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Hotel Victor South Beach, Miami Beach

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 31, 2012
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The Hotel Victor South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida is more than the ultimate expression of Miami Beach art deco. Originally designed by Florida architect Lawrence Murray Dixon, the “Dean of Deco,” the Hotel Victor reflects Dixon’s classic art deco flourishes, clean lines, bold curves, and playful detail. Taking it one step further, French interior architect and designer Jacques Garcia has insured that today’s Victor reflects the elegance of Dixon’s original. A home for the sophisticated traveler who knows where to experience affordable South Beach luxury. A timeless space where seventy-five years of history, hospitality and adventure have gone into crafting today’s experience.

The Portofino Hotel & Marina, Redondo Beach

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 30, 2012
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The Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach, California is a present day maritime haven nestled in its own private peninsula. Punctuated by a roving gallery of nautical scenes, yacht depictions and seascapes, the Portofino offers visitors an authentic Southern California lifestyle experience in a casual nautical-chic environment, allowing them to relax and let loose, embracing their “endless summer” endlessly. A welcoming environment for early morning and late evening leisure, the Lobby Lounge is in the center of it all.  Check your email, converse, or simply kick up your heels and enjoy the relaxing view.

W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 29, 2012
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The W Retreat & Spa on Vieques Island in Puerto Rico is designed with fabulous flair and exuberant bursts of color by the stylishly eclectic Patricia Urquiola. Visitors may indulge in a dream life of worldly pleasures beginning by waking up in the hotel’s signature W beds with pillow-top mattresses, fluffy goose-down duvets and 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets and followed by breathtaking views of the hotel’s beautifully landscaped gardens, tropical pool and alluringly azure Caribbean Sea beyond.

Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastián

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 28, 2012
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The Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastián, Spain is located in the heart of the city just a few meters away from the Urumea  river and the sea. Originally built in 1912 by French architect Charles Mewes and now newly reopened, with 136 spacious rooms and suites designed with a Belle Epoque style, this is the ideal place to experience an unforgettable stay in a charming environment in the city of San Sebastian. During the last 100 years, many celebrities have enjoyed the hospitality and amenities of this luxury hotel. The first to pass through its entryway was the Regent Maria Cristina herself in 1912. Since then, the list is nearly endless. Gregory Peck, Glenn Ford, Julie Andrews, Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, Robert De Niro, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Woody Allen, Susan Sarandon, Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall, Al Pacino, Michael Douglas, Peter O´Toole, Harrison Ford , Mel Gibson, the Spaniard Fernando Fernan-Gomez, Pedro Almodovar, and Francisco Rabal.

Loews Coronado Bay Resort, San Diego

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 27, 2012
Posted in: CALIFORNIA. 1 comment

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The Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, California is located in a premier waterfront location just minutes from Silver Strand State Beach, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Wild Animal Park, and LEGOLAND California, to name a few. Its dining facilities include: French cuisine at Mistral;  California coastal cuisine at Market Café;  fresh pastries, sandwiches, wraps, pizza by the slice, and candy by the pound at Market To Go;  and legendary mojitos, cheladas and margaritas at La Cantina.

 

Hotel Palace, Berlin

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 26, 2012
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The Hotel Palace in Berlin, Germany is situated in an extremely central position at the heart of the metropolis, between the Gedächtniskirche church and Kurfürstendamm avenue, just a few minutes away from the conference centre (ICC) or Potsdamer Platz and the Brandenburg Gate. Visitors may start off the day at the Bon Dia restaurant with a healthy and tasty calorie-conscious breakfast. ‘Bon dia’ is Catalan for ‘Good morning’ – and the morning gets off to a great start at this newly renovated breakfast restaurant in three different ways. The buffet, the new tea bar, or the live cooking unit where eggs are always prepared à la minut. Whether you need a quick snack before your morning meeting or a substantial weekend breakfast, the sunlit ‘Bon Dia’ gets your day off to a relaxed start. Their friendly, attentive service is a pleasant treat at this early hour.

Tivoli Lodge, Vail

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 25, 2012
Posted in: COLORADO. Leave a Comment

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The Tivoli Lodge in Vail, Colorado is a newly rebuilt, luxury ski resort known throughout the years for providing friendly, caring, personal service. The hotel’s new European-style architecture blends perfectly into the surrounding natural environment, with unobstructed views of Vail’s Golden Peak ski area and within steps of the Vista Bahn ski lift. The luxurious and spacious lobby offers stunning mountain views and is reminiscent of a plush, lodge-style living room with oversized chairs, leather sofas, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and small wine bar.