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains straight from your Infinity pool. The Resort sits above the Caribbean Sea, so all the amazing landscapes can fascinate you the whole time. Here you can explore the area, while in the same time experiencing privacy and the endless infinity pools of every wide open room.
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| View from the Jade Mountain Resort Room, St.Lucia |
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| View from the Jade Mountain Resort Room, St.Lucia |
As we already said the rooms are very spacious, each providing an amazing view of the ocean and the mountains. The baths have the same incredible views. All this beauty without skipping the luxury. Each room is a differenet experience.
You can have your spa treatment in your room, choosing from an extensive collection of spa treatments. Yoga and fitness are also available, as well as biking trails, joging trails, escorted hikes, tennis, scuba diving, snorkelling, all in addition to the wonderful beaches.
Dining and everything is also very elegant and a great experience. You can see the photos of the terrace, where you can be having lunch or dinner.
The Infinity pool are available for almost all of the rooms. Each is also different by shape, colours and size. Only the Sky Suites don't have such a pool. That means no matter what is your choice, you will enjoy the great views /available in every room/ and infinity pools.
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| The Jade Mountain Resort Terrace, St.Lucia |
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| Deck view, Jade Mountain Resort, St.Lucia |
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| Incredible view of Jade Mountain Pool, St.Lucia |
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| The Breathtaking Infinity Pool at Jade Mountain, St.Lucia |
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| View of the Saint Lucia's Pitons Mountains from Jade Mountain |
Sunday, January 22, 2012
The Ultra-Modern Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore
The Marina Bay Sands Hotel is rated to be one of the most expensive hotels in world. It is a result of the work of Las Vegas Sands. The resort has on disposal 2,561 rooms, two theatres, Art Science Museum, shopping Mall - with floating pavilions, the world's biggest casino, seven restaurants operated by proved chefs, ice-skating rink. But....the most impressive is the Sky Park located on the rooftop. It's capacity is 3,900 people. There is also a very big 150-metres swimming pool, which is called Infinity.It's the world's longest elevated pool, with vanishing edge. Incredible. And the view.....unsurpassed.
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| Sands Sky Park, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore |
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| Sands Sky Park, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore |
The Marina Bay Sands Hotel has the most impressive panoramic view over Singapore. There is no other building with such 360-degree view over the skyline of Singapore.
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| Marina Bay Sands Hotel, the pool, Singapore |
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| Sands Sky Park, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore |
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| Marina Bay Sands, The Rain Oculus, Mall, Singapore |
At the Shoppes in the Marina Bay Sands Mall are presented many famous and very luxury fashion brands, such as: Yves Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Chanel, Cartier, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, Guccu, Prada, Burberry, Chopard, Emporio Armani, Miu Miu, Valentino, Dior, Montblanc, Dunhill, Vertu and others. The Shoppers can explore the gondora ride, which is possible thanks to the water canals, which are running through the lenght of the Shoppes, similar to the Venetian in Las Vegas.
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| Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Inside, Singapore |
The Casino has 1,600 slot machines and 500 tables.
And....in 2011 the Broadway Musical The Lion King debuted.
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| Sands Sky Park, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore |
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| Marina Bay Sands Hotel, the pool at night, Singapore |
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| Marina Bay Sands Hotel, orchid suite, Singapore |
Twinpalms Phuket Resort, Thailand
If you like to travel and have chosen Thailand to be your destination, more especially Phuket - there is a lot to see and enjoy. Twinplams Resort is very good place to stay. Here you can find a wonderful and also enormous swimming pools, great lounge, beach club, world class spa, conference and meeting facilities, original art collections, well equipped library, tropical water gardens, luxury yacht charter, wedding packages, i don't even have to name all of the facilities. The staff is very kind, restaurants can pray for the talanted chefs. It has everything. Surrounded by the amazing nature, it's very beautiful place. The Twinpalms Phuket Resort is located on the West Coast /Surin Beach/.
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| Twinpalms Resort Lounge, Phuket, Thailand |
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| Twinpalms Resort Bar, Phuket, Thailand |
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| Twinpalms Resort suite, Phuket, Thailand |
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| Twinpalms Resort, Phuket, Thailand |
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| Twinpalms Resort Pool, Phuket, Thailand |
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| Thailand |
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| Phuket, Thailand |
The Armani's new masterpiece - The Armani Hotel in Milan
Are you going to visit Milan? If you are we have a great proposition for you. Don't hesitate to stay at the comfortable new creation of Armani - The Armani Hotel at Milan. Located downtown, this is the original building of the already existing 1930s Palazzo designed by Enrico A. Griffini, situated in the Via Mazzoni. As you may guess, the famous Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani saw the great opportunity to turn it into a hotel, representing elegance and precisely defined ambience of luxury, calm and beauty.
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| Armani Hotel, Milan |
source: http://www.luxuryhunter.co.uk
Located near Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, the Milan Cathedral and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Armani Hotel represents the six floors construction, additioned with a 2-storey glassed top construction. On the eight floor can be found the luxury spa, covering 1,000 square metres, which overlooks the city. Personal consultations, therapies designed to nourish mind and body, steam and sauna experiences are providing you an ultimate relaxation. In addition to that the fitness, equipped with ultra- modern machines, with a view over the skyline of the city, only doubles ot triples the pleasure you're experiencing.
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| Armani Hotel, Milan |
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| Armani Hotel, Milan |
With every detail in this hotel, chosen by Giorgio Armani, his goal is to provide an ultimate sculptural, aestethic and sensual quality for his guests. The hotel rooms are elegant and sophisticated and they are made in such way to be provide the highest comfort to all guests. Staying at the Armani Hotel, you can choose among: Armani Presidential Suite, Armani Signature Suite, Armani Ambassador Suite, Armani Executive Suite, Armani Classic Suite, Armani Premiere Room, Armani Deluxe Room.
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| Armani Hotel, Milan |
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| Armani Hotel, suite, Milan |
source: http://www.gethotelsinfo.com
The Dining venues of the Armani Hotel, equiped with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, provide you wonderful panoramic view to the city's atmosphere. Here you have a choice between Armani restaurant and Armani Lounge. In the restaurant you can expect the traditional gastronomic wonders, classic and authentic culanary delights, wonderful service, elegance, wide range of wines, there is also a privat edining room. If you prefer an informal lunch for a business meeting or just meet friend sin an relaxing atmosphere and good music you can visit the Armani Lounge.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Discover Curacao - One of the Caribbean's Top Travel Destinations
I'm sure every responsible traveler have already teken notice of Curacao. What place could be better to visit than a entirely new country....2011 was the first year of Curacao as fully autonomous nation. As you may guess Curacao will take advantage of its spirited history, astonishing architecture and of course its unsurpassed and irresistible charm. In Curacao you will find wonderfully shaped beaches, azure waters, coral reef with an amazing marine life. This are only few of the reasons why Curacao is one of the Caribbean's Top Travel Destinations.Most of Curacao is listed in The world's Heritage list of the Unesco.
Piscadera Bay, Curacao
source:http://www.beachwallpaper.info
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| Piscadera Bay, Curacao |
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| Curacao Island |
In the past Curacao island has been overlooked of all the European settlers, as it did not contain any gold. In the early years of its settlement it received more attention mostly because of the slave trade that was taking place. The Island of Curacao had changed possession between the British, the French and the Dutch in the past 200 years. Nowadays, Curacao is best known for the beauty it's radiating.
Places to see and things to do:
Apart from the wonderfully spectacular beaches, you can also experience Deep Sea Fishing / 5 hours, with professional yacht, rods and bait to the "turbulent seas" where you can fish tuna, dorado,barracuda, marlin, sailfish and wahoo. You also should definitely go for a stroll in the capital Willemstad.
Curacao Underwater Marine Park, Christoffel National Park are very interesting and can be visited.
There are also some tours you can take advantage of:
-Two Beaches Tour with Snorkelling / 4 hours/. It will take you to the west side of the island, two of the most beautiful beaches will be visited, you will be able to swim, snorkell and relax.
-Island Tour East
-Island Tour West
-Kayak Tour Spanisch Water
-The Curacao Jewish Heritage Tour
And yet - that's not all - here is situated a Dolphin Academy. Visiting it, you can have the change to meet dolphins face to face.
Sailing and Boating are very popular.
Horsebach Riding - guided tours are offered, ranging from an hour to a whole-day tour. They are also convenient for unexperienced and even children who are more than six years old.
Jeep safari - lets you familiazrize with the coutryside of the island. Many mansions, caves, flamingos, spectacular beaches, huge areas of cactus will be revealed for you.
Scuba Diving - the Island is surrounded by reefs, they are like gardens. Inhabited by many tropical and bright colourful fish they should be seen.
Bike Rentals and Tours
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| Diving Curacao |
source:http://www.le-caribbean-islands.com
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| Curacao Island |
source: http://dxing.at-communication.com
It is also said that Curacao is for partying, duty- free shopping, casinos and as we already said the Capital of Willemstad, which is beautifully restored so as to keep the 300-years-old Dutch colonial miagnificence.
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| Klein Curacao |
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