Tag Archives: Architecture

An Architectural Marvel

Posted on 10/05/2013 by

I have to admit to a liking for contemporary architecture so it might come as no surprise to read that I am immensely looking forward – imminently – to seeing one of the most technically difficult buildings ever constructed – … Continue reading →

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Unexpected architecture – a delight for the senses

Posted on 21/11/2012 by

The good thing about travelling is that you come across so many innovative buildings by surprise – architecture both new and old – which tends to inspire and amaze in equal measure. On a recent trip to Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine, … Continue reading →

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The Four Fairmonts in Vancouver

Posted on 02/08/2012 by

A modern, fascinating city, Vancouver enjoys a sunny beach in the summer, whilst in winter it is only thirty minutes from the ski slopes. With stunning mountain views, rainforests and the sparking ocean, all four seasons bring a different view – it is renowned … Continue reading →

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Step off the fast lane and relax

Posted on 21/03/2012 by

Sometimes you are lucky enough to find a place which you were born to visit, an estate where your cares and woes immediately fall from your shoulders and you feel at peace with the world. Such was my first experience … Continue reading →

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A3 Wanderings: An historic church – St Mary’s, Selborne, Hampshire

Posted on 02/08/2011 by

Wandering around Selborne when visiting Gilbert White’s House, I can see why the village so enthralled him.  OK – so in the mid 1700′s, it would have been a little different obviously but there is charm by the bucket load … Continue reading →

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A little-known hotel, built by architects for architects …

Posted on 29/06/2011 by

We were en route to Royan from La Rochelle in France’s Poitou-Charentes region, when we decided to stop off in the medieval village of Saint-Sauvant to stay overnight in a hotel which has caught the interest of the design cognoscenti in … Continue reading →

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Fairmont’s Next Chapter …

Posted on 08/06/2011 by

One of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts newest marketing initiatives, The Next Chapter, has intigued me, as it involves working with world-renowned paper sculptress, Su Blackwell. One of Fairmont’s keynote phrases is “turning moments into memories” and she has quite literally done … Continue reading →

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My favourite balls are coloured blue …

Posted on 28/05/2011 by

As soon as the sun comes out, my thoughts seem to turn to music festivals – the fun of seeing my favourite artists live alongside fellow music fans in congenial atmospheres. One of the best festivals I have been to … Continue reading →

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