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Nov19

One of the most exclusive hotels in Costa del Sol

The Kempinski Hotel Bahia Marbella Estepona is an exclusive sea-side resort with a privileged location allows breathtaking views over the Mediterranean Sea, Rock of Gibraltar and African coastline. Located only 5 min drive from the centre of Estepona, the hotel is set in breathtaking subtropical gardens designed by the famous Spanish architect Melvin Villaroel. Since its inauguration in 1999, the Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona has been awarded a number of prizes for its magnificent gardens.

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Nov07

One of the most charming destinations in Mexico

Founded by the Spanish in the early 16th century, Guanajuato is located on 2,008 m above sea level. The city of Guanajuato is a cultural capital of the Bajio region in central Mexico, and is considered as one of the most charming destinations in the nation. It’s a lovely, colonial city that looks like old Europe. Located about a five-hour drive northwest of Mexico City, this is a picturesque town of pleasant little plazas, cobblestone streets lined with stairs and houses of pastel-colored facades and balconies trimmed with iron work, and flower-filled window boxes.

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Oct14

Discover true Spanish charm

 Hugging the shores of southern Spain‘s Costa del Sol, Hotel Villa Padierna is the perfect place to soak in the Mediterranean sun, tee off in an idyllic setting, or indulge in a leisurely walk through the boutique shops on the harbor. It combines the best of Spa, Golf and Spanish gastronomy on the exclusive and renowned “Costa del Sol.” In the mountains of Marbella at the Hotel Villa Padierna where on a clear day you can see the coastline of Africa and every night the sunsets are more spectacular than the last.

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Jun08

An Andalusian Week in Mijas

Mijas is a beautiful little village located in the Spanish province of Malaga on the Costa del Sol. Perched comfortably in the hillside at 428 m above sea level it is also known as “Villa Blanca”, or “white town”.  Mijas is a superb choice for either holiday or full time living. If there were ever a typical Spanish village worthy of a visit then this is the one.

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Jun07

One of the top ten beaches in the world

Located on the Pacific coast, the beach Manuel Antonio is of white coral sand and the best known beach in Costa Rica. With a small coral reef, it is considered as one of the nicest and most beautiful tropical beaches. It has been rated one of the top ten beaches in the world. Though small, it’s the most visited park in Costa Rica – so popular in fact that several years ago the park service imposed strict limits on the number of visitors to prevent the tiny natural area from being loved to death.

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Jun06

The most striking butterflies

Butterflies are among the most fascinating and beautiful animals; even people who care not for insects in general usually have an affection for these winged wonders. They live nearly everywhere – from gardens and forests and mountains to acid bogs and frozen arctic tundra. I present you some of the most amazing butterflies in the world.

Butterfly 88
Scientist name: Diaethria species. This is one of most exotic butterflies that are considered natural treasures of the sub-tropical Amazon rainforest. The Diaethria species are known as the 88 butterfly because many have the number 88 on their underside wings. A member of the Callicorini family, the Diaethria genus is the third most diverse genus.

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May02

Harmon Estate in Los Suenos Resort Costa Rica

This vacation house in Costa Rica is designed with imported marble, granite and hand crafted tile and carver wood.

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May02

Villa Wagner Costa Rica

Nestled in the exquisite area of Altamira,Costa Rica, just above the Marina, Villa Wagner has stunning ocean and Marina views and perfect central location.

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May01

Casa Campana Costa Rica

Casa Campana in Costa Rica offers an remarkable open colonial style surrounded by the lush tropical landscapes.

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May01

Casa Melonal Costa Rica

Casa Melonal in Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica is made to satisfy even the most demanding visitors.

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