Italy’s Amalfi Coast is a place of outstanding natural beauty. It doesn’t represent a big amount of the Italian mainland, but it has more than its fair share of quaint little villages rich in culture and art. Because of this I feel the need to to suggest the best three places to discover when making your way on the Amalfi drive
Welcome to New Orleans. Here, in this little corner of the American South, where European traditions blend with Caribbean influences, the history is as colorful as the local architecture; the food is the stuff of legend. Haitian and African Creoles developed an exotic, spicy cuisine and were instrumental in creating jazz and Zydeco.
Toronto, Ontario is Canada’s largest city and business center. This lively city is filled upscale shops, quaint cultural communities, fine dining, and recreational and entertainment activities. There are many fun things to do do in Toronto that every member of the family enjoy, including the youngest children. If you are bringing your family to Toronto, below are a few fun things to do while staying in the friendly and vibrant city.
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and it is the country’s largest city with its financial, cultural, and creative center. Amsterdam is known as Venice of the North, the city features lovely canals that network the city. Its impressive architecture and more than 1,500 bridges, a true travelers dream is here, whether you prefer culture and history, serious partying, or just the relaxing charm of an old European city.
An impressive 12-storey building built in 1912, Refinery Hotel New York sits at the centre of one of the city’s most creative districts, famed for its association with fashion. With an energetic and innovative atmosphere, the hotel has its own gastronomic micro world providing a prohibition-style lobby bar, a restaurant, and a rooftop bar with views of the Empire State Building.
To the dismay of many, Brooklyn is often overshadowed by it’s sister borough of Manhattan. Let’s not forget that it is probably the second most popular borough – and you will hear arguments against this but ignore them – to explore. It is a hub of restaurants, museums, and off-beat culture, and most of its tourist-friendly sites act as fly paper for visitors.
The Hotel Nazionale Roma overlooking Montecitorio Square, in the heart of Rome’s historic center, the hotel is in an 18th-century building on one of the most celebrated squares in Rome, where the Parliament House sits, and where many of the capital’s most famous monuments are to be found: a crossroads of history art and culture, and a hub of shopping and entertainment.
World-class architecture, a vibrant arts scene, thriving neighborhoods and a resurgent waterfront: it’s all in Buffalo, New York, a classic American city undergoing a 21st century renaissance. Buffalo has all the excitement and offerings of a major city at a fraction of the price; in 2014, Forbes Magazine named the Queen City the most affordable in the United States.
