Travel Resources Guide
Narrow alleys carved between stucco-fronted houses and a deluge of steps, mellowed by the years, will guide you to the Hotel Caruso. Stone lions guard its entrance, but don’t be afraid, they will let you in to admire the ornamented column of the pillared hall. ------------------------------------
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From Clive Cussler's exciting adventure thriller packed with masterful infusion of historical confusion making readers, we wonder if it were a fiction book they were reading. The Sahara Desert holds the world awed and fascinated with its many secrets buried in its vast stretch of sand. But from D
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Since 1989, Lebanon's capital Beirut has been slowly rebuilding itself after a long running civil war. Now, it has rejuvenated itself and is again one of the most predominant cultural cities in the Middle East. The modern Beirut is divided up into several districts, including an area which is dom
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Located opposite Palazzo Strozzi, stands a hotel with a magnificent 19th century facade, part of the rich history of Florence. Refurbished preserving the materials and furnishings of the period, it evokes a world of refined elegance, a singular and highly suggestive atmosphere, right down to the fi
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Considering Retirement on a Cruise Ship By Sarah Maple I have made the decision to move out of my beloved London townhouse and take up residence on a cruise liner. I was briefly thinking about moving into a hotel for a while but then I would only have the extra benefit of housekeeping and a resid
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History, the flowing stream of the Arno, the Tuscan hills, the tradition of fine service from the sister property of Villa d'Este, all within a stone's throw from Florence at Villa La Massa. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Villa La Massa, Tuscany,
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Carthage was founded in the 9th century B.C. on the Gulf of Tunis. From the 6th century onwards, it developed into a great trading empire covering much of the Mediterranean and was home to a brilliant civilization. In the course of the long Punic wars, Carthage occupied territories belonging t
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Neighboring the famous Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace, The Westin Excelsior, Florence, combines contemporary accommodations with seven centuries of Florentine history. Located on Piazza Ognissanti, we offer a professional staff dedicated to impeccable service and state-of-the-art bus
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People from all over Europe flock to Sardinia for their annual summer holidays and it is easy to see why. Sardinia has a wealth of natural areas, including a marine reserve, as well as an agreeable Mediterranean climate. Sardinia is an island with mountainous terrain and some unusual geologic
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Sailing the Mediterranean can be the trip of a lifetime. If you are seeking great weather, exotic ports, wonderful accommodation and fantastic food then a Mediterranean Cruise is for you. Itineraries vary on Mediterranean Cruises, but just a few of the ports that you can be treated to are, Malta,
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