CristalBubble by Pierre Stéphane Dumas - FRANCE

Les beaux jours arrivent, les jours se rallongent et pourquoi ne pas "buller" le temps d'un weekend insolite? Venez découvrir la gamme CristalBubble, des cabanes Bulles installées dans de ravissants écrins de verdure, un atout de charme pour renouer différemment et pleinement avec la nature...

La gamme CristalBubble est une nouvelle approche de l'hébergement temporaire de loisir et de l'écotourisme de luxe ayant un impact environnemental le plus faible possible. Elle est basée sur les fondements suivants: minimum d'énergie, minimum de matière, maximum de confort. Cette structure pourra vous offrir un espace privilégié ouvert sur la nature et ses paysages.

De véritables pièces à vivre totalement transparentes:

Cette structure sans armatures aux cloisons et toit presque virtuels, est rendue possible grâce à une turbine spéciale (option turbine à économie d'énergie) qui envoie en permanence de l'air pour maintenir la structure en forme, renouveler l'air et supprimer les problèmes d'humidité. A l'intérieur, un air de qualité, pas de moustiques, et une acoustique particulière et apaisante.

"Les cabanes Bulles sont pour moi une sorte de catalyseur ataraxique, un lieu à part où se poser, souffler et prendre du recul. Grâce à sa géométrie et à son principe de fonctionnement, elle bénéficie d'un effet acoustique étonnant: les bruits venant de l'extérieur sont atténués, et les bruits émis de l'intérieur sont renvoyés vers le centre de la sphère, ce qui amène immanquablement les hôtes à parler plus doucement en générant un sentiment d'apaisement propice au bien-être."

Pierre Stéphane Dumas, designer

Genèse de la cabane:

"J'ai imaginé cette Bulle pour offrir à ses hôtes l'expérience d'une nuit à la belle étoile avec tout le confort d'une chambre d'hôtel. Le plafond de ce cocon à rêver ayant pour seule limite la voie lactée. Vous vivrez l'extraordinaire variation des dégradés de lumière, du couché du soleil aux premiers frémissements de l'aurore"... "Elle offre proximité avec la nature, bien-être et sensation de liberté. Elle est aussi bien adaptée à la magie d'une nuit en pleine nature que pour disposer d'un espace vie multifonctions en toutes saisons."

Pierre Stéphane Dumas, designer

par Pierre Stéphane Dumas, designer.

Cristal Bubble 2012

Où buller? Toutes les adresses ici.
Où acheter la CristalBubble? Tous les tarifs ici.

Prix: à consulter sur leur site internet.

Hôtel SOFITEL AGADIR Thalassa Sea & Spa by Jamal Laamiri Alaoui, Design Studio - Agadir - MAROC

Voici les toutes 1ères images du SOFITEL AGADIR Thalassa Sea & Spa, nouvelle référence de la thalassothérapie et du bien-être au Maroc, à seulement 3h de vol de Paris. Niché au coeur d'un jardin et bordant l'océan Atlantique, le lieu inspire la sérénité et favorise la relaxation, avec une sensibilité qui rend hommage à la modernité et à la culture marocaine. A découvrir...!

On revisite la "maison arabe" dessinée selon les plans d'un riad, avec sa fontaine centrale, l'ensemble des bâtiments qui entoure le jardin luxuriant, endroit de recueillement et d'évasion dans un décor enchanteur.

Une longue galerie arabo-contemporaine fait office de hall d'entrée, distribuant les différents salons marocains et restaurants, avec son mobilier raffinée, ses ornementations, tissus et motifs revisités version contemporaine, et de magnifiques lanternes et chandeliers qui diffusent une lumière douce et tamisée...

Chambres:

Les 125 chambres et 49 suites possèdent toutes une terrasse aménagée avec une vue sur la mer et un large panorama sur la baie d'Agadir et les vestiges de son ancienne kasbah.

Spa:

Une décoration blanche très épurée caractérise l'espace de talassothérapie, partie intégrante de l'hôtel qui longe le bord de plage. Repos total de l'esprit dans une ambiance detox, avec au programme des cures et des soins "maison" inspirés des traditions marocaines pour éveiller les sens.

par Jamal Laamiri Alaoui, architecte marocain et Didier Rey, décorateur français et gérant de Design Studio architectes & designers.

Date d'ouverture: 8 mars 2012.

Hôtel SOFITEL Agadir Thalassa Sea & Spa*****

Baie des Palmiers Cité Founty P5 Secteur touristique
80010 Agadir
MAROC


Tel: (+212)5/28849200
Fax: (+212)5/28820033

h5242@sofitel.com

Prix: de nombreuses offres et packages à consulter sur leur site internet.

Hotels in India: Categories & Classification

Hotels in India are where age-old tradition of ‘Athithi Devo Bhava’ (literal meaning, Guests is equaled with God) is still practiced with all their might. Guests are greeted with compassionate smiles and pampered with finest of culinary and recreational treats at India hotels not just to win business, but to strike a positive rapport for lifetime. Today the hospitality industry has flourished to great heights based upon these very principles in India and it continues to impress its guests with modernized infrastructure, sophisticated services, finesse, dexterous management and efficiency. Available in all kinds and budgets these hotels in India and other accommodation options cater to all kinds of travelers and thus have a great understanding of modern-day traveler. Types and varied styles of India hotels are:

Heritage Properties: At heritage properties India has its historic past preserved beautifully for all to be relived. These are erstwhile residences of royalty which were renovated to match up to the requirements of modern-day travelers. A stay at these heritage properties is not only an hour of the need, but it allows one to live the dream of living life King size. At these very palaces and historic edifices several high and mighty rulers and royal families lived amidst sheer luxury and experienced extravagance in every part of life. One can experience similar grandeur at these enchanting citadels. Some of the famous palace hotels in india are City Palace in Udaipur, Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Jai Mahal in Jaipur and more.

Beach Resorts: India is blessed with a long coastline and at these golden beaches of India travelers land with only business to relax and rejuvenate. The opulent establishments are perched right on the beach and offer surplus recreational, leisurely and fitness amenities. Here not just air-conditioned air, but the cool breeze of the beach keeps the ambiance nice and cool. Some of the best beach resorts in the town are Alila Diwa in Goa, Mayfair Hideaway Spa Resort in Goa and The Leela Kempinski in Kerala.

Ayurveda Spa Hotels: Ayurveda is an ancient science of medicine which aims at offering holistic measures of healing. India where science of Ayurveda flourished today offers its most incredible therapies at several Spa hotels in india. Other than simple rejuvenation and beautification therapies at these Spa hotels one can undergo several healing and therapeutic therapies such as Hydrotherapy, Aromatherapy coupled with Yoga and Meditation sessions. These therapies are suggested only under expert’s supervision. Some of the popular Spa resorts in the country are Wildflower Hall in Shimla, Ananda in Himalayas, Park Hyatt Sereno Spa in Goa and more. These massages are performed with natural oils and are coupled with Yoga and Meditation sessions and nutritious diet to provide long-lasting effects. Be it a luxury category or a humble budget category guesthouse travelers have abundance of choices from a long list of India hotels. Their precision and efficiency is highly recognized across the world making them some of the best properties in the world of hospitality industry.

Mount Abu Hotels: Options for a Comfortable Stay

Mount Abu is the highest peak in the Aravalli Ranges and is the sole hill station in the erstwhile princely province. Traveling across mostly rugged and barren terrain of Rajasthan just as you would think this is all the land has to offer glimpses of stunning hill resort would clear your vision with their emerald hues. A true oasis amidst the desert it is blessed with angelic beauty of waterfalls, evergreen forests, rivers and rivulets. Hotels in Mount Abu are equally praise-worthy for they offer a world of comfort and flawless services to all their guests. These Mount Abu hotels are present in a large number across the town especially around the famous tourist spots. Facing most enduring panorama of the town these hotels in Mount Abu are ideal places to relax and rejuvenate at the care of Mother Nature. From a long list of admirable properties Mount Abu hotels which are regarded highest are:

Connaught House: A fabulous property of the renowned WelcomHeritage group of hotels, Connaught House in Mount Abu has that distinctive English Country cottage charm that sets it away from any other property in the town. The property was once a summer residence of the Chief Minister of the princely state of Marwar and follows kingly ways of hospitality. Neat and compact these cottages are beautifully adorned with well-maintained gardens. A decent property, Connaught House offers all kinds of amenities including laundry services, Internet access, doctor-on-call, 24 hour room service, TV, Direct Dialing facility in room, refrigerator and much more.

Palanpur Palace: One of the most lavish hotels in Mount Abu Palanpur Palace is soaked in different colors and offers an experience of a lifetime. This grand palace overlooking abundance of city's views especially spectacular view of Aravalli Ranges and placid lake is a cocoon of comfort. 44 luxurious guestrooms include 2 grand royal suites and 6 executive suites which are well-furnished in the finest patterns and are laced with state-of-the-amenities.

Rising Sun Retreat: Nestled amidst the lush green region of this hill station, Rising Sun Retreat opens its windows to plethora of panoramic view of hills, valleys and surrounding thicket. The resort is a cool reprieve in the lap of Mother Nature letting space for soothing mountain air to soothe your skin and fresh aroma infuse all around you. Interiors are kept simple resulting in the hotel being exceptionally affordable for all. In-room amenities include running hot and cold water, intercom, wardrobe, multi-channel color TV and more. Belonging to diverse categories the above mentioned Mount Abu hotels are ideal choices of accommodation in the region. They irrespective of their star category or stature believe in offering best of services to their valued guests and thus are extremely comfortable lodging options in the stunning hill station.

South India Tours: Kerala Magic

Southern region of the country is where several civilizations evolved and flourished leaving their imprints on the region for ever. South India tours takes on a spectacular culture tour and introduces one to the magnificence and grace that South India is associated with. Those wishing to explore the real essence of tours to South India in a quick span of time should simply take up a tour of Kerala, a fabled ‘God’s Own Country’. The land of backwaters beauty, emerald hues of palm trees, virgin beaches and silvery sand spreads, Kerala is one magical setting highly graced by Mother Nature. A visit to the state covers pretty much all the aspects of a South India tours . From beaches to temples, clear backwaters to performing art scenes, beach resorts and delicious curries your South India tours are a treat for all senses. And a Kerala tour provides an insight into all these features of southern region of the country.

Backwaters & Houseboat Rides: Alappuzha in Kerala is mainly where all the houseboat action happens. Carefree houseboat stays to strenuous Snake Boat Races all happens here making it one of the biggest tourist attractions in whole region. Swaying palms create a romantic set-up while traditionally made houseboats add beauty to the eco-friendly ambiance all around. These Kettuvalloms then glides over backwaters taking guests for an overnight journey empowered with opportunities to create memories of a lifetime.

Isolated Beaches & Nature Walks: Kerala much like most of the south Indian states is blessed with a long coastline and thus avails great options for a relaxed and rejuvenating holiday on the beach. Weary traveler would find it utmost appeasing to simply sit on the beach and enjoy afternoon siesta or talk nature walks on silvery sands for a Spa treatment only made exceptional for its cost-effective nature. Sounds of waves crashing on the shore appear symphonic and rejuvenating. Famous beaches worth visiting in the region are Kovalam, Varkala, Cherai and more.

Cultural Extravaganza: South India tours are incomplete when one misses out on an opportunity to witness a performance of the region’s classical dance, music or martial art forms. People here are ardent lovers of performing art forms and the off-spring are motivated to learn one form at least. These forms are also rightly considered one of the most coherent evidence of affluence of the region’s culture and tradition for they reflect the general practices, traditional life, cultural heritage and customs of the region. Koodiyattom for example is a dance form which has been designated as one of the “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity’. Kathakali, Kalarippayattu and classical music are other forms of performing art renowned in Kerala. The above mentioned riches of the region makes South India tours an exceptional experience. And Kerala can truly serve as an introduction to the countless treasures that South India holds for you.