Not usually into posting about the plantings on hotel grounds and resorts (bar exceptional ones like those found in Madeiran and Cornish hotels) as they tend to be formulaic and regimented. But going through our photos on our recent trip to Vietnam I couldn't help but long to be transported back to where we stayed, especially seeing once again the lush tropical planting they had there.
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| View from our balcony |
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| And the view as you step out on to the pathways leading on to other areas |
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| Quintessentially tropical, the coconut palm! |
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| The grounds were maintained to a high standard and it was nice to see new plants about to be incorporated into the landscape. Beautiful things! |
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| These tropical plants needs constant pruning of course but can't help but smile at the thought of getting some refreshments as you trim those coconut palms! And amongst these garden trimmings, a basket of more plants to go in. |
Seeing these photos has reminded me also why we're into tropical and exotic looking planting...to create that illusion our garden is somewhere warmer and enhance the sense of escapism.
Ahh the warmer months, can't wait for their arrival!
Mark :-)
This gardening blog follows our journey as we create our Tropical and Exotic themed garden. We hope you'll enjoy the journey as much as we do. We started our Exotic Garden in 2005 and this site will show its development, as well as our travels, both abroad and within the UK to gardens, nurseries and friends.
Aaahhhhh. These warm weather shots are just what I needed in this cold weather area where I live.
ReplyDeleteSame here :) stay warm!
DeleteI feel very much the same about the hotel grounds of most of the resorts in Hawaii I've stayed at - there's nothing truly innovative but they're still awfully pretty!
ReplyDeleteIndeed! Can all look the same but appreciated nevertheless.
DeleteHi Mark and Gaz, long time no hear, no visit, hehe. That is truly a tropical setting, just like home here. Best regards.
ReplyDeleteWas thinking the same :)
DeleteLooks just like your own jungle! Although it's a dream, I wonder if we'd really love living in a climate like this. Not a huge fan of winter but it does make us take a break from gardening and appreciate the changes each season brings.
ReplyDeleteI envy their rainfall, but not the tropical heat. Beautiful palms, though.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely! As to your own garden, I would say you have achieved your goal!
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