Castlewood House B&B Dingle

Castlewood House B&B Dingle
The Wood, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

An oasis of calm within a few minute’s walk to the Marina area of Dingle town. Every effort has been made to ensure that guests get the very best Dingle has to offer and the house is designed to make utmost advantage of the fabulous views of Dingle Bay. Timeless antique pieces and a stunning art collection make Castlewood House a feast for the senses.

Its drawing room overlooks Dingle Bay where one can sit and relax and just watch the world go by. The room has an elegant marble fireplace and comfy sofa’s to enjoy a glass of wine or Afternoon Tea by the fire. One can enjoy complimentary tea/coffee along with homemade cakes and biscuits which are available throughout the day. The room has a library of books, travel guides, style magazines, board games and jigsaws for your enjoyment.

 At Castlewood each bedroom is designed for comfort, and themed with furnishings and fabrics, each  room equipped with modern amenities one would expect .
All bedrooms are individually styled with no two rooms alike, from classical mahogany to French chic, to plantation style and shades of the East in our Silk Route room.
Guests can have free parking on site and complimentary wireless internet access.

A small selection of antiques and collectables for sale can be found at the Collectors Corner or one can take a small piece of Dingle home with works of art by Irene Woods which are on permanent Exhibition at Castlewood House.
Visit www.irenewoodsartist.com for more details.

ROOMS
Four different room categories are offered and in each there is a choice of double (one bed), Twin (two separate beds), Triple, or Family.

CLASSIC ROOM
Ground Floor Accommodation
Luxurious Superking or Twin Beds ( two beds)

SUPERIOR BAY VIEW ROOM
Ground Floor Bayview Accommodation
Choice of Double or Twin Accommodation (two beds)

DELUXE BAY VIEW ROOM
First Floor Bayview Accommodation
Choice of either king or twin accommodation (two beds)

JUNIOR SUITE
Superking Size Bed
Larger Sitting Area
Enhanced Bathroom Product amenities


All the rooms features-

• Seating Area
• Large Marble Bathroom
• Whirpool Jacuzzi Bath
• Separate Walk-in Power Shower
• Bathrooms feature luxury products
• Flat Screen TV/DVD Player – Complimentary DVD selection available for the duration of your stay
• Comfortable Bathrobes and Slippers
• Filtered Water
• Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
• Hairdryer
• Iron and ironing Board available on request
• Selection of Books to enjoy for the duration of your stay

 FOOD

Renowned Food writer Lucinda O’Sullivan from the Sunday Independent described it as the “Best Breakfast in Ireland",  Castlewood House B&B Dingle has also won the AA Breakfast Award.

Everything is prepared by Brian and Helen at the Castlewood Kitchen and produce is locally sourced on the Dingle Peninsula where possible. Breakfast is a relaxing affair where one can choose from an extensive buffet.

ACTIVITIES

• Walking, Hiking & Climbing
• Cycling
• Diving
• Canoeing & Kayaking
• Windsurfing
• Sailing & Sea Angling
• Whale, Dolphin & Seal Watching
• Horseriding
• Archaelogy & Culture
• Golfing
• Foodie Paradise
• Traditional Music
• Things To Do For Kids

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The Siam, Bangkok, Thailand

Set on 3 acres of premium river frontage, the privately owned and operated 39-room luxury features Bangkok’s most spacious suites and is the kingdom’s premier urban resort offering intimately private pool villas with open-air roof terraces.

Relish the exclusivity of dining or staying in one of four traditional Thai teakwood houses sourced by silk tycoon, Jim Thompson, and socialite owner, Connie Mangskau.

The overall setting reflects the period of Bangkok’s greatest grandeur, under King Rama V (circa 1853-1910), with Art Deco accents. The Siam was conceived by creative director and celebrity Krissada Sukosol Clapp, together with globally acclaimed architect and interior/landscape designer Bill Bensley, one of Architectural Digest’s ‘Top 100 Designers and Most Creative People’ in 2009.

With art in mind for the Main Residence, lead architect Khemvadee Paopanlerd drew inspiration from Paris’ Musée d’Orsay, stating that “My work is an expression of how I wish the world could be: serene, lush in natural beauty, yet quite simple.”
 

To emphasise this, a muted colour scheme of black, white, cream, grey and neutrals have been combined with natural textures such as wood, weave, leather and stone, not to mention sprawling gardens and verdant shrubs throughout.

It features 39  spacious rooms, all outfitted with plush furnishings, super-sized king beds and lofty ceilings. Each room has been individually designed with original turn of the century oriental artwork and antiques. In addition, to make your stay as relaxing and carefree as possible, each room is catered for by a personal butler.

Choose from 16 Siam or 12 Mae Nam Suites located in the Main Residence, adjacent to the spa and with convenient access to our gym, library and meeting room. Each Siam Suite features an Art Deco-style salon or colonial verandah, ideal for leisurely breakfasts and afternoon tea; whilst our Mae Nam Suites afford the most fabulous river views imaginable and come furnished with supplementary double sofa beds for families.

Retreat to an intimately private Pool Villa and bask in either Thai, Chinese or Colonial surrounds. Every villa is awash with lush internal gardens and features a private swimming pool and open-air roof terrace, perfect for private sunbathing, evening cocktails or tête-à-tête dining.

Succumb to the Siamese charm of Connie’s Cottage. This house was brought by boat downriver to Bangkok from the ancient capital of Ayutthaya by curio collector, Connie Mangskau, and her dear friend the silk merchant, Jim Thompson. Today it has been totally refurbished and equipped with the finest in modern comforts whilst keeping its distinctive charm.

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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Saudi Arabia

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Riyadh

Situated next to the Diplomatic Quarter and adjacent to the King Abdul Aziz Convention Centre, The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh features 493 rooms and suites.
Within 213,500 sq m (52 acres) of landscaped gardens, the hotel’s stately architecture is modelled on traditional palaces and elegant Arabian residences. Native palms, 600-year old olive trees from Lebanon, and water fountains abound on the property.

All guestrooms and suites are styled using vibrant colours and ethnic textures of the region, with subtle touches reflecting the kingdom's Arabic heritage. Unlike the other Ritz-Carltons, this hotel has 49 exquisitely appointed two-bedroom Royal Suites, each measuring about than 4,574 sq ft. Also on the property are 50 one-bedroom, opulent executive suites at 1,022 sq ft.

The hotel offers more than 5,800 sqm of conference space combined, including two colossal ballrooms in a separate wing that are both identical in size at 1,970 sq meters. They are complemented by two vast auditorium-styled theatres with stepped floors and built-in stages. Completing the conference area is Aubergine restaurant that cater exclusively for the invited delegates, journalists and accompanying security personnel.
Flanking the indoor swimming pool on the ground level is Hong, the Asian restaurant featuring a contemporary fusion of fresh Oriental ingredients with a western flair, and Azzuro Italian restaurant that serves authentic cuisine from the old country.

Recreational facilities include a full-service men’s health club complete with three treatment rooms. For medical emergencies, the hotel features a fully-equipped Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with separate rooms for patients.

The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh joins nine other Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts currently operating or under development in the Middle East: Bahrain, Dubai, Sharm El Sheikh, Doha, Sharq Village & Spa, Dubai International Finance Centre, Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Nile Cairo (opening respectively in 2012 and 2013.)

 [Source: The Ritz Carlton]

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The Hazelton Hotel, Yorkville, Canada

The Hazelton Hotel is located in the chic Yorkville neighborhood, known for it's upscale shops, restaurants, and hotels. In the 1960s, Yorkville was a music center, where notables such as Joni Mitchell and Neil Young found their starts, but nowadays, its home to one of the most exclusive shopping districts in Canada.

Bloor Street borders Yorkville and is lined with high-end retailers, such as Burberry, Prada, and Chanel. The area is a hot spot for celebrity sightings, particularly during the Toronto International Film Festival every September. Nearby is Yorkville Park, home to gardens, marshes, and a waterfall.

FROM THE HOTEL

•     30-minute drive to Pearson International Airport
•     3-minute walk to Yorkville Park
•     5-minute walk to Bloor Street
•     5-minute walk to the Royal Ontario Museum
•     5-minute drive to Casa Loma, a Gothic Revival style mansion and museum, or 15 minutes via public transportation
•     8-minute drive to Eaton Centre, a huge shopping mall that's one of Toronto's most popular attractions, or 15 minutes via public transportation
•     10-minute drive to CN Tower, one of the world's tallest buildings, with an observation deck overlooking the city, or 20 minutes via public transportation
•     15-minute drive to the Distillery District, a historic area of shops, restaurants, and galleries, or 30 minutes via public transportation
•     35-minute trip to Centre Island via driving and a ferry ride

Executive Suite

Room Types
Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Luxury Room, Junior Suite, Executive Suite, Avenue Suite, Hazelton Suite, Bellair Suite

WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT?

• Huge, sophisticated rooms with plush pillow-top bed
• Luxurious bathrooms: heated marble floors, TVs in the mirrors, soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers
• Great location near Bloor Street
• 42-inch flat-screen TVs and DVD players
• Fine dining at ONE Restaurant
• Free minibar, stocked with sodas and water
• On-site spa and indoor saltwater lap pool
• Sleek 1940s-inspired decor
• Private theater (has hosted VIP screenings during the Toronto Film Festival)

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Igloo village-An Ideal Place to view the spectacular Northern Lights Display

Hotel Kakslauttanen, Igloo Village

Located in the Arctic Circle near  Urho Kekkonen National Park (Finland) guests can stay in a glass-roofed igloo or  in a traditional snow igloo. The Igloo Village, part of Hotel Kakslauttanen  surrounded by snow and woodlands, is the ideal spot  for viewing one of the seven natural wonders of the world , the northern lights display during the winter months

A night in a Glass Igloo under the starry sky and northern lights display (image from Hotel Kakslauttanen)

The 20 glass igloos are built from a special thermal glass that allows the temperature inside the igloo to remain constant and warm. This thermal glass also prevents frosting, and maintains a clear view even when outside temperatures drop below -30°C (-22°F).

Inside a glass igloo twin room (image from Hotel Kakslauttanen)

Each igloo features a private toilet (shower facilities are shared) and guests can also enjoy an array of hotel facilities including:

• the world's largest smoke sauna;
• snow restaurant;
• ice sculpture gallery;
• Santa's resort;
• snow chapel and an ice bar.

reindeer sledge (image from Hotel Kakslauttanen)

Village activities include cross-country skiing, husky safaris, reindeer sledge, snowmobile hire, ice fishing and day excursions on board the world's only tourist icebreaker ship.

The Igloo Village offers a serene atmosphere, surrounded by snow and woodlands (image from Hotel Kakslauttanen)

The Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights (image by Senior Airman Joshua Strang, United States Air Force)

The night time light display of Aurora Borealis is caused by the collision of gaseous particles from the earth's atmosphere, with charged particles released from the sun's atmosphere (image from Hotel Kakslauttanen)

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Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

Encircled by clear blue waters of one of the largest lagoons of the Maldives, the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is an eclusive and private retreat.

The resort seamlessly extends the magic of the island’s blessed natural beauty in its design even as it offers the finest in contemporary luxuries and services.

Villa at the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives

Each of the resort’s luxuriously designed 64 villas boast crisp linens, warm wooden patios, and private infinity pools.

Jiva Grande Spa,

An authentic Indian spa, called the Jiva Grande offers a range of signature wellness experiences.

Dining Area

A choice of gourmet cuisine, water sports, and recreation make for a complete and exclusive destination.

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is situated on the Maldives island of Embudhu Finolhu in the South Kaafu Atoll, 5km from Malé International Airport.

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Norwegian Cruise Line’s 'The Breakaway' ship

Norwegian Cruise Line's The Breakaway Ship

Currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard Germany, and with a carrying capacity of up to 4,000 passengers, Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship - The Breakaway,  will be launched in May 12, 2013 as the first of NCL’s two Project Breakaway cruise ships. Sister ship Norwegian Getaway will debut in May 2014.

Boutique Hotel

Breakaway that weighs 144,017 tons will boast new rooms designed to invoke a boutique hotel and a luxury private area called The Haven, complete with 24-hour butler service, a poolside valet and white-tablecloth in-room dining.

Dining Area

Ship’s cabins represent a dramatic pull-back from accommodations found on Epic. Much of what made Epic’s cabins unique, curvy walls, beds and couches, in-cabin bowl sinks and a split bathroom design featuring see-through doors, has been bypassed in favor of a Scandinavian design, traditional layout and a handful of flourishes.

The ship will travel to Bermuda, and prices are expected to start at around $1,199 per ticket.

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