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The Luxurious Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives
The Maldives is paradise, where the view shifts as easily as the sands between the toes and where the sounds of aquatic bliss carry on the trade winds. It is not just the magic of sight and sound. The Maldives is about touch too, like the gentle caress of warm waves, the pleasant tickle of exotic fish and the embrace of warm evening breezes. The brightest gem in the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean, Villingili Island is a haven for those seeking their own Shangri-La. The luxury island of Maldives, like sapphire and emerald earrings off the colourful face of South Asia, is heaven, and a luxury resort has … Continue reading The Luxurious Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives
Revel in the Serenity of Sublime Samana, Dominican Republic
Caressing the crystal-clear waters of the Samana Peninsula, Sublime Samana Hotel & Residence, is the newest addition to Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s exclusive portfolio of boutique hotels in the Caribbean. The exquisitely designed property opened in early March 2012 and offers guests access to a collection of 20 private suites and casitas nestled on the Dominican Republic’s most dazzling and remote beaches. The Samana province of the island’s northeastern coast remains one of the most undiscovered, unspoiled natural habitats of the Dominican Republic, and notably the Caribbean as a whole. In a setting surrounded by a backdrop of lush, tropical mountains, guests can enjoy unparalleled seclusion, while swimming … Continue reading Revel in the Serenity of Sublime Samana, Dominican Republic
The Long and Narrow L7 House, Thailand
OFFICE [AT] a Bangkok-based design studio has designed the L71 house. This two-storey single family contemporary property can be found in Bangkok, Thailand. According to the architects: “The site the property sits on is long and narrow. All of the interior rooms of the contemporary Bangkok properties such as four bedrooms, dining room, and family room are north facing. As the owners like to have the occasional party, the public areas, such as living room and parking, are in the front of the house, and the private areas are at the back along with a swimming pool. “The living room mass was extended to create private space for the swimming pool … Continue reading The Long and Narrow L7 House, Thailand
Luxurious Villa La Hilaria, Uruguay
Buenos Aires-based studio RDR Arquitectos, part of Richter Dahl Rocha & Associés, has designed the Villa La Hilaria. The stunning contemporary two-storey holiday home is located in Punta del Este, Uruguay. According to the architects: “Villa Hilaria is a simple but contemporary holiday home. Apart from the master bedroom on the first floor, all spaces are on the ground floor. The contemporary Uruguayan property has a wing that houses two bedrooms, a bathroom and a full suite and another space that becomes a unique living-dining-kitchen that extends into a terrace covered by a large overhang. “The L-shape property allowed to retain two existing pine trees and gives the garden some … Continue reading Luxurious Villa La Hilaria, Uruguay
Secret Loft In The Woods, Canada
Former IT technician and carpenter, Joel Allen, built the HemLoft, a pod sized treehouse. The contemporary structure can be found in British Columbia, Canada. The contemporary Canadian treehouse is a secret self-funded creation. It hangs on a precipitous slope, in a towering stand of hemlocks, about a five minute walk from the nearest road. Joel Allen said: ” I tried to retire at the age of 26 and failed. What does this have to do with the treehouse? Well, my attempt at retirement seems to be the critical link between my former career as a software developer, and my new career as a carpenter. Let me explain, in objective terms, … Continue reading Secret Loft In The Woods, Canada
