Weave your way through the channels between the infamous floating islands of Uros, and just beyond is the island made famous by their intricate knitting and textile weaving, Taquile. About thirty miles from Puno, or an hour-and-a-half boat ride, Taquile is a fun island for exploring travelers. Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca is rich in …
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The Norman Rockwell Museum of Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Norman Rockwell, a prized American artist, and his wife, Molly, established the Norman Rockwell Museum in the Berkshire region of Massachusetts in 1969. Mr. Rockwell spent the last quarter century of his life in Stockbridge. It is the dedication of the museum to preserve the enjoyment of his great contribution to the American arts and …
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Historic Hotel Monteleone of New Orleans
From the humble beginnings of a shoemaker in Sicily to an entrepreneur in the Land of Opportunity, Antonio Monteleone has made his mark. Growing up in Sicily, Antonio had been told many stories of the greatness of America. This spurred him on, and it didn’t take long for him to see that, while he was …
The Shelbourne Hotel of Dublin, Ireland
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 …
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 …