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Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel: A Room With A View

Posted on November 9, 2014 | Leave a comment

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I like this kind of surprise.

By opening the door to my room, I am won by a kind of euphoria and I head straight to the window. I opened wide the curtains to enjoy the warm golden light of early evening, the last weekend of August.

Spectacular panorama for nature lovers ! A stunning 180 degree view of the Atlantic Ocean and Sagres cliffs. A part of wild Algarve in the extreme south of Portugal: the beautiful Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel is located in a protected natural park.

Yes I love the feeling of being both outside and inside. The decor is very simple and stylish, with a 50’s twist and a Nespresso coffee machine.

But the icing on the cake: falling asleep under a moonlit night, lulled by the sound of waves … in an incredibly comfortable bed (lol). I tried to do a podcast, it did not work. Dizziness ! A thousand words: here are some amazing pictures ! 

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Pictures below: panoramic overview from the room, left (pictures 1 & 2) to right (pictures 3 & 4). Pictures 5 & 6, the building rooms with ocean views. Last picture: my room.

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I was invited with a friend by the Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel and as always these are my opinions. Many thanks to the hotel’s team.

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Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel: une chambre avec vue

Posted on November 9, 2014 | Leave a comment

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J’aime ce genre de surprise.

En ouvrant la porte de ma chambre, je suis gagnée par une sorte d’euphorie : je me dirige directement vers la baie vitrée. J’ouvre grand les rideaux, pour profiter de la lumière chaude et dorée de ce début de soirée, dernier weekend d’Août.

Sublime spectacle pour qui aime la nature! Une vue à 180 degrés sur l’océan Atlantique et les falaises de Sagres. Une part d’Algarve sauvage, à l’extrême sud du Portugal : le superbe Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel est situé dans un parc naturel protégé.

Oui j’aime la sensation d’être à la fois à l’extérieur et à l’intérieur. La décoration est simplissime et tendance, avec une touche années 50 revisitée et une cafetière Nespresso.

Mais la cerise sur le gâteau : s’endormir sous une nuit éclairée par la lune, au rythme du bruit des vagues… dans un lit incroyablement douillet (lol). J’ai essayé de faire un podcast, ça n’a rien donné. Sensation vertigineuse! Mieux qu’un long discours : voici quelques photos!

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Photos ci-dessous : superbe vue panoramique depuis la chambre, de gauche (photos 1 & 2) à droite (photos 3 & 4). Photos 5 & 6, le bâtiment des chambres avec vue sur l’océan. Dernière photo : la chambre. 

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J’ai été invitée avec une amie par le Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel et comme toujours ce sont mes opinions. Un grand merci à toute l’équipe de l’hôtel.

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Weekend in Rotterdam: Where Going Out and Staying

Posted on October 21, 2014 | Leave a comment

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My City Guide Rotterdam

To give you some ideas for your next weekend! Ok, this year, Rotterdam is one of the best destinations recommended by the New York Times and Rough Guide. But what really inspired me: for last few years, Rotterdam is one of the most dynamic cities in terms of contemporary architecture (post to come). As always walk, walk and discover! And feel free to give me your feedback on these addresses.

Where to stay

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Comfortable simple design

the brand new Ibis Rotterdam City Centre is ranked 6th best hotel in Rotterdam by Tripadvisor. The room is small, well thought out (for one person) and very clean (photo above). Bedding and facilities are great and the bathroom has a large shower area. The service is very efficient and smiling. Good location, I could see all the major attractions on foot.

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Where going out

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Sumatraweg, a charming place 

with several vintage decor cafes and few restaurants (photo 1). My favorite is the Kopi Soesoe: nice and quiet atmosphere with lovely decor (photos above). 

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Close to Sumatraweg in a warehouse 

the Fenix Food Factory is a covered market with several restaurants on a dock. This is my big favorite! The place is cozy, tastefully arranged and with a New York touch! Perfect for a late brunch.

On the photo montage above: 1.  & 2. Kapse Brouwers is both a brewery and a coffee shop offering a variety of beers and also Britain cider. 3. Jordy’s Bakery, a bakery. On the photo montage below: 1. & 2. a restaurant that proposes an incredible variety of delicious Dutch cheeses and crottins Chavignol too.

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Panoramic view of the various banks

from the Hotel New York terrace. I wish I could stay there after a long architecture walk, but as it rained! So I decide to do a quick tour of the hotel located in the former offices of the Holland America Line. A piece of history! Photo below: the really cool toilets for women.

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Witte by night

Long street with bars, cafes and restaurants in the arty bohemian atmosphere. Witte is a five minute walk from the Museum Quarter. Photo above: translation of the text on drawing “Suddenly when I was kissing my nipples, I saw hundreds of men looking at me.” Funky! Lol! Photo Montage below: 1 Main Street. 2 the “flying bartender”, this guy kept jumping in the air at the sight of my phone! Lol! 3 & 4 Bazaar, with a DIY decor, really cool coffee and restaurant!

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Thanks to the Accor Hotels to invite me in Rotterdam. As always these are my opinions.

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