Hotel : Palacio de Villapanes (capturing the interior design), Seville, Spain

Spanish tradition captured in paintings around the hotel. 

The use of different materials helps bring out the features of the hotel; an old palce with a modern twist. 

Moorish but modern touch to the library. 

Beautiful tiled patio.  

Grand corridors on level one. 

Crest over the grand central staircase. 

Interior tiled floors. 

Many old features of the palace remain...

Ultra modern white dining room felt very Ibizan. Lovely calming atmosphere. 

Stained glass windows. 

The beautiful central courtyard. 

Grand entrance. 

Time of stay: May 2014. 

Around town : Seville (Plaza de Espana), Spain

Beautiful architecture set amidst huge gardens. The Plaza itself is reminiscent of Venice. 

The surrounding gardens/park....

Time of visit: Friday in May 2014.

Hotel : Palacio de Villapanes, Seville, Spain.

The front exterior of the hotel.

The central courtyard, creates a beautiful tranquil feeling the moment you step into the Palace. 

The outside bar/little courtyard. 

Enjoying a mojitio in the shady courtyard at the back of the palace. 

Delicious breakfasts served until 11.30am - especially good for those who like to sleep-in on vacation. 

Looking down into the central courtyard. 

Bar area. 

Super comfy mattress and pillows. 

View from room 301. 

Time of stay: May 2014 

Around town: Carrasco (Montevideo), Uruguay

Some shots taken on my bike ride along the coast towards Montevideo from Carassco (a wealthy suburb to the east of Montevideo). Some stunning architecture along the way...

Time of visit: April 2014.