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FEATURE - Katzenhotel in Kent
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Cat inside one of the luxury suites
Luxury cattery 'Kitty Hotel', Ashford, Kent, UK - May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/te2u
Cat owners need not feel any guilt when heading off for two weeks in the sun thanks to a luxury cat hotel that has opened in Ashford in Kent. The posh cattery boasts temperature-controlled suites, spa facilities, pampering packages and a gourmet menu. Each of the 16 suites comes with its own 'balcony' or pampered pusses can chose instead to roam the indoor adventure playground. If relaxation is more their thing they can relax on the soft furnishings watching TVs showing aquariums of fish. Dinner is served on bone-china plates and the menu features such delicacies as poached free-range chicken, fresh prawns and Alaskan salmon.
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Christopher Reeve Honored @ Hotel Delmonico
Nov 01, 2001; New York, NY, USA; Actor CHRISTOPHER REEVE is honored during the offical dedication of the 'Michael Ciravolo Jr. Wheelchair Suite' @ the Hotel Delmonico. It's one of the first luxury suites in the country offering open, barrier-free accomodations specifically designed for the handicapped.. (Credit Image: Nancy Kaszerman/ZUMAPRESS.com)
ZUSAMMENSTELLUNG: Christopher Reeve: 10. Todestag am 10. Oktober 2014
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Christopher Reeve Honored @ Hotel Delmonico
Nov 01, 2001; New York, NY, USA; Actor CHRISTOPHER REEVE is honored during the offical dedication of the 'Michael Ciravolo Jr. Wheelchair Suite' @ the Hotel Delmonico. It's one of the first luxury suites in the country offering open, barrier-free accomodations specifically designed for the handicapped.. (Credit Image: Nancy Kaszerman/ZUMAPRESS.com)
ZUSAMMENSTELLUNG: Christopher Reeve: 10. Todestag am 10. Oktober 2014
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Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features (2127764h)
Doormen taking clothing and products into the hotel
Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
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Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features (2127764g)
Doormen taking clothing and products into the hotel
Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
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Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features (2127764g)
Doormen taking clothing and products into the hotel
Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
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Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features (2127764f)
Doorman holding British Academy Film Awards
Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
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Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features (2127764e)
Doormen taking clothing and products into the hotel
Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
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Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features (2127764e)
Doormen taking clothing and products into the hotel
Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
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Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features (2127764d)
Doormen taking clothing and products into the hotel
Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
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Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features (2127764c)
Doormen taking clothing and products into the hotel
Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
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Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features (2127764c)
Doormen taking clothing and products into the hotel
Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
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Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features (2127764b)
Doormen taking clothing and products into the hotel
Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
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Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features (2127764a)
Doormen taking clothing and products into the hotel
Savoy hotel doormen taking clothing and products to be used at the EE BAFTA awards, to the styling suites, London, Britain-8th Feb 2012
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The pet friendly Riverside Hotel, Evesham, Worcestershire, Britain - 23 Jun 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Adrian Sherratt Photography Ltd / Rex Features ( 1380013d )
Hotel For Happy Hounds
Welcome to the Ritz for Rovers, wipe your muddy paws at the door and prepare for some serious pampering.
The Riverside Hotel in Evesham aims to provide five star luxury for two-legged guests and their four legged friends.
Alongside its normal rooms, it also boasts three special dog suites where even the most pampered of pooches will be happy.
Each comes with its own doggy 'ensuite', in the form of a private outdoor garden.
And that's not the only way the hotel for happy hounds caters for its canine customers.
A special menu devised by head chef Rico Pecho offers the ultimate in dog's dinner.
The delicious dishes can all be enjoyed in the hotel dining room or ordered through room service.
Lip licking starters include soup, chicken-liver parfait, crepes or home-made fishcakes.
For mains, it's rib-eye steak, salmon wellington, pizza or pan-fried chicken supreme, all rounded off with carrot cake, rice pudding and chocolate biscuits.
And the hotel ensures it has good service licked thanks to a dedicated canine concierge.
Aside from the fine dining for pooches, other activities on offer include pet portrait sessions and swims in a local spa pool.
The Riverside Hotel is owned by Debbie Sinclair, who herself has Jack Russell Pepe and six puppies.
Meanwhile, the boutique hotel's prestigious patrons include Britain's Got Talent star Pippa Langhorne and her lhasa apso puppy, Buddy.
Lady Mishcon, wife of the late lawyer to royalty Lord Mischon, and her faithful companions are also big fans.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Adrian Sherratt Photography Ltd / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QGZREICTQ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Fregate Island Private Resort, Seychelles - Feb 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features ( 1306163p )
Lose Yourself In Luxury On Fregate Island
Seclusion and 5 star luxury go hand-in-hand on the exclusive and idyllic Fregate Island.
Surrounded by the beautiful Indian Ocean, this private Seychelles island is a tropical paradise that offers a pampering experience bar none.
The resort goes out of its way to ensure all of its guests are able to get away from it all while enjoying the ultimate in luxury.
From the complimentary hour-long massage upon arrival to the 20 different types of pillows for your bed, every detail has been carefully thought out.
All of the 16 cliff top villas that make up the resort benefit from their own terraces, private pools and jacuzzi.
There's even your own private butler and solar powered buggy to transport you around the island.
And with the villas carefully spaced from each other it's possible to enjoy your entire trip without ever seeing another guest.
The island boasts a different beach for each day of the week - with one even featuring its very own 'do not disturb' sign, which allows whoever gets there first to quite literally have the sand all to themselves.
And there's no need to move for lunch or any other meal as your butler will bring whatever you feel like eating to wherever you happen to be.
There's also no shortage of other locations aside from the beach where it's possible to enjoy a good meal and laze away a few hours.
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Fregate Island Private Resort, Seychelles - Feb 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore / Rex Features ( 1306163o )
Lose Yourself In Luxury On Fregate Island
Seclusion and 5 star luxury go hand-in-hand on the exclusive and idyllic Fregate Island.
Surrounded by the beautiful Indian Ocean, this private Seychelles island is a tropical paradise that offers a pampering experience bar none.
The resort goes out of its way to ensure all of its guests are able to get away from it all while enjoying the ultimate in luxury.
From the complimentary hour-long massage upon arrival to the 20 different types of pillows for your bed, every detail has been carefully thought out.
All of the 16 cliff top villas that make up the resort benefit from their own terraces, private pools and jacuzzi.
There's even your own private butler and solar powered buggy to transport you around the island.
And with the villas carefully spaced from each other it's possible to enjoy your entire trip without ever seeing another guest.
The island boasts a different beach for each day of the week - with one even featuring its very own 'do not disturb' sign, which allows whoever gets there first to quite literally have the sand all to themselves.
And there's no need to move for lunch or any other meal as your butler will bring whatever you feel like eating to wherever you happen to be.
There's also no shortage of other locations aside from the beach where it's possible to enjoy a good meal and laze away a few hours.
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375o )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QQBQTRAUW
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375n )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QQBQTRAUW
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375m )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QQBQTRAUW
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375l )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QQBQTRAUW
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375k )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QQBQTRAUW
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375h )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QQBQTRAUW
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375j )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QQBQTRAUW
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375i )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QQBQTRAUW
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375g )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
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Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375f )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375d )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by marinemine/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375a )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest ...
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375c )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
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Home furniture and bathroom suites made out of old sea mines by designer Mati Karmin, Tallinn, Estonia - 03 Nov 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1247375b )
Bomb-Proof Furniture
A designer is making a bomb by creating a bizarre range of home furniture and bathroom suites - made out of old sea mines.
Mati Karmin, 51, turns the former explosives into fully functional tables, chairs, bathtubs and toilets that sell for up to 13,700 pounds.
The rusting shells, which weigh 17 stone and measure 2ft 6in x 4ft 4in, come from the coastline near his home.
He then takes a month to clean them out, cut them into the right shape and piece them together with other materials, such as glass, leather and granite.
Mati, from Tallinn, Estonia, also turns the mines into desirable beds, wardrobes, drink cabinets and children's prams.
He said: "When the Soviet army left Estonia, there were thousands of empty mine shells left on the coast - particularly on the island of Naissaar, near my home in Tallin.
"This was because the island had a very-high-explosive mine factory and a port to set the mines afloat.
"However, I was extremely fortunate to get my hands on some shells because most of them were melted as metal waste. They are now a limited resource."
The first item Mati made from a mine shell was a fireplace for his own home. He used a bronze porthole, with heatproof glass, for the door.
He said: "My friends got excited and they urged me to continue playing with different forms.
"I developed a professional interest in the mines and wondered what other furniture I could make with them. I now believe it is possible to make anything.
"The items are fully functional.
"Customers who first order a fireplace, then wish to order a table and a few chairs, then a drinks' cabinet and garden furniture.
"A lot of them are tired of your standard commercial items and want something deeply idiosyncratic and personal.
"They often have an interest or backgrou...
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Dominican Republic - 2010
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Fish dishes poolside at Royal Turquesa Suites by Palladium
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Dominican Republic - 2010
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Poolside at Royal Turquesa Suites by Palladium
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Cape Province, South Africa
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Cape Province, South Africa
A WORLD OF DIVERSITY AND DIFFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
From vast plains to rolling mountains and golden beaches to barren deserts, South Africa is a vast country of huge diversity.
And its bustling cities are just as varied as its landscapes - from the likes of hustling Johannesburg to the cosmopolitan Cape Town.
The country is renowned for its wines and is the world's largest producer of gold.
In 2010, it will also play host to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first time the contest has been held on the African continent.
Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and is the capital of the Western Cape Province.
It is also the legislative capital of the country, being the location of parliament and other government buildings.
One of these is the old city hall, a large Edwardian building in the city centre that was built in 1905.
It was here, on 11 February, 1990, that Nelson Mandela made his first public speech just hours after being release from prison.
Cape Town is noted for its architectural heritage, with the highest density of Cape Dutch style buildings in the world.
One of its latest constructions is slightly different however - the main stadium that will host matches during the World Cup.
Known as the 'Mother City', the Cape Town metropolitan area covers a vast sprawl; however, the city centre or 'bowl' is relatively small.
It is nestled between Table Bay and the Table Mountain range, which provides a dramatic backdrop to the city.
The flat-topped Table Mountain, along with other famous peaks such as Lion's Head and Apostles Mountain, form part of the Table Mountain National Park.
This area is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top of Table Mountain.
Its main feature is what gi...
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MEXICO - COLONIAL CITIES
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Hotel 'Meson de Santa Rosa', Queretaro, is situated in a lovely colonial building, which has been converted into suites only hotel, with outdoor terraces that provide the patio for the restaurant
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MEXICO - COLONIAL CITIES
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Hotel 'Casa de la Marquesa', Queretaro. Built in 1756 as a private residence, La Casa de la Marquesa is an outstanding architectural jewel of colonial Mexico, beautifully refurbished and opened in 1995. One of its 25 suites which have been decorated with great individuality.
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