Wander Old Montreal’s cobblestone streets and come home to the opulence of another era. Hôtel Le St-James is a 19th-century landmark, built in the Merchants Bank building. One of the most desirable addresses in Old Montreal, Hôtel Le St-James is in a historical building that dates back to 1870.
Seychelles is located in the Indian Ocean and is composed of 115 islands. It is near the East African coast as well as Madagascar. Although there is still some instability with regards to their politics, it is still a favorite tourist destination, and here are ten things that you can do when you are in Seychelles.
If you are planning a tour of Europe why not consider the Piedmont region of northern Italy? Depending on your specific interests, this beautiful area might be an ideal vacation spot for you. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. Some parts of Piedmont haven’t yet been discovered by tourists. This short article presents Turin, the capital and largest city of the Piedmont. A companion article presents the rest of the Piedmont region.
New Orleans is one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond, it’s home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music.
The historic SoHo neighborhood (“SOuth of Houston”) is bounded by Houston Street to the north and Canal Street to the south. Originally known as the Cast Iron District due to the many buildings with such façades, SoHo’s historic roots date to the mid-19th Century, when cast iron was discovered as an architectural material that was cheap, flexible, yet sturdy enough to use to build decorative building facades.
The Elizabeth Pointe Lodge was voted the number 2 hotel in the USA in 2008 Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards. Rated One of the 12 Best Waterfront Inns in America, the Pointe is a 25 room Inn focusing on individualized attention. Baths are private w oversized soaking tubs, newspaper, full seaside breakfast from 7-10am, 24 hr. room service, WiFi complimentary Internet access, bicycles and beach equipment plus a staff that wants to exceed your expectations.
Rising from water’s edge on the quaint island of Coronado in San Diego, the Hotel del Coronado is considered one of America’s most beautiful beach resorts. A classic historic hotel, The Del was built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Today, The Del offers travelers contemporary luxury in an enchanting Victorian atmosphere.
Trafalgar Square, at the heart of London, is one of the city’s most vibrant open spaces. Trafalgar Square is a site of significant historic value and its monuments and statues also have individual heritage classifications.
