Kristine Hansen

1 week ago | worldteanews.com | Kristine Hansen

The rise in tea sommeliers and guided tea tastings at resorts around the world just might rival lobby coffee shops as a hot spot in hospitality. One reason these are so successful is they embody luxury and are not run-of-the-mill offerings. They often charge a high price and are hosted in intimate settings. At Raffles Jakarta in Indonesia’s largest city, the savory and sweet snacks at its afternoon tea are literal works of art and arranged inside a tiered birdcage.

1 week ago | sfgate.com | Kristine Hansen

The owner of a brick building in York, SC, that once served as the county jail wants to lock in a buyer and no longer act as "warden" to the apartment building. Despite the six-unit building having multiple owners since it was constructed in 1900, one major piece of history has remained: the bars on the windows, which are a reminder of the building's institutional roots. The current seller snapped up the multifamily property 18 years ago, and the next owner will likely want to invest in updates.

1 week ago | travelandleisure.com | Kristine Hansen

Exterior of The Shoreline Hotel on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota. Credit: The Shoreline Hotel Lake Minnetonka’s only waterfront hotel, The Shoreline, opened on May 1 with 27 guest rooms, including a presidential suite, a restaurant, a 32-slip marina, and a sandy beach. Most rooms feature private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, and panoramic water views. The full-service restaurant serves coastal-inspired cuisine with local influences.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kristine Hansen

The owner of a brick building in York, SC, that once served as the county jail wants to lock in a buyer and no longer act as “warden” to the apartment building. Despite the six-unit building having multiple owners since it was constructed in 1900, one major piece of history has remained: the bars on the windows, which are a reminder of the building’s institutional roots. Bob Smith of Granite Real Estate Investments is listing the property for $575,000.

1 week ago | sfgate.com | Kristine Hansen

A house that comes with an accessory dwelling unit is widely considered a real estate gem—but finding one that boasts a structure so jaw-dropping in style that it dwarfs the main residence? That's a much rarer treasure.