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Unique Urban Parks | Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

By Dian Hasan | December 23, 2009

The hallmark of any great city is its urban park! Commonly located at the center of its core, urban parks play a significant role in providing traffic-choked cities with much-needed green lungs. As well as recreation, sporting and cultural venues for residents and visitors alike.

Here’s a look at some of the larger urban parks from across the world, as seen in through the lens of Google Earth. Read the rest of this entry »

Sleek & Chic ~ Emiliano, São Paulo, Brazil

By Dian Hasan | November 30, 2009

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São Paulo is South America’s premier business city, a behemoth of an urban sprawl. Pulsating with urban energy and life! With its ocean of skyscrapers that makes Manhattan look like a little town. It’s therefore surprising that for its massive size, São Paulo has limited offering of boutique hotels with character. Most hotels are chain hotels, offering the expected standard corporate fare.

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Unique Urban Parks: Jardim Botânico (Botanical Gardens), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

By Dian Hasan | November 28, 2009

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Every great city is defined – to a degree – by its urban park, and how it’s woven into the urban fabric that gives the city its distinctive identify.

Commonly located at the center of its core, urban parks play a significant role in providing traffic-choked cities with much-needed green lungs. As well as recreation, sporting and cultural venues for residents and visitors alike. Here’s a look at some of the larger urban parks from across the world, as seen in through the lens of Google Earth. Read the rest of this entry »

Today’s Hottest Destinations: Rooftops! (3 of 10)

By Dian Hasan | November 24, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a new profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! (click on the pictures to find out). Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe.

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Today’s Hottest Destinations: Rooftops! (9 of 10)

By Dian Hasan | November 22, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe. (click on the pictures to find out)

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Today’s Hottest Destinations: Rooftops! (7 of 10)

By Dian Hasan | November 22, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe. (click on the pictures to find out)

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Today’s Hottest Destinations: Rooftops! (4 of 10)

By Dian Hasan | November 22, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe. (click on the pictures to find out)

Adelphi-Melbourne-OZ Pool 1Hilton Auckland-NZ Rooftop Pool 1 Read the rest of this entry »

Today’s Hottest Destinations: Rooftops! (1 of 10)

By Dian Hasan | November 22, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe.

Grand Hotel Barcelona-Rooftop PoolHotel Unique-Sao Paulo-Rooftop Pool 2 Read the rest of this entry »

World’s Dreamiest Resort Pools, Unite! (7 of 10)

By Dian Hasan | November 22, 2009

What would a resort stay experience be without a pool? Unthinkable! Pools have come a long way, playing a central role in creating a distinctive experience and serving as a social hub. Integral to any hotel’s brand identity and brand experience. Here’s a look at some of world’s sexiest resort pools!

insolito-boutique-hotel-pool-buzios-brazil-pool-2Niki Club-Nikko National Park-JAPAN Pool 1 Read the rest of this entry »

World’s Dreamiest Resort Pools (4 of 10)

By Dian Hasan | November 22, 2009

What would a resort stay experience be without a pool? Unthinkable! Pools have come a long way, playing a central role in creating a distinctive experience and serving as a social hub. Integral to any hotel’s brand identity and brand experience. Here’s a look at some of world’s sexiest resort pools!

Little Shompole Luxe Lodge-KENYA Pool 3Jade Mountain-St Lucia-POOL Read the rest of this entry »