2011 July travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

Set on a hillside in four acres of romantic tropical gardens with superb palm trees, the Hotel Splendido overlooks the bay of Portofino. With the grape-vined terraces for dining and even a piano bar for dancing, it’s hard to imagine that the Splendido was a monastery, back in the 16th century. Surrounded by pine trees and olive groves, the Hotel Splendido welcomes its guests with a unique blend of beauty and comfort creating a sophistication atmosphere.
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Housed in 1912 French classical villa, the Algodon mansion is a small hotel in the heart of one of Buenos Aires most attractive districts, La Recoleta. Owned by New York-based entrepreneur Scott Mathis, this urban property underwent a three-year renovation. His fastidious restoration makes the Algodon Mansion the first five-star boutique hotel in Buenos Aires and is added on the 2011 Hot List as one of the best new hotels and resorts of the year, as selected by the editors of Condé Nast Traveler.

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Riad Dixneuf La Ksour is a boutique riad ideally located in the very heart of Marrakesh.  This is a beautiful mansion with unique charm, offering an elegance, comfort and luxurious setting with 5-star hotel flair. The interior is an exclusive mix between the traditional Arabian style and the modern contemporary minimalist design. Alongside the traditional riad architecture and some ornate Moorish-style carving you’ll find more than a little bit of European influence like dark mahogany woodwork, even some wood paneling and plush leather furniture.

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Located just steps from the Mykonos Town centre and close to the famous Windmills, the Mykonos Theoxenia Hotel has ranged among the top cosmopolitan locations on the Aegean for over forty years. The trendy bars and exciting nightclubs are just steps away from the hotel, without spoiling its serene and relaxing atmosphere. This stylish retro hotel offers 60s-inspired suites and excellent facilities. The unique exterior has recently been complemented by a discreetly luxurious 60s glam interior-design makeover.
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Zaza Hotel is luxury business hotel features warmth atmosphere, high style and comfort. Offering a brilliant welcome to the city’s beautiful Museum District, Downtown Houston‘s Hotel ZaZa is ideal for both business and vacation travel. This is smoke-free and pet-friendly hotel situated within a few blocks of many of Houston’s attractions.  With amazing attention to detail and a careful balance of work and pleasure, Hotel ZaZa Houston will make sure your Texas stay is wonderfully unforgettable.
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Situated in the south-west region of the Dominican Republic, Casa Bonita is a secluded luxurious resort overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Wild and exotic, the lodge is placed within the protected area of the Bahoruco National Park – the only Biosphere Reserve in Hispaniola. Surrounded by tropical forest, rivers and mountains, Casa Bonita is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Far from traditional tourist areas, this stunning resort welcomes with warm and homely atmosphere, spacious accommodation in a small collection of traditional cabanas and it is the perfect place for people looking for the eco-diversity and nature activities.

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Correntoso Lake & River Hotel offers peaceful accommodation with a spectacular setting on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. This is an upscale Patagonia hotel located in the city of Neuquen.  Built almost a century ago as a cabin for fishermen, this charming, yet sophisticated, hotel has everything you need for a thoroughly enjoyable Patagonian getaway.
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The Lake Placid Lodge is a majestic handcrafted Lodge nestled in the Adirondack Mountains. Situated on a western shore of Lake Placid, the Lodge is vintage Adirondack offering the finest accommodation in a comfortably rustic, yet redefined setting. It is a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux Hotel Association and was voted “World’s Best Places to Stay” by Condé Nast Traveler- Gold List.
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The exhibit “Ai Weiwei: New York Photographs 1983-1993″ opened yesterday at the Asia Society Museum. It features 227 photographs taken by Ai Weiwei capturing the history, culture, and atmosphere of New York City from his unique perspective. The Chinese artist-activist Ai Weiwei is widely known for using his blog to speak out against the injustices of the Chinese government. “He is one of the most provocative and influential conceptual artists from China today, and in recent years he has become an increasingly iconic figure”, says Asia Society Museum Director Melissa Chiu.
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The denim world famous brand encourages residents and visitors of Berlin to roll up their sleeves at the Levi’s Print Workshop. This is a temporary arts exhibition space housed in the Alte Münze, a former industrial complex in Mitte. Here you have a chance to print on white Levi’s t-shirts different motos like “Now It’s Our Time” or some faces from iconic people from the world choosing mix of colors, spread it on the surface and then pressing it on the t-shirt.
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