Download or read book Designing the World s Best Resorts written by Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo and published by Images Publishing Group. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are few architectural projects more complex and alluring than resorts. Whatever their form (boutique, casino, golf, spa. thematic, urban, timeshare or residential), the world's best resorts manage to delight their guests, satisfy their owners, and

Download or read book Resorts of 10 Leading Brands written by Mandy Li and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book collates projects from the high-end luxury Alila resorts in Asia Pacific region, the romantic Banyan Tree resorts with Asian flavours, the leading luxury Shangri-La resorts in Asian Pacific, the St. Regis resorts which combines classic sophistication and modern luxury, the exquisite and elegant Le Meridien resorts - which have a French background - the contemporary design-led 'W' resorts, the Westin resorts - which combine their histories and modern designs - the home style designed Sheraton resorts, the distinctive and original One&Only resorts in the world's best locations, and the local featured Naïade resorts in the Indian Ocean.These resorts from ten world famous hotel and resorts brands are all exquisitely designed with ingenuity. Each resort presents the unique charm of its brand as well as blends the regional features and the designer's particular design styles."

Download or read book Designing Paradise written by Don Hibbard and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Designing Paradise : The Allure of the Hawaiian Resort follows the history of tourist destinations in the Hawaiian Islands, the motivations that shaped their formation, and the buildings and landscapes that are the embodiments of this paradise of the Pacific. Comprehensively illustrated with drawings, ephemera, archival images, and contemporary photographs, Designing Paradise examines the most magnificent and culturally rich architecture to emerge in the Hawaiian Islands and provides insight into the essence and allure of Hawai'i. The resorts presented here are more than places of shelter or destinations; they exemplify the aloha spirit and the idyllic mythos of Hawai'i."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book 100 Hotels and Resorts written by Howard J. Wolff and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stunning compendium features destinations - both well-known and little-known, both urban and exotic - that attract visitors from around the globe. Each destination was created with its own unique vision, and every detail was designed to embody that vision. Breathtaking photography enables readers to experience many of the worlds very finest destinations, and evocative sketches tell the story of how each was created. The visionaries behind these creations are world-renowned architects and designers, Wimberley Allison Tong & Goo (WATG), whose singular mission over the last six decades has been 'to create special environments that lift the spirits'.

Download or read book Resort Design written by Michelle Galindo and published by Braun Publish,Csi. This book was released on 2012 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents the new design icons of the hospitality industry.

Download or read book Hotel Design Planning And Development written by Walter A Rutes and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2001-06-05 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previous editions published 1985 as Hotel planning and design.

Download or read book Stern s Guide to the Greatest Resorts of the World written by Steven B. Stern and published by Stern's Travel Guides, Ltd.. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stern's Guide to the Greatest Resorts of the World provides a detailed description of the most luxurious and exotic resorts around the world describing each resort in terms of history, accommodations, dining, sport facilities, shopping, entertainment and general environs. More than 700 color photos depict the special qualities and charm of each property. Arranged by location, including the continental United States, the Carribean, Mexico, Hawaii, the South seas and Far East, Africa and the Indian Ocean and Europe, the book supplies everything the traveler and travel agent need, including an up-to-date price list and a chart rating each resort in eleven categories. The Guide directs you to the most glamorous resorts in the world and helps you select the one most suited to your taste and budget. New resorts have been added to this edition.

Download or read book The World s Greatest Hotels Resorts and Spas written by Laura Begley and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a variety of luxury hotels and resorts from around the world, compiled from Travel & Leisure's readers survey and choices from the editors "Best Picks."

Download or read book Eco resorts written by Zbigniew Bromberek and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The practical design guide for tropical resorts.

Download or read book Travel by Design written by Peter Sallick and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcasing travel photographs by more than 150 of America’s top architects and designers, Travel by Design is an inspiring guide to the power of travel to shape and expand our world. Travel by Design reminds us of the beauty and importance of travel, with images of more than 100 locations in 60 countries, from exotic destinations and global cities to adventure travels and all-American escapes. More than 350 photographs take readers on a global journey through cityscapes, ancient civilizations, luxurious resorts, and stunning natural wonders, all seen through the discerning and artistic eyes of today’s leading creative talents. The images are sure to inspire dreams of escape, and the 40 pages of insider resources—from favorite hotels and restaurants to secret shopping sources and must-see monuments—will make planning future trips reassuring and easy.

Download or read book Travel Leisure written by Laura Begley and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2008 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the year's most dazzling properties, featuring more than 450 hotels around the globe.

Download or read book Casino Design written by Justin Henderson and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, Las Vegas is still the show-stopper when it comes to casino culture, but casino hotels around the world are also catching the eye of international tourists -- including families on vacation. This book features resort/casino architecture from across the globe, including Star City Casino and Resort Complex in Sydney, Regency Casino in Greece, New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, and Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut.

Download or read book The Guidelines on Resort Design written by Ariel Yu and published by Design Media Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The worldwide traveling fever propelled the boom of resorts. The popular resorts attribute their success to the excellent and expressed architectural and interior design. Before designing an attractive resort, architects and interior designers should know about the basic knowledge and requirements on resort design. The book, through 5 parts of master planning, environment design, architectural design, swimming pool design and interior design, concludes the basic design elements for resort design and presents 20 amazing projects. It gives the reader the guides both from theory and practice.

Download or read book More Escapism written by Bill Bensley and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second monograph on the work of interior designer, architect and landscape designer Bill Bensley. Bill Bensley's exuberant aesthetic is renowned around the world. Vanity Fair has described him as 'the craziest sane designer in the world', while Condé Nast Traveller hails him as a 'master of fabulation'. Bensley's eponymous design studio, based in Bangkok and Bali, is most famous for its work on luxury hotels throughout Southeast Asia. Featuring detailed presentations of 12 of his most exciting, extravagant, outlandish and award-winning projects, this bold, large-format design monograph reflects Bensley's theatrical style this bold, large-format design monograph reflects Bensley's theatrical style and his maxim, 'Lebih Gila Lebih Baik': 'The Odder the Better'.

Download or read book Hotel Spec written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Resort Design written by Margaret Huffadine and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2000 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This source offers inspiration combined with a treasure trove of ready-to-use tools - from strategies to renderings - all designed to make every aspect of the architect's job easier, whether it's a bed-and-breakfast renovation or putting the finishing touches on a boutique hotel."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book The Design Hotels Book written by Design Hotels and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A special 25th year anniversary edition of The Design Hotels™ Book presents an in-depth look at 25 boutique properties around the world that are changing the way we think about hospitality. For a quarter century, Design Hotels™ has been at the forefront of a movement in hospitality, curating a global collection of independent, design-driven hotels that function as social hubs and platforms for extraordinary experiences. In celebration of this benchmark, Design Hotels™ sent some of the world’s leading editorial and lifestyle photographers around the world to capture the unique character of 25 hotels at the vanguard of their hand-selected collection. Each hotel tells a story, rich with emotion and steeped in the history, culture, and nature of its local environment. The new, special edition of the brand’s wildly popular annual brings these stories to life through evocative photo essays and reportage. This edition of The Design Hotels™ Book is a distillation of a quarter century of pioneering design and original experiences, as well as a must-have for a worldwide community of travelers, likeminded in their pursuit of singular aesthetic environments, genuine local culture, and transformative, boundary-pushing travel experiences that defy conventional notions of luxury.