Peninsula is famous for its focus on views, born from the sweeping vistas of Hong Kong harbor it began with, and this hotel is no different, with the spa, eateries and guest rooms overlooking such Chicago icons as the Water Tower.

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It's a lovely touch, particularly in the pool area, where a guest can spend hours under two dramatic hydromassage water walls, gazing out into the woods in a relaxation-induced stupor (but yes, that is a bear grazing at the blueberry bushes).

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Powered by solar energy with access to well water, the home has a separate guest wing, four fireplaces, a three-car garage and pool with spa.

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Today, the property includes a waterfall, octagonal guest suite, professional greenhouse and 2, 024 feet of water frontage.

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This is a guest post written by Snehal Desai, global marketing director for Dow Water and Process Solutions.

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One of the most successful supper clubs was held at a boat quay shed where there were no cooking facilities or running water and where Singaporean sculptor Chong Fah Cheong was surprise guest artist.

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The resort offers 542 guest rooms along a 7.5-acre beach plus dining, fitness, golf and water sports.

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