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Cabanas No Rio | Comporta Portugal

On the Portuguese coast (about an hour south of Lisbon) lies a hidden piece of paradise...Comporta. This beautiful region is known for the magnificent white sandy beaches, the wine, fresh fish and the beautiful rice paddies. Cabanas no Rio is a project by architect Manuel Aires Mateus, the same guy behind the "Casas na Areia”. The romantic hideaway is ideal to relax, recharge batteries and simply enjoy nature. The two recovered old fisherman huts have in total only 28 square meters of space, but are equipped with all you need for a unique stay: kitchen, a bathroom, two armchairs to relax, a comfortable four-poster bed, a terrace overlooking the Sado river and private small pontoon over the water with a canoe that is provided for guests. There is also free wi-fi and a iPod dock. You can stay at this idyllic place with a breathtaking view for $270 p/night. [thanks Gonza]



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9 HOURS HOTEL | TOKYO JAPAN - Image

9 HOURS HOTEL | TOKYO JAPAN

Designed by Design Studio S, Tokyo´s newest hotel takes minimalism to a new level. 9h Hotel is designed using only four colors, it stacks its guest into pods to sleep for no more than 9 hours. Each guest is allotted one hour to shower, seven hours to sleep and a final hour to rest. Each pod is equipped with Panasonic control panels for setting the ambiance. The building itself wis 9 stories tall, hosts 125 capsules, locker rooms, showers, and a lounge....
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HOTEL JOULE | DALLAS - Image

HOTEL JOULE | DALLAS

A beacon of energy in the heart of downtown Dallas, The Joule is a tour-de-force of Adam D. Tihanys award-winning design and style situated in a revitalized 1920’s Neo-Gothic building re-imagined for the contemporary traveler. The buildings facade has been restored and added to with a new 10-story tower which is topped by the cantilevered rooftop pool and bar area. The pool actually juts out over the edge off the building with just a heavy layer of glass separatin...
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CHEVAL BLANC RANDHELI | MALDIVES - Image

CHEVAL BLANC RANDHELI | MALDIVES

Today´s dreamy escape is located in Noonu Atoll, a handful of unspoiled green islands protected from the ocean by a large coral reef in the Maldives. The preserved and exclusive exotic oasis features opulent vegetation and is surrounded by pristine turquoise waters that house a dazzling sampling of multicolor fish, rays and sea turtles. The luxurious Cheval Blanc Randheli resort has a contemporary yet indigenous architecture and offers guests several breathtaking s...
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