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Sleeping among fishes in The Discus – what else is luxury?

by Anirudh.Mehta on August 9, 2012 in Resorts with No comments
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The height human imagination can reach can be dizzying, but the ‘depth’ it can potentially touch is equally flabbergasting. A quintessential example of this is a hotel planned to be constructed in Dubai as per a collaborative project of Drydocks World and a Swiss firm, whose most prominent feature will be its suite rooms located 10 meters below the sea surface.

In a country where some of the world’s most fascinating and singular hotels are situated, constructing another which would have an overbearing appeal of its own is surely a Herculean task, but ‘The Discus’ as the underwater venture is … Read More

The Seri Chenang Resort and Langkawi: Malaysian ethnicity revisited

by Anirudh.Mehta on July 28, 2012 in Resorts with No comments
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For all those globe trotters with a palate for adventure, a desire to test unchartered waters and a wish to wallow in luxury, it’s time to get packing and on the move once again. Heading to Malaysia this season will be an enriching and rewarding experience for those willing to take the plunge. On June 30th 2012, there will be a new addition to Malaysia’s extensive repertoire of Luxury resorts.

The Seri Chenang Resort that is opening up in the midst of the Jungles of Langkawi will provide for an exotic and exclusive get away where you … Read More

Residence on the Atoll

by Anirudh.Mehta on July 26, 2012 in Resorts with No comments
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The Residence Maldives Resort, which is breathtakingly located atop the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, is a study in luxury and finesse. For those who enjoy visiting sophisticated exotic locales and those who possess an eye for intricate detail and elegant refinement, Maldives is the perfect holiday destination. With its well known history of exuberant resorts and vacation getaways, Maldives once again delivers a winner with the Residence Maldives Resort. Set in Male and steeped in excess with the local flavor and culture, a trip to the resort is almost akin to a visit to paradise. Set in the midst of the … Read More

World’s most expensive cities: Tokyo at the top

by ATL on June 17, 2012 in Resorts with No comments
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To all folks out there who is planning a trip to tokyo here is a warning.You better be ready to spend some expensive time because Mercer group’s Worldwide Cost of Living Survey for 2012 names Japanese capital most expensive city to live in. New York City ranks 33 and Tel Aviv ranks 31.

Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world, the Mercer group’s Worldwide Cost of Living Survey for 2012, published this week indicated.The world’s second-most expensive metropolis is Luanda, Angola; followed by Osaka, Moscow and Geneva.

The survey covers 214 cities across five continents and was based … Read More

En-route the realms of luxury – The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

by Anirudh.Mehta on May 15, 2012 in Resorts with No comments
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Situated right across the Gateway of India in Colaba, Mumbai, hotel The Taj Mahal Palace claims to be one of the most elite and comfortable hotels in the country today. Located in the Business capital of the country this place has been a proud host to a number of famous guests, from the Beatles, to the Prince of Wales to Brad Pitt to Barack Obama. The hotel has been catering to the people’s needs from as early as 1903, when 5-star hotels were unheard of and were considered nothing less than a luxury. The hotel has felt the wrath of … Read More

Wynn Resort – Most expensive building in the world

by lyricalengineer on April 24, 2012 in Hotels, Really Expensive, Resorts with No comments
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To many, luxury is defined by elegant supercars, flying in private jets or experiencing luxury vacations. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg, in an ocean full of luxury as far as your eyes can make out. At the helm of this luxury drive stands ‘in your face’ luxury architecture in the form of humongous buildings, towers and skyline dominating skyscrapers. Over the world map, you can scan numerous marvels of modern architecture that have been designed and developed to not only push the boundaries of structural engineering but to bring a sense of awe to all those … Read More