Tagged With "Anantara Kihavah Villas"
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Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Asia, part 3 - European Bee-eaters in Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
We return to the UAE, where Kirsten Hines catches the first European bee-eaters to arrive on their migratory journey.
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Casa De Winter, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Villa Winter is situated near the village, Cofete, on the peninsula Jandía in the southwestern part of the island of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands. The villa was realized by Gustav Winter, a German engineer born in 1893 in the Black Forest. It was completed in 1946 and has two floors, a tower in the northwestern part of the villa, and a balcony at the front. Gustav Winter worked for Spain since 1915 and was active in different projects in Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria. The villa is built in...
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Aston Martin branches out to luxury goods & travel experiences
Aston Martin expands into other luxury brands besides cars and also travel experiences
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21 Best Museums in America
Kennedy Space Center - Orlando Kennedy Space Center Orlando Kennedy Space Center Orlando (KSC) also known as the NASA Launch Operations Center. The KSC has been the primary launch center for NASA since 1968. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex open everyday at 9 am. Kennedy Space Center Tickets started from USD 57 Museum Of Modern Art - MoMA Museum-of-Modern-Art-NYC MoMA is art museum in New York City. It contains world's greatest collection of modern and contemporary art, almost 200,000...
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Frankfurt: Not Just for Business
Frankfurt has a reputation as Europe's business capital, but Jonathan L shows us how much more it is than just that!
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A Palladian Walk through Vicenza
A small city with a big impact on many others, Vicenza was the home and laboratory of Andrea Palladio, the 16th-century master of architecture.
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9 Royal Couples and Their Favorite Honeymoon Destinations
Where do members of the British Royal Family like to travel on their honeymoon? Swara Segal shares some of the destinations and details (sponsored content)
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Where in the World is TravelGumbo #297
A new week, a new location, new clues, and the same question: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? The answer Monday, new clues daily!
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Top 5 luxury resorts in the Maldives
The Islands have many luxurious resorts to provide all modern amenities you could imagine of. Especially for honeymooners and romantic couples, these resorts are equipped with all the modern facilities and fun options. Take a tour to some of the top Maldives resorts to book one for your next holiday. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa Holding a beautiful beach location, Four Seasons Resort provides some amazing surfing spots in the Maldives. The resort is driving an in-house surfing...
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Käthe Kollwitz Museum, Berlin
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Berlin.
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August 9, 2018: Palácio de Estói, Portugal
ProfessorAbe shares a stay at a lovely 'pousada' – a hotel housed in a historical building -- the Palácio de Estói,
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Re: There's nothing like a road trip
Funny story. Back in the 1980's, I drove the family to a villa at Isle of Palms for a week. A hurricane came through the second day and rained the entire week. Couldn't use the golf rain check since it rained steady every day. One evening while fishing in the canal behind our villa, a croc leapt out of the canal at me and I just barely got over the ledge ahead of his jaws and then found the reptile chasing me all the way to the villa but at a much slower pace. On the way home my cars...
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Re: 5 Places for a Romantic Journey to the Virgin Gordas
I have to agree with your recommendations! Stunning beauty in every direction and the best snorkeling I've ever experienced. One of the smartest decisions we made on our trip was taking the ferry from Trellis Bay to Virgin Gorda and renting a car for the day. It was very freeing to explore the island on our own and take our time. I have to say, the BVI was the most romantic, most memorable trips we've ever taken. It definitely took us out of the box of our normal travel and helped us see...
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Re: National Museum of Play, Rochester, NY
I'm always amazed at how many interesting places there are to visit. This very much sounds like my kind of attraction and I had no idea it existed. Some of the most interesting places I've visited are those which display the collecting hobbies of the very wealthy, such as the Getty Museum and Villa.
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Roman mosaics rediscovered—again
Archaeologists in the Verona area succeed in finding—again—a trove of Roman mosaics that were found in 1922 and reburied.
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Maymont Gardens, Richmond, Virginia
George G pays a return visit to Maymont Park in Richmond, this time taking us through the extensive and beautiful gardens.
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Bayreuth, Germany
Professor Abe reveals Gumbo's mystery location, the home of palatial residences and magnificent opera houses.
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Dreaming Around the World, Part I
Does where we choose to sleep when we travel say something meaningful about us, or nothing at all? PortMoresby thinks it does & shares her own choices over the years.
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Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, New York
Jonathan L takes us on a walk through Saratoga Springs' famous Congress Park
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Branch Museum of Architecture & Design, Richmond, Virginia
George G takes us on a tour of a Virginia museum whose building is well-suited to its field.
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Hotel Villa Athena, Agrigento: Room with a View
DrFumblefinger shares the view from a room he and his wife enjoyed while visiting the Villa Athena in Agrigento.
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Top 4 Reasons to Include Sicily on Your Holiday Bucket List
Sicily is a fascinating holiday destination. Its Mediterrean climate makes it an ideal winter vacation destination (sponsored content)
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The most spectacular views of Puglia
Looking for a scenic vacation destination? Consider taking in the most spectacular views Puglia, Italy (sponsored content)
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Top Destinations to Visit in Sicily this Summer
Looking for an upcoming vacation destination? Consider beautiful and historic Sicily! (sponsored content)
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Why Jamaica Could Be the Ideal Holiday Destination
Patricia shares some of the advantages of vacationing in beautiful Jamaica (sponsored content).
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Nights in the Lap of Luxury
Veteran travel writer Marilyn Jones finds some of her recent stays on a list of top luxury hotels in the world.
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Teatro Nacional, San Jose
Gumbo was visiting the historic National Theater in San Jose, Costa Rica.
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Hotel Villa Athena, Agrigento, Sicily
DrFumblefinger visits the unique Hotel Villa Athena, located adjacent to a UNESCO World Heritage site in Agrigento, Sicily.
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Monmouth Historic Inn, Natchez
Built nearly 200 years ago, Monmouth embodies the labor and struggles of generations of enslaved people as well as its owners.
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Are You Fond Of Natural Sceneries? Check Out These Serene Places
Most travelers know that natural scenery is good for us. Monica offers some suggestions for you (sponsored content)
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Under the Tuscan Sun: My Fave Travel Film
There are a lot of great travel movies out there, but Samantha always enjoys watching Under the Tuscan Sun. It shows you that you can turn bad situations into good.
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Public transport in Rome
Public transportation in Rome can be confusing. Susy helps explain some of the details to make it easier for you (sponsored content)
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Archaeology Museum, Agrigento
Gumbo was visiting the fascinating Archaeologic Museum adjoining the UNESCO World Heritage site in Agrigento, Sicily.
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What's Showing and Where
An ongoing listing of exhibitions of interest around the world selected by Gumbo members.
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Artist's scribbles now an art exhibit
In Rome, a collection of scribbling and doodling by artists, often on the backs of canvases, makes a fascinating exhibition at the Villa Medici.
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Buenos Aires beckons
Buenos Aires pulses with life and a Latin vibe, and like all of the world’s great cities it never seems to sleep.
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Italian Garden Beauties
For Marilyn, these photos of flowers spark memories of traveling in Italy.
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Jefferson's Monticello: Our Unplanned Visit
Samantha and her husband had to change plans for the day and ended up doing a tour of Monticello in VA. She is happy the day worked out the way it did.
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Exploring Historic St. Augustine
Stephanie shares St. Augustine's variety of museums and other attractions for adult visitors
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What Are The Best Luxury Villas In Cancun?
J.P. shares some of his favorite places to stay when visiting Cancun (sponsored content)
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San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy
George G visited charming San Gimignano, a Tuscany town known for its tall towers and yellow saffron colored merchandise.
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The Top 10 Luxury Lodges in Tanzania
A detailed guide to features of some of Tanzania's finest lodges (sponsored content)
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Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen
Judy Barford takes a stroll through Copenhagen’s main attraction and finds it’s more than just an amusement park.
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Silent Skies in Tuscany
Kirsten Hines considers what it would mean to have a world without songbirds
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Ethiopia Musings: 6) Lucy at the National Museum
In the center of Addis Ababa is the Ethiopian National Museum . It's supposed to be constructed as an Italian villa, although I am not so sure I see that. Although it has been around for decades (1930’s), it was in the...
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Walking in Montparnasse, Paris
Jonathan L used a "rest day" in Paris to explore the Montparnasse neighborhood.
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Tangier, Morocco Enjoying a Renaissance
Privately funded restorations of Tangier's most famous landmarks are helping to return Tangier to its former glory.
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Ibiza Town, Balearic Islands
Not just a party destination: ProfessorAbe and his wife visit Ibiza and enjoy their walk through the main town