Sunday, 18 August 2013

Elounda Carob Tree Valley Villas


The villas are located 2,5 km from Elounda, 75 km from Heraklion airport. New complex of 8 luxurious and individually designed villas, all with private swimming pools, overlooking the Elounda bay.
Ideal for families and friends or groups looking for high quality accommodation, fine service and a total new holiday experience. The complex enjoys a peaceful and relaxing location, yet is within easy reach of local nightlife.

All the villas are set in their own private plot of 900 m2 and provides a spacious and comfortable living room with working fireplace, fully equipped kitchen , dinning room, BBQ area and private swimming pool.
TWO BEDROOMS VILLAS ( 85 square meters, on two levels, sleeps 4 persons)
Ground floor: Living room, kitchen, dinning area, toilet with shower.
First floor : Two bedrooms, bathroom with hydro massage.
THREE BEDROOMS VILLAS ( 152 square meters, on two levels, sleeps 6 pers.)
Master bedroom with king size bed, en suite bathroom with whirlpool bathtub.
Twin bedded room, en suite bathroom with whirlpool bathtub.
Twin bedded room, en suite bathroom with whirlpool bathtub.

                                     

Service
  • Reception
  • Cleaning 3 times per week
  • Change of linen and towels 3 times per week
  • Free delivery of groceries from the local supermarkets
                                      
Standard Facilities
  • A/C with individually controlled heating & cooling (living room-bedrooms)
  • Television
  • Individual satellite receiver
  • Music surround system
  • DVD player
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • Direct Internet access
  • Safe box
  • First aid box
  • 100% fine bed linen
  • Allergy-proof pillows
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Bath toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Make up mirror
                                       

Saturday, 17 August 2013

Villa San Michele Florence, Italy



A 15th-century Franciscan monastery has now been transformed into one of Europe's most charming and picturesque hotels. Only a few minutes from the center of Florence, Villa San Michele is an oasis of peace and unsurpassed beauty, surrounded by its own gardens and woodland on the Fiesole hills. The present aspect of the building, with its facade attributed to Michelangelo and the imposing lateral Loggia looking towards Florence, dates from the year 1600, when the monastery was enlarged and completely renovated at the expense of Giovanni di Bartolomeo Davanzati. In the 1980's, Orient-Express embarked upon a comprehensive restoration of the buildings, this time with the assistance of the Florence Fine Arts Authority. Over the past decade great care and expertise has been engaged to refurbish the entire Villa in a style that provides a luxurious environment while simultaneously maintaining the beauty and heritage of this magnificent building. There are 45 Guest rooms, most with windows which enjoy views over the Italian garden, the private woodland and hills of Fiesole. The Junior Suites with private garden and terrace, the Chapel, the "Orangerie" Limonaia Suites and all rooms located above the Loggia enjoy views over the town of Florence and the Arno valley. But the real asset of the Villa San Michele is its service: the dedicated team has created a reputation for which they are very proud. Most of these professionals have been working at the Villa San Michele for many years, creating a unique continuity of service, care and attention to the hotel's 'family' of guests who regularly return to stay. With its idyllic surroundings, delicious Tuscan dining, and spectacular location, The Villa San Michele attracts the most discerning clientele, boasting an incredible list of celebrities that have selected it for a relaxing vacation.





The Tides Riviera Maya Mexico





Hidden in a small village of Playa Xcalacoco just outside Playa del Carmen, along the pearlescent sands of the Riviera Maya, The Tides, formerly Ikal Del Mar, is a seaside refuge extending deep into the primitive Maya tropical forest. The 30-villa property and its stunning spa present the epitome of Maya Riviera beach unpretentious luxury, exuding the ambience of an exclusive private Playa del Carmen villa or opulent residential compound.
The Tides lush tropical ambience presents an exceptional setting for special events, augmented by a full-service spa and to Azul, a premier ocean-side gourmet Riviera Maya restaurant and cocktail lounge. For tasteful and intimate beachside events luxury accommodations that include private villas and a Presidential Suite. The boutique resort is also home, the distinctive spa-resort will provide every necessary service for a worry-free and spectacular occasion.
Enliven your senses with an indulgent massage, facial or body treatment at the Maya Spa, a full-service holistic haven offering privacy, luxury and superlative treatment in a serene indoor-outdoor setting. For the active and athletic, Hatha yoga classes are offered daily in our seaside yoga studio, which also houses a fitness room. Playa del Carmen's fine shopping venues are easily accessible from the resort, as are the area's golf courses and ancient Maya ruins. More robust recreational activities include scuba diving, cenote diving, snorkeling, horseback riding and deep-sea fishing.