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Pousada Bromélias
(06 April 2009) - While plenty of hotels rely on luxurious gimmicks and flashy design, elegantly authentic and hospitable places like Pousada Bromélias are harder to come by—in this case, literally. Driving up the washed-out road just outside of Paraty, Brazil is not for the faint of heart, but after bumping along roads through lush green fields dotted with boulders and white flowers, the friendliest staff imaginable greets...
(06 April 2009) - While plenty of hotels rely on luxurious gimmicks and flashy design, elegantly authentic and hospitable places like Pousada Bromélias are harder to come by—in this case, literally. Driving up the washed-out road just outside of Paraty, Brazil is not for the faint of heart, but after bumping along roads through lush green fields dotted with boulders and white flowers, the friendliest staff imaginable greets...
FlightTrack iPhone Application
(31 March 2009) - Our favorite flight tracking application just went pro and integrated with our favorite travel management service—a harmonious union that keeps us organized and saves us time. FlightTrack Pro syncs up with Tripit itineraries, keeping users in the know about gate changes, delays, cancellations and current weather conditions with its elegantly designed interface that displays details and maps. In addition, an offline mode affords viewing...
(31 March 2009) - Our favorite flight tracking application just went pro and integrated with our favorite travel management service—a harmonious union that keeps us organized and saves us time. FlightTrack Pro syncs up with Tripit itineraries, keeping users in the know about gate changes, delays, cancellations and current weather conditions with its elegantly designed interface that displays details and maps. In addition, an offline mode affords viewing...
Paco Cube Prefab Vacation House
(24 March 2009) - by Kelsey Keith With its three meter square Paco Cube, Schemata Architecture Office reinvents the vacation house. The space age looking portable living cube with stark white epoxy interior was designed by architect Nagasaka Hisashi to be equally at home on a beach, in a forest or inside an industrial loft. Think of it as an upgraded tent, as conceptual in nature as it is...
(24 March 2009) - by Kelsey Keith With its three meter square Paco Cube, Schemata Architecture Office reinvents the vacation house. The space age looking portable living cube with stark white epoxy interior was designed by architect Nagasaka Hisashi to be equally at home on a beach, in a forest or inside an industrial loft. Think of it as an upgraded tent, as conceptual in nature as it is...
Winvian Hotel, Connecticut
(10 March 2009) - by Anna Chisholm Were Alice to stumble down a rabbit hole today, the wonderland she'd discover would surely resemble Connecticut boutique resort Winvian. This whimsical world of magical, individually designed cottages peacefully exists amid 113 acres of wild woodland in the state's Litchfield Hills. Owner Maggie Smith and her daughter Heather, ably assisted by Yale School of Architecture graduate David Sellers, enlisted 15 architects...
(10 March 2009) - by Anna Chisholm Were Alice to stumble down a rabbit hole today, the wonderland she'd discover would surely resemble Connecticut boutique resort Winvian. This whimsical world of magical, individually designed cottages peacefully exists amid 113 acres of wild woodland in the state's Litchfield Hills. Owner Maggie Smith and her daughter Heather, ably assisted by Yale School of Architecture graduate David Sellers, enlisted 15 architects...
Grand Daddy Hotel's Rooftop Airstream Trailer Park
(04 March 2009) - Atop Cape Town's swanky Grand Daddy Hotel is a trailer park like no other. Think trailer parks and plush hotels don't mix? This cluster of Airstreams is more an experiment in conceptual interior design with each of the seven vintage trailers hosting a different theme. Cape Town design studio Whatiftheworld directed the project, which tasked local artists with decorating a space with a motif of...
(04 March 2009) - Atop Cape Town's swanky Grand Daddy Hotel is a trailer park like no other. Think trailer parks and plush hotels don't mix? This cluster of Airstreams is more an experiment in conceptual interior design with each of the seven vintage trailers hosting a different theme. Cape Town design studio Whatiftheworld directed the project, which tasked local artists with decorating a space with a motif of...
Snow Hotel, Kemi, Finland
(03 March 2009) - If you've ever wondered how the Eskimos do it, try sleeping in a one-of-a-kind ice hotel in Kemi, northern Finland. Experience the world's largest snow castle at 30,000 square feet in temperatures around -5 degrees Celsius. Within the icy walls are restaurants, an art gallery, a chapel and hotel. The snow hotel includes 18 rooms for couples, two big group rooms, and even a...
(03 March 2009) - If you've ever wondered how the Eskimos do it, try sleeping in a one-of-a-kind ice hotel in Kemi, northern Finland. Experience the world's largest snow castle at 30,000 square feet in temperatures around -5 degrees Celsius. Within the icy walls are restaurants, an art gallery, a chapel and hotel. The snow hotel includes 18 rooms for couples, two big group rooms, and even a...
Pixel Hotel
(02 March 2009) - by Kelsey KeithPlaying on the idea of pixelation, the rooms and suites of the new Pixel Hotel in Linz, Austria, are scattered across the metropolitan area, blurring the definition of the classic hotel. Young and promising local architects were given a brief to convert various spaces—a garage, a workshop, and even a ship—into six hotel rooms. The results range from an architecturally-fitted interior connected to...
(02 March 2009) - by Kelsey KeithPlaying on the idea of pixelation, the rooms and suites of the new Pixel Hotel in Linz, Austria, are scattered across the metropolitan area, blurring the definition of the classic hotel. Young and promising local architects were given a brief to convert various spaces—a garage, a workshop, and even a ship—into six hotel rooms. The results range from an architecturally-fitted interior connected to...
Kaya Mawa Lodge
(25 February 2009) - Going on a luxury vacation can often inspire feelings of guilt, especially when the world is in such a turbulent state. Part of a growing socially conscious tourism trend, Kaya Mawa Lodge on Likoma Island mixes indulgence with giving back, simultaneously offering its guests total raw beauty with the opportunity to help the local Nkhwazi Village community. Teeming with more species of freshwater fish than...
(25 February 2009) - Going on a luxury vacation can often inspire feelings of guilt, especially when the world is in such a turbulent state. Part of a growing socially conscious tourism trend, Kaya Mawa Lodge on Likoma Island mixes indulgence with giving back, simultaneously offering its guests total raw beauty with the opportunity to help the local Nkhwazi Village community. Teeming with more species of freshwater fish than...
Monterey Bay Shores Eco-Development
(25 February 2009) - This spectacular design—still in the works—aims to convert a desolate desert, into a thriving environmental preserve and eco-resort. The building incorporates an astonishing array of green designs, which include a five-acre green roof which supports native species, living walls, botanical and herbal gardens and sustainable green dining. Monterey Bay Shores is being built with the goal of reducing its carbon footprint by 50%. In...
(25 February 2009) - This spectacular design—still in the works—aims to convert a desolate desert, into a thriving environmental preserve and eco-resort. The building incorporates an astonishing array of green designs, which include a five-acre green roof which supports native species, living walls, botanical and herbal gardens and sustainable green dining. Monterey Bay Shores is being built with the goal of reducing its carbon footprint by 50%. In...
La Suite, Rio de Janeiro
(23 February 2009) - Set on a cliff in one of Rio de Janeiro's most exclusive neighborhoods, staying at the seven-room boutique hotel La Suite is much like having a private residence in the city but with the amenities of a luxury hotel—and then some. Joel, Greg and I had the chance to experience it first-hand when we visited after the recent São Paulo Fashion Week. Co-owners François...
(23 February 2009) - Set on a cliff in one of Rio de Janeiro's most exclusive neighborhoods, staying at the seven-room boutique hotel La Suite is much like having a private residence in the city but with the amenities of a luxury hotel—and then some. Joel, Greg and I had the chance to experience it first-hand when we visited after the recent São Paulo Fashion Week. Co-owners François...
Crested Butte Mountain Resort: Part 1
(02 February 2009) - It's no wonder the privately owned Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) is on the edge of becoming a full-blown destination resort—in some ways similar to that of its long distance neighbor Telluride—however it somehow manages to maintain a relaxed, local and very backcountry feel. Friend and CBMR's Communication Director, Todd Walton comments, "As change occurs, we maintain a profound respect for what has made...
(02 February 2009) - It's no wonder the privately owned Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) is on the edge of becoming a full-blown destination resort—in some ways similar to that of its long distance neighbor Telluride—however it somehow manages to maintain a relaxed, local and very backcountry feel. Friend and CBMR's Communication Director, Todd Walton comments, "As change occurs, we maintain a profound respect for what has made...
Prague's Hotel Josef
(06 January 2009) - The only thing better than a laid-back stroll around Prague during the winter holidays is to be able to come back to the Hotel Josef. Set on an ancient street a short walk from the Old Town Square and on the edge of the old Jewish Quarter, it's an ideal location for exploring the city—if not for the famous statue of Kafka riding the...
(06 January 2009) - The only thing better than a laid-back stroll around Prague during the winter holidays is to be able to come back to the Hotel Josef. Set on an ancient street a short walk from the Old Town Square and on the edge of the old Jewish Quarter, it's an ideal location for exploring the city—if not for the famous statue of Kafka riding the...
The Details: The Hotel on Rivington
(05 January 2009) - Since the sleek hotel's debut in NYC's formerly grimy Lower East Side in 2004, there's been a lot of talk about The Hotel on Rivington. Opinions mellowed to a simmer over time and a recent stay allowed us to take a second look, experiencing how a few key design details put the hotel a notch above the bevy of generically overdone boutique hotels out...
(05 January 2009) - Since the sleek hotel's debut in NYC's formerly grimy Lower East Side in 2004, there's been a lot of talk about The Hotel on Rivington. Opinions mellowed to a simmer over time and a recent stay allowed us to take a second look, experiencing how a few key design details put the hotel a notch above the bevy of generically overdone boutique hotels out...
Cool Hunting Video Presents: Prospect.1 New Orleans Biennial 2008
(15 December 2008) - Prospect.1 is New Orleans' first biennial and the largest-ever international contemporary art show in the United States. Similar in style and scope to Venice, the exhibit consists of site-specific art installations, as well as several galleries in museums and elsewhere in the city devoted to it. As the front page of the event's website proclaims, it's designed to bring media attention and tourist dollars...
(15 December 2008) - Prospect.1 is New Orleans' first biennial and the largest-ever international contemporary art show in the United States. Similar in style and scope to Venice, the exhibit consists of site-specific art installations, as well as several galleries in museums and elsewhere in the city devoted to it. As the front page of the event's website proclaims, it's designed to bring media attention and tourist dollars...
Brazil Fashion Cruise
(10 December 2008) - Like EasyJet's shuffleboard-free EasyCruises, the first-ever Brazil Fashion Cruise promises a reinvented cruising experience. The trip in a Sophia Loren-inaugurated Italian naval ship sets sail from Santos (near São Paulo) on 1 February 2008 and heads up the Brazilian coast to visit four cities over the course of a week, while entertaining guests in the world of fashion, music and art. Though it's definitely...
(10 December 2008) - Like EasyJet's shuffleboard-free EasyCruises, the first-ever Brazil Fashion Cruise promises a reinvented cruising experience. The trip in a Sophia Loren-inaugurated Italian naval ship sets sail from Santos (near São Paulo) on 1 February 2008 and heads up the Brazilian coast to visit four cities over the course of a week, while entertaining guests in the world of fashion, music and art. Though it's definitely...
Barracuda Yacht Charter by Fatboy Slim
(25 November 2008) - by Juliet Kinsman If you thought boutique-hotel chic need be restricted to terra firma, you haven't heard of what Fatboy Slim (aka Norman Cook) and friends have been up to. Having got his paws on a classic wooden yacht, Cook's boat-loving tour manager, Jim McNulty, enticed his pal to renovate this magnificent sailboat and they've converted it it into a modern-minded stylish stay named...
(25 November 2008) - by Juliet Kinsman If you thought boutique-hotel chic need be restricted to terra firma, you haven't heard of what Fatboy Slim (aka Norman Cook) and friends have been up to. Having got his paws on a classic wooden yacht, Cook's boat-loving tour manager, Jim McNulty, enticed his pal to renovate this magnificent sailboat and they've converted it it into a modern-minded stylish stay named...
Grand Hotel Central
(22 October 2008) - I had the pleasure of spending this past weekend at the boutique Grand Hotel Central situated in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. The Grand has pulled off the rare feat of blending in completely with the city, making a stay in the hotel a perfectly subtle complement to one of the most exciting cities in the world. The hotel is constructed in the shell...
(22 October 2008) - I had the pleasure of spending this past weekend at the boutique Grand Hotel Central situated in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. The Grand has pulled off the rare feat of blending in completely with the city, making a stay in the hotel a perfectly subtle complement to one of the most exciting cities in the world. The hotel is constructed in the shell...
Tonke Campers
(10 October 2008) - Campers are usually unsightly hunks of metal spewing smoke all over the highways. We'd much prefer traveling in the dutch countryside in a Tonke Camper. Tonke of Holland manufactures eco-friendly campers that offer a timeless look and lifestyle. Completely handcrafted, for its old-world styling there are plenty of modern facilities that combine comfort with classic looks. Luxurious features include polished mahogany fittings, teak wood...
(10 October 2008) - Campers are usually unsightly hunks of metal spewing smoke all over the highways. We'd much prefer traveling in the dutch countryside in a Tonke Camper. Tonke of Holland manufactures eco-friendly campers that offer a timeless look and lifestyle. Completely handcrafted, for its old-world styling there are plenty of modern facilities that combine comfort with classic looks. Luxurious features include polished mahogany fittings, teak wood...
Quinta da Romaneira in Northern Portugal's Winelands
(19 September 2008) - by Juliet Kinsman Cobbled and colonial but also contemporary and quirky, I recently had the chance to stay at the brand-new Douro Valley hotel, Quinta da Romaneira. From one look at the interior design it's clear that super-picky attention to detail is paramount. Thierry Teyssier, the creator of Quinta dos Sonhos (Romaneira's Portuguese name) considered every color, visualized every view, procured the highest spec...
(19 September 2008) - by Juliet Kinsman Cobbled and colonial but also contemporary and quirky, I recently had the chance to stay at the brand-new Douro Valley hotel, Quinta da Romaneira. From one look at the interior design it's clear that super-picky attention to detail is paramount. Thierry Teyssier, the creator of Quinta dos Sonhos (Romaneira's Portuguese name) considered every color, visualized every view, procured the highest spec...
Ross Lovegrove x Globetrotter: onehundred&ten
(10 September 2008) - To celebrate their 110th anniversary, high-end luggage maker Globetrotter collaborated with one of the world's most futuristic designers to create a contemporary classic that could see the company through its next 110 years. Ross Lovegrove, the Welsh designer known for his fluid forms and experimentation with revolutionary materials, sought to create the world's most lightweight suitcase. Carbon fiber was the obvious choice but the...
(10 September 2008) - To celebrate their 110th anniversary, high-end luggage maker Globetrotter collaborated with one of the world's most futuristic designers to create a contemporary classic that could see the company through its next 110 years. Ross Lovegrove, the Welsh designer known for his fluid forms and experimentation with revolutionary materials, sought to create the world's most lightweight suitcase. Carbon fiber was the obvious choice but the...
Balanzza Ergo: Digital Luggage Scale
(09 September 2008) - In a time when airlines charge for everything including your first piece of checked luggage and any sort of overage in weight, the Balanzza Ergo is a handy, money saving gadget. A digital luggage scale, it is an ergonomically designed device that lets you easily weigh your baggage before you get to the airline counter so you can anticipate or avoid extra charges. Weighing...
(09 September 2008) - In a time when airlines charge for everything including your first piece of checked luggage and any sort of overage in weight, the Balanzza Ergo is a handy, money saving gadget. A digital luggage scale, it is an ergonomically designed device that lets you easily weigh your baggage before you get to the airline counter so you can anticipate or avoid extra charges. Weighing...
Lunchables: Ten Lunch Boxes And Accessories
(28 August 2008) - In the spirit of the back-to-school season, this week we highlight a few products to help keep you organized and productive as you resume your routine. With a national obesity epidemic and failing economy, now is the time to go healthier and cheaper by bringing your own lunch to school or work. Avoid brown bag blues by upgrading to containers with better design and...
(28 August 2008) - In the spirit of the back-to-school season, this week we highlight a few products to help keep you organized and productive as you resume your routine. With a national obesity epidemic and failing economy, now is the time to go healthier and cheaper by bringing your own lunch to school or work. Avoid brown bag blues by upgrading to containers with better design and...
Ten Back To School/Work Bags
(26 August 2008) - In the spirit of the back-to-school season, this week we highlight a few products to help keep you organized and productive as you resume your routine. A well-designed bag can protect your valuables, keep you organized and even relieve muscle pain. We are a bit obsessive over which bags we use, so it's only fitting to kick off the back-to-school season with our selection...
(26 August 2008) - In the spirit of the back-to-school season, this week we highlight a few products to help keep you organized and productive as you resume your routine. A well-designed bag can protect your valuables, keep you organized and even relieve muscle pain. We are a bit obsessive over which bags we use, so it's only fitting to kick off the back-to-school season with our selection...
Festival Dos Abrazos in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
(22 August 2008) - The paths through the City of Sacred Pilgrimage, otherwise known as Santiago de Compostela, have been smoothed over by centuries of foot travel. Most of the city exists, both literally and figuratively, in the shadow of la Catedral de Santiago which casts a somewhat stagnant and stale artistic environment outside of the church. However, Santiago is attempting to revamp its image with The Festival...
(22 August 2008) - The paths through the City of Sacred Pilgrimage, otherwise known as Santiago de Compostela, have been smoothed over by centuries of foot travel. Most of the city exists, both literally and figuratively, in the shadow of la Catedral de Santiago which casts a somewhat stagnant and stale artistic environment outside of the church. However, Santiago is attempting to revamp its image with The Festival...
Fuchun Resort in Hangzhou, China
(21 August 2008) - By Juliet Kinsman We assume that many of the athletes and some spectators will be doing a bit of travel outside of Beijing after the Olympics. A three hour drive southwest of Shanghai on the outskirts of Hangzhou, we recommend staying at Fuchun Resort if you're in the area. Pronounced 'Foo-choo-win,' it's the ultimate antidote to bright lights and big cities. Designed by Jean-Michel...
(21 August 2008) - By Juliet Kinsman We assume that many of the athletes and some spectators will be doing a bit of travel outside of Beijing after the Olympics. A three hour drive southwest of Shanghai on the outskirts of Hangzhou, we recommend staying at Fuchun Resort if you're in the area. Pronounced 'Foo-choo-win,' it's the ultimate antidote to bright lights and big cities. Designed by Jean-Michel...
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