Wednesday Windows #13 – Venetian Charm

Posted by Vienna on May 16, 2012 in Italy, Venice, Wednesday Windows | 0 comments

The Charm of Venetian Windows.

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I’ve said so many times how Venice is not only the City of Bridges or the City of Waters, it can also be called the City of Windows. Palladian style of architecture can be easily seen as among the buildings in Venice and mostly in Italy. It is a style inspired by Venetian architect Andrea Palladio’s own work; that which is recognised as Palladian architecture today is an evolution of Palladio’s original concepts. His work was strongly based on the symmetry, perspective and values of the formal classical temple architecture of the Ancient Greeks and Romans.

Notice that the 2 windows in the photo has the same arcs as the 2 doors, all with wooden coverings and both doors open up to the balcony thus they are symmetrical in every way. There are so many shots I took in Venice and hopefully I get to feature each of them in this meme…windows in every shape, every color and every size.

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The Palazzo, Las Vegas

Posted by Vienna on May 10, 2012 in Las Vegas | 1 comment

The Palazzo, tallest building in Nevada (as Fontainebleau construction is put to a halt but it is already taller).

Fancy a grand vacation, fun with friends or shopping and eating or playing for money? Or are you the type who enjoy online games, whether RPGs, tactical games or perhaps farming or kingdom expansion? If you’re the second type then by all means enjoy being a homebuddy and be content with yourself, your computer and some food delivery too.

If you’re the former, head to Las Vegas and have fun the way you always wanted. The Las Vegas Strip, an approximately 4.2-mile (6.8 km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard South in Clark County, Nevada, is where the happenings that you fancy mostly are.

To enjoy, book yourself a one-week stay at one of the famous casino resort such as The Palazzo. Winner of the AAA Five Diamond Award for 2009, The Palazzo offers the largest standard accommodations on the Strip. Large rooms with great facilities and entertainment features, great views from the rooms are the most common praises you’d get from satisfied customers (I read the reviews). Not to mention the great customer service (with a handful of smirks at times) and the cleanliness of the rooms were par none.

Though The Palazzo does not offer buffets like others at the Strip, expect a wonderful gustatory experience in-suite dining…Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro is one of the highest ranking restaurants in Las Vegas, with good, food, wonderful ambiance and a good view, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner; you’d be one happy tummy – don’t forget the onion soup for starters, the rib-eye chop or a filet mignon and of course the cheese fondue and the chocolate souffle for a yummy finish.

If you’re in search of a much delightful steak, go for CUT, yes…Wolfgang Puck’s award-winning Beverly Hills steakhouse is also in Vegas. Have a bite of of one of either USDA Prime Nebraska corn-fed, 35-day dry-aged steaks or the Australian 100% Wagyu Beef , or Kobe Beef Short Ribs “Indian Spiced,” slowly cooked for eight hours served with Curried Cauliflower Puree. You can also try the Colorado Lamb Chops with Cucumber-Mint Raita; and the Wild French Turbot “French Riviera Style.” Whichever you choose, you’re sure to thank your server, eventually the cook, for the yummy meal.

(Then again, if you still insist, you know too well that you can always go to the sister properties for your cravings of eat-all-you-can satisfaction.)

For the fashion conscious, The Palazzo offers Van Cleef & Arpels, Ralph Lauren, Jimmy Choo, Fendi, Cole Haan, Piaget, Diane von Furstenberg, Chloè, Bottega Veneta, Bvlgari, Michael Kors, Burberry, Christian Louboutin, Catherine Malandrino, Anya Hindmarch, Charriol, and others. It also features an 85,000-square-foot (7,900 m2) Barneys New York.

There’s also a 20,000-square-foot (1,900 m²) Lamborghini showroom where non-buying guests of the resort can enter for $10, while children ages five and under receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult.

Go ahead...just for a day perhaps. (all photos by hubby).