A man from Tipperary County, Martin Burke, had a grand idea – to create a destination hotel in downtown Dublin that would woo the honest folk who wanted really nothing more than an honest experience of comfortable service in the more fashionable part of town. In 1824, he established The Shelbourne Hotel. With nothing more …
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The Parador Cardona in Catalonia, Spain
Parador Cardona Hotel is housed inside a castle fortress that, while its beauty outshines anything in the region, has certainly seen its fair share of sorrow throughout Spanish history. The Parador was originally built in the 800s. As such, it is one of the oldest, still-standing structures in all of Spain. If walls could speak, …
Come See the Jerusalem You Didn’t Know Existed
While history abounds within the region, the city of Jerusalem is nearly overflowing with historically significant sites; so much so, that it can be difficult to know where to begin. Luckily, however, Jerusalem is a place where, even if you have no knowledge regarding the region, this will actually be to your advantage. The history …
Cavallo Point Lodge at Golden Gate
A pet project of Fort Baker’s Retreat Group, Passport Resorts, and several others, Cavallo Point Lodge in San Francisco is an incredibly special destination, and this partnership among several of San Francisco’s historical preservation groups is not only special, but innovative for several reasons. The name, Cavallo Point, derives from the history of San Francisco …
The Nature Castles of Longwood Gardens – Pennsylvania
From childhood there begins a fascination with treehouses. From where, exactly, does this fascination come? Perhaps it’s the structure itself, miraculously defying the odds of balance, nestled among birds and straggling branches. From an artistic viewpoint, it presents a challenge to our definition of space – they’re unique and full of whimsy. People are drawn …
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The History of Sri Lanka’s World Heritage Sites
There are not many places in the world that can claim to have the number of World Heritage Sites (a whopping eight!) that Sri Lanka has in such a small region. This country’s more than 2000 years of history and culture is waiting to be discovered in the many ancient sites or temples. And the …