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I love a garden, and I especially like one that’s been rescued from near dereliction. Cornwall’s ‘Lost Gardens of Heligan’ are probably the best-known example, Coincidentally, the Tremayne family, who owned the Heligan Gardens were related to the owners of Plas Cadnant , in Wales - another ‘recovered lost garden’.

The estate, and the gardens were established on the island of Anglesey in 1804, when John Price chose the site for his elegant Georgian house, and started work on the gardens surroundin

Thursday, August 31, 2017: SUMMERFEST in The Hamptons, NY

SummerFest will be held on the grounds of this beloved landmark. Food and Wine Festival featuring a wide selection of dishes from a host of celebrated restaurants & chefs across the East End and provide great entertainment from Southampton Arts Center's programming partners. 6-10 PM. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. http://www.southamptonartscenter.org.

Annual Culinary Arts Festival Honoring SIMONE LEVINSON,  2017 Champio

Thursday, August 24, 2017 / Sebonack Golf Club, Southampton NY

CTREE Benefit at Sebonack with Georgina Bloomberg

CTREE at Sebonack Benefit to celebrate Horses Changing Lives. The Center for Theraputic Riding of the East End provides equine assisted therapy to children, adults and veterans with special needs. Join CTREE and Honorary Chair Georgina Bloomberg for cocktails, a stunning sunset and an amazing auction. 6pm – 9pm. Sebonack Golf Club, Southampton NY.

For more information please visit www.c

August 25-27, 2017                                                                                                                                              

2017 Charles Evans PCF Pro/Am Tour / Weekend in The Hamptons

This wonderful event, returning for its 11th year, promises to be an unforgettable experience of fantastic parties, exciting tennis, socializing and an opportunity to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation in its efforts to eradicate prostate cancer. TOURNAMENT SITE: Priv

Bridgehampton, New York – August 15, 2017 - The 42^nd Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, showcasing the highest levels of equestrian jumping competition, on its 60-acre show grounds, will be back to Bridgehampton from Aug 27 - Sept 3. The Show features the best horses and riders worldwide, including Olympians, within 6 show rings, a Boutique Garden with over 70 vendors/shops & various dining options.

The Classic is well-known for its world-class equestrian competition, and celebrity sightings thro

It's no closely guarded secret that the region surrounding Monterey and Santa Cruz has the longest season for whale watching in all of California. In fact, whale watching in these parts more or less goes on all year round. No matter what time you decide to watch for whales, you will most likely see one or even more whale species migrating or feeding in the bay. What you can't see is what attracts the whales to these parts. The underwater canyons run below the waves, and this area makes for some

   Visit Puerto Vallarta


In many ways, I’ve always felt that for holidaymakers, this Pacific-Coast city of 203,000 and its environs – one of Mexico’s original resort meccas – may well be the closest thing this country has to offer to “the complete package”, from the initial mix of colonial architecture and beaches that established its early reputation to the world-class menu of dining, shopping, culture, and adventure/eco tourism that has matured in the decades since.

And on a return visit r

Located in Mai Chau District, about 135 km from Hanoi, Mai Chau is a little valley surrounded by green mountains and dotted with lakes, paddy fields, rivers and houses on stilts of the Thai people.

Tourists can take a car following National Highway No6 from Hanoi to Hoa Binh City and then continue going about 60km to the first intersection behind the mountain range, then turn left onto Vang Street and go about 5 kilometers further to Lac Village in Mai Chau Valley.

From above Mai Chau looks like a

Five easy things to lose in order to maximize your vacation

Who can resist the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles?  The City of Angels is a regular destination stop for weekend warriors, family vacationers, business professionals, and adventure seekers alike.  With all the sunshine, incredible shopping, sightseeing, and tourist spots, why wouldn’t you want to take an escape into one of America’s premiere cities?

But L.A. is more than just eating out at fancy restaurants, clubbing, high scale shoppin

Miguel González Novo


A modest placard beside a storefront door announces the existence of the Beth Minzi Synagogue in Torrremolinos on Spain’s Costa del Sol. It is a Friday night in late February, and some twenty men, a few fathers with young sons, and three women assemble in the small sanctuary while the Moroccan-born rabbi/cantor, natty in a trim black beard, long gray coat, and black homburg, begins the Sephardic service. During the next two hours, men in the congregation ascend the altar o

Guide to Choosing a Hotel Room

When booking your flight, it is far much easier to decide on the preferred seat, of course in consideration of availability. But when it comes to hotel booking, everything tends to depend on the aspect of luck. However, CheapHotel.cf is determined to change that. This site is geared towards not only guiding you to the best hotels but also to the best rooms that suite your needs.

The following are some ways to be guaranteed of the perfect hotel room.

Know what you pref

Thanks to its innovative projects and programs, Vancouver is considered one of the five most beautiful cities in the world, along with San Francisco, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town.

It also has a great variety of sights both historic and cultural. Of the latter, here are my five favorite museums:

Science World

In 1986 there was an exhibition of international World's Fair here, and since then, the grounds have been home to one of the most fascinating museums in the world, Science World. Th

Navagio, Zakynthos

The Ionian islands are situated off of western Greece and are known for their greenery and jewellike waters.
Navagio in Zakynthos is situated on the north side of the island and can be reached only by boat.

Myrtos, Kefalonia

This is one of the most photographed beaches in the world. wild precipices and gives a phenomenal place to appreciate a day under the sun, for both sentimental couples or families with kids.

Agios Gordios, Corfu

Situated on the western side of Corfu, Agio

Malta is a group of islands in the Mediterranean between Sicily and North Africa. Its location means that it has been influenced by a variety of cultures, including the Roman, Moors, French, and British. When John and I visit a location for a week or more, we like to mix up our stays. While in Malta we stayed at a beach resort and also city location. The Corinthia Palace Hotel and Spa located in the capital city of Valetta was a wonderful choice.

While at the Corinthia we explored Valetta, in

Here's our guide to the top Romantic Honeymoon Destinations

Caribbean Island Honeymoons:

Sandals Resorts in the Caribbean - Experience the very pinnacle of all-inclusive excellence in the Caribbean. Sandals delights couples in love with supremely luxurious accommodations, gourmet candlelit dining for two, gorgeous tropical settings and some of the world's most exquisite beaches. The resorts created for 2 people in love. 

All Inclusive resorts that include: All meals, anytime snacks, unlimited premi

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A fortunate few cities have the luxury of being identified with an internationally famous artist who inevitably ends up being an ambassador of sorts for his or her home town. Colombia‘s second largest city (and very up and coming destination) Medellín is a perfect example, because this is the stomping grounds of Latin America‘s best known living artist, Fernando Botero, whose double-wide work is instantly recognizable by many across the world. 

One of the prime visitor a

photo by Charoenkwan Blacharski

The city of South Bend, Indiana always makes me think of Fozzie Bear. While a few of the residents there may actually resemble the furry muppet, the real reason for that thought is that South Bend is the historic home of Studebaker automobiles, and every Muppets fan remembers the iconic ’51 Bullet-Nose Studebaker Fozzie drove in The Muppet Movie.

The city may not be the cultural capital of the world, or even of the Midwest. It’s not on the A-list of tourist destinat

Friday, August 11, 2017, East Hampton / 5-11 pm

The Black and White Summer Gala: Celebrating AVEDONS AMERICA. The Party of the Season!

Exclusive VIP preview of the August exhibition, Avedon's America, for gala guests at Guild Hall from       5-7pm. Cocktails and tented sit down dinner immediately to follow at a private home. Join us for a convivial evening of music, dancing, dining, and an exhilarating live art auction. Truly a unique Hamptons experience!

Honoring Bonnie Lautenberg.  Hosted by Apri

No, I did not misspell that.

The new KOOL RUMMINGS Rum Cart at Four Seasons Resort Nevis offers a variety of rum punches, including the signature Rasta-Guava Rum Punch. The newest addition to the F&B offerings at Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the KOOL RUMMINGS Rum Cart runs daily between the hours of 12PM and 3PM, making strategic stops along the way to provide thirsty guests with beer, water, or and Guava Rumless Punch for kids, in addition to the rum punch offerings.

If you can't make it to Nevis