Modern Architecture in the United Kingdom: The Shard is a Building that will Tower over Tradition and Roman London

Is this the right thing architecturally for London?

See the Spiegel Online International in Ulrike Knöfel's article on
'The Shard': The Building That Will Change London Forever

Pitigliano,Tuscany, Italy, Tuff Jewel in the Tuscan Maremma

See the delightful article about Pitigliano, Tuscany, Italy,
by Carreen Conlan
at Synergise.com
in Travellers' Tale #85

Look Glamorous in 2012: From Glamming to Chilling at Spas

What's in a spa?

Glamming = to make yourself look glamorous.

Karlie Pouliot has the stroy for Fox News at

From Glam To Wow: Spa Trends For 2012.

Top Ten Spa Trends for 2012 from SpaFinder

What are the top trends for Spas in 2012?

See SpaFinder Announces Top Ten Spa Trends for 2012 (Full Report).

rome2rio: discover how to get anywhere

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA at New York Times Travel

Jennifer Conlin does 36 Hours in Ann Arbor, Michigan, "the ultimate college town each fall".

CordeValle: Luxury Golf Spa and Getaway in Calilfornia

We looked at this golf spa in California as the upcoming site of the Frys.com Open, at which Tiger Woods plans to play.

We definitely like this place.

See:

CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort | Wine Country Hotels where they write:

"SAN MARTIN, CALIFORNIA - Located in the foothills of Northern California's Santa Cruz Mountains, CordeValle is a secluded luxury resort in an extraordinary setting south of San Jose and north of the Monterey Peninsula. Infused with country club charm and superb amenities including tennis, a luxury spa, Clos La Chance winery and vineyard, and a 7,169-yard championship golf course by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the 45-room resort is a sanctuary in perfect harmony with its natural surroundings."

Take a look at their website.

Sweet Dearms and the Leaders Club at The Leading Hotels of the World

"Sweet Dreams" and the "Leaders Club" at The Leading Hotels of the World.

Hotel Libertas, Dubrovnik: review - Telegraph

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Traben-Trarbach: Bellevue Hotel Review by Reisender

See Germany's quaintest art nouveau hotel - Traben-Trarbach, Germany Travel Blog

TRAVEL: Guardian Careers: Live Q&A: Exploring roles in the travel industry | Guardian careers | guardian.co.uk

Live Q&A: Exploring roles in the travel industry | Guardian careers | guardian.co.uk

"If you want to turn your love of travel into a career, join a panel of experts to find out how in a live Q&A. A panel of industry experts will take your questions on Tuesday 2 August

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Top 10 Holiday Destinations in the USA via Travel Specialist Tripology by Rand McNally

I just received this interesting message from Amy Krouse at Rand McNally and Tripology, travel specialists: 

"Consumers are traveling, based on the significant positive trend at www.Tripology.com for consumers wishing to be connected with offline travel specialists, even through the recession.

Among thousands of requests made to Tripology travel experts, or "Tripologists", the following are the top 10 U.S. destinations for holiday travel:

1) Las Vegas
2) Orlando
3) Honolulu
4) New York City
5) Ft. Lauderdale
6) Dallas
7) Miami
8) San Francisco
9) Maui
10) Los Angeles

Tripology by Rand McNally publishes a quarterly Trend Report available by request to press@tripology.com.

About Tripology: Tripology, a service of Rand McNally, is an interactive travel referral service focused on connecting travelers with qualified and customer-rated travel specialists.  Available free to consumers, Tripology utilizes proprietary technology to match traveler requests with travel professionals.

Note: By using this data, you agree to give Tripology by Rand McNally credit as a source for the information.-----------------------------------------------------------------------"

A South African Wine Beauty: Vergelegen Estate - Somerset West, Winelands, South Africa

South Africa has some fantastic wine estates and the Vergelegen Estate - Somerset West, Winelands, South Africa, is one that is categorized as a world class estate. A real beauty.

Hat tip to CaryGEE.

South Africa's Best Boutique Hotel? Delaire Graff Estate Presents its Stunning Self

The location is fantastic and we love the architecture.

Take a look at the stunning Delaire Graff Estate, as they write:

"Situated on the highest crest of the magnificent Helshoogte Mountain Pass linking the Cape’s two leading wine districts - Stellenbosch and Franschhoek – the Delaire Graff Estate has one of the leading restaurants and boutique hotels in this illustrious vineyard region, if not in South Africa itself.

The Estate has achieved what the owner Laurence Graff, Chairman and founder of Graff Diamonds International, had in mind when he vowed to make it one of South Africa’s ultra premier winery, restaurant and hotel destinations."

Deluxe Rooms start above $1000 per day.

Listen, they can invite us there any time ;-)

Hat tip to CaryGEE.

Martha's Vineyard in Off Season - Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown

Martha's Vineyard at Willow Decor: Off Season