Introducing Traveling Thursdays And Hotel Missoni!
July 23, 2009 | 44 comments
I’m so, so excited to tell you that I’m starting a weekly feature today called Traveling Thursdays!
MY TRAVELING CREDS
I don’t know if I can adequately express just how much I love to travel. I live for it. To give you an idea, here’s a list of the countries I’ve visited so far. Travel is what fuels and inspires me and very much an essential part of my life. And I’m talking about all kinds of travel, including the kind where you need visas and immunizations. (Often, those are the most memorable trips!)
I’m also a big planner and the amount of research I do is actually kind of ridiculous. I venture to say I could give most travel consultants a run for their money(!) Most of my research pertains to special places to stay because a good, well-designed hotel is pretty much my idea of heaven. So I’m sitting on hundreds of bookmarks, magazine clippings, dog eared books, etc. and I thought why not share them? I think they can give you some great design inspiration and maybe even a few ideas for your next vacation.
WHAT AND WHERE IN THE WORLD?
I’ve been posting about hotels every now and then but I really wanted to make it a regular thing. Traveling Thursdays will be part travel planner and part travelogue and it’ll cover a whole range of styles and locations because I truly love them all!
I think this feature will be unique because these are my personal research files. There are lots of sites that show you fantasy locales but I’m more interested in doing than daydreaming so I’ll be talking about places I am considering actually staying in one day. Occasionally, I’ll also show you some favorite places I’ve stayed in in the past and other fun travel-related items.
Another reason I think this feature will be different is because I have a penchant for far flung spots. I’ve literally been to Timbuktu and back (and quite proud of this fact being the travel geek that I am). So even though I’ll cover places beloved by everyone like France and Italy, I’m also planning a lot of trips to places that make people say, “Where?” or very often, “Why?” and I don’t see a lot of that online, especially from a design perspective.
So that’s the story behind Traveling Thursdays. Let’s move on to the main event, shall we?
HOTEL MISSONI
All of the photos here are from the Hotel Missoni in Edinburgh, Scotland. I talked before about how much I want to go to Scotland. I’ve been to England, Ireland and even Wales, but not Scotland. How does that even happen?! I don’t know but now there’s one more reason I need to go.
There you can sleep on beds with Missoni linens . . .
eat off of Missoni dishes . . .
lounge around in Missoni robes . . .
and hang out in your Missoni dress and fabulously coordinate with your room:
Okay, I don’t think dresses are included so you’d better pack your own.
The colors, the patterns . . . I say “viva Missoni!” What say you?
I really hope you enjoyed the debut of Traveling Thursdays! As always, I love hearing your thoughts so do let me know. Bon voyage!
(Photos: Hotel Missoni)
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July 23rd, 2009 @ 4:21 am
Too much Missoni for one girl to handle!! x
Kellie Collis´s last post ..Pretty enough for a dinner party!
July 23rd, 2009 @ 5:14 am
WOW! This hotel is something special. I just visited the website and the use of colors and pattern is gorgeous. It is very Missoni and ultra chic. This is exciting, I cannot wait for Thursdays!
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July 23rd, 2009 @ 5:44 am
Ok. This is awesome. I’m obsessed. Your country list is amazing, blows mine out of the water, and I thought I had traveled to a lot of places! I’m so excited, Thursdays are usually one of my favorite days of the week anyway, this is great! Hotel Missoni is the ultimate, I love it!
Meg´s last post ..VWBlog
July 23rd, 2009 @ 6:26 am
I love the idea of travel Thursdays!
Great concept.
Traveling is my religion. It’s the only thing I really long for. You’ve visited so many great destinations. Enviable.
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July 23rd, 2009 @ 6:54 am
Sounds great. I’m up for an adventure, even if it’s only of the virtual variety! Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
I’ve heard of this place and wow, it really is ALL Missoni. I’ve been coveting those beautiful plates for a long, long time!
nkp´s last post ..Park Your Seat Here
July 23rd, 2009 @ 6:57 am
i second that…viva missoni! that place is gorgeous…the bed is almost too pretty to sleep in.
bananas.´s last post ..like a fine wine
July 23rd, 2009 @ 7:21 am
this sounds like a great series and i will definitely be taking notes. unfortunately i’ll have to stick to daydreaming for now, but one day i’ll be able to visit these places too! (fingers crossed).
Down and Out Chic´s last post ..Down and Out Splurge
July 23rd, 2009 @ 7:46 am
great colors!! Hi Alek;) sadly me emails to you have been failing, first up…I was wondering if you would like to guest blog one day next week, i love your blog and think it would be a treat for my readers, let me know;) xo
sarah
Sarah´s last post ..It’s Picnic Time Again…
July 23rd, 2009 @ 7:47 am
Hooray – the new series sounds great and now I am seriously lusting after the Missoni hotel! I want those towels…
Amy´s last post ..Waxy deserves an award
July 23rd, 2009 @ 8:05 am
What a great post idea! (Especially for someone with the travel creds like you!)
I love the photos — all the mod furniture and lovely patterns are really fabulous.
Kristin @ Contented Me´s last post ..spotlight: little pink house
July 23rd, 2009 @ 8:59 am
That place would be like living inside a rainbow- its beautiful!
I love Traveling Thursdays so far and I cant wait to hear more about all your exotic places you’ve been
LindsB´s last post ..Fringe You
July 23rd, 2009 @ 9:25 am
I say I am in. I could stay in that hotel for weeks. I love this feature as I have the travel bug worse than anyone I know. Now I see I may have met my match!!!
g.´s last post ...style or vile?
July 23rd, 2009 @ 9:29 am
Nice to travel with you especially in this lovely Missoni Hotel.
My luggage is ready. I’m waiting for next thursday to travel with you again.
It’s raining now in Paris with an incredible parisian grey sky.
A bientôt
christian
le banc moussu´s last post .."Prendre ses jambes à son cou"= fuir, se sauver.
July 23rd, 2009 @ 9:44 am
You and I could be VERY best friends! I just know it! I am jumping up and down about the Traveling Thursdays! You know how much we love to travel, and I also do the same thing – plan for months on end before we depart – because you are so right, the perfect place to stay is such an essential element of the trip! And Scotland is divine! We attended a very good friend’s wedding two years ago, and we all stayed in an amazing castle. The girl married a musician with the Old Blind Dogs, and the reception was over-the-top Scottish style! A trip I will never forget!
Enjoy the day!
Melissa
Melissa´s last post ..Mi Guapa
July 23rd, 2009 @ 11:03 am
I think it’s a great idea – like you said you see a lot of blogs about speculative travel, but to hear something from a real perspective will be really helpful.
Also I’d never tell you but I’m super jealous of your list of countries visited. Ugh!
Macy´s last post ..Bright Velvet Chaise Lounges Tufted With Strings…
July 23rd, 2009 @ 11:28 am
Love the Missoni Hotel and LOVE the Travel Thursdays! Something to look forward to at the end of the week!
Alissa´s last post ..Piggy Banks – the Recession Accessory
July 23rd, 2009 @ 11:34 am
Oh, Yes. Yes. Love Travelling Thursdays!! Wonderful idea for those of us home bound cant wait to see your personal photos!
Heather ´s last post ..Pocket Full of Posies
July 23rd, 2009 @ 11:34 am
Amazing post! Can not wait for more! This hotel is awesome, I hope that you can get there one day!
eco-stylista´s last post ..Serene, simple, peaceful and an adventure with Gossip Girl
July 23rd, 2009 @ 11:36 am
This is wonderful! I was very excited to see your list of countries, and thrilled to see that you’ve even been to my home – Zimbabwe
I wouldn’t have guessed that Scotland would be the site of the Missoni hotel, but now you have no excuse but to go and check it out! Such gorgeous colours!
A Life More Fabulous´s last post ..Spotted!
July 23rd, 2009 @ 12:20 pm
I’m from the U.K. and , having travelled extensively, I HAVEN’T BEEN TO SCOTLAND !!!!!I am quite ashamed and promise to do something about it..my son and daughter have been there so when I do, I want to stay in The Missoni !!! XXXX
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July 23rd, 2009 @ 12:22 pm
I would ruin my hubby’s acct. although he’s working at one of Sweden’s largest bank §;-)
Yeah! me & 17 yr old daughter would love to chill out in all Missoni’s things.
It’s funny too, that I myself never been to Scotland like you and been to all countries nearby.
Hope you find the right time to fly over Scotland and I see to it that one day will be there wearing the Missoni robe.
xoxo lots!
Chie´s last post ..Dreamy in my simple luxurious Wednesday
July 23rd, 2009 @ 12:49 pm
I cannot wait to see where you take us!
Raina´s last post ..I’m lovin’ CB2 right now
July 23rd, 2009 @ 2:26 pm
Great feature “Traveling Thursdays”! I used to travel a lot, but it’s all in the past. Now I am enjoying being a homebody, but looooove the virtual kind of traveling…, so this is perfect.
Maya@Completely-Coastal´s last post ..The Adirondack Chair -From the Mountains to the Hamptons
July 23rd, 2009 @ 3:18 pm
I want to go! That would be fabulous! So pretty.
Megan´s last post ..Blind Date
July 23rd, 2009 @ 3:25 pm
Alek, I am so looking forward to your Travelling Thursdays series – I’m sure you’ll have lots of wonderful destinations to tell us about! Lee
Lee´s last post ..Owls
July 23rd, 2009 @ 3:40 pm
Great idea. Call me opinionated (and people do) but most travel sites are very undiscriminating – too many places, too obvious, no real critique of the place, location or hotel OR they are trying to be too ridiculously hip and exclusionary. I love to travel too but with two children one who is two and never and I mean never stays still long flights are a problem. Tried it with Singapore and Bali last year and I swore never again…!!! At least until he’s three.
Jane´s last post ..Eames chairs for children, cheapskates (and me!)
July 23rd, 2009 @ 4:06 pm
I am really looking forward to Traveling Thursdays! I love the Hotel Missoni. I just love the bright colors….absolutely gorgeous!
Candi´s last post ..Fit For a Queen
July 23rd, 2009 @ 5:01 pm
What a fantastic idea Alek – looking forward to travelling vicariously through your very stylish eyes! Yes, I’m with you on the travel planning thing. I can never understand why people would leave their itinerary to a stranger to plan for them. It’s really fun to do your own research, find little gems to stay at & discover the REAL world.
Millie ^_^
Millie´s last post ..Serious Scientific Research
July 23rd, 2009 @ 5:30 pm
I loved the bit of Scotland I got to see (Aberdeen and Glasgow) but I would go back in a second if I could stay at such a place. Like living in a rainbow.
I can’t wait to see where you highlight next.
Stephanie´s last post ..something delightful for thursday afternoon, 1:38 pm
July 23rd, 2009 @ 6:22 pm
i want to live there.
Molly Jean´s last post ..Before you know it, it will be cold…
July 23rd, 2009 @ 8:34 pm
I have read this post 3 times today. I’m in love with the idea of this hotel–the fact that it actually exists is mind-boggling. What amazing design. Missoni is a favorite.
Traveling Thursdays will be something to look forward to. Can you check out that cave hotel in Turkey at some point?
Devon Pritchard´s last post ..For The Love of Lemons!
July 23rd, 2009 @ 8:44 pm
What a fabulous idea! Drop dead hotel! My sister married a Scot and goes there often. I’ll have to tell her to drop in there on their next trip this fall.
So jealous! The travels are seldom now with kids, instead we just keep moving to stay busy and crazy!
Danika
July 23rd, 2009 @ 9:10 pm
Thanks so much for all the great feedback everybody!
Devon: Three times? Really?
And wouldn’t you know, I’ve got that hotel in my files!
July 23rd, 2009 @ 9:32 pm
Beautiful hotel! Love your travel series.
xo,
cristin
cristin´s last post ..Do What You Love – Designer Philip Gorrivan’s NYC Home
July 24th, 2009 @ 2:10 am
the hotel is cheery and I am really loving the colours and patterns.
AND, I will be looking forward to your Thursday posts if you post beauties like this one!! I can’t wait to see the development.
xx
callie
callie grayson´s last post ..nestled
July 24th, 2009 @ 4:57 am
oh what? this is new to me!! thanks, i’ll go for a look.
tiina´s last post ..subway station art in stockholm
July 24th, 2009 @ 5:05 am
I’m already excited about this series. I love love love love to travel and finding the right hotel can really make an entire trip extra special.
I can’t wait to see what comes up next.
Brandie´s last post ..David Kibuuka
July 24th, 2009 @ 8:31 am
Love this idea! Especially coming from you since you are quite the world traveler I completely trust you with anything you say.
Amazing hotel that you posted. Too funny my IL’s are actually on their way back from Scotland today. Not that they would ever stay in a hotel like that, but I would love to.
I keep bugging Jon that we must go to Scotland so hopefully it will be happening sooner than later.
camila´s last post ..Design Crush: Kristen Buckingham
July 24th, 2009 @ 9:29 am
Alek, I can’t even BEGIN to tell you how excited I am for this new series!!! As a lover of discovering new lands, people, and cultures, I am going to devour every little word, tip, and picture you give us! Thank you!!!
PlushPalate´s last post ..A Love Story
July 24th, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
I think Traveling Thursdays is a great idea!! You could even turn it into a blog party, where everyone can share posts about places they’ve been and places they want to go
I say YES to Hotel Missoni!! Love all the great colours and patterns, especially the huge striped drum pendant and the dark purple bathroom
Kelly @ DesignTies
DesignTies´s last post ..Hooked on… summer fun & giveaways!!
July 24th, 2009 @ 1:38 pm
Oh, one more thing — you should check out Traveling the Blogosphere:
http://travelingtheblogosphere.blogspot.com/
I’m sure you have lots of destinations you could contribute
Kelly
DesignTies´s last post ..Hooked on… summer fun & giveaways!!
July 27th, 2009 @ 10:39 am
What a great place to start Edinburgh is, and I’ll certainly be having a look at the Hotel Missoni when next I’m there. Here’s one for your folder – in Ireland, and their afternoon teas are super: http://www.theghotel.ie
Looking forward to more Thursdays!
Mise @ Pretty Far West´s last post ..Martha Rosler: bringing the war home
July 27th, 2009 @ 8:41 pm
I look forward to more Thursdays!
This is a great one to kick-off with. What an amazing place!
lucy@fourwallsandaroof´s last post ..Blog award
July 28th, 2009 @ 11:00 pm
I think Travel Thursdays is a terrific idea! I am addicted to travel as well…and put in crazy hours researching before a trip. It’s so much fun! Hotel Missoni looks divine! And I’m like you, been to all three countries except Scotland as well, and my grandparents lived there! Looking forward to Thursday!
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