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Alila Yangshuo Hotel

Beijing-based studio Vector Architects, has transformed a 1960s sugar factory into a spectacular luxurious hotel in China´s beautiful Yangshuo county. Surrounded by the dramatic karst mountain landscape, the Alila Yangshuo Hotel is composed of restaurants, a library, spa,177 rooms, suites, and villas that occupy a number of heritage buildings among the vaulted mountains. The luxury resort celebrates the rich history of its industrial past while seamlessly blending into its stunning surroundings. Comparable but contemporary materials and construction methods are used in order to achieve continuity and complement the historic architecture. The end result is mind-blowing as you can see by the images below.



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WANDAWEGA LAKE RESORT

The Wandawega Lake Resort aka Camp Wandawega is a peaceful, lakeside, wooded retreat that sits on 25 hidden acres. The resort is secluded on a wonderful, quiet lake with abundant wildlife, you can stay at the charming 3 bedroom lakefront cottage, a two bedroom cabin, a one bedroom cabin or the vintage Boyscout camp site. Guests have access to all that Camp Wandawega has to offer, from a private beach, a private fishing pier, canoes, rowboats, trails, volleyball, bas...
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TRAVEL DOOR ALARM | BY BELLE HOP - Image

TRAVEL DOOR ALARM | BY BELLE HOP

This little alarm will give you a little peace of mind when traveling in a questionable location. The little gadget is easy to use and set up, with it´s loud high pitched 91dB alarm it will definitely wake you up and startle an intruder. The device also features a very handy led flashlight....
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ALILA VILLAS HADAHAA | MALDIVES - Image

ALILA VILLAS HADAHAA | MALDIVES

Alila Villas in Hadahaa is surrounded by only the vast expanse of sky and sea, the resort’s 50 island and aqua villas, some with private pool, reflect the unique Maldivian sense of space. Here, no boundaries exist between you and the ocean. Panoramic views stretch to infinity. Update: Alila Villas is now Park Hyatt Maldives...
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