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October 21, 2011
Touring the Alhambra in Granada, Spain
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The Alhambra is one of Europe's "must visit" attractions, especially for travelers interested in Moorish architecture, design and gardens.Located on a hilltop above the town of Granada in Andalusia (southern... [ Read more ] |
May 29, 2011
Private touring in Johannesburg, South Africa: art, shopping, history and more
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Many visitors to South Africa see Johannesburg as merely a transit point and pass through the city without stopping. We think that's a pity because South Africa's most populous city is a very worthwhile... [ Read more ] |
January 14, 2011
A Tour of Tivoli: incredible gardens, ruins and food
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We always encourage travelers on our Italy tours to visit Tivoli, either as a private day tour from Rome or during their private transfer from Florence or Tuscany to Rome. Tivoli is home to Villa d'Este,... [ Read more ] |
March 3, 2010
Luis Barragan: Modern architecture in Mexico City
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Luis Barragan (1902-1988) is considered one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, and his buildings in Mexico City are a must-see for aficionados of art, architecture and design. Born and raised... [ Read more ] |
September 25, 2009
Porticos of Bologna
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Porticos are as essential to Bologna as gourmet food and university students. The distinctive covered walkways course 38 kilometers (more than 23 miles) through this attractive and very walkable city... [ Read more ] |
September 17, 2009
Classical music: a Central European tradition
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Classical music is the enduring soundtrack of Central Europe and one of the many compelling reasons to visit the region. Some of the world's greatest composers were born here—including Bach, Mozart,... [ Read more ] |
June 24, 2009
A conversation with hotel designer Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte Collection
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Olga Polizzi, director of design for the Rocco Forte Collection, is the creative mind behind many of our favorite international hotels, including Hotel de Russie in Rome, Brown's Hotel in London, and Hotel... [ Read more ] |
May 18, 2009
A conversation with renowned art curator David Elliott
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We recently caught up with David Elliott, the British-born, globetrotting curator. A major tastemaker in the contemporary art world, Elliott has been the director at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan... [ Read more ] |
May 15, 2009
Ryabushinsky House and other highlights of Moscow's Art Nouveau
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Among the riot of buildings that make Moscow such an exciting cultural destination—polychrome medieval churches, proletarian-Baroque subway stations, bold Constructivist experiments, Stalinist "wedding... [ Read more ] |
April 17, 2009
Madrid for art and design lovers
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Madrid is one of Europe's most interesting cities for art and architecture lovers, with renowned art museums, notable contemporary architecture and beautiful historic sites. The first stop for many international... [ Read more ] |
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