Make a reservation at Delano

Located in the heart of South Beach and directly on the ocean, Delano has became a Miami classic.  Delano has a glamorous,  Indoor/Outdoor lobby, offering a seamless flow between a series of unique indoor and outdoor rooms.  Philippe Starck has assembled a stunning international collection of furniture and objects, including works from such renowned artists as Antonio Gaudi, Man Ray, Charles and Ray Eames, Salvador Dali and Mark Newson.

All the rooms and suites has Philippe Starck’s original white-on-white design with Atlantic ocean views. Delano’s stunning pool is a complete reinvention of the standard form, and more akin to a “Water Salon,” with its soothing underwater music and separate areas devoted to floating and meditating. Exclusive cabanas with butlers surround the pool.

Conceived as an indoor room moved outdoors, the landscaped lawn filled with whimsical, Starck-designed “vignettes” – including an antique daybed and over-sized chessboard – that lend it the feeling of a surreally beautiful stage set and make it the ultimate place for hanging out. Delano is situated directly on the beach. You can lie on the oversize beach chairs and enjoy the Miami sun.

Make a reservation at Delano

The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Built in 1903, the hotel is a gracious landmark of the city of Mumbai across the Gateway of India, the city’s most famous monument  built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. The hotel has panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and the perfect location in Mumbai. Being close to the most important landmarks and the most beautiful shops the hotels lobby is always busy with people, visiting the shopping arcade and the restaurants and bars inside the hotel.

The Taj Mahal Hotel, was born out of Jamsetji N. Tata’s dream. Mr. Tata believed that Bombay (now Mumbai), the commercial capital of India, required a grand hotel, one that would enhance its reputation amongst the great cities of the world. In 1970  the Tower block has been added  which nearly doubled the Hotel’s room. The Palace part –heritage wing- is an architectural marvel which brings together Moorish, Oriental and Florentine styles and full of a magnificent collection of Indian art.

Taj Mahal has the most impressive restaurants and bars of Mumbai .. One of them is Wasabi by Japanese celebrity chef Morimoto .. The Souk on the rooftop has the most beautiful view of Mumbai and introduces fresh flavors of dishes from Iran, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Greece and Morocco. Masala Kraft blends
aromatic Indian spices with modern cooking techniques, and produces flavors that are fresh and delicious. The historic Harbor Bar: is India’s first licensed bar and it is a very nice place to have a drink after a day in busy streets of Mumbai.
Choose a room in heritage wing with views of the Arabian See and feel like maharaja..

Photos are courtesy of Taj Hotels

Make a reservation at Cipriani
Hotel Cipriani is the most famous hotel in Venice because of its name… Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of the renowned Harry’s Bar in Venice, opened the hotel in 1958 on the island of Giudecca and immediately attracted celebrities and royalty, in much the same way that Harry’s Bar drew Hemingway and Fitzgerald.

In the 18th century, Giudecca served as a retreat for both nobles and common city dwellers, who came here for the fresh air. By the late 1950s, when Cipriani built the hotel, it was still a secluded destination, reachable only by water. The exclusive complex that includes the main hotel, two “palaces”—the Palazzo Vendramin and Palazzetto Nani Barbaro—and lavish Cazanova gardens. The Palazzo Vendramin and connecting Palazzetto are two 15th-century buildings linked to the Hotel Cipriani through an ancient courtyard and flowered passage-way, with magnificent views overlooking the lagoon and St. Mark’s square.
The Palazzo Vendramin, formerly a 15th-century aristocratic residence, consists of seven luxury suites and three double bedrooms with private butler service, and of course the incredible views of St. Mark’s Square.

Hotels elegant restaurant  Cip’s Club was originally created for the two Palazzi of the Cipriani, the Vendramin and the Palazzetto Nani Barbaro. The Restaurant has a splendid view of St. Mark’s Square and is within easy reach of hotels private pier in the Piazza San Marco, just opposite the Doge’s Palace. Just in front of the Cip’s Club there is a wonderful wooden terrace for outdoor dinners and luncheons, decorated in the style of the deck of a private yacht.

Cipriani has the perfect location, it is within easy reach of St Mark’s Square (only a 3 minute boat drive which operates 24 hours) and yet far enough away to ensure peace and privacy. Its heated 600 square meter salt water pool is the only one in Venice and can be used all year long.  The fact that not much has changed since its opening in 1958, Cipriani attracts many celebrities especially during Venice film festival, who come here to drink the best Bellinis in town (invented by Giuseppe Cipriani).
Stay either in one of the suites in Palazzo Vendramin or in the hotels garden suite with a private terrace overlooking to the pool, having in mind that Cipriani is not about in room amenities..

Make a reservation at Cipriani