Monthly Archives: July 2012

An Outdoor Barbecue at Playa Vik José Ignacio

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Sara Bliss

Perched on a stunning stretch of the Uruguayan coastline, Playa Vik is adding some spark to the sleepy fishing town of José Ignacio. Just like its sister property, the Estancia Vik ranch located on 4000 acres just 5 miles away, Playa … Continue reading →

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Virtual Vacation at Song Saa in Cambodia

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Sara Bliss

Looking to escape somewhere incredibly remote and undiscovered? Check into Cambodia’s first private island resort, Song Saa. The resort is situated on 2 neighboring islands in the Koh Dong archipelago. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, 20 miles off of … Continue reading →

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Hotels in the Movies: Guest Post by Cinema Style

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Sara Bliss

Writer Cathy Whitlock’s wonderful website Cinema Style, explores the design, sets, and trends in the movies. Lucky for us, Cathy pulled together some cameos that hotels have made in the movies. Thank you Cathy! Somewhere (2010), Focus Features Sofia Coppola’s look into … Continue reading →

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Get The Look: The Artesian Bar at The Langham

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Sara Bliss

In London, it seems, all the best hotel bars are designed by David Collins. From the sophisticated Connaught Bar to the playful Blue Bar at the Berkeley, if you want your hotel to be a hotspot, David Collins is clearly … Continue reading →

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Design Lessons from Saint James Paris

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Sara Bliss

From the outside, the Saint James Paris looks like a traditional Neoclassical chateau in a quiet residential neighborhood. But thanks to a recent makeover by designer Bambi Sloan, however, the interiors tell an entirely different story. With leopard print carpets, pattern on … Continue reading →

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