Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Demeures d'Orient Luxury Riad in Marrakech

Demeures d’Orient is a luxury Riad hôtel & SPA. It offers Ten different tales of a journey to the East, in an ambience of comfort, elegance, refinement and emotion.

Located in Medina, this luxury riad is within a 10-minute walk of Dar el Bacha Palace, Ben Youssef Mosque, and Majorelle Garden. Almoravid Koubba and Marrakesh Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Facilities & Activities: Along with a full-service spa, this riad has a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and massage/treatment rooms.


Rooms & Suites: The rooms and suites are set around the patio and the pool, which is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing moment in the warmer hours of the day. Each room and suite feature all the comforts and facilities you may dream of, while showing a typical oriental style.  The 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

AENAON VILLAS SANTORINI

The Aenaon Villas hotel is situated next to a steep slope on the caldera edge of Santorini in the Aegean Sea, featuring a 360-degree-panorama of the surrounding landscape.
The hotel is a housing complex, which consists of seven villas, whitewashed buildings, infinity pools, lounge areas and black tuff stone walls. Instead of a restaurant or bar, Aenaon Villas offers a special room service providing breakfast, snacks, light meals and drinks based on local products, as well as candle light dinners prepared by a local chef. Guests can enjoy sailing trips around the Cyclades, in-room massages, diving, hiking, wine tours and a trip to various archaelogical sites.

The Aenaon Villas hotel has 7 villas, which are fully equipped with living areas, bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom facilities. The modern interior design features bright rooms with contemporary pieces of furniture, contrasting the classic Mediterranean exterior. All accommodations provide flatscreens, satellite TV, wifi, air condition and private terraces. The villa size ranges from 35 m² to 95 m².

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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

CLOSE-IN MEMORIAL NEOCLASSICAL HOUSTON ESTATE FOR SALE

The Neoclassical Houston Estate is for sale at $43,000,000 (38.448.000 Euro). 
Feast your eyes with the pictures.

Secluded on approximately 2.5 wooded acres (10.110 Square meters) , the Neoclassical Houston Estate is a masterpiece of luxury and refinement surrounded by private, park-like grounds.

Royal splendor

Secluded on approx. 2.5 wooded acres, this Neoclassical, close-in Memorial-area chateau is a masterpiece of luxury and refinement surrounded by private, park-like grounds. The 27,000-plus square-foot (2500 sqm) chateau is designed for elegant entertaining and the display of museum-quality art. Amenities include lavish gilt and delicately-wrought, hand-painted decoration; meticulously reproduced period molding; white marble tile and inlaid, hand-scraped hardwood floors; and antique boiserie, chandeliers, and marble fireplaces.
Expertly proportioned principal rooms include a gallery/reception hall, Versailles Room/salon, dining room, music room, east gallery hall, family room, sun room, and breakfast/informal dining room. The kitchen encompasses an elegant entertaining kitchen, catering kitchen, extensive butler’s pantry, and office. The setting and architecture evoke the grandeur of Versailles and the art-filled mansions of Paris’ 16th arrondissement.

The Neoclassical Houston Estate features 8 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. Amenities include lavish gilt and delicately-wrought, hand-painted decoration; meticulously reproduced period molding; white marble tile and inlaid, hand-scraped hardwood floors; and antique boiserie, chandeliers, and marble fireplaces.

Expertly proportioned principal rooms include a gallery/reception hall, Versailles Room/salon, dining room, music room, east gallery hall, family room, sun room, and breakfast/informal dining room.
The kitchen encompasses an elegant entertaining kitchen, catering kitchen, extensive butler’s pantry, and office.














Sunday, June 21, 2015

Myconian Utopia Resort, Mykonos

Overlooking the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea.

From its commanding position 100 meters (300 feet) above famed Elia Beach in Mykonos, the Myconian Utopia Resort is one of the new crown jewels of the Myconian Collection of luxury hotels, resorts and villas and a proud member of Relais & Chateaux. Combining the breathtaking magnificence of unspoiled nature with the sophistication of contemporary design, Utopia stands out as the pinnacle of exclusive, tailor-made hospitality on the island of Mykonos.
Besides offering spectacular sea views and world-class suite and villa accommodations, Utopia features flawless facilities, impeccable personalized services, luxurious thalassotherapy spa treatments and gourmet dining options, ensuring that all guests enjoy a unique 5 star holiday experience.
Designed to have a ‘green conscience’, the Myconian Utopia Resort was built utilizing environmentally friendly techniques, with each suite or villa meticulously outfitted using locally sourced and sustainable materials. Hand-cut stone, rich exotic woods and an extensive range of custom-made furnishings fuse modern opulence with traditional craftsmanship to bring you what can only be described as a sanctuary for the senses in a dream-like destination.
Rooms & Suites:  All 35 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and MP3 docks. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, and other standard amenities include balconies or patios, sofa beds, and 24-hour room service.
Facilities & Activities:  At the Myconian Utopia Resort the guests are pamper with a great variety of world-class personalized services, VIP privileges and exclusive luxury hotel amenities designed to convey them into a dreamworld of ultimate comfort and genuine relaxation.  Like:  Butler service, All day pool bar offering exotic cocktails, rejuvenating smoothies and ice-cold beverages are offered at the pool bar, Casual & fine dining venues, Fitness and wellness center, Rejuvenating spa treatments, Professional massage therapies, Beauty salon, Reserved beach section with complimentary umbrellas and sun beds, All Myconian Collection Resorts at Elia Beach enjoy a centralized luxury coach shuttle service to Mykonos Town that operates at regular intervals until 01:00, Free Wi-Fi Internet access in all public areas
Dining: At the Myconian Utopia Resort you will find some of the finest culinary experiences in Mykonos, best enjoyed while taking stunning views of the Aegean Sea and Elia Beach.
The Pavilion Restaurant, a proud new Relais & Chateaux member, transports guests on a gustatory journey, setting new standards of excellence for the culinary arts in Mykonos. Featuring a refined luxury hotel ambience, a diverse wine list and an extensive menu that draws heavily on seasonal ingredients crafted daily with modern culinary techniques, the Pavillion is a true celebration of the senses.

Our Opinion:  Definitely one of the best resorts on Myconos. Amazing location – overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Elia Beach and back drop of mountains. A 5-star service from amazing staff. Also the free shuttle bus into town made it really convenient.

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