Portugal is found on the Western part of the Iberian Peninsula, that part that has the Atlantic Ocean. History has it that the territory of northern Portugal and Spain were poorly defined years ago, so they had the same cultural aspects but not for so long especially after the emergence of the Castrena culture. The culture was characterized by rounded fortified huts before the Romans colonized the place and divided Spain from Portugal.
Ruins reach across centuries to fire the imagination and fuel travel plans. The very best make you feel young, small, and utterly amazed by the architectural chops of the ancients. Among the many amazing ruins that still exist today, a few stand out as the trip of a lifetime.
About halfway between Nice and Marseille, St. Tropez itself is quite small. The harbour was once filled with fishing boats and today is crowded with millionaire yachts. St Tropez is one of Europe’s most glamorous resorts, with an unspoiled sandy beach, chic cafés and buzzing clubs.
The Warwick Hotel New York combines the trifecta of Old World elegance, 4-star luxury and a prime location. Founded by publisher William Randolph Hearst in 1926, 426 comfortable accommodations boast marble bathrooms, and vibrant, 1930’s-style artwork decorates the walls of the on-site restaurant. Long popular among high-society guests and stars filming in the city, Hearst had this hotel built for sentimental reasons, and that romantic quality still twinkles in the air.
Sun Valley is an American classic. The country’s original ski destination, created in 1936 by statesman Averell Harriman, it is still considered one of the finest ski resorts on the continent. Harriman was chairman of the board of Union Pacific Railroad in the 1930s, when he created the resort and its centrepiece, the luxurious Sun Valley Lodge, as a way to fill his trains during the quieter winter months.
There are hundreds of ways to explore nature in Costa Rica and each one takes your adrenaline to the next level. Adventurous visitors can bungee jump, hike fiery craters, scuba dive with sharks, kayak through fierce currents and zip from tree top to tree top. And what does a romantic traveler do after a full day of adventure? Relax and enjoy the unique hotels available in every part of this beautiful country.
London in November and December is a magical place. There is so much to see and do and decorations are usually lighting the way. Here’s a list of some excellent things to be getting up to this winter.
Nice is a town where one may stroll the streets, take in the Promenade des Anglais and its vantage point along the water’s edge and views over the Baie des Anges, and feel like as much has been achieved as if one went running around museums. It is a laid back town with a holiday feel and for this reason many visitors do prefer the leisurely walks and long lunches in water front cafes.
