European destinations, ever popular travel destinations rich in history
Although it’s been nearly twenty years since the Wall came down and Berlin was reunited, it took a while for us to get our bearings in this throbbing, trendy city that has become one of the most desirable of European destinations. Whenever we came upon a remnant of the Wall (and there are many — chunky, broken segments, reminders of the decades of division), we couldn’t shake the sensation we were on the border of the once divided city....
Athens, Greece is one of the world’s oldest and most beautiful cities, which with its ancient structures, spectacularly beautiful landscapes, rich culture and unique islands like Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos and Crete to name but a few draws millions of tourists annually from all over the world. Like most tourist meccas, Athens offers plenty of opportunities for both luxury and budget travelers, whether considering accommodation or places to visit. However, for those who do not want to break the banks,...
Located in the heart of St James’s, The Stafford London, by Kempinski has an air of timelessness, where elegance and tradition create a haven of calm away from London’s busy streets. Whatever you need, whenever you need it, our team are there to ensure you get the most from your visit to London. See what the newly refurbished Stafford London by Kempinski has to offer – we look forward to your visit! If you want a fabulous hotel in...
The Pineapple is an elaborate summerhouse of two storeys, built for the 4th Earl of Dunmore. Though classical and orthodox at ground level, it grows slowly into something entirely vegetable; conventional architraves put out shoots and end as prickly leaves of stone. It is an eccentric work, of undoubted genius, built of the very finest masonry. It probably began as a pavilion of one storey, dated 1761, and only grew its fruity dome after 1777, when Lord Dunmore was...
Enjoy Paris Cruises Near Pont Alexandre III. The photo is courtesy of parisphotogallery.com Paris Cruises If you’re planning to visit Paris soon, you might like to surprise your sweetheart with one of a variety of Paris cruises – an original and very romantic evening, or afternoon, in Paris. Can you think of a more romantic place to propose marriage to your love than on a private yacht on the beautiful river Seine with incredible night views of the lights...
Sometimes the traveler returns to a well-remembered place with preconceived notions of its appeal. Sometimes things are as imagined, but sometimes things change for the worse… At bus stations, train stations and ferry ports up and down the country you’ll find them waiting. A phalanx of elderly ladies, dressed from head to toe in the traditional, black garb of Mediterranean widows. They come in all shapes and sizes. Small ones with kind, fairy-godmother faces; tall ones with pointed noses...
There’s nothing guaranteed to turn heads like a procession of classic American cars; each one gussied up with gleaming chrome bumpers, mirror-shine paint jobs, menacingly long shark fins and pop-eyed orange tail-lights. It really is the kind of thing that’s guaranteed to turn heads wherever they might appear. Or so you’d think. So, why was I the only one rooted to the kerb, staring open-mouthed at this procession of vintage Americana on a crisp Swedish afternoon? For me it...
Politically an integral part of Spain, the Canarian archipelago is a group of 13 volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the northeast coast of Africa that together with a number of islets makes up the Spanish provinces of Santa de Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas. Tenerife, Grand Canary, Fuerteventura, La Palma, Gomera, Hierro and Lanzarote are the major and most popular islands of the archipelago, all mountainous and blessed with dramatic volcanic landscapes, colorful beaches, lively resorts...
Elounda Solfez Villas (self catering, vacation rentals) are located in elounda, in Eastern Crete, Greece. Arranged on a hill, as on a music pentagram, the elounda Solfez Villas offer breathtaking views over the Mirabello Bay and the Aegean Sea. At day break the light beams will gently caress you out of Morpheus (God of Sleep) Land and lead you for a refreshing swim in the privacy of your pool, before enjoying your breakfast with natural Cretan products and be...
Many cemeteries have long turned into tourist attractions. Some travelers seek to honor the memory of their idols, the other, walking in the graveyard, trying to scroll through the pages of history. We are presenting you ten most unusual cemeteries that are popular with tourists. Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt For 500 years from the XVI to the XI century BC in the valley on the west bank of the Nile were buried rulers of the Ancient Egypt....
