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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Mint Ombre Wall


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This is, by far, my favorite DIY project by the P.S. I Made This. They always knock it out of the park but this mint green ombre wall is next-level-awesome. Mint is my very favorite color and an ombre effect is always welcome. Would you do this in your home?

Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel

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Welcome to a place where world-class luxury meets the vibrant energy of modern Shanghai. There is everything here for the contemporary international traveller. 
In the heart of Pudong, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel is Jumeirah Group’s Asia Pacific debut. Envisioned by the world renowned architect Arata Isozaki and designed by KCA International, the interior designers of the luxurious Burj Al Arab, everything about the Himalayas Hotel blends Chinese tradition with contemporary vision. 
Inspired by a unique jade piece and Feng Shui elements, heavenly inscriptions emerge calmly from the ground.

JW Marriott Hotel Ankara

JW Marriott Hotel Ankara
A remarkable new addition to Ankara, Turkey, this JW Marriott luxury hotel is located in the heart of the political and business center. At JW Marriott Hotel in Ankara, we afford you the luxury of being yourself. Experience our passion for personal service, a classic, upscale design of timeless sophistication, gracious dining and a welcoming unpretentiousness. Ankara is the capital of Turkey, important commercial and industrial city and the center of the Turkish Government. 
JW Marriott Hotel Ankara is designed to meet requirements for service and facilities expected from a 5-star luxury hotel in Turkey befitting the chosen hotel of European royalty and international dignitaries. 
Conveniently located in historical Ankara city center, JW Marriott Hotel Ankara grants you an easy access to old shops or modern shopping areas, convention and conference venues, Ankara culture and education centers as well as various Hittite, Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman archaeological sites.

The Regent Taipei

The Regent Taipei
In a city bustling with life, The Regent Taipei hotel offers an elegant blend of traditional decor and contemporary comfort. Situated in the Zhongshan District in the heart of the business, shopping and cultural districts, our luxury Taipei hotel's location is a short five minute walk from Chung Shan MRT station, connecting you to all the attractions of Taipei. Hotel amenities include a rooftop pool, the world-famous Wellspring Spa, boutique shopping, meeting facilities, business services and a variety of luxurious room and suite choices - all ensuring a memorable visit to Taipei. 
Our hotel in Taipei offers 538 deluxe rooms - among the largest in the city. Hotel rooms feature subdued colors and modern elements to create a comfortable yet elegant environment. All rooms feature wireless Internet, a large marbled bathroom and a Wellspring Bed.

Location Summary
Conveniently located on Taipei's main boulevard in the Zhongshan District, The Regent Taipei provides easy access to shopping, entertainment and attractions. Transportation is made easy with the Chung Shan MRT Station located a short five minute walk from the hotel, and nearby airports include the Taipei Songshan Airport (15 minute drive) and the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (45 minutes). Whether you are interested in the city's local history and character or shopping in downtown, our Taipei, Taiwan hotel is the ideal place to stay for a luxurious and memorable getaway. 

Directions to Hotel
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is located in Taoyuan County, approximately 40 kilometers from downtown Taipei. Taipei Songshan Domestic Airport, the nucleus of Taiwan civil aviation, is located in the Songshan District of Taipei. 

Coworth Park

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Set in 240 acres of idyllic Berkshire parkland, Coworth Park is a restored Georgian Manor House and estate with 70 rooms and suites. The Georgian charm of the original Coworth Park’s manor house estate has been enhanced with an eccentric decorative flair that is altogether contemporary. Details such as English smoked oak flooring blend seamlessly with an understated design palette full of subtle yet playful creative accents. 
The interiors at Coworth Park exhibit a distinctly modern flair. Our guests can look forward to fine materials, exquisite craftsmanship and bespoke furniture. There are some delightfully playful twists, not to mention the mod cons and luxuries that make modern life bearable. So, whether you get your boots muddy or venture no further than the restaurant, make sure you have some fun. 
Set in “The Royal Landscape” of Berkshire, Coworth Park is in one of the finest locations in England and just a stone’s throw from Windsor Great Park. It is the perfect spot for guests to take pleasure in many of England’s greatest traditions, be it a day’s racing at Royal Ascot, afternoon tea in the conservatory, croquet on the lawn, a round of golf at neighbouring Wentworth or Sunningdale, or simply enjoying a family picnic in the woods. 
And for the more modern traditions, there is always the eco-luxury Spa with 8 treatment rooms (including 2 doubles) and an indoor pool. In perfect harmony with its surroundings the Coworth Park Spa is partially submerged in the hillside and the ‘living roof’ is used to cultivate many of the herb and flowers found within the spa’s natural treatments. 
With a rich equestrian heritage Coworth Park is the only hotel in the UK with its own polo fields. With stabling for up to 40 horses guests can benefit from the team of professional trainers to take riding lessons or learn to play polo, whilst the more experienced riders can go for a canter across the open fields on the estate.

Hotel Americano

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Two decades after bringing a distinctly high design sensibility to cities and resorts in their native Mexico, Carlos Couturier and Moises Micha are tackling an entirely different market: New York City. With their new Hôtel Americano, located in the middle of Chelsea’s art gallery district, the partners are celebrating both their love of contemporary art and their passion for Manhattan. 
A New Yorker is always an Americano, because they live in a city where they have to adapt all the time. Set in a former parking garage, the Hôtel Americano has a cool industrial Manhattan veneer but a warm Latin soul. 
The 56-room hotel features decidedly Mexican touches, like an outdoor rooftop pool that becomes a hot tub in winter, along with very New York-style details like iPads in every room that are full of recommendations for the best local galleries, restaurants and shops. Hôtel Americano has two restaurants and bars, as well as locally-produced bicycles guests can use to explore the High Line and Hudson River Park.

Hotel Raphael Rome

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In the very heart of Rome, just nearby the vibrant Piazza Navona, there is a five star deluxe celebrated hotel; a new entry in 2010 of the prestigious "family" of the Relais & Chateaux. From its astonishing ivy-covered facade this magnificent "maison" will immerse you in a world of charm located a few steps away from the Pantheon, Spanish Steps and St. Peter's Church: an ideal base to experience the elegance of Rome.
Launched as a hotel in 1963 by Spartaco Vannoni (1922-1980), the Hotel Raphael is a real museum of art: paintings, lithographs, sculptures, antiquarian artifacts, a valuable collection of Picasso ceramics and Mayan art may be seen throughout the lobby.
Overlooking the roofs, the terrace Bramante is waiting for you to enjoy gastronomic cuisine while contemplating the magnificent view of the eternal city. Be the first to discover the two new executive floors, modern and original, signed by the American Architect Richard Meier.

Location Summary
From the multi-level terrace of the Hotel you can enjoy one of the best panoramic views of the "eternal city". Among the authentic old roofs of the village stretches from St. Peter to Castel Sant'Angelo, with sinuous lines of the Tiber to the white bulk of the War Memorial in Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon in S. Louis of the French, the Palazzo del Quirinale, Piazza di Spagna and beyond.

Directions to Hotel
FROM FIUMICINO AIRPORT : 45 minutes by car ( 36 km ) From the airport take -A91- Roma-Fiumicino for several kms until you see large green signs for -A1- Firenze and -SS1- Via Aurelia. Follow the signs onto the GRA Grande Raccordo Anulare -A90-. After 7kms take the exit for Roma Centro Aurelio / Citta del Vaticano. You will now be on the Via Aurelia where you will continue- first to Largo Caravillani then to the Piazza San Giovanni Battista della Salle and finally- take a right onto Piazza Pio XI. From the Piazza take Via Gregorio VII which will pass through the Principe Amedeo Savoia Aosta tunnel. The tunnel exits at the Tiber River. Continue straight ahead crossing the Ponte Principe Amedeo di Savoia- turn left onto Lungotevere dei Fiorentini. Lungotevere dei Fiorentini will become Lungotevere Tor di Nona which will take you to Piazza Ponte Umberto. Please be advised that you will then be entering a restricted area marked ZTL Zona Traffico Limitato. When you arrive at the hotel inform reception and they will email your license plate number to the Traffic Department. From Piazza Ponte Umberto turn right onto Via Zanardelli and follow along to the Corso Rinascimento. Turn right onto Via dei Canestrari and proceed to Piazza Pasquino. Turn right again onto Via S. Maria dell Anima and you will then find yourself in Largo Febo at the Hotel Raphael.
ROM TERMINI STATION: 18 minutes by bus ( 6,5 Km ) Take the bus 64 (P.ZA STAZIONE S. PIETRO ) for 10 stops (n. 64 passes each 5 minutes ) Get off at the stop in Corso Vittorio Emanuele/Navona Walk for 400 metres to the Hotel in Largo Febo , 2 

Windham Hill Inn

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The Windham Hill Inn in Southern Vermont has recently been appointed a member of the exclusive Relais & Châteaux collection of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in the world. It is a sister property to the White Barn Inn and Spa Relais & Châteaux in Kennebunk, Maine. 
At the Windham Hill Inn you can enter another world – escape from the crowds, relax and unwind in the picturesque surroundings and indulge all your senses. Ours is a world where the indoors is as appealing as outdoors; where you choose to do as much as you can or nothing at all. Here is a place where you can explore, rekindle relationships and create new memories with friends and family. 
Set amongst the rolling hills of the Green Mountains the Inn enjoys spectacular undisturbed views down the West River Valley. In addition to the 160 acres of property, meadows and woodlands, our grounds include a network of hiking and skiing trails, heated swimming pool, tennis court, gardens and many places to lounge and relax in the cozy interiors… Windham Hill Inn is the perfect escape.

Location Summary
Explore 160 acres of unspoiled nature right here at Windham Hill Inn or venture out to the Green Mountain National Forrest or to one of the nearby downhill ski resorts. 
Historical attractions include Hildene, the home of Abraham Lincoln’s descendants and of course the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. 
Museums in the area range from the Williams College Museum of art to the American Museum of Fly Fishing and the Vermont Raptor Center where you can see owls, hawks, falcons and eagles.

Aqua Palace Venice

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In the Castello quarter, the atmosphere of ancient Venice awaits you at the luxurious Aqua Palace Hotel, a hotel that symbolizes the new Venetian hospitality for those in search of charm, seduction and comfort, in a perfect balance between traditional and modern. 
With a contemporary touch, the finely furnished rooms and suites interpret the distant past of Marco Polo's Venice, suspended between the west and the east, with soft lighting, fine curtains and special materials. 
Scalfarotto Palace is home to the passionate work of the Caputo Family, hoteliers for two generations, at your service and ready to give you the perfect welcome to Venice's historic center, where "Aqua" means life, history and culture

Location Summary
The intriguing luxury of the 4 star Aqua Palace Hotel awaits you in Castello, one of the oldest quarters of extraordinary Venice, in a location perfect for reaching the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square, as well as the stop for the vaporetto that travels through the Grand Canal, passing sumptuous palaces that reflect on the water. 
From St. Mark's Square, the sitting room of Venice, you can reach the hotel with a 3-minute walk, during which you can admire St. Mark's Basilica, the splendid Doge's Palace and even move on to the mercerie, a kingdom of designer shopping which starts at Rialto (5 minutes), with its famous bridge and picturesque market. 
The Aqua Palace Hotel is in the city's historic center, from which you can easily reach the Fenice Theater, the museums of Ca' Rezzonico and Cà Pesaro, the exhibition spaces of Palazzo Grassi, the romantic bank of the Zattere, the Lido for the prestigious International Film Festival and the Gardens for the interesting Biennale.

Directions to Hotel
By train: once you get to Venice's 'Santa Lucia' train station, go to the nearby vaporetto stop where you can take lines 1 and 2 directly to Rialto. After disembarking at Rialto, turn right and immediately left on Calle larga Mazzini; after 70 m turn left and continue on Marzaria 2 Aprile. After 50 m turn right on Calle dei Stagneri, pass the bridge that takes you to the Church of Santa Maria della Fava. Keep to your right and enter Ramo Licini. After 50 m you will be on Calle de la Malvasia, where the Aqua Palace Hotel awaits you. 
By plane: From Venice's 'Marco Polo' International Airport you can get to the hotel by taxi, ACTV bus line 5 or by using the ATVO buses. Once at Piazzale Roma take the vaporetto (lines 1 and 2). Alternatively, you can get to the hotel with a water taxi (travel time, 25 minutes) o! r with the 'Alilaguna' shuttle directly to St. Mark's (travel time, 70 minutes) and from there continue to Rialto and follow the directions in the 'By train' section. 
By car: Take highway A4, pass the Venice - Mestre tollbooth and follow the signs for Venice (Venezia) and the Piazzale Roma car terminal. Leave your car in one of the parking lots and go to the departure areas for the boats (lines 1 and 2) which travel through the Grand Canal towards St. Mark's and stop at Rialto. From here follow the directions in the 'By train' section 

Kempinski Hotel Bahrain City Centre

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The Kempinski Hotel Bahrain City Centre comprises two towers - Diamond and Pearl - each offering their own unique personalities of Arabic hospitality and exceptional service, with stunning views of the city and the azure Arabian Sea. A collection of seven bars and restaurants throughout the two towers offer their own distinctive flavours and personalities. 460 guest rooms and suites offer luxurious yet comfortable accommodations with well-appointed services and amenities at guests' fingertips. 
A 1,000 square-metre spa, featuring a hammam, as well as a state-of-the-art gym, will also be available for the ultimate experience. 
Kempinski Hotel Bahrain City Centre's 460 luxurious guest rooms, including 80 suites, provide the comfort of home within an atmosphere of exclusivity. Located throughout the Diamond and Pearl Towers, they enjoy views of the city and the azure Arabian Sea. All accommodations lend themselves to working or relaxation. Standard amenities include a distinct work area, wireless high-speed Internet access, dual-line phones, international satellite television channels, in-room safe and a mini bar. Well-appointed bathrooms offer bathtubs and showers; and a WC in a separate alcove.

Location Summary
Kempinski Hotel Bahrain City Centre is located approximately 15 minutes drive from the airport, at the centre of Bahrain's most dynamic symbol, perched amidst it most prestigious avenues and the city's most fabulous getaway in the heart of Manama.