{"id":29582,"date":"2015-11-24T11:50:01","date_gmt":"2015-11-24T10:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/?p=29582"},"modified":"2015-11-24T17:01:39","modified_gmt":"2015-11-24T16:01:39","slug":"top-5-design-destinations-for-december-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/top-5-design-destinations-for-december-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Design Destinations for December 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"From the epic Miami Art Week to yacht racing in Sydney, today we show you our picks for December\u2019s best events in design destinations<\/em><\/strong>, plus where to stay and what else to see!\n

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Let\u2019s go to Miami!<\/p>\n

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Art Basel returns to Miami Beach December 3\u20136 for four frenzied days of contemporary art and parties. This year, more than 260 leading galleries will exhibit work, including David Zwirner, Paula Cooper, Mary Boone, Dominique L\u00e9vy, and Gagosian. Scope Art Show, Pulse, and Design Miami will also take place the first week of December, in addition to a host of other events.<\/p>\n

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While you\u2019re on your art kick, be sure to visit the two-year-old P\u00e9rez Art Museum Miami.<\/p>\n

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The hot new place to stay is the Nautilus, a Sixty Hotel. Hotelier Jason Pomeranc revived the historic Nautilus Hotel, designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus in the 1950s, imbuing its midcentury bones with a luxuriously updated feel. (Known for his flamboyant architectural style, Lapidus also designed the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc in Miami.)<\/p>\n

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When you need a break from all the art, stop by the award-winning Broken Shaker at the Freehand Hotel for creative cocktails by the pool.<\/p>\n

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Now let\u2019s go to Hong Kong!<\/p>\n

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Starting December 11, the Hong Kong edition of the Biennale of Urbanism\/Architecture will explore visions for the city of the future. On view until February 28, 2016, the biennale will gather designers, filmmakers, photographers, and ecologists to exhibit work at Kowloon Park and the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s no shortage of world-class hotels here. If classic elegance is your style, stay at the luxurious Peninsula Hong Kong, built in 1928. Many of the hotel\u2019s serene rooms boast excellent views of Victoria Harbor.<\/p>\n

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For a more modern, avant-garde aesthetic, check in to the minimalist Tuve hotel, opened in July. Danish photographer Kim H\u00f8ltermand\u2019s moody photos of Sweden\u2019s Lake Tuve inspired the design, which incorporates natural materials like marble, granite, oak, glass, and carbon.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s go to\u00a0Charleston, Sotuh Carolina!<\/p>\n

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Charleston is pulling out all the stops for the holidays, with decorations in the streets, a holiday farmers\u2019 market, performances of The Nutcracker, Handel\u2019s Messiah, and much more. Be sure to reserve a table at Charleston\u2019s world-class restaurants Husk, pictured here, or the newly renovated Westendorff.<\/p>\n


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The Restoration hotel has a soft opening this month after a major overhaul. Designed by Cory Ingram of Identity At\u00e9lier, the boutique hotel on King Street features interiors with antiques sourced from both local and international shops, custom-made furniture, an Assouline-curated library, a coffee bar by Toby\u2019s Estate, and the city\u2019s highest rooftop bar.<\/p>\n

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Now let\u2019s make a trip to Bahamas!<\/p>\n

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The 12th annual Bahamas International Film Festival will take place December 1\u201312, showcasing over 130 films from 40 countries. Past iterations have drawn celebrities including Johnny Depp, Nicholas Cage, and Sean Connery to the island\u2019s sandy shores. This year\u2019s lineup promises to expose audiences to worldwide issues, namely the freedom of expression.<\/p>\n

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Let the One&Only Ocean Club Bahamas in Nassau be your home base. The lush property has villas and cottages in addition to standard rooms, as well as an infinity pool, a spa, and access to the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Caribbean.<\/p>\n

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To finish,let\u2019s take a look to Sydney!<\/p>\n

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If you don\u2019t mind missing out on a white Christmas, head Down Under to experience Sydney in summer. The city is bustling with events, including an Electronic Music Conference.<\/p>\n

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Be sure to see the Boxing Day yacht race on the harbor, pictured here. And why not stay for New Year\u2019s Eve fireworks at the Sydney Opera House?<\/p>\n

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Check in to the recently opened Old Clare Hotel, which joined two historic buildings to create one design-focused boutique property with some serious style cachet. Exposed brick, concrete, and timber provide the backdrop for well-appointed rooms with luxe amenities. With three restaurants, each helmed by an acclaimed chef, you don\u2019t even have to leave for meals.<\/p>\n

What do you think about these amazing destinations?
\nTell us your opinion on comments box!\n<\/p>\n

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