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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Villa Bali Asri

Villa Bali Asri is a unique new group of 5 luxuriously-appointed villas in the heart of Seminyak, a wooded space surrounded by lovely trees.
Located on a quiet backroad, perfectly situated, a 15 minutes drive from the International Airport, just 3 minutes easy walking from the heart of Bali, Seminyak is an upscale area of exciting shopping, fine restaurants, and entertainment.
The Villa Bali Asri's unique design blends both modern comfort and traditional elements, offering Bali's most exclusive accomodations for the discerning guest and family.

Villa Bali Asri Rooms

Villa 1 (1 bedroom villa):
This palatial 1 bedroom villa has a private swimming pool. Our living room is perfectly designed to listen to nature's sound.
It is a wonderful place to relax your body and soul. The gazebo beside the swimming pool will help you relax as well our as Balinese style bathroom.
Villa 1 and Villa 2 open up to each other through a door located between the 2 common gardens, resulting in a 3-bedroom villa.
Villa 2 (2 bedroom villa):
This lovely 2 bedroom villa has a private swimming pool. Our living room is perfectly designed to listen to nature's sound.
It is a wonderful place to relax your body and soul. The gazebo beside the swimming pool will help you relax as well our as Balinese style bathroom.
Villa 1 and Villa 2 open up to each other through a door located between the 2 common gardens, resulting in a 3-bedroom villa.
Villa 3 (2 bedroom villa):
his grand 2 bedroom villa has a private swimming pool. Our living room is perfectly designed to listen to nature's sound.
It is a wonderful place to relax your body and soul. The gazebo beside the swimming pool will help you relax as well our as Balinese style bathroom.
Villa 4 (2 bedroom villa):
The delightful 2 bedroom villa has a private swimming pool. Our living room is perfectly designed to listen to nature's sound.
It is a wonderful place to relax your body and soul. The gazebo beside the swimming pool will help you relax as well our as Balinese style bathroom.
Villa 5 (3 bedroom villa):
This grand and delightful 3 bedroom/1 study villa is a perfect place to relax and forget about your every day routine.
It includes a large swimming pool that is surrounded by an amazing garden.
Our living room is specially designed to help you enjoy the sounds of nature. The villa is built on 16 acres of land and can accomodate a cocktail party and wedding in our large garden.
Villa Plawa Sari (3 bedroom villa):
This palatial 3 bedroom villa includes a large private swimming pool. .A spectacular lotus pond which surrounds the dining area is home to beautiful carp and cute frogs and evening lily flowers. The comforts of home set in luscious tropical gardens, the perfect setting for an in-villa massage or dinner party.
A garden gazebo to put you in the mood. The bathrooms are luxurious playgrounds especially designed to soothe your soul. We have internet/broadband and DVD entertainment. We have feather pillows and mosquito nets on our heavenly beds. This successfully guarantees all your nightly endeavors. Click on the photos below to explore this villa further.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Villas In Nerja

Nerja villa Mariana in Nerja Town (Nerja villa) Sleeps up to: 6 (3 bedrooms) Rates: £495 to £1250 per week Nearest beach: Burriana Beach: 1 km Changeover day: Flexible Access: Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km Family friendly? Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for the elderly or infirm Notes: No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering Rent Villas in Nerja - Description This delightful detached Nerja villa is situated just 10 minute walk to burriana beach where there are a lot of restaurants and bars. Restaurants and bars also within a few minutes walk, main town just 10 minutes walk and supermarket where they bake fresh bread everyday just across the road. Also the Nerja Club Hotel is just a stroll away where they have good entertainment and singers every night! In the summer months it is outside around the pool This Nerja villa is set in lovely private mature gardens with large private pool. It has a brand new kitchen with oven/hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
The large/lounge/diner is bright and spacious with aircon, sat TV, music system, log fire, table and chairs for six and a large seating area for 6 - 8 people. There is a double bedroom has air con and en suite bathroom, two twin bedrooms can by used a twin rooms or beds can be zipped together for use a double beds. Main bathroom. The spacious gardens are safe and secure for children as there is a locked gate and high mature shrubs and trees surrounding the property. There is also a large patio area with seating for six and a built in BBQ. An awning can be used for much needed shade in the hot months when dining outside or lazing on the recliner chairs or can be pulled back for sunshine in the cooler months. The Costa del Sol region The Costa del Sol is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, it's miles of beautiful sandy beaches and fantastic weather which have kept tourists flocking back year after year to resorts like Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Marbella.
The Costa del Sol caters for young and old alike, offering a host of entertainment choices for the native and visitor alike. The coast boasts one of the highest concentrations of world class golf courses, to the extent that it is often dubbed "The Costa del Golf". For families there are theme parks, including water parks, go-karting, safari parks and many beautiful public gardens. For younger visitors the main areas of attraction are Benalmadena's Puerto Marina & '24 hour square' and Marbella's Puerto Banus. Both are very trendy and chic, but be warned the bars and clubs don't get busy until near midnight and stay open till dawn. The area's history dates back to the Phoenicians and has since been inhabited by Greeks, Romans and Moors, all of whom have left their mark on the areas architecture and culture. Perhaps less well known is the areas culture, often in the shadow of its neighbour Seville, The Costa and the Malaga province are home to some of the finest Flamenco shows, bull fighting & tapas restaurants.
Nerja / Burriana area Nerja is on the seashore some 50 kilometres from Málaga on the N340 coastal highway, and marks the eastern tip of Málaga's Costa del Sol. Once a sleepy fishing Nerja village, the town now has a population of over 12,000. Nerja boasts 16 kilometres of beaches with powdery sand and sparkling clear water. All major water sports are available here, including water skiing, scuba diving and sailing. Flanked by a dramatic mountain range, Sierra Almijara, to the east, the town has, fortunately, managed to avoid being blighted by the concrete high-rise scenario which has been the inevitable result of the tourist boom in some of the coastal resorts. The old quarter of the town is still virtually unchanged with narrow, winding streets, whitewashed houses with wrought iron terraces overflowing with geraniums, on which a canary can sometimes be heard singing... However, the heart of Nerja is its spectacular Balcón de Europa, the "Balcony of Europe", a magnificent promenade along the edge of a towering cliff, once the site of the great Moorish castle, with sweeping panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the small coves and beaches below, against an awesome backdrop of hazy blue mountains.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Welcome to Luxury Holiday Lifestyle

Welcome to the Simona Oasis and Spa, the Bali spa villa holiday accommodation in Canggu. A truly unique and spectacular estate home that has already been hailed as “Bali’s Best”. Simona Oasis and Spa luxury holiday accommodation presents you tropical living, dining and bathing at its very best. Experience Bali’s ultimate in elegance, indulgence, quixotic beauty and genuine luxurious appeal for your luxury holidays.

Located in the Padang Ponjong village, near Canggu on Bali’s southwest coast, Simona Oasis and Spa is not far away from the famous and cosmopolitan glamour of Seminyak. The chic contemporary architecture of Simona Oasis updates traditional aesthetic principles with Italian flair. Sleek, spacious structures with an abundance of light are resourcefully integrated into the natural contours of the land, reflecting the ambience of the location.

Simona Oasis and Spa also well known as a pioneer in the new trendsetting concept in luxury holiday lifestyle. The Spa comprises five open-sided roundhouses following the architectural style of Irian Jaya, complete with conical thatched roofs. These breezy, romantic pavilions shelter massage beds while providing easy access to a dedicated icy cold plunge pool and a hot jacuzzi.

Friday, December 16, 2011

The History Of American Architecture

The history of American architecture is dotted with disasters in polychromatic design. Happily, this difficulty is being recognized and met. The great monuments of color in the past, like Raphael's loggia or Pintoricchio's decorations for the Borgia Apartments, are being studied as such monuments should be studied--not for imitation, but as successful solutions of a problem--and a few monuments of American architecture have just appeared which can compare, in the matter of successful color, with anything that has been done in the past. To limit modern architecture to that which seems to embody what are called modernistic tendencies would be not only foolish, but arrogant. The architecture which to-day is regarded as unprogressive, a generation from now may be in the van, and no man, be he layman, critic, or designer, can pass an infallible judgment, or even make a good guess, as to what is to be the architecture of the future. Modern American architecture is the American architecture of today.

The mechanical fallacy, or, if we approve it, the mechanical theory, has loomed large in the criticism of modern American architecture. The analogies, most of them superficial, between Gothic architecture and steel construction made it inevitable. Almost as soon as the first timid attempts in the "Chicago construction" appeared, critics at home and abroad began insisting upon the desirability of the design revealing in the skyscraper the system of construction which made it possible. A brief sketch, therefore, of the development of American architecture, with especial reference to that side of it which affects modern design, is the necessary prelude to any discussion of the types of buildings, or the tendencies of architecture to-day. The traditions of American architecture date back to the earliest Colonial period. Colonial architecture varied widely, however, period by period, and was influential more in its later phases than its earlier.

Architectural styles denote the classification of architecture in terms of form, techniques and materials in an integration of architecture designs from over lapping periods of time. There have evolved various and diverse types of architectural styles over the years. Traditional architectural design virtually disappeared during the rise of modern architecture. Americans are showing they want more than the sleek disigns of modern architecture. The past decade has brought a rebirth of interest in early American architectural accents. The settlers brought with them varies building techniques from their homeland. Being creative and adapting to the climate, skills and available building materials, they set out building quality construction which varied among the different settlements. Building adobe structures, the Spanish settlers in the Southwest were influenced by the Native Americans. At the same time, New England went about building gabled buildings with Gothic inspiration.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

How About Malaysia Villa ?

Since my first visit to Malaysia in 1994, I've always been curious about Langkawi, an island very close to the border of Kingdom of Thailand. Back than my friends told me it would be empty because of rain season. So I've never been there. Than suddenly, a phone call while I was in Bangkok opened an opportunity to live in Langkawi. About seven miles north of Kuala Lumpur is the Gombak district where the very historical Batu Caves can be found. Evidence shows that an ancient Malay tribe, the Temuan people, may have inhabited these caves but this place only gained its prominence when the Indian trader, the Ramayana Cave, is a well-lit portion of the Batu Caves that tells the story of Rama depicted on the walls. Another significant thing to note about this third cave is how some visitors may get the feeling as though they are strolling into the intestines of the evil Kumbhakarann, the brother of King Ravana.

I've arrived there in October, 2006 which was almost the beginning of high season. I've flew to Kuala Lumpur with Gulf Air and than to Langkawi with Air Asia. The airport is small, few shops and cafes, lots of car rental benches and taxis. It's clever to rent a car in Langkawi because taxi is more expensive than big cities. You can go to Langkawi Fair which is the biggest shopping mall now. You can find a good supermarket here and lots of shops where you can buy nice souvenirs, furniture etc. Most of the good quality and brand shops are here. There is also Langkawi Parade at the west entrance of the town. It's the poorer version of Langkawi Fair. But it has a large supermarket at the bottom floor where you can find lots of goods. Other than these malls you can go to Trimula to buy mobile phones, some electronics and house accessories like curtains, window blinds.

If you want to live in Langkawi, you might prefer a condo. There are 5 choices; Century Surya which is close to the west Kuah Town, almost in the middle of the town. Kondo Istana, Chogm Villa which is what I've chosen back than, Sri Lagenda is right at the opposite of Chogm Villa and in a very remote place between Pantai Cenang and Pantai Kok, Perdana Beach Resort. Also you can find Malay houses around Pantai Cenang or other areas. It's really hard to find a decent one and usually most of them need lots of repairs. Penang is quite close, you can go there by ferry but ferry hours for a round trip to Penang is not useful at all. From airport, you can fly to almost anywhere. Like any other Southeast Asia country, flights are really cheap. If you want to go to mainland by car, you must send your car one day before with freight service than take it there. If you bought your car in Langkawi, because of its duty free status, you can use it in mainland not more than one month.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Looking For Comfortable Resort

Apart from malls and a lot more than 300 retail outlets, the area provides unique retailers that are furnishing a assortment of specialized goods. At the Grand Strand, the selection of hotels is really varied, ranging from modest hotels to attractive holiday resorts that are furnishing all imaginable companies. You can go to many landmarks if you are interested in the heritage of this region. For instance, Atalaya is an old American castle built by the Huntington household that was meant to portray a Spanish fortress. Brookgreen Gardens displays a incredibly substantial total of American sculpture and it is a quite desirable level for the tourists. If you are preparing your up coming vacations, take into consideration going to some Luxury beach resorts. These High end seaside resorts will offer you with greatest seashore vacations at inexpensive prices. To get a full checklist of them, lookup them on Google or hire the services of some travel agents. The travel agents and tour operators assigned to top rated seashore resorts can set up for your travel as very well as your keep in one of the best luxury seashore hotels.

In northern Montana, the resort is on Big Mountain, which has over 3000 acres! It's a beautiful drive from all directions to get there. If you are coming from further away, the slopes are only 19 miles from the Glacier Park International airport with flights daily and shuttle service. The town of Whitefish has great dining and nightlife so when you are done skiing for the day, you can get a delicious meal and check out the sights of the town. There is a free 'Snow Bus' that runs from the resort to the town for your convenience. Whitefish Mountain Resort has lodging right on the mountain for your long stays. They can accommodate you whatever size your party. My family has five people and we got a beautiful suite for 3 nights. They have excellent deals on lodging such as if you buy 3 nights, you get the fourth free etc. Also you get additional savings if you pay for lodging and lift tickets.

A number of the lodges are shut into the gate at Disneyland Concept Park whilst some other individuals will need a quick journey on the shuttle bus. Be watchful of accommodations with names that make them sound like they are across the street from Disneyland. As an example, some lodges have the phrase Maingate in their identify but are 2-3 lengthy blocks absent through the entrance to Disneyland. It would allow you to see if it is accessible and help you decide on arrangements for transportation and other plans as circumstances would permit. If for example it is a beach resort, it is also possible that you can include a boat ride from one island to another. Your budget will dictate the extent of activities that you can do. This includes the type of accommodation, facilities, and length of stay. You should be able to see the prices for these things ad check if it fits your budget and expectations of the inclusive provisions. It is possible that you'll get below acceptable rooms and services, but you can actually get hold of a better one for the same or similar price.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

The Style Of Japanese Architecture

Traditional Japanese houses use bamboo as fence. Adopting this material to where bamboo is bountiful, we can simply make it as our wall cladding. We can keep all its lovely natural nodes intact and enhance its beauty by coating it with polyurethane or a natural varnish. Or, we can make use of bamboos as material for our chairs and tables, bamboo displays or decorations or just an ornamentation for cabinets, vanity, racks and many more uses. The gardens are generally collectively referred to colloquially as Jurong Gardens. The gardens are situated on two artificial islands and are found in the East of Jurong, Singapore. The gardens were designed in 1975 by Prof. Yuen-chen Yu, a renowned Taiwanese architect. The idea behind the Chinese Garden is based on the art of Chinese gardening, while the Japanese Garden is purposed more to evoke emotion. The gardens have marvelously combined a harmonious fusion of nature with the architectural pieces that can be found around the gardens.

Basically, all materials used in Japanese architecture are found in nature. Eventually, this can be called as 'Organic Architectural Character' which is a part of their tradition originating from long time ago. Part of this architectural character is the by keeping the natural state of the materials or by enhancing their natural state, instead. Using natural materials encompasses the main style of the Japanese architecture. A Japanese platform bed is a particular style of bed that is usually lower than the average bed, sitting closer to the ground. Like other platform beds, they don't need box springs because they have solid bases to support any type of mattress. A good, affordable solution, these beds add an elegant feel to any bedroom. One recognizable characteristic of these beds is its simplistic, uncomplicated style. It has a wrap-around design, keeping the mattress and bed frame at the same level for an exotic look. The style and is supposedly inspired by the Japanese architecture and the design of pagodas.

Designed with the intention of allowing a person of normal height to sit and rise without much effort, the bed is accessible from any side - unless it has a headboard. Although the design looks very basic, these Japanese beds made of solid wood are of high quality and come in various light and dark finishes to complement any modern bedroom. Buddhist Pagoda's in ancient Japan all shared similar characteristics. The wooden walls were thin and vertical.  The structures had multiple stories supported by columns made from cypress trees.  Thatched roofs were common as well as large doors and windows strategically placed for the best viewing of external gardens or other natural scenery. Although many famous castles and other well known historical buildings were destroyed by fire in Japan's history, there are many which are still standing today.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Luxury British Villa

If your kids are still young or you holiday with extended members of your family then you may want to take a property in Turkey. This is because having your own villa in Turkey could be a lot more convenient and maybe in the long run less expensive. Consider this, if you have a family holiday with more than two people you have to fork out lots of cash for multiple rooms - a room for the parents and maybe separate rooms for the children. As the years pass these costs can add up to quite a sum. However, if you buy your own property in Turkey then you will no longer have to worry about paying all of the costs that come with hotel accommodation. Rolling hills, open space and clotted cream, Devon is one of the most idyllic places within the UK. From quaint country cottages to sea side apartments, every taste and holiday wish can be met within Devon. It is the 3rd largest county and is full of dramatic coastlines, historic towns, breathtaking scenery and an abundance of wildlife. Come to the heart of Devon and you can enjoy the unmatched natural history of the Jurassic Coast. Whether you are looking for a romantic break or family holiday there are an array of activities for you to enjoy across the county. Enjoy walks along the miles of golden sands, surfing, cycling or fishing, Devon is perfect for outdoor activities.

If you are about to retire then you might be thinking about making the most of your twilight years. If so then a villa in Turkey could be the perfect solution. The fantastic lifestyle and the Mediterranean sun could be great for your health and outlook. Securing a villa in Turkey could really offer you a bit of excitement and a means of escaping the trivialities of living in the UK. The great thing is it's only a two hour flight away so your grandchildren can visit whenever they like. The UK and Europe have traditionally been the most popular locations for a holiday, due to short flights and cheaper costs. This article will cover the top six locations which attract the most British holiday makers each year. There are thousands of beautiful villas and apartments in locations such as Spain, Cornwall and France, which all provide tourists with new experiences and fresh scenery.

The largest island of Tortola draws many tourists every year thanks to their golden sandy beaches and crystal clear waters such as Cane Garden Bay. There are many surfing hotspots around the island to for water sports activities and some of the scuba diving areas are breathtaking due to the many shipwrecks and underwater wildlife in close vicinity to the island. Tourists can find many Tortola vacation home rental options throughout the island to give them the ultimate freedom and flexibility on the holiday of their dreams, The Tortola beach villas are very popular in particular. Tortola is home to Road Town which is the capital of the British Virgin Islands. You will never have a day of boredom, there is so much to do and so much to see. One day you could be hiking through the stunning scenery, the next you could be relaxing on the beach catching a tan, or even scuba diving your way through a century old shipwreck.