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The Oberoi, New Delhi is located within easy access of the city's commercial centre and Central Government ministries. It offers its guests a range of state-of-the-art communications and business facilities. The 300 rooms and suites are tastefully furnished, overlooking the city's golf course.

Nestling on the banks of the Sabie River, 1933 at Lion Sands represents a secluded environment where comfort and relaxation are the order of the day. There are four spacious suites, each with their own private view of the Sabie River. The bathrooms are just as inviting, courtesy of their double vanity units, elegant bath and outdoor showers. There is also a children's dormitory, able to sleep up to 8 children, with his and hers bathroom and an interleading bedroom for an au-pair. The lodge's large windows, sliding doors and muted colours mirror the surrounding landscape and create a seamless, indoor-outdoor flow. Timber, thatch and screed flooring add earthy charm to the interior, where the decor is classic-contemporary. Here, amidst the idle chatter of vervet monkeys, colourful birdsong, peaceful naps and calls of the wild, the spirit of an African river runs through every guest's experience at the lodge.

Perched above the castor-sugar sands of Camps Bay beach and boasting unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean, Summerville remains one of Cape Town's top restaurant and entertainment venues.

Situated on the glamorous Camps Bay strip - with its contemporary interior, mesmerising African sunsets and delicious cuisine - Summerville is perfect for both casual lunches and elegant fine dining, intimate gatherings, private or corporate functions, film shoots and grand parties.

Charleston Place is in the heart of one of the most romantic and exciting cities in the world, Charleston, South Carolina.

This city offers a host of activities to suit everyone. You will find beaches and water sports, great shops, plenty of fine restaurants, historic home tours, spa treatments, golf and more. For the 8th consecutive year Charleston has been named one of the "Top Ten" destinations in the United States by the extremely well-traveled readers of Condé Nast Traveller.

There are 440 rooms and suites, all with traditional furnishings and marble baths. Perfect for wallowing in and forgetting about the cares of the world.

Are you looking for a rare piece of Tang Dynasty jade? Or a late Ming Dynasty porcelain vase? Whether it's jade, porcelain, stoneware, pottery or bronze you're looking for, Pagoda Gallery has an unparalleled collection of Chinese antiques and paintings from the Neolithic Period to the late Ching Dynasty.

Established more than half a century ago, Pagoda Gallery is currently run by the third generation of antique devotees in the Chung family. They inherited their knowledge and fervor for Chinese antiques from their father, who migrated from Guangzhou, China in the fifties to start his business in Hong Kong. Old Mr. Chung's antique pieces, complemented by his remarkable knowledge and talent in the trade, soon became the foundation of one of the most successful and reputable antique businesses in the country. Forming close relationships with antique dealers and clients, many of whom are professionals, collectors and celebrities, the Chung family distinguished itself by integrity, rich experience, inexhaustible knowledge and commitment in the Chinese antique business.

As veteran dealers and reputable connoisseurs, they are proud to present their ever-growing collection of unique, museum-quality antiques in an elegant, spacious and well-decorated setting. The shop is open to natural lighting with large display windows, and the displays are divided into zones according to their nature. The lighting creates a harmonious ambience in which customers can comfortably and clearly view the antique items.