Posts Tagged ‘Honeymoon Destinations’

By Dian Hasan | December 4, 2009

Mexico has been developing its modern tourism for a good few decades, securely placing itself as among the world’s most formidable travel destinations. The lessons Mexico has learned from the inception of building cookie-cutter highrise hotels with little character in Cancun and Acapulco, in the 1960s and 1970s, has now evolved into a new approach.

Hotels, and notably the resorts, that are more eco-oriented, place-specific, with a more distinctive cultural and design statement. The end result are hotels that are generally low-rise, have fewer rooms, and blend in with their immediate environment.

Riviera Maya, a resort development south of Cancun, along Mexico’s Caribbean coast is one case in point. And the chic Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya exemplifies this new breed of hotels impeccably.

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By Dian Hasan | December 4, 2009

Mexico has been developing its modern tourism for a good few decades, securely placing itself as among the world’s most formidable travel destinations. The lessons Mexico has learned from the inception of building cookie-cutter highrise hotels with little character in Cancun and Acapulco, in the 1960s and 1970s, has now evolved into a new approach.

Hotels, and notably the resorts, that are more eco-oriented, place-specific, with a more distinctive cultural and design statement. The end result are hotels that are generally low-rise, have fewer rooms, and blend in with their immediate environment.

Riviera Maya, a resort development south of Cancun, along Mexico’s Caribbean coast is one case in point. And the chic Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya exemplifies this new breed of hotels impeccably.

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By Dian Hasan | September 22, 2009

One could pretty much argue that Green is the new “Black”. At least in the hotel world. Parallel to the world’s fascination with “being green” and the “green movement”, eco hotels are popping up in all corners of the globe, like mushrooms in the monsoon season. These range from hotels that a just a tad bit green, in their building materials and use of alternative energy, to full-blown hotels with a clear mission of protecting the environment and benefiting their immediate communities. Morgan’s Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge in Nicaragua is one fine resort of the latter genre.

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Whether you’ve been living under a rock, as a real traveler or armchair traveler, you will have noticed that Design has swept the hotel world like never before. Everyone in the industry agrees that “Good Design, Good Bottom Line”, and “Smaller is Better”.. Explaining the mushrooming of boutique hotels across the globe. Now it’s Africa’s turn.

Welcome to Sabi Sand, one of the most reputed and beautiful game reserves in South Africa, situated to the southwest of the famous Kruger National Park. With two fabulous lodges: Singita Boulders, the bush minimalism that defies classification, and Singita Ebony, the classic look you’d expect adventure novels. Read the rest of this entry »

By Dian Hasan | September 3, 2009

In the goal of Brand Building, Hotels, just like any other business peddling products or services, need to create a Brand Positioning Strategy to promote their uniqueness and create a strong Brand Identity. A hotel primarily sells its services, and therefore traditionally hotels positioned themselves in the marketplace on the strength of their service quality. Or their POOL, that not only can give the hotel its competitive edge, but build its reputation on the strength of the pool alone. That was ALILA UBUD’s experience.
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By Dian Hasan | September 3, 2009

In the goal of Brand Building, Hotels, just like any other business peddling products or services, need to create a Brand Positioning Strategy to promote their uniqueness and create a strong Brand Identity. A hotel primarily sells its services, and therefore traditionally hotels positioned themselves in the marketplace on the strength of their service quality. Or their POOL, as seen at AMANKILA a luxe resort in idyllic Bali, Indonesia. A 3-tiered pool that descends into the sea below. Sheer genius!
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By Dian Hasan | September 2, 2009

With a setting amid a charming Balinese traditional village and rice fields, The Seri Suites in Umalas, Kerobokan, is a testament to the Balinese lifestyle that so many visitors are drawn to. Casual, relaxing, quiet, and tranquil… all traits accommodated impeccably by this luxury Villa. Read the rest of this entry »

Villa Taman Caliandra, a luxurious 4-bedroom villa tucked away on the slopes of ‘the Bukit’ on Bali’s south coast. Built in traditional Balinese thatched-roof style and situated towards the top of a gentle valley, the villa enjoys views over tropical woodland to the sea in the distance. Read the rest of this entry »

A distinctive design statement of clean modern lines fused into Bali’s open plan architecture, amid a melange of teak wood to signify the tropical setting of this stunner of a Luxe Villa. Villa Emerald River, located in Canggu near Seminyak, the epicenter of fashionable Bali, with its chic nightlife. As if you’d need external distractions to lure you away from this heavenly villa. Read the rest of this entry »

Villa Paloma is a brand new villa nestled in the peaceful surrounding of Pererenan Village, 800 meters from the Pererenan Beach, on Bali’s south-western coast. Its 5 en-suite bedroom perfectly suited for families and small groups of discerning guests who want to experience the best Bali can offer. Read the rest of this entry »