Hotel Casa Delina

Mauricio Guillen emailed us about his latest interior design project, and because I absolutely adore Mexico, this one gave me that warm and fuzzy feeling. Casa Delina is located in historic downtown Comitán, Chiapas (close to the Guatemalan border). The hotel is a home built in 1851 that has undergone some serious renovations to modernize it and provide all the necessities you need. It has eight rooms in which each one has its own decor theme, and each showcases art from artists located throughout the world. Its central courtyard and lush landscaping make this hotel SO appealing...and over the winter when planning my yearly trip to Puerto Vallarta, I might see if I can squeeze a trip in to stay here for a few days. :-)

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Heaven has a name

... and it's Scrubby Bay. Nestled between the rolling hills of Annandale, a working farm and luxury holiday escape east of Christchurch, New Zealand, is a private guest house for 14. Remote, luxurious, magical. The subtle beauty of the design by architectural firm Pattersons only enhances the experience of this very special slice of paradise.

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Rockridge

I really must stop daydreaming about sea side escapes. I really should get off Contemporary Hotel's website. I really should get back to reality. I really should just book a few days somewhere. Might stop the daydreams if they actually came true. Might just have to go here. Rockridge. I have coveted this Palm Beach, Sydney home for years.

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Beach house

Do you like your beachside bungalow to have a casual sophistication about it? Contemporary and stylish with an easy going elegance yet nothing too precious that it's impossible to relax? Of course you'll want a killer view and it wouldn't hurt if your getaway wasn't so far away at all from the hustle and the happenings of Sydney. Welcome to Elysium at Whale Beach, part of the luxury holiday accommodation available through Contemporary Hotels.

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The Darling Point Pad

With its decadent mix of contemporary and traditional, deep, dark, dramatic colours balanced by calming white and stunning Sydney Harbour views this over the top Darling Point apartment spans the top floor of a 1930's grand home. One moment over the top, the next calming and restful. With a hectic work weekend ahead of me this is my virtual escape. I need to spoil myself. You can too. The Darling Point Pad is part of the Contemporary Hotels group.

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