Located about 25 miles outside of Cusco, just a little out of the way, you'll encounter the Incan ruins at Moray. Set remotely in the Sacred Valley, the Moray ruins are not mentioned in guidebooks very often, which means that you won't encounter the ... Read More >
The Benedictine Nuns of Kylemore Abbey and Its Mythological Heroes
Kylemore Abbey has a remarkable history spanning more than 150 years tragedy and triumph, romance, modernization, edification, and sanctity. Kylemore was built in 1868 as a magnificent castle, and since 1920 has been the sanctuary of Benedictine ... Read More >
Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher
Ireland's Cliffs of Moher- In 1588, a fleet of ships set sail to invade England. This fleet, the Spanish Armada, had planned on invading and conquering England. When their mission was not successful, the commander, the Duke of Medina, turned his ... Read More >
Experience the Menil Collection – Downtown Houston
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 ... Read More >
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 ... Read More >
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 ... Read More >
The History of the Casa Monica Hotel – St Augustine, Florida
In 1887, Henry Flagler, Standard Oil's cofounder, sold a portion of his land in St. Augustine, Florida to a fledgling architect from Boston, Franklin Smith. It was Smith's dream to build and run his very own hotel. Eighteen months after Smith ... Read More >
The Colony Hotel – Maine
No one takes a vacation hoping for it to be more of the same mundane rituals they entertain while at home. On the contrary, a vacation is meant to be a getaway – an escape – from anything and everything so that your mind is rested and your body ... Read More >
Leeds Castle of Kent, England
Leeds Castle of Kent, England - Leeds Castle has been a place much revered by the royal families that have graced its grounds, from Queen Eleanor to the likes of King Henry VIII himself. Situated as most castles in historical lore, Leeds Castle is ... Read More >
Falkland Palace – Fife, Scotland
The Steward monarchy of Scotland called Falkland Palace their retreat. It was close enough to Edinburgh, yet far enough away that they had some respite from their ruling lives. It was here that Scotland's royals could go hunting, seeking hawks, and ... Read More >
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