Livro The Hotel Book - Great Escapes Mediterranean

Explore the breathtaking destinations of the Mediterranean in this updated edition of TASCHEN's Great Escapes series. From the cave-like suites at Perivolas in Santorini to the Hôtel Le Corbusier in Marseille, Angelika Taschen takes us to hidden gems around the azure blue sea. Each hotel is presented with photos and important information. The Mediterranean is surrounded by three continents - Europe, Africa and Asia - and, although the cultures around this sea are very diverse, they harmoniously share a pleasant climate, distinct flora and fauna, and not least, the intense blue of the water. Angelika Taschen has set out in search of the most beautiful hotels on a wide variety of coasts, islands and beaches, taking you on a journey to the luxurious Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and the ultra-chic Les Roches Rouges on the Côte d'Azur, just well-known Pardini's Hermitage, on the Italian island of Giglio, accessible only by boat or on foot, and to Bodrum, Turkey, where the elegant resort Amanruya is tucked away in one of the most stunning bays in the Mediterranean. It also showcases new hospitality concepts, great architecture and creative design – for example, the Finca Menorca Experimental in the Balearic Islands, the modernist Villa Dubrovnik in Croatia and Dexamenes in the Peloponnese, where disused wine vats have been breathed into new life. Other highlights are the sleek new Mezzatorre in Ischia and the Torre di Cala Piccola with its enchanting private beach on Tuscany's Argentario peninsula, an almost unknown location that has the aura of 1960s Italy. Another real gem is La Locanda del Barbablù , with just five rooms in the shadow of the mythical volcano in Stromboli. Looking forward to staying at Nord-Pinus in Tangier with its fantastic views of the Straits of Gibraltar, and the charming Coco-Mat Eco Residences in Serifos, or experiencing the originality of Ammos in Crete, where art and design are as essential as the sun and the beach! The Editor: Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, earning her PhD in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel and lifestyle.