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White Elephant Nantucket reimagined • Hotel Designs

White Elephant Nantucket reimagined • Hotel Designs

Following on from the design firm’s multi-award winning renovation of White Elephant Palm Beach, the anticipated transformation of White Elephant Nantucket will create a bright, airy, residential feel that draws inspiration from Nantucket – its history, the quality of its natural light, its landscape – to breathe new life into the historic buildings and immerse guests in an authentic Nantucket …

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The future of transport that has already arrived – The Irish Times

The future of transport that has already arrived – The Irish Times

In January 2020, business consultancy firm Deloitte boldly predicted this decade would be the decade of the electric bike. Despite having been first patented in 1895, e-bikes only accounted for a small percentage of total sales of bicycles in the first two decades of the 21st century. They were clunky, unreliable and expensive. But Deloitte predicted that advances in lithium-ion …

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Nobu plans its hospitality arrival in Abu Dhabi • Hotel Designs

Nobu plans its hospitality arrival in Abu Dhabi • Hotel Designs

Slated to open in 2026 on Saadiyat Island, Nobu Hotel will shelter 165 luxurious and spacious guestrooms and suites, including the ‘jewel of the crown’ Nobu Villa. The plans were announced this week, Nobu Hospitality and Alder Properties gave us an insight as to what we should expect. But first, we thought we would explore just how significant this move …

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Sofitel brings a little French ‘art de vivre’ to Panama • Hotel Designs

Sofitel brings a little French ‘art de vivre’ to Panama • Hotel Designs

Located in the heart of Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo presides with its distinctive exterior reminiscent of a bygone era, while gracefully merging Panamanian culture with undeniable French savoir-faire. The building’s original French colonial architecture is meticulously conveyed in the interior design of the property with the dramatic décor of the lobby, which immediately …

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Amazon shoppers say these packing cubes are a ‘winner’ for keeping organised on holiday 

Amazon shoppers say these packing cubes are a ‘winner’ for keeping organised on holiday 

Travel packing hack: Amazon shoppers say these under £20 packing cubes are a ‘winner’ for keeping organised on holiday By Emily Scrivener For Mailonline Published: 08:15 EDT, 18 August 2022 | Updated: 08:15 EDT, 18 August 2022 SHOPPING: Products featured in this article are independently selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, …

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The Reach at Piccadilly to open in Spring 2023 • Hotel Designs

The Reach at Piccadilly to open in Spring 2023 • Hotel Designs

Just when we thought Manchester was at capacity with its high-end, design-led hotels, along comes Marriott International to shake things up. Named for its location – at the meeting point of the Rochdale and Ashton Canals – The Reach at Piccadilly, a new hotel expected to arrive onto the scene in Spring 2023, forms part of Tribute Portfolio, a collection …

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A 10-Day Slovenia Itinerary – Wild Junket Adventure Travel Blog

A 10-Day Slovenia Itinerary – Wild Junket Adventure Travel Blog

Last Updated on October 3, 2022 by Nellie Huang Planning the ultimate Slovenia  road trip? Here’s my recommended 10-day Slovenia itinerary that packs in outdoorsy activities, vineyard visits, and historical sights. Slovenia may not be the biggest tourist destination in Europe, but that’s actually why we love it. It’s a compact country compared to other popular destinations like Spain, Italy, …

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What to See and Do – Live Fun Travel

What to See and Do – Live Fun Travel

Visit Milan.  What to see and do.  We will admit when we were wrong or when situations change.  I have probably visited Milan about 20 times in my life, most times only visiting the Duomo and taking a train to other parts of Italy.  I had some friends that lived in Milan and stayed for a bit, but even still, …

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