http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com Welcome to our new weblog. On this site you will find an archive of articles and information, as well as news and feedback on a broad spectrum of topics. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:59:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/the-cadogan-lily-langtrys-home-in-london/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cadogan-lily-langtrys-home-in-london http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/the-cadogan-lily-langtrys-home-in-london/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:17:25 +0000 Michel Cruz http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/?p=924 The Cadogan, on Sloan Street, is a gorgeous hotel with a rich history that boasts a royal connection - and quite a spicy one at that. It was here that the (in)famous Lilly Langtry entertained and her favourite guest was non other than the mischievous royal Bertie himself. As the cab works its way through traffic amid the embassies and designer shops of Chelsea you’ll spot the discreetly exclusive Cadogan standing out somewhat from a row of charming Edwardian townhouses. No grand driveways here; this understated abode is to London hotels what the Bristol is to motorcars. Once inside, you feel like you’ve stepped into a grand old home or in fact a gentleman’s club. It’s all period woodwork and finely worked mosaic tiles, so as you shut the trellis door of the lovely antique lift and make your way to your suite a sense of history and tradition comes flooding in. ]]> http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/the-cadogan-lily-langtrys-home-in-london/feed/ 0 http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/property/daniel-libeskind-villas-marbella/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daniel-libeskind-villas-marbella http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/property/daniel-libeskind-villas-marbella/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 09:26:44 +0000 Michel Cruz http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/?p=716 With an ultramodern project designed by American architect Daniel Libeskind, the man charged with designing the new World Trade Centre site in New York, Marbella has attracted a project of true architectural significance. One of the leading architects of our time, Daniel Libeskind has also added to an already impressive list of great American designers. A sought-after guest lecturer at universities around the world, his work is inspired by the possibilities of a new era in which technology, media and novel materials are pushing the definitions of conventional living spaces towards new boundaries. ]]> http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/property/daniel-libeskind-villas-marbella/feed/ 0 http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/property/sustainable-development/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sustainable-development http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/property/sustainable-development/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:11:19 +0000 Michel Cruz http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/?p=121 Marbella is an excellent brand name, but the criticism that is levelled at it most frequently touches on those factors, which are perceived to detract from its desirability: overdevelopment, crowding, insufficient infrastructure, poor town planning and a product whose sheer volume is moving it downscale. As the Costa del Sol expands, quite literally, we will have to become increasingly efficient in our use of resources...]]> http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/property/sustainable-development/feed/ 0 http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/future-tense/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=future-tense http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/future-tense/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:22:42 +0000 Michel Cruz http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/future-tense/ by Michel Cruz Rimontgo’s José Ribes Bas to speak at FutureTense Boca Raton, Florida – (Feb. 15, 2008) José Ribes Bas, co-director of Inmobiliaria Rimontgó, has been asked to speak at FutureTense, the international forum for the development and application of technology in the real estate sector. Held during its annual conference at Boca Raton, [...]]]> http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/future-tense/feed/ 0 http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/marbella-style-property/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marbella-style-property http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/marbella-style-property/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:10:24 +0000 Michel Cruz http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/marbella-style-property/ We all know Marbella's image has been somewhat tarnished since its heyday and its subsequent revival in the late 90's. Corruption, money laundering, never-ending mass construction that turns large parts of the area into Bolivian-style open cast mines, the constant presence of a jungle of construction cranes, fleets of construction vehicles that pound the surface out of the roads, planning debacles and a rise in both prices and crime have had their effect]]> http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/marbella-style-property/feed/ 0 http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/real-estate-property-exhibitions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=real-estate-property-exhibitions http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/real-estate-property-exhibitions/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2007 10:04:34 +0000 Michel Cruz http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/real-estate-property-exhibitions/ year, the many property exhibitions that are held across the world, and Europe in particular, draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to their diverse offering of luxury homes, affordable mass housing, rural getaways and holiday homes. What attracts visitors to these fairs, what do they do for the exhibiting companies and what kind of an impact do they have on the property industry as a whole?]]> http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/real-estate-property-exhibitions/feed/ 0 http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/golf-and-sport-travels-to-spain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=golf-and-sport-travels-to-spain http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/golf-and-sport-travels-to-spain/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:24:12 +0000 Michel Cruz http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/golf-and-sport-travels-to-spain/ Compared to Scotland, England and mainland countries such as France, golf developed quite late in Spain, but the climate, setting and playing conditions in Spain, in particular, have seen it catch up quickly and become one of the leading centres in the world—a veritable golfing haven. Apart from the obvious attractions offered by sun and sea, golf remains one of the most popular activities along the costas, and one of its main drawing cards, with a wide choice of courses in many different settings offering a diversity of options.]]> http://michel-cruz.rimontgo.com/freelance-writing/golf-and-sport-travels-to-spain/feed/ 0