Alfred DuPont not only spared no expense in the building of his family home, he also built one of America’s most extravagant hotels. Wilmington welcomed this testimony to the Gilded Age of America in January of 1913. In the hotel’s first week of business, more than 20,000 people visited from all over the world, some …
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Grano de Oro Hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica
When you think Costa Rica, you probably envision lush, verdant green as far as the eye can see, and tropical breezes dancing on your skin – and you wouldn’t be far from reality. The Grano de Oro Hotel of San Jose offers the ambiance of a historical destination mingled with modern comforts. This hotel is …
Orava Castle of Slovakia
Nestled just below some of the most impressive cliffs is Slovakia’s most attractive location, Orava Castle. On the banks of the Orava River, this castle that shares the same name became the estate of Orava Castle in 1370. The families who have called this castle home have ruled over nearly the entire region since. The …
Jarlshof: A Unique Peek into the Prehistory of Civilization
There are tons of destinations around the world that allow you to glimpse into the history of the region; but, there are not very many at all that present its visitors with evidence of the earliest known human activity. The cape above West Voe’s natural harbor was ideal for early settlers, namely those from the …
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Hot Spots in Magnificent Mozambique
Over the years, Mozambique has earned a marred reputation due to its civil wars, natural disasters, and colonialism. Twenty-five years after its most widely known conflict ended, however, this country has emerged as one of the most satisfying destinations in the world. most of its land is wilderness regions that have remained untouched – from …
Castle Chillon in Veytaux, Switzerland
Castle Chillon in Veytaux, Switzerland – The way Castle Chillon looks today is nothing compared to its early years. Many renovations and additions have been made over the centuries of its existence to create the grand estate you can visit today. The castle grounds, while not much is known of the land in its earliest …