Category: SHELTER
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Southern Tuscany Travel Itinerary: Val d’Orcia
Val d’Orcia is one of the most breathtaking valleys in Tuscany, a fascinating land where nature and impressive landscapes frame small towns, ancient churches and isolated monasteries, and the great horizons of the hills alternate to old castles and towers. Its five municipalities – Castiglione d’Orcia, Montalcino, Pienza, Radicofani, San Quirico d’Orcia – surround the…
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Sneak peek into the new Laverstoke Mill Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Bombay Sapphire Distillery wins international BREEAM Award for sustainability. The botanical glasshouses designed by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studios taking centre stage at Laverstoke Mill Bombay Sapphire Distillery. Bombay Sapphire, the world’s number one premium gin by value, unveiled the unique glasshouses where the 10 botanicals – juniper, lemon peel, grains of paradise, coriander, cubeb berries,…
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Consumers adopting some sustainable behaviors, but change not keeping pace with concern, 18-country survey reveals
Sustainable consumer behavior has only grown slowly: National Geographic’s Greendex. Increased Fears About Environment, but Little Change in Consumer Behavior. Everyone’s interested in being green. But do you really know how your personal choices are adding up? A new global analysis released by the National Geographic Society and GlobeScan finds that concern about environmental problems…
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How to add flair and polish to any outfit: Giorgio Armani Borgonuovo Bag
Made in printed calfskin, this bag features buckle-adjustable handles, clean yet feminine lines and a functionally pure design. The Fall is the season of a whole new wave of re-interpreted fashion bags. Giorgio Armani’s Borgonuovo signature line of luxury bags, first launched last year refreshes its offering through a selection of new hues and textures.…
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Baccarat creates the largest chandelier ever produced in its history
Baccarat Crystal, the manufacturer of fine crystal glassware located in Baccarat, France, celebrates its 250th anniversary with the largest chandelier ever produced in the history of the luxury house: 8m40 in height, 4m60 in diameter, 386 lights, 152 branches, 25,000 pieces of crystal and a total weight of 1.8 tonnes. The masterpiece of light was…
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3 days in Siena, how to enjoy a nice travel experience
Siena is a very popular destination that boasts a long list of attractions and specialties; therefore I planned a 3 days itinerary to have a fulfilling travel experience during my last stay there. I’m sure that Siena isn’t a “hit and run” destination, although Florence, its historical rival, has more monuments and museums. The town…