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Today the San Francisco‘s Mission District is well known for its vibrant latino culture, colourful murals, and hip artistic spirit. The Mission is now experiecing the second coming with a new crop of restaurants, boutique and more. The best place to stay there is the 21-room Inn San Francisco (doubles from $175), set in an 1872 mansion, brims with authentic Victorian details—ornate woodwork; marble fireplaces; featherbeds—minus the chintz (not a weathered doily in sight). Don’t miss the rooftop deck with 360-degree views of the city.

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A truly remarkable private retreat on the beach in the village of Faro Jose Ignacio, Uruguay, Playa Vik Jose Ignacio merges exceptional design, unrivaled lacation, friendly and flawness service, endless activities and an unparalled collection of contemporary Uruguayan and international art. Playa Vik Jose Ignacio is a celebration of its magestic setting perched on the most coveted point on the Uruguayan coastline, facing west with sweeping views across the Southern Atlantic Ocean and Playa Mansa, also known as the ‘calm’ beach with the sunset that has been described as the best on the planet.

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Green Leaf Niseko Village is located in the heart one of the world’s best skiing destinations. Situated graciously at the foot of Mount Niseko An’nupuri in Japan, its 2010 renovation has produced stunning results. Orchestrated by award-winning New-York based firm Champalimaud Design, renowned for creating distinctive interiors that reflect their unique setting, the Green Leaf Niseko Village reflects everything a winter break should stand for.

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Fujinomiya Trail has been famous for the starting point (the front entrance) of Mount Fuji, Japan, climbing since ancient times. This is the shortest route to the top, and the trail head itself is at a high altitude. Mountain huts with a high capacity are located at almost equal distance, and some rest places are also available. It is the route that allows you to enjoy comfortable mountain climbing. In the middle of the trail, you can see the crater of the last eruption in the Hoei era (1707), located at the east side of Mt. Fuji.

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In the world there are many beautiful and remarkable castles, which definitely deserve our attention, but among them there are some who are distinguished by their uniqueness and individuality. Now I’m going to present you some of these palaces …

Neuschwanstein Castle

Nestled high up around the beauty of the Bavarian Alps in Germany, very near Füssen, Neuschwanstein is like a fairytale castle. The name literally means “New Swan Castle” referencing of “the Swan Knight” one of the Wagner’s characters. The rise of this architectural masterpiece began in 1869 by order of King Ludwig II. Construction takes about 17 years. The king wanted to build something great and amazing to be remembered forever by future generations but the immense building was not finished even at Ludwig’s death in 1886.With more than 1.3 million people visit annually, with up to 6,000 per day in the summer this is one most visited castle in Germany and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.

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Situated on splendid island with two golden sand beaches between the Caribbean Sea and an aquamarine lagoon, this boutique property is the most charming luxury resort in St. Barths. This is the heaven of tranquility and you’ll find serenity, intimacy and sincere hospitality.

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Kibble Palace is the jewel of the Botanic Gardens in Glasgow. The palace is one of the country’s few remaining Victorian glasshouses, an elegant structure of iron and glass housing fantastic botanical displays. From the outside it looks magnificent; inside its bright, airy spaces provide plenty of room to wander, and there are benches where you can sit and relax.

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This is a villa, situated in an exquisite area close to Minitas Beach in Dominican Republic.It is luxurious with stylish design and decor.

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Solve Sundsbo is a significant innovator in contemporary photography.His works for Chanel, Cartier, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Hermès, H&M, Levis, Nike and Yves Saint Laurent explicit his capacity for visual performance.

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Many people have heard about Dada art movement but few realise that it originated in the Niederdorf in Zurich in 1916, in partnership with Cabaret Voltaire. The house was preserved and reopened in 2002 to the public as a musem. However last summer its cafe was turned into a bar and Duda was born. The name of the cafe is a play on words coming from Dada and the German for ‘you there’. It’s a pity because few people know about the bar, as you have to walk through the museum shop – great for unusual gifts – to get to it, and because Duda is not allowed to advertise itself on the historical facade.

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