Rachel Leroy, Author at Expensive Places

Jul24

The Best of Morocco: Royal Mansour Marrakech

Royal Mansour, Morocco, is placed in the Top 10 Most Expensive Hotels in the World. Located in the city centre of Marrakech and nestled inside Marrakech’s ancient city walls, Royal Mansour is a handmade hotel that embodies Moroccan hospitality, architecture and artistry. At Royal Mansour, there is no rooms, only individual riads, and each riad has a roof with a wonderful view. No doubt that the Royal Mansour Marrakech is the dream...

Jul23

Mahali Mzuri Kenyan safari adventure

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Located in the Motorogi Conservancy within the Maasai Mara ecosystem, Mahali Mzuri is set to open in August1, 2013. At Mahali Mzuri you’re so close to the wild action! There are 12 luxury tented suites catering for a maximum of 24 guests at any one time. Each tented suite will sit on a raised platform and include a spacious bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, sitting area and a large deck with views over the landscape –...

Jul22

Hotel Nikol’skaya Kempinski Moscow Opened After Six Years

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My first contact with a Kempinski hotel was last year in Budapest when I make the review of Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest. Today Kempinski Hotels announced the opening of Hotel Nikol’skaya Kempinski Moscow after six years of reconstruction. This it is the group’s second hotel in the Russian capital. Nikol’skaya Kempinski Moscow is located at the corner of Nikol’skaya Street and Lubyanka Square, the complex of historical buildings...

Jul22

How to transform an old boat in a luxury penthouse

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The 130ft Dutch barge, built in 1959 is transformed in a luxury floating penthouse. It is moored at Oyster Pier, a new development in Battersea, South London and it is the first boat to have been refitted so far, and there is space at the harbor for nine more floating penthouse. Prices for barge (and mooring) with basic fit-out will start at $2,29million and already some people made enquiries. The penthouse has three double bedrooms...

Jul21

Koa Kea Hotel & Resort – luxury Hawaiian adventure

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One of the most famous beach in the world is Poipu Beach, Hawaiian island of Kauai. It is an excellent beach for families as it is safe for kids and one of the best for snorkeling. To experience true luxury in Kauai you should take a look at Koa Kea Hotel and Resort. Opened in April 2009, this amazing oceanfront Hawaiian hotel features 121-room boutique oceanfront, probably the most beautiful and romantic accommodations on the island....