Hawaiian archipelago is the dream of every tourist who loves the sun and likes to spend his holiday lying on the beach, enjoying the crystal clear waters, surrounded by Hawaian islands. Once arrived there by plane, there is this feeling like you've already entered a different world, a dream world: warmth (28c - 30C), blue peaceful sky combined with a warm welcome from the inhabitants of these islands and you'll already feel like in a holiday. Here you will spend unforgettable mom...
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Comprised of over 300 volcanic islands, the Fiji archipelago is at the crossroads of South Pacific.
Tropical climate, palm-lined beaches and coral reefs, and location on the Pacific routes, Fiji made a top destination for tourists. ...
A great romantic destination with various opportunities, as it features 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays, the Caribbean islands are a perfect getaway. The beaches are exotic yet clean, the water is crystal, the resorts are spendid and the dining is excellent....
For most people, Venice is synonymous with romance. Of course there are detractors, but most people love this city, imagining it as a symbol of love, inspired by stories of love sheltered by the walls of buildings shriveled.
But nobody can deny there is something with this place, something that continues to fascinate generations of tourists, lured by fame and the history of the city that floats on water.
A small town occupied by water, a lo...
Greece is a paradise for lovers of art, culture and literature. Far from crowded beaches, is a wonderful country for lovers of classical art.
Greece is surrounded by a myriad of tiny islands, of which more than 200 of them are inhabited. Greece lies on a mountainous region and the highest peak measuring 1500 m
Greece is probably one of the countries with the oldest history in Europe. Ancie...
Montalcino is situated in the heart of southern Tuscany. In the Middle Ages the Montalcino territory was divided among four ecclesiastical: Arezzo, Chiusi, Grosseto and Siena. This subdivision reflects that of antiquity, because here they met the territories of the major lucumonies Etruscan Arezzo, Chiusi, Roselle (Grosseto) and perhaps also of Volterra. Many relics of this era are still preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Montalcino.
The medieval history of the re...
Cafaggiolo Castle is located north of Florence, Mugello, an ancient place of origin of the Medici family. And 'one of the great masterpieces of Renaissance architecture, by Michelozzo. The original castle dates from the fourteenth century was a time when the fortress of the Republic. Cosimo the Elder in 1443 he commissioned to Michelozzo to transform the old fortress into a residential building.
Within its walls, the Medici were to spend more or less long periods, hosting celebritie...
The castle is Brolio of Lombard origin, although not ancient fortress remains today no trace except for rental. Its role in the history began to be significant from the twelfth century, when it settled the powerful family of the Ricasoli family from hunting, which still belongs.
Its strategic position important for the control of the Chianti area, edge of Florence, then to the border with the Sienese territory, placed the castle in the center of many frontie...
The Castle of Tornano, set among the rolling hills in the heart of Chianti Classico, is mentioned by a few books of medieval history from the eleventh century. We recall in particular the exploits of Guarnellotto Mezzolombardi among the first lord of the fortress, and the stubborn resistance that was able to impose the emperor Frederick Barbarossa. This imposing structure has been a witness of so many intrigues, battles, conspiracies and accomplice in many adventures underground du...
Erected by Cadolingi of Montecascioli, Castle Bibbione is documented in ancient manuscripts from the year 997 by the name of "Castrum Bibionis".
Equipped with a wall, which in the past served as a final defense for its inhabitants, the castle dominates a medieval village and ancient houses along the hillside of St. Angelo, in the Chianti, whose lands they reach the underlying Cassia and the river Pesa.
In 1511, Niccolo ...
This luxurious property is located in Moscow, near the Manege Square, Alexander Garden and Red Square. Nearby are also the Kremlin and the Moscow State Historical Museum.
The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow offers the following facilities: a fitness center, indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room and sauna. The spa at this hotel 5.0 star (s) has rooms for massage and care and beauty treatments. This property includes a business center, access to wireless Internet, me...
The Four Seasons Hotel George V, palace par excellence, is a jewel in the heart of Paris, where everything exudes elegance and sophistication. Behind the splendid Art Deco facade, an exceptional universe awaits you. You might be impressed by the wealth and beauty of floral arrangements that are ubiquitous in the lobby, the courtyard, the beautiful restaurant Le Cinq.The outstanding service at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, attentive and present without affectation, will help you live a uniq...
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Located between the picturesque hills at a height of 750 meters above sea level, Grand Hills Hotel & Spa divides his praise among mountain grandeur and charm golden coast of Beirut.
The hotel was designed in a unique way, leaving the pattern of luxury hotels that used to admire them in photographs or brochures of presentation. Instead of demanding luxury, here you will find a complex designed as a village, where pedestrians always have priority. The atmosphere...
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"The Grand Hyatt Shanghai is the 'highest hotel in the world" (located on 57th Street to the tune of the 87-story Jin Mao Tower), and offers spectacular views of the Bund, Huang Pu River and any the city from every room. Jin Mao Tower is the third tallest building in the world.
The rooms at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, in the contemporary art deco combined with traditional Chinese imagery, are the most spacious in the city. The bathrooms are partic...
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Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Established by the ruling family to welcome heads of state and official delegations visiting the United Arab Emirates, the Emirates Palace is a Hotel of superlatives. Located on a strip of private beach for 1, 3 km, the Emirates Palace Hotel combines luxury with Arab art amenities and facilities of a truly 5 star hotel.
Designed along the lines of an Arabian palace, it offers rooms and suites that are sure to captivate you. They are extremely spacious, opulently d...
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This luxurious resort is beautifully situated on a tongue of land on the seaside comfortable and neat rooms and suites offer a relaxing stay, complete with swimming in the many private bays.The vast resort is full of tranquil spots to escape and rejuvenate. The spa complements the beautiful array of leisure activities.
Located 40 km from Athens, 15 km from the airport, 15 km from Cape Sounion, on the coast of Apollo, the Grand Resort Lagonissi completely renovated in 2002 is loc...
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A new luxury hotel on Las Vegas Strip, The Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas is ideal for business travellers. It meets all the needs with its spacious meeting rooms, suites well equipped and many places to dine and relax. It opened in December 2007, right next to its sister property, the Venetian Hotel. The project costs about 1.9 billion. This huge hotel has an area of 645 473 m² in total on 50 floors (although the floors 4, 13 and 14 do not exist).
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Burj al-Arab is the most luxurious hotel in the world. Burj al-Arab is 322 m high, being the second largest building, which is used exclusively as a hotel. Ryugyong Hotel in North Korea holds the record though. Burj al-Arab, or 'Arab Tower "is a symbol of Dubai. It is built on an artificial island and its foundations are moored 45 m below the seabed. It has 60 floors and 18 elevators. Burj al-Arab hotel has 202 suites. The 202 suites, all with two levels, feature bay wi...
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The Nautilus house is located in Mexico. This charming house was designed by Senosiain Arquitectos, being inspired by a seashell. The house is owned by a couple with two children and has won the “House of The Year 2007” award. ...
The Crooked House is located in Sopot, Poland at Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street. The house was constructed in 2004 and was designed by the Polish architect, Szotynscy Zaleski, who was inspired by the drawings of Jan Marcin Szancer and Per Dahlberg. It extends on over 4,000 square meters and it is now the most photographed building in Poland....
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The Steel House is located in Lubbock, Texas and stands at the top of the Ransom Canyon. It was designed by the architect and sculptor Robert Bruno, being the home of the artist. The construction of the house took 23 years and was made out of 110 tons of steel. ...
The Upside Down House was designed by a Polish businessman and philanthropist, Daniel Czapiewski, and it is located in the Education Centre in the small village of Szymbark, Poland. It aims to be an art statement about the Communist era in Poland as well as the current state of the world. The house was built in 114 days, due to the fact that workers were disorientated by the strange angles of the walls. ...
This house is located in the Montrose neighbourhood in Houston, Texas and it was designed by Dan Havel and Dean Ruck at Art League Houston. The tunnel was made out of two small houses scheduled for demolition....
The Maldives is an island country situated in the Indian Ocean, which includes 26 atolls and 1.195 islets. Crystal waters, wonderful sandy and clean beaches, refreshing palm trees and great holiday resorts… Everything here reminds of absolute beauty and serenity.
Maldives reminds of paradise with its white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, coral reserves and spectacular sunsets that simply take your breath away. The island is small but bo...
A cube is a dwelling house in the form of a tilted cube on a pole, also called pile dwelling or tree house. In the seventies cube houses built by the Dutch architect Piet Blom in Helmond and Rotterdam . His basic idea, that is built on columns, so the space under the building can remain open, was inspired by Le Corbusier .
The cube house Blom are three floors: the bottom of the so-called street house with kitchen and living room, in between the sky ho...
Fairy chimney houses are located in Göreme, a town in Cappadocia, Eastern Anatolia, which is the center of Turkey. Its origin dates back from the Roman period, being carved in rock and it represents now an amazing site with rock-hewn churches and chapels, along with some reminiscences of the underground cities. Thanks to its unique geological formations and archaeological sites in the world, was included in UNESCO in 1985....
This house is located in Hazard, Kentucky and was was built in 1940. It features oval windows,in the shape of eggs, while the eyes are made of automobile headlights.
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The Stone House is located in Nas montanhas de Fafe, Portugal. It was built in 1974 between four large stones found on the site, its resistance being secured mainly by the two immense stone walls. ...
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Prague Castle is the castle where the Czech kings, emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, the presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic, serve or have served. The crown jewels of Bohemia are kept. Perhaps the biggest castle in its area, and extends into effect on 570 meters long and 130 large.
Located on the hill overlooking the Hradcany Prague Old Town and Malá Strana, this monumental complex is emerging from a crown of gardens and roofs and dep...
Perched atop one of the hills of the Serra da Sintra, Palacio da Pena dominates the valley of his incredible versatility and its flamboyant colors.
In 1839, Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, regent of the kingdom, says the completion of his summer palace in the Prussian Baron von Eschwege Ludwig, on the ruins of the monastery of Our Lady Hieronymite de la Pena. The prince died the year of the completion of his palace in 1885. Ludwig von Eschwege amused to mix styles: Moor...
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The castle of Mont Saint-Michel is located on Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, in the department of Manche. A historical monument, the site appears since 1979 on the World Heritage List of UNESCO and is managed by the Center of National Monuments. It is often compared to the seven wonders of the world.
Unlike other castles in France which started in "career" playing the role of defensive structures or sites dedicated to art, Mont St. Michel was ...
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The Potala Palace is a palace-fortress of the seventeenth century Dzong, located in Lhasa, on the hill Marpari ("red hill") the center of Lhasa Valley. Including a "White Palace" and "Red Palace", and their ancillary buildings, the building embodies the union of spiritual and temporal power and their respective roles in the administration of Tibet. Built by the fifth Dalai Lama, Lobsang Gyatso (1617-1682), including the palace was the principal...
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