Dominique de Menil called The Menil Collection a present for the city that “adopted” her when she cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony in June of 1984. In her speech, she thanked everyone that had taken the amazing journey with her – the incredible people in Houston, all of her French family, the members …
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Dragsholm Castle of Zealand Denmark
If ‘luxurious’ and ‘haunted’ are part of your bucket list ideas for adventure, a stay at the storied Dragsholm Castle in Denmark will live up to the best of both worlds. The castle dates back to roughly 1215 when it was the palace of Bishop of Roskilde, a property of the Church. At one point …
The Hotel Provincial of New Orleans
There are five separate buildings (numbered 100-500) that comprise the Hotel Provincial of New Orleans. Each building has its own colorful history. The hotel’s current owners purchased the property in the late 1960s and restored the buildings to better than their former glory. The first owner of the property on which 100 and 200 sit …
The Hotel del Coronado of San Diego
When opening a hotel, so much is taken into account – and destination is certainly one of the most important. Del Coronado couldn’t have chosen a better spot by the sea, or a better place to receive the daily weather report. Before the term was even coined, ‘The Del’ was considered a destination resort. Elite …
Glenrowan and the Great Ocean Road of Australia
When it comes to world culture, Australia is comparatively young. At the very least, the influence of European culture on the Australian continent is quite young. While the indigenous peoples of Australia are among the oldest on the planet, they have not experienced the technological or architectural advancements of other world cultures, such as the …
The Palace Hotel in Port Townsend
Housed inside the Tibbals Building, the Palace Hotel was not built for any king – but you wouldn’t know that just by looking. Sea Captain Henry Tibbals wasn’t royalty, but he was known during his seafaring years for some of the most magnificent exploits ever undertaken. His first sea adventure was at the tender age …