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Inside the World's Most Expensive House

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A stunning 187-year-old mansion located in the South of France may become the most expensive sale of a residential home in history. Villa Les Cèdres is now listed for €351 million (about $410 million), Bloomberg reports. Sitting on 35 acres of land, the 18,000-square-foot home boasts 14-bedrooms, a pond filled with lily pads, 14,000 different plant species, a bronze Athena statue draped with a marble tunic and 300-year-old olive trees. The mansion was built in 1830 along the coast of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and features sweeping views of Villefranche-sur-Mer and the Alps, according to Bloomberg. The villa's path is lined with palms and cedar trees (or cèdres in French), which gives the house its name. Inside, the home features chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling 19th century portraits, grand rooms, French doors, and library housing 3,000 books on naturalism and flora. According to Bloomberg, one of the books in the library is a "1640 edition of a botanical codex worth several hundred...

Patrick Hellmann Schlosshotel Berlin

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“An opulent five-star boutique hotel in a tranquil Berlin quarter” Five-star decadence at a boutique hotel in a leafy quarter of Berlin, with spectacular interiors courtesy of Patrick Hellmann and Karl Lagerfeld – includes breakfast, spa access and more One of the major cultural capitals of the world, with its unparalleled history, art and architectural splendour, Berlin is a vibrant metropolis that never sleeps. But minutes from the bustle of the city centre, in the green oasis of the Grunewald quarter, lies the historic five-star Patrick Hellmann Schlosshotel – a monument to luxury and top-drawer design aesthetics, surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens. Patrick Hellmann and Karl Lagerfeld have imbued the superb rooms with their signature style, inspired in large part by the themes of New York and Bohème. The hotel also features a spa, and the first GQ Bar in Europe. If you’re looking for timeless elegance and luxury on your trip to Berlin, it doesn’t get better than this.  ...

8 OF ASIA’S BEST INFINITY POOLS

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Rounding up our list of the best infinity pools in Asia are epic pools found on top of a skyscraper, perched above a cliff, and beachfront pools that blur the line between man-made tiles and the horizon. Before the year ends, here are 8 of the best infinity pools in Asia to add to your 2017 bucket list: 1. T he Hanging Gardens , Bali One of the most multi-awarded in the world, the two-tiered cascading infinity pool at this rainforest luxury resort in Bali has been dubbed by TripAdvisor as the “World’s Best Swimming Pool.”  It features two infinity edge pools surrounded by the lush jungle and overlooking the Ayung River and the ancient Dalem Segara Temple of the Payangan village, just a few minutes from Ubud – the cultural center of Bali. For an interesting side note, the famous pool is actually inspired by the nearby rice terraces – and thus, its curving and cascading structure. 2. Song Saa, Cambodia The Song Saa Private Island luxury resort is one of the most exclusive in Asia, is...

Hanging gardens of Bali

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Hidden in the lush forest of Ubud, Bali, lies the breathtaking resort better known as the Hanging Gardens of Bali.  You may recognize their iconic infinity pool that overlooks the valley from it’s viral social media photos, but there is so much more to this beautiful property than just the pool! For starters, the property is named after the gardens that are planted along the hillside.  An abundance of fruits, vegetables, an herbs are grown here and used for the cuisine that is served at the resort.  Speaking of the food, every dish at lunch was incredible, and their fresh seafood dishes were well complimented by the exotic drink offerings.  The resort also features dozens of private villas and suites, each with their own infinity pools, and the private ‘Hidden Palace’ residence that speaks for itself. With an abundance of unique traits and experiences to discover, you don’t want to miss checking out The Hanging Gardens of Bali when in Ubud.  Rates & Rooms fo...