Warwick Castle :: Warwickshire, England

The amazing Warwick Castle is England’s finest medieval castle and for nine centuries was at the heart of British history. Originally built in 1068 to keep people out, today the castle is England’s second most visited castle behind only Windsor. The fortress was used as a defensive fortification until the early 17th century when Sir Fulke Greville converted the property into a country home. Throughout the years the castle has undergone various structural changes including being rebuilt in stone during Henry II, additional towers added and redesigned residential buildings. Did we also mention that it’s haunted? Read more

Grand Hotel Europe :: St. Petersburg, Russia

Imagine you are in one of the world’s most beautiful cities surrounded by delicious culinary delights, its own unique culture, art, music and historical landmarks accented with 24 carat gold and the finest most distinct architecture of anywhere on the planet. You might say Paris, or Florence or Vienna but you would be mistaken! This wondrous city is called St. Petersburg, Russia. The place is The Orient-Express Grand Hotel Europe. Read more

Ray Murphy’s Chainsaw Show :: Hancock, Maine

Who was in Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” trivia game in 1984? That would be Ray Murphy creator of Chainsaw Art. In 1952 he started by sawing names and messages to his brother using his fathers chainsaw. From there he went on to use a chainsaw in ways that none of us have ever thought of or would attempt without fear of losing a limb, creating animals the size of a dime and smaller. Read more

Castillo de San Marcos :: St. Augustine, Florida

Arguably the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine, Florida is home to some of the oldest buildings in the country. Among these is one incredibly cool and interesting Spanish fort. Construction started on the Castillo de San Marcos in 1672 on the instruction of the Queen of Spain after several wooden forts that originally stood there had been continually sacked. This new fort was made of a unique local stone called coquina. Similar to limestone, it insured that this fortification would endure any future barrage. After 23 years, this magnificent masonry star fort was completed and ready to defend the Spanish territory in the New World. Read more

Hotel Cipriani :: Venice, Italy

You awake to the sound of water gently lapping at the shore beneath your hotel. You hear the melodic sounds of song from gondoliers as they whisk gently by and then you savor the smells of ancient Venice. You are at the Hotel Cipriani! The Hotel Cipriani and Palazzo Vendramin in Venice is part of The Orient Express luxury line and lives up to its reputation for luxury in every sense of the word! The hotel is located on its own private island, Giudecca Island, and is only a motor launch ride of five minutes to St. Marks Square, the heart of Venice. Hotel Cipriani and Palazzo Vendramin is a world apart from other upscale vacation packages in that it offers a way of life! La Dolce Vita is that way of life and it is incorporated into every aspect of service to make your stay with them exemplary. Read more

DEA Museum :: Arlington, Virginia

In 1989 construction started on the Drug Enforcement Administration Museum, an attraction whose mission is to teach its visitors about the history of drugs, drug addiction and drug law enforcement in the United States. The museum features a variety of engaging state of the art exhibits, interactive kiosks and displays that provide a unique learning environment for the public. Read more

Hearst Castle :: San Simeon, California

Although the United States has never been a monarchy, there have been some truly royal residents. Among the most renowned was the media tycoon, William Randolph Hearst. Although he died nearly six decades ago, the impact he left is still being felt today. One of his biggest and most beautiful imprints is on the central coast of California. The amazingly ornate Hearst Castle was constructed over a period of nearly 30 years (from 1919 to 1947) and was the pinnacle of social invitations even before it was finished. Also known as La Cuesta Encantada (The Enchanted Slope) and San Simeon (after the area in California it’s located in) Hearst Castle easily rivals the grandest palaces of Europe. Among its many attributes, some of the original features Read more

Butterfly World :: Coconut Creek, Florida

Butterfly World in Broward County Florida is located in Tradewinds Park in the city of Coconut Creek. Butterfly World was born out of the lifelong vision of one man, creator and founder Ronald Boedner, who to this very day is still a managing partner. Here in the ten lush acres of paradise one finds aviaries, unusual gardens and thousands upon thousands of colorful and exotic butterflies! Read more

Orient Express Ltd.

Imagine yourself deeply immersed in your espionage novel as you are surrounded by the exact same sights, smell and sounds of the original “Orient Express”! You live and travel in luxury and at each chosen town, hamlet or city a new sumptuous experience waits to further excite and titillate your senses!
Orient Express was derived in part from the model of the spy novel and the dreams and visions of some fantastically brilliant folks! Orient Express is an exclusively elite compilation of luxury. Read more

Winnipeg Folk Festival :: Manitoba, Canada

The Winnipeg Folk Festival is a wonderful outdoor music festival in Birds Hill Park, Manitoba. It is one of North America’s premier outdoor music festivals and is celebrating 37 years of summer fun and education. Each year it takes place over the second weekend in July with the 2010 festival running from July 7th to 11th. Read more

Next Page »