Category: Vacations
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Ninfa Gardens, Sermoneta Italy
With over 160 varieties of roses and 1300 ornamental trees, the beautiful Ninfa Gardens have been called both the most romantic and the best in the world. Located two hours southeast of Rome, Ninfa also has a tragic past. Papal civil wars in the 14th century lead to Emperor Barborossa ordering the small town and…
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Villa d’ESTE Tivoli, garden tour
Villa d’Este was Built in the 1550’s by Ipolito d’Este, grandson to Cardinal Borgia. It is famous for its water features, as Ipolito hired French engineers for the hydrolics as well as arranged withe the local people to use the river in exchange for clean water. Over twenty fountains and several grottos make up this…
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OYSTER BOX 5 star eye candy
My girlfriend and her husband stayed at this fabulous hotel 15 minutes from Durban, South Africa and I had to share with you – a little beauty for your day:) An award-winning hotel, the historic Oyster Box was completely updated in 2006 and impeccably restored to keep many of its original features. A great spot to lounge and enjoy…
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Tuscany Dreams…
Bon journo! I cannot contain my excitement as I anticipate my long awaited trip to Italy. The itinerary… Two nights in Firenze Two nights in Lucca One week in Loro ~ which is located halfway between Firenze & Arezzo One week in Cap Martin, near Menton, on the Cote d’Azur I hope to include a…
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In Praise of Simple
I recently stayed in a simple but great cabin nestled in old growth forest overlooking the ocean with the sound of the waves hitting the beach. With such stunning surroundings, it was all about the view and taking in nature. The cabin was only a year old, and simply decorated to enhance what was on…
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