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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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CASA COOK RHODES

Looking for a unique place to escape on your summer vacation? Check out the spectacular Casa Cook Hotel in the picturesque island of Rhodes, Greece, new boutique hotel for the bohemian spirit. The recently opened retreat is for those whom seek a laid-back and stylish holiday experience, a five-star hotel with several two-storey villas that open out onto a swim-up pool. Set against a stretch of rocky hills, the stunning hotel has a mid-century California vibe, with e...
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OCULIS LODGE

Oculis Lodge is a new retreat equipped with everything you need to immerse yourself in the outdoors while enjoying the comforts of a luxury hotel. Situated on seven acres in Glacier, Washington, these spectacular 700 square foot concrete domes are packed with amenities like comfortable beds, a kitchen, a bathroom, a 15-foot wide skylight for stargazing, smart home technology, an upstairs loft that can hold four people, and a private outdoor patio with hammo...
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HABITAS BACALAR HOTEL

After capturing our attention with the mind-blowing Alula Desert Hotel (a spectacular hotel recently opened and carved into the desert landscape in Saudi Arabia) the Habitat group have now turned their attention to Mexico for a retreat aimed at the wellness-minded and eco-conscious looking to fully disengage from the rest of the world. Habitas have recently opened their newest experience-led retreat, Habitas Bacalar. Located in Bacalar, a small tow...
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