Whether you love grand architecture, great art, animals, scandals, generosity, or damn-the-torpedos eccentricity, you've got to love Doris Duke and Rough Point, Duke's seaside mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. Known as “the world's richest girl,” Doris Duke inherited her wealthy father's estate when she was 12 and ended up suing her own mother for control of the properties. (And you thought your family had spats?) Judging by what happened later, it's a good thing she did.
Duke grew up to be a
By Allan D. Kissam and Richard W. Kissam
This is a true story of a death at sea. It is a story of weekend sailors and the US Coast Guard.
My father, Richard, was an experienced sailor. He studied sailing and boats, practiced maneuvers, and for years he sailed his sailboat around southern California. His long distance trips had included being crew on a Tahiti bound sailboat. He was better than most for seamanship skills.
He got the first boat in 1958, a 28-foot ketch that quickly became an obsession
I have come to appreciate more and more each day the invigorating light of the Riviera. Henri Matisse once said: “Quand j’ai compris que chaque matin je reverrais cette lumiere, je ne pouvais croire a mon bonheur!” (When I realized that each morning I would see this light again, I could not believe my happiness!). Going out each morning to fetch our croissants and pains au chocolat, I am hit as soon as I step outside with a feeling of happiness and readiness to face another day by the warm light
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The spectacular region of Brittany, located along France's northern shore, boasts ancient towns, medieval homes, and rugged coastlines with breathtaking views. And impressively, she hosts five of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.
Locronan
The wonderfully-preserved quaint village of Locronan earned its unique name through its hermit founder Saint Ronan, who founded the town in the 10 century. Small as it may be, the village managed to become one of the leading producers in the sailclo
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Renowned film maker and five times international record holder Sandeep Marwah has been nominated as the member of the jury for the 61st National Awards for the non feature film Category to be handed over by the Hon’able president of India Shri Pranab Mukerjee to the awardees in a separate function at Vigyan Bhawan.
“It has been a great pleasure and honor to be on the highest jury for films in India for the most prestigious and powerful awards of the nation” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah
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The seasoned traveler knows that one of the greatest pleasures in crossing borders and discovering new places is in sampling different countries’ cuisine; giving oneself up to the endless smells and flavorus that flood the senses and imprint lasting memories on the taste buds. Not all destinations are the same of course, but some are particularly special when it comes to the culinary contrast of colors, textures and sensations. And Bulgaria is one of them.
Bulgarian cuisine is replete with Sl
If you have not seen the film Chocolat, stop now and go rent / buy / download it so you know what I am talking about. If you have seen it, you know the expressions of ecstasy on the faces of the townspeople as they are transformed by Vianne’s exotic chocolate creations.
In the film – which is perfect for Easter Week – Vianne livens up the inhibited French town with ancient Maya secrets of chocolate preparation from Central America.
Prized by the Mayas, Aztecs and Inkas, and formerly reserved onl
When in a mood to combine pilgrimage with pleasure, the thing to do is to head for a Heritage hotel in Haridwar. The town has been famous since mythical times and mythology says that the holy city was originally situated on the spot where the Ganga comes down into the Plains from its Himalayan source. Naturally, when spending some time in his haloed spot, one’s first choice for accommodation would not be a swanky new place but one that is located on the banks of the sacred river, so that one can
The capital of the Southern state of Karnataka, Bangalore is a vibrant cosmopolitan metropolis that presents finest indulgences, warm hospitality, and unmatched commercialization that makes it a place worth visiting. A prominent urban conglomeration, Bangalore is renowned as the Silicon Valley of India because of its role in being the country’s leading exporter of Information Technology. The city is blessed with pleasant climate and unprecedented beauty of architectural landmarks, exquisite gard
“We want to give 360 degree education to our students of AAFT. They must learn to deal with all the mediums of media including news paper” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios releasing the news paper under the name of “Country And Politics” at Noida Film City.
“The students of 83rd batch of AAFT are more than lucky as they will be relating themselves with newspaper of their own” added Dr. Vijay Kapoor senior journalist present on the occasion.
“We have tried our level best to make this
Asian Academy of Film And Television the biggest film & TV school of India has started its 83rd batch of training in film television and media courses with great pomp and show.
“We are sure to reap results out of these young and enthusiastic film makers who have trusted this institution for their career and future” said Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Academy of Film And Television on the first day of its education of 83rd Batch.
The institute has churned out 12000 media professionals in last 22
Some of the best things to do in Guanacaste, Costa Rica are found at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin by Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. The dilemma actually is trying to decide what to do, since there is so much from which to choose.
That’s why the One Day Adventure Pass or the One Day Nature Pass really is your best bet. If you stay at this Rincon de la Vieja hotel for several days, you can go for both! You don’t necessarily have to be a hotel guest to enjoy the One Day Pass either – you can be a day to
In the travel world, few topics incite more contention and indignation than seatback etiquette—as we learned a while back when we published Six Shocking Stories of Travelers Gone Wild, which stirred up a wild debate among our readers.
In the piece, an editor from Family Vacation Critic (our sister site) and I both shared stories about other passengers reacting churlishly when we inched our seats backward. "When flying out of Portugal," I wrote, "I reclined my seat and fell asleep. I woke up when
Why is Costa Rica one of the most popular places in the world to have a destination wedding? According to the experts, it’s due to affordability, great weather, natural scenic beauty, ease of travel, and first-class services.
Approximately two million people in the United States get married each year, according to The Huffington Post, and of those about 25% opt for a destination wedding in another country. As costs for traditional weddings in North America continue to rise, happy couples are comb
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The Sydney Opera House
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por Cristóbal Ramírez
El colorido de sus edificios contrasta con sus montes verdes. Sea cual sea la dirección que tomen sus pies por el centro de Quito, capital de Ecuador, le rodeará la historia. Uno se queda boquiabierto ante tal despliegue de estilos artísticos mientras los quiteños van a su aire y apenas posan la mirada sobre los monumentos. Con razón fue declarada una de las primeras ciudades patrimonio de la Unesco, en 1978.
La Plaza de San Blas da la bienvenida en la parte antigua. Lueg
When the days grow longer and the dreary winter slowly melts away, it’s time to pack your suitcase and head out to meet spring! Our favourite season is simply more beautiful in some places – and some places are simply more beautiful in spring. Stuck for a place to go? Choose one of our top five spring destinations below.
Prague is the capital of Bohemia – and the Czech Republic, of course. Avoid the summer crowds by visiting in spring, when the Golden City gli
by Andy Jarosz
Walk along the streets of Old Havana, Cuba and you’re quite likely to stop to admire a very curious sight that will pass you by. You’ll probably hear it or even smell its fumes before you see it. You’ll wonder why it looks like a bicycle but sounds like a lawnmower. Welcome to the riquimbili: not quite what Che Guevara rode in The Motorcycle Diaries but a good example of Cuban inventiveness in finding a solution to a very real everyday headache.
Since the Castro revolution in
