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Mostrando entradas de julio, 2012

One week.....

Since now to new Sunday, a definition....... Istanbul+Prague or South Asian...... we will see. :)

Istanbul

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Quintessentially Eastern, with its glittering mosques, ruched velvet night-spots, smart hotels and beautiful vistas, Istanbul is ideal for a romantic city break. The city's modern side is making itself heard as well, from glamorous bars and restaurants to the new Istanbul Modern Gallery There's plenty to celebrate right now, as Turkey's historic city enjoys a renaissance in aspects of its life, particularly art. Here's a panoramic view of its best galleries, museums, restaurants and hotels. It might seem perverse to go to Istanbul and opt to 
eat at an Italian restaurant, but this spring the hottest tables 
in town were those at just-opened Cipriani, a near-identical replica of Harry's Bar in Venice, right down to the silverware, tablecloths and signature Bellini. It's a fabulous place in all sorts of senses. The attentive, avuncular, white-dinner-jacketed staff will see that you 
want for nothing. The food is great, and by opting for a salad 
of artichokes,...

Thailand

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The cultural and commercial centre of Thailand, Bangkok is steeped in tradition and yet thoroughly modern. A bustling metropolis with soaring skyscrapers and a state-of-the-art airport, it is also home to colourful temples and mesmerising royal palaces. There is plenty to see and do in this modern city, so don't be put off by its size or the traffic. See the city from a long-tailed boat on the Chao Phraya River or dine alfresco on the 60th floor of a five-star hotel and admire the panorama from above. Shop for fine silk, silverware and local handicrafts or pamper yourself with sumptuous spa treatments. Just an introduction..........  Phuket, The eternal allure of Amanpuri notwithstanding, Phuket's reputation as a luxury destination has suffered over the past decade thanks to excessive, unregulated development on its west coast. But its substantially less developed east coast, is another matter entirely; and the opening in autumn/winter 2012 of The Yamu, set on...

Prague

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Straddling the River Vltava, Prague looks much as it did hundreds of years ago: an almost Disneyesque assortment of medieval cobbled streets, ornate baroque detailing, fairytale architecture - and music, which pours out of churches, halls and buskers' instruments.  After a fill of culture, staying at monastery-turned hotel The Augustine , drive an hour and a half into the countryside to Chateau Mcely , palatial former home of the aristocratic Thurn-Taxis family, now converted into an eco spa and surrounded by forests in which to hike, walk and horse ride.

So many reasons to love Cambodia

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by Jenny Zarins Cambodia If you want to see South-East Asia at its most beguiling, you need to head to Cambodia. Go to watch dawn break over the jungle temples of Angkor, and for the authentic traditions of its villages and laidback capital, Phnom Penh. But also go for its immaculate beaches, and for a new resort that is leading the way in sustainable luxury. By Rodney Bolt. The dancer raises her hands with exquisite grace, fingers flexing backward at a supernatural angle. A sequined fish tail curves up from the small of her back, strapped to her waist with a silk sash. Standing on one leg, slowly crooking the other until it disappears into the folds of her skirt, she becomes a mermaid. Hanuman the monkey god, in a terrifying mask, stomps up to woo her. A tumble of local children caper about as the monkey army. On stage, it is as if one of the bas-reliefs I had seen that morning at Angkor Wat has come to life. The temples of Angkor have lured travellers to Cambodia for c...

Definiendo destino.....

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Un recognice de 10 días, y veo luz al final del tunel.  Un año intenso!!!! Octubre se presenta entretenido, solo falta la definición Praga y Estambul, un destino anhelado, y varias veces postergado, Dos ciudades de ensueño. o........, la aventura!, Sudeste Asiatico.  Thailandia y Cambodia.  Playas soñadas, paisajes exoticos, Templo de Angkor y Bangkok... Pronto una definición.....

De Roma con Amor!

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Tarde de domingo en Sao Conrado Fashion Mall. Para mi el mas lindo de Rio.  Libreria, cafecito y cine, La ultima de Woody Allen  Imperdible!