It all began with Bankie Banks whose family owns the idyllic beachfront where the Dune Preserve Beach Bar sits. When Bankie was a kid, he camped along this beach that’s so beautiful, it feels like a mirage. Then one day, he and his best friend Bullett got this idea to turn their dream spot into the ultimate ramshackle beach bar. Built of driftwood and pieces of shipwrecked racing boats supplemented with regionally harvested woods, Dune Preserve was way green when all green meant was the color of grass. Today, it’s the hippest beach bar on Anguilla. Many think it’s the best in the Caribbean. (more…)

Situated on a quiet street on the banks of the river Weser, the 51-room Hotel ÜberFluss is ideal for a variety of small events, from small wedding ceremonies to model castings. On the sixth floor there is a penthouse space for up to 54 people, with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering beautiful vistas of the river and historic city. From this room there is access to a rooftop bar and two rooftop terraces. Outfitted with lounge sofas and sunbeds, these are ideal for relaxed get-togethers and summer barbeques. Downstairs on the first floor an 900 square foot space is light and airy, with a glass front and modern multimedia equipment.

Hotel ÜberFluss
Langenstraße 72
28195 Bremen, Germany

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This 50-room hotel in the center of Palma has recently unveiled two new meeting rooms and event spaces for 10, 20 or 40 people. For small groups and informal meetings, the new multimedia room with 72” plasma screen, video console and Mac computer is ideal, whilst the new Mandala room is perfect for larger events. It has a capacity for 40 guests, state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, spaciousness and natural light. In January 2011 the hotel will also open The Wing Room, a completely new area which can be hired exclusively for private corporate and social events. It will include a Music Studio which will be the base for Puro´s own releases and remixes from its label ‘Puro Music’. For those seeking a place to wind down afterwards a poolside break or massage at Purobeach is the ultimate option.

Puro Oasis Urbano
Montenegro 12
07012 Palma
Mallorca, Spain

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The phrase ‘a room with a view’ is foremost at 144-room Memmo Baleeira where meeting rooms overlook the Baleeira harbour in Sagres Bay, known for its rich history and stunning natural beauty. For a relaxing coffee break a terrace off the rooms is a place to take in the refreshing sea air, while indoors on the top floor flexible rooms for 10 to 150 people are ideal for special events or small creative sessions. The hotel also offers a wide variety of menus, ranging from working lunches to exquisite menus created for special events.

Memmo Baleeira Hotel
8650-357 Vila de Sagres
Portugal

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A summer BBQ? Chic car launch? Or perhaps swimming with dolphins? All are possible at this 294-room Hillside Hu hotel situated by the sea and just 15 minutes from Antalya airport. The ‘Voda Congress Hall’ has a ceiling height of 23 feet and an extensive balcony, while the Amanzi hall offers a large door opening on to lush gardens. Together with an 9,000 square foot ballroom, the spaces are ideal for large events such as car launches because of their style, size and easy access. Outside, a 1000 square metre al fresco function area with beautiful gardens is the perfect setting for gala dinners and parties. There are also eight smaller breakout meeting rooms for different purposes.

Hillside Su Hotel
Konyaalti
07050 Antalya
Turkey

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Design Hotels presents five member hotels with amazing views, lavish gardens and state-of-the-art technology. From the north German port city of Bremen, to an urban resort in Jakarta, there are exciting meeting spaces to be discovered all around the world. The first that we will tell you about is Alila Jakarta.

Situated in the heart of the city’s business district overlooking the Presidential Palace, the 246-room Alila Jakarta fits with its neighbors’ business prowess. With a minimal design aesthetic, the hotel offers a refreshing sanctuary from the world outside. Guests are welcome to relax in the light and calming lobby lounge with chill out music, or wander in the garden in the peaceful inner courtyard. (more…)

A luxury ten-suite boutique hotel in a remodeled, six-story, belle époque mansion in the heart of Buenos Aires’ stylish Recoleta neighborhood. It provides state-of-the-art luxuries, including 24-hour butler and concierge service, a fine-dining restaurant, a wine cellar, library bar and a rooftop pool, spa and bar. (more…)

August 25 – September 5

The stylish city of Helsinki, Finland is about to showcase its design acumen during their sixth annual Design Week. With 11 days of events, this year’s theme is storytelling. Along with open studios, design markets, workshops, fashion shows and art installations in shop windows, there’s an event called Pecha Kucha Night. Named after the sound of chatter in Japanese, Pecha Kucha Night gives a group of specially selected speakers a mere 20 seconds to narrate 20 images of their design work. (more…)

Earlier this summer, Aqua Expeditions CEO Francesco Galli-Zugaro announced plans to launch the second Aqua Expeditions vessel on the Peruvian Amazon, the M/V Aria, in April 2011. The M/V Aria features 16 specially designed cabins with floor-to-ceiling picture windows, a fully air-conditioned top deck with observation lounge as well as the Aqua Expeditions’ signature Amazon Grill with award-winning Executive Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. (more…)

Launching online in late August, LN-CC is the culmination of ideas that have been incubating between John Skelton and Dan Mitchell in recent years.

Skelton has considerable pedigree as a premium level buyer for oki-ni and Harrods. Mitchell is equally recognized for his discerning musical taste through his Bad Passion club nights. Together they have put together an appealing menu of options. (more…)