July 20, 2009 at 4:48 pm (4* Hotels, Canary Islands, Honeymoon, Rental Accommodation, Rural, Unique, Wedding)
The Garden Villas of the 4*Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora Hotel on the Canary Island of Tenerife are in a class of their own.
With a large terrace facing towards the sea and a private swimming pool these spacious suites provide an outdoor for a romantic butler served dinner under the stars.
Garden Villa Bathroom
Designed by world-renowned architect Álvaro Sans, to flow with the coast line and represena great palace of pavilions, towers and gardens – sheer delight.
March 4, 2009 at 10:01 am (2* Restaurant, Barcelona, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Vehicle Hire, Michelin Restaurants, Private, Romantic Hotel, Spas, Unique, Urban, Vehicles)
Tags: ABaC Hotel
The ABaC Restaurant and Hotel in Barcelona is one of the latest additions to the style gurus Mr & Mrs Smith boutique and luxury hotel collection.
ABaC Restaurant & Hotel
The ABaC in the popular Zona Alta area of Barcelona makes it difficult to leave the premises and explore the city. With plenty of little luxuries: Spa with Jacuzzi, hammam, and chromotherapy room, free WiFi throughout, valet parking, huge flatscreen TV with internet, DVD/CD player, remote control lights and blinds, minibar, Hérmes toiletries.
Between Xavier Pellicer’s fusion style seven-course Michelin cuisine and the sumptuous rooms make sure it’s a several day stay to enable time to explore this amazing city.
For more information on ABaC Restaurant & Hotel
January 10, 2009 at 11:59 am (Honeymoon, Lanzarote, Luxury Hotels, Private, Romantic Hotel, Rural, Small Hotels, Spanish Island, Unique)
The small Canary Island of Lanzarote boasts a growing crop of quality rural hotels. Check out this new addition – Casa del Hilario.
Boutique Hotel, Lanzarote, Casa de Hilario
Casa de Hilario has been created from a finca named after the hermit Hilario, who according to folklore was the only human left in the region after the volcanic eruptions of 1730 to 1736.
Lanzarote Casa deHilario bedroom
The seven bedroom property combines the best aspects of a rural retreat with all of the modern creature comforts normally associated with the best boutique hotels.
Situated in the National Park of Timanfaya with fantastic sea views Casa de Hilario is sure to please.
Thanks to Nick Ball from the Lanzorote Guide Book
January 9, 2009 at 12:48 pm (Cruises, Unique, Wine Tastings)
Tags: Mediterranean Cruises, speciality cruises, wine vineyard tours
Silversea Cruises announce some new routes for Oenophiles this year. The luxury cruise line have put into place 11 Wine Series trips for this year.
Silverwind Cruise Ship from Silversea Cruises
Some of the shore excursions will also give you the option to explore famous wine regions.
The Mediterranean Cruise on July 6 will be hosted by fashion icon Salvatore Ferragamo who owns Il Borro the award-winning wine estate in Tuscany.
This particular cruise on the Silver Wind is a 12-day trip from Southampton, UK to Monte Carlo with port stops in Cadiz, Malaga, Ibiza, Barcelona (overnight), Cannes, Menton, Livorno and Corsica.
October 21, 2008 at 8:23 am (Unique, Urban, Valencia, Wine)
This amazing little hotel has a wine shop as its reception and only three guest rooms. Choose the intimate Antique Baroque Style, Silk Route or the modern La Lluna de Valencia with its roof top terrace providing fantastic views of the city.
Designed by Herme Ciscar and Monica Garcia the ground floor wine shop also has glamorous books and wine-related pieces of art.
Located in front of the Central Market in the heart of Valencia Casa Azul is a little gem, wine, rooms and a city centre hideaway – superb.
