Huntly Castle, also known as ‘The Pare of Strathbogie’ or ‘Strathbogie Chessman’, stands on the south funds of the River Deveron and unventilated to the smaller River Bogie. Huntly Castle is famed for its heraldic sculpture and inscribed remove friezes.
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This unique idea – to make a cafe from scaffolding and shipping containers was brought to light by Paris studio 1024 Architecture. Les Grandes Tables is located on an island on the Seine in Paris – on the Ile Seguin, where architect Jean Nouvel is currently converting a car workshop into a museum. The project is an architectural combination between an agricultural greenhouse, a barge and a timber-frame house covered beneath a see-through umbrella.
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Paris architects Nadau Lavergne have completed a round wooden theater and matching circular restaurant for a campsite in the south of France. The campsite of La Rive is located in the Landes, bordered on the west by Lake Biscarosse. The site is characterized by a flat-type heath pine forest. A strip trees surrounded the beach and works as a visual screen and it saves the natural landscape around it. Zigzagging columns support the projecting facade of the eight metre-high theatre, creating a surrounding arcade that shelters the entrance.
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Set in the heart of the American southwest in the Sonoran Desert on 450 glorious acres the Fairmont Scottsdale is the ultimate desert oasis. Newly redesigned gem blends alluring Spanish-style architecture with a modern, contemporary edge. Actually, this is the grandest of Scottsdale resorts. The grounds, a mystical landscape of lagoons, fountains, fire pits, colorful desert plants, and expansive green spaces, offer lush contrast to the desert surroundings. If you choose to celebrate Passover in Arizona, this 5-star resort is the perfect choice.
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Set against the beauty of the Allegheny Mountains, West Virginia USA, The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort which has been offering a welcoming home to its guests since 1778. For more than 200 years, The Greenbrier has been known as one of the country’s grandest resorts. Set amidst on 6,750-acres of lush landscape, Greenbrier provides a world-class haven for discerning business guests and sophisticated leisure travelers. Features an impressive architecture, plentiful scenic beauty and a rich history, it has welcomed kings and queens, presidents and politicians, luminaries and celebrities from all corners of the globe.
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Set in an impressive 7-floor building with a beautiful restored Spanish-colonial façade in front of Independencia Square, Park Hyatt Mendoza Hotel is one of the most prestigious luxury hotels in the city. Conveniently located only 15 minutes from Mendoza international airpor and 90 minutes from major ski resorts in Argentina, this modern hotel is also close to some local major cultural attraction such as the Foundation Area Museum and the Historical Museum of General San Martin. With stunning views of the Andes mountain range, this is ideal for business and leisure travellers.
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Located in an exclusive residential neighbourhood of Las Condes, only 20 minutes away from Santiago city centre Grand Hyatt Santiago is considered as one of the finest hotels in Chile and Latin America. The hotel is near to many local attractions including Pueblito de los Dominicos Market, Palacio de la Moneda and San Cristobal Hill. This five-star Grand Hyatt property provides an impeccable service and deluxe facilities to satisfy even the most discerning of hotel guests. This luxury property has also received many awards from prestigious publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Latin Trade and Travel + Leisure.
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Located in the most prestigious city’ suburb – El Golf and only 30 minutes from Santiago International Airport, the Ritz Carlton Santiago is the only Chilean Hotel awarded as the Nº1 hotel in South America (in 2007). This location is also 38 miles from Valle Nevado Ski Resort and 70 miles from Valparaiso Port and Vina Del Mar Beach. Designed for business and leisure travellers with high expectations, the hotel offers its guests great service and facilities. The Ritz Carlton Santiago is an ideal place to rest and enjoy the natural beauty of the city.
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Located minutes away from the Providencia business district in the central core of Santiago, the San Cristobal Tower is part of Starwood Hotels and Resorts’ Luxury Collection. Situated very close to the city’s popular shopping centers and attractions, this luxury property offers its guests exquisite surroundings, unique service and quality. Offering many marvelous modern facilities and amenities, San Cristobal Tower was considered as one of the “Top 10 Hotels in South America” by Condé Nast Traveler’s readers.
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Superbly located on famous Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Copacabana Palace Hotel is considered as one of the grandest hotels in South America. Having received the rich and famous for the past 80 years, imposing Mediterranean-style building is a true landmark. The Hotel has been the meeting place of kings, princes and presidents over years. Many famous people have been guests at the Copacabana Palace, including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Walt Disney, Rolling Stones, Elton John, Marilyn Monroe, Gina Lollobrigida, Brigitte Bardot, a Princess Diana of Wales and Luciano Pavarotti.
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