Sentences with phrase «as lush backdrops»

Not exact matches

The cinematography by Darius Khondji is gorgeous, as is the lush backdrop of Southern France, but even that can't save the story at the center of it from being so dull.

Magically, from the spiritual wilderness and ghostly swamps of the Florida Everglades, against a backdrop of ancient lizards and disconcertingly lush plant life — in an idiom that is as arrestingly lovely as it is surreal — Karen Russell shows us who we are and how we live.

From all our public areas and rooms, our guests will enjoy expansive views of the pristine arid savanna of the adjacent Galapagos National Park by looking north, to extinct volcanic cones shrouded in mist, mountains covered with lush tropical cloud forests, and green pasture farms by looking to the south - west; along with a 270 degree view of the infinite Pacific Ocean with nearby islands as a backdrop.

Also known as Makena Beach, the golden sands are situated against a backdrop of lush trees that provide privacy for beachgoers and shade for picnickers.

The surrounding region of Port Douglas is very similar to Palm Cove with the tropical beach as your backdrop and lush green parklands that are just perfect for that romantic wedding photography and videography.

With the help of Egyptian architect, Hassan Fathy, they transformed it into an impressive, sprawling Hispano - Moorish building with appealing white domes, tiled floors and doors and a courtyard with several styles of gardens with lush mountains as the backdrop and views of the sea beyond.

Most Costa Rica canopy tours include Hanging Bridges, an unforgettable 2 hour hiking adventure involving six suspension bridges that snake through the lush tropical rainforest canopy with the looming Arenal volcano as a backdrop.

If you fell in love with your parents» wedding photos, imagine how your kids will feel seeing and hearing you exchange your personal vows with a beautiful beach as a backdrop or an exotic mayan ruin surrounded by miles of lush jungle forest.

As you enter Bamboo 21's gates you are greeted with lush, tropical surroundings and serene sounds of a private bush reserve backdrop and your inground pools cascading waterfall.

Just steps from your suite are over 75 acres of lush emerald green rainforest set as your backdrop featuring walking trails, a private beach, and even a lush waterfall.

Enjoy the freshness of tropical air while lounging on the sundeck with the lush rolling hillside as your backdrop, or sip at a cool drink on one of the modern lounge chairs overlooking panoramic sea views on the terrace.

Besides, the Riviera Maya is known around the world for its natural beauty and biodiversity, consisting on the lush Mayan Jungle, the mesmerizing «cenotes» or natural sinkholes of fresh water fed by underground rivers, the mangroves ecosystems supporting a wealth of life, from fishes to crocodiles and of course the legendary postcard - like beaches as the perfect backdrop for Riviera Maya hotels.

Lush green vegetation blankets the cliffs that serve as an emerald backdrop contrasting with the buff sand and intense blue waters.

Chihuly Garden and Glass is located next to Seattle's world famous Space Needle and is made up of an exhibition hall, the centerpiece glass house as well as a lush garden that serves as a backdrop for 4 monumental pieces in addition to other installations.

The spacious rooms all have very comfy armchairs and sofas and there is even a lush tropical garden as a backdrop with tended and manicured gardens, shrubs, flowers, and scented trees.

The resort is superbly landscaped on 613 hectares of lush countryside with the majestic Outeniqua Mountains as the perfect backdrop.

Little more than a few hours south of Bangkok, White Sand Beach offers a lovely, long stretch of sand, colored just as the name implies, with a backdrop of lush hills and coconut trees.

These surf spots are teeming with wildlife, the lush greenery of the jungle overflowing onto the pristine beaches, providing the most epic backdrop imaginable as you catch the wave of your life.

The pools in Jardin Del Atlantico Apartments are surrounded by lush greenery and sun terraces, providing the perfect backdrop for you to relax with a cocktail after swimming, or as you watch your kids enjoy themselves.

Where the Dunn's River Falls meet the sea, in Ocho Rios, lies a beautiful beach with lush tropical plants as a backdrop.

Situated along a scenic coastline with a backdrop of lush, tropical vegetation, guestrooms in Pantai Tengah hotels are fitted with standard amenities while onsite facilities such as swimming pool, fitness centre, children's playroom, and water sports allows for a fun - filled vacation for the entire family on Langkawi Island.

Looking further back in time is the Danish pavilion, several walls of which have been painted a lush crimson by Danh Vō as a backdrop to various historical artefacts such as marble fragments from the 2nd century AD and a 14th - century wood Virgin of the Annunciation.

The photographs of draped fabrics recall the lush backdrops in renaissance portraiture (such as Venus and Cupid by Hans Holbein), and adopted by photographic portraitists such as queer icon Catherine Opie.

For decades, the lush Amazon rainforest in Brazil has served as the backdrop to escalating tensions between an indigenous population which calls the region home, and illegal loggers dead - set on exploiting its natural wealth — though the worst of the resulting atrocities may be at hand.