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It Happened One Night: Chapter 2

The country house Mycroft had introduced them to was a little smaller than the nobles’ mansions they’d been to thus far, but it was an elegant villa, one which exuded a sense of history.

Its exterior was built in the Gothic style, with stone foundations. Planted in the vast gardens was a sea of flora in exquisite colour schemes, delighting the eye of any onlooker. [1]

Of course, the interior didn’t disappoint either: it was richly decorated, with intricately crafted furniture in every room; and hanging from the walls were portraits of the mansion’s owners, as well as landscapes painted by renowned artists. As Sherlock and company were here as guests, they were restricted in the number of rooms allowed for use, but the sheer number of luxury items that greeted them was still far greater than what any ordinary person could ever hope to obtain.

Their lives had literally been turned around.

Turned around…… and yet.

“——Booored……”

In the room he had picked himself, Sherlock looked out the window, gazing at the tranquil garden flooded with gentle sunlight.

It had been three days since they’d moved in, and Sherlock had already grown weary of this lavish lifestyle.

He only took care of the plants in the garden insomuch that they wouldn’t wither, but otherwise he had no interest in the flowers themselves. Moreover, he had already tired of gazing upon the decorations and furniture and paintings in the house. The underground wine cellar aroused some interest, but as an invited guest, helping himself to the liquor as he pleased was evidently a breach of etiquette.

In the end, there wasn’t much to do in this mansion.

As John had suggested, requests from clients were reaching him by mail in the meantime, but they had all been simple cases, solvable just by reading the letters. Couldn’t one difficult case come in sometime? Sherlock sighed heavily as he wrote down the solutions in his replies.

His boredom was plain as day. John, who was seated across him, spoke up in a soft voice.

“Sherlock. We just got tangled up in a big incident a while back, so isn’t it a good thing to take a break for once?”

“Y’know, John, just one day of rest is enough for me. If I don’t get the right level of stimulation, my brain will get all mouldy.”

“What an absurd……”

Just then, the door opened.

“Sherlock, John-kun, I’ve made some tea.”

Miss Hudson walked in bearing a silver tray. On top of it were some nicely baked biscuits, and black tea in teacups with simple designs. As they’d been given permission to use the kitchens, she had been devoting her spare time to baking.

“Thank you, Miss Hudson.”

“Thanks—”

The two of them each took a biscuit from the tray on the table, and munched on it.

“How is it? I’m quite proud of them myself,” she asked.

John nodded in satisfaction.

“It’s very delicious. Right, Sherlock?”

“Oh, it’s good, yeah,” he replied, deadpan.

Miss Hudson shook her head sadly.

“……Well now. If you’re this bored, why don’t you head down to one of the nearby villages? Seeing as there’s such fine weather too.”

Sherlock sent his gaze out the window yet again.

“That’s true……. And if an interesting case pops up, it would be just my luck.”

“Don’t say something so troubling — we’ve worked hard for this peace and quiet.”

John was familiar with Sherlock’s character, but this level of addiction to his work was nothing short of astounding. Miss Hudson, clearly worried by the detective’s words, placed a hand on John’s shoulder.

“John-kun, with Sherlock in this state, I’m worried he’ll get up to no good. Just in case, could you tag along with him?”

“Certainly; leave it to me. It’ll also be a perfect opportunity to get some exercise.”

“What’re you both taking me for……?” Sherlock grumbled — he’d been half-joking, and was surprised to find his words being taken seriously.

Then, with Miss Hudson taking care of the house, the two men set off.

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The Cotswolds was a region 200 kilometres west of London, renowned for its rustic charm, with its rolling hills carpeted in verdant grass.

From where they were, they could see flocks of white sheep and tiny villages dotting the vast green landscape. The village buildings were constructed from limestone: in the northeast of the Cotswolds, it was the colour of honey; in the central region, it was golden-yellow; in the southwest, it turned white instead.

Walking along a path which cut through some pastures, Sherlock and John arrived at the village nearest to the mansion.

A small stream meandered through the village, and built along it was a series of stone houses. It looked right out of a picture book.

Their hearts healed by the idyllic scene before them, the two men headed to the centre of the village, in a bid to find some boredom-busting information. There, they found a two-storey inn. When he noticed that a section of the first floor had been converted into a pub, Sherlock broke into a grin.

“Oi, John. Let’s have a pint to pass the time.”

John shot him a dubious look.

“Sherlock. Drinking during the day isn’t something I approve of.”

“It’ll be fine. It’s been a long time since we’ve had a vacation anyway — why not let loose for a bit?”

“And who was it who said he’d had enough of resting just now……?”

This was a fine example of what it meant to do an about-turn.

But it wasn’t the first time Sherlock had done something on a whim. John reluctantly followed him into the inn.

As expected for a country pub in the daytime, there were only a handful of customers seated quietly inside — it was nothing like the bustle of the city. At the counter was a tall man, who looked like he was running the business alone.

The two men sat at the bar. Sherlock ordered beer, while John chose some light snacks. As their orders were served up, Sherlock took a swig, then directed a question to the owner.

“Hey. Isn’t there anything interesting going on around here?”

At this vague question, the pub owner rubbed his chin.

“Anything interesting, huh. Well there is, but it’s a family matter. Are you two tourists?”

John spoke up. “No, it’s complicated…… For various reasons, we’re staying in the residence of a nearby landowner for the time being.”

“Hmm, so you’re a close friend of this noble?”

“That’s not it either…… This man here is the detective Sherlock Holmes, and I’m his assistant.”

“Ah, I’ve heard of you. So you’re that Holmes. Must’ve been tough comin’ all the way out here.”

It seemed he had little interest in celebrities: hearing Sherlock’s name didn’t stir up much of a reaction.

Sherlock stared into his beer glass.

“By the way, you said something just now about a ‘family matter’?”

It seemed he had remembered what the owner said earlier, about there being something interesting. Then, the owner’s voice turned slightly cheery.

“Actually, my daughter’s in London now, and she’s getting married. She’s bringing her fiancé here the evening after tomorrow. I’ve met him just once before, but he’s a solid chap. I was kinda worried she’d get on with some weird fellow, so I’m relieved.”

“Congratulations — you must be proud.”

At John’s words, the owner rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment.

“Thanks. I’m also planning a wedding celebration that night, with some friends from the nearby villages.”

Sherlock hummed in reply. It wasn’t clear if he was interested or not.

“But the second floor is used as an inn, right? Wouldn’t the noise invite complaints?”

“Not to worry: there’s only one person staying upstairs now, and I’ve already gotten his agreement. Anyway, it’s pretty rare for outsiders to come to a small village like this. I still run the inn for formality’s sake, but most of my income comes from this pub.”

“But there is one person here.”

“Yeah, a guy who just arrived a while ago. It seems he’s an obscure painter; he said he wanted a quiet place to concentrate on his art and stimulate his creativity, so he’s rented a room for around ten days.”

That number startled John.

“That’s quite a long stay.”

“The rooms are all empty anyway, so I don’t mind at all. Also, instead of an atelier, well…… can you see it from here?”

The owner pointed at something beyond the window. A little ways from the inn, at the end of a patch of exposed, blackened earth, stood a small shed.

When the two men caught sight of the shed and nodded, the pub owner continued.

“It was originally a stable, but got remodelled into a storage shed. This guy said it was easy to concentrate there, so he moved lots of bulky luggage into the shed via carriage, and now he spends most of his day cooped up inside.”

“Something seems off. What happened to his original belongings?”

“There weren’t many to begin with, so now they’ve been moved to an empty room on the second floor. The others in the village don’t really like him, but he pays his bills on time, so I’ve nothing to say to that. And there weren’t many things in the shed in the first place, so he’s not causing me any trouble.”

Just as the owner finished speaking, the shed door opened, and they saw a man walk out alone.

Sherlock spoke up.

“Is, that the artist?”

“Yeah, his name is Rheos. I think he’s from around France.” [2]

Rheos was a pale, lanky young man dressed in awfully shabby clothes: he truly looked like an artist detached from reality. His shoulder-length hair hid most of his features, but his quick steps revealed the strength in his legs. He was carrying a large, dirty case under his arm.

“…………”

Sherlock stared with inscrutable eyes as he tried to figure out where Rheos was going, but quickly turned back to the barkeep.

“So, is he using this place as a base, and travelling around the area to paint landscapes?”

The owner shook his head.

“I thought so too at first, but apparently he practises by referencing works from famous artists.”

“Hmm, you said earlier that he always coops himself up in that shed. I thought he’d go out during the day if he’s painting scenery.”

“He’s an odd one, that’s for sure. But anyway, I’m the one who took him in, and he hasn’t caused any problems so far. I say it’s up to him where and how he wants to paint. ——By the way, Mr Detective—”

He leaned over to Sherlock a little.

“What is it?”

“From your detective work, I’m sure you’ve seen many strange cases, now haven’t you? If you’re willing, why not tell us about one or two at the dinner party?”

The owner broke into a wide grin, but on the contrary, Sherlock’s face twitched. To be honest, it was simply awkward to attend a complete stranger’s wedding party. Hence he decided to gently turn down the offer.

“……Umm, thank you for the invitation, but——”

“——Hmm? How about it? It’s my precious daughter’s wedding, y’know. I’ll do anything to make things even a little more exciting.”

However, contrary to his expectations, the pub owner seemed adamant that Sherlock regale the guests with stories from his detective work. The strength of his insistence had flustered Sherlock for a moment, but eventually, he clapped his partner’s shoulder beside him.

“In that case, John here can go. After all, he’s witnessed many of the strange things I’ve encountered up close.”

“Huh? What’re you saying, Sherlock!?”

Realising that he was being offered up instead, John panicked. As much as he wanted to congratulate the happy couple on their marriage, he didn’t want to be sent out to speak before a whole bunch of strangers.

“You’re always complaining about this and that — only now do you appreciate me? It’s not fair!”

“No need to be humble. I can personally guarantee your ability as a storyteller.”

“No, hold on just a——”

“——Oh, so you’ll be speaking in place of him, eh?”

Unfortunately for John, the owner had now set his sights on him.

“U-Uh, I……”

John put both hands before him in an effort to convey that he wouldn’t be joining the party, but in the face of the pub owner’s blinding smile, he realised all resistance would only be futile.

“Alright. I shall attend……”

“Thank you. As a further token of my thanks, have some slightly more expensive beer on the house.”

Now in a great mood, the owner took two bottles of beer from the shelves behind him.

Having been forced into speaking in public about their cases — a fine mess indeed — John was downright depressed. Sherlock patted him on the shoulder.

“Sorry. If I were to talk instead, it would just sound like I’m bragging. Do you want to get some practice in while you can?” suggested Sherlock, with a half-smile.

“You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?”

John shot him a reproachful glare.

Footnotes:

[1] To give you a sense of how the house might look like, here are some examples of Victorian Gothic houses: The Guardian

[2] Rheos (pronounced ray-oh-s) is honestly my best guess at his name… (In the book it’s written as レオス). Rheos is also a real name!

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blueiscoool · 3 years

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The $21 Million Achille Salvagni-Designed Miami Beach Mansion

It’s no stretch to picture Don Johnson, playing his Sonny Crockett character in Miami Vice, all white linen suit and turquoise tee, lounging by the pool of this spectacular Miami Beach mini-mansion. Or climbing the home’s majestic bronze-finished staircase to kick back on the mezzanine floor’s soft-pink sofa, gazing out over the palm-fringed waterfront. It’s definitely camera-ready.

The credit for this sleek, retro-cool architectural jewel, just a short speed boat ride to downtown Miami, goes to acclaimed Italian genius Achille Salvagni. The Rome-based 50-year-old is well known for his designs for super-luxury homes and yachts, together with his exquisite, bespoke furniture and lighting creations.

According to listing agent Oren Alexander of Douglas Elliman, Salvagni was commissioned by an overseas client to design both the exterior and interior of the home. With the Covid-19 pandemic restricting travel, coupled with the booming market for upscale homes in Miami Beach, the owner has decided to sell. The asking price: a cool $21 million.

Completed just weeks ago, this almost 8,000-square-foot, gleaming white residence is squeezed onto a third-of-an-acre lot on Lakeview Drive, in the less frenetic west side of fun-loving Miami Beach.

Boaters will love the 110 feet of waterfront on the Surprise inlet from Biscayne Bay that leads into Surprise Lake. But forget about docking your superyacht here; fixed, low bridges restrict access to smaller vessels. Sonny Crockett’s 38-foot Scarab however, would fit just fine.

Salvagni designed the exterior of the two-story home with curvilinear walls, towering floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping roof lines. Dark wood accents on the entryway contrast with the stark white paint and white pavers.

Sliding steel gates lead from quiet Lakeview Drive into a small motorcourt and entrance to the house. A grand foyer opens to a double-height living room and dining room with views out to the pool.

Throughout the home, the furniture is all bespoke from the Achille Salvagni Atelier Collection—he has studios in New York, London and Rome—and includes some truly exquisite items. Add to these a number of curated antique pieces from his native Italy.

The kitchen enters the realm of museum quality with custom cabinetry detailed in 24-karat gold leaf, a surfboard-like island and glossy Belgium Black marble flooring. The appliances are all high-end Wolf and Sub-Zero.

In the living room, it’s hard to miss the quartet of funky, retro-style yellow armchairs, the shiny blue lacquer column and an additional grouping of curvy sofas and armchairs.

And pre-empting the inevitable question; yes, every stick of furniture (even those designed by Salvagni), every piece of art, and every light fixture in the home can be included in the sale for an additional $1.2 million over the asking price.

Climb that bronze staircase to the second level and here you’ll find the expansive primary suite with its private deck overlooking the pool, a spacious bathroom, custom walk-in closets and desk area.

Four additional bedrooms reside on this floor, along with an open seating area featuring those funky pink chairs and sofa. Back down on the first floor are two more bedrooms, a yoga room, steam room and access to the garage.

Huge sliding glass doors open from the living area out to the white limestone terrace and 90-foot infinity pool. Here there’s also a cabana with outdoor kitchen.

But don’t expect breathtaking water views from the deck; the home sits on a narrow stretch of canal and looks straight into the far-from-attractive Ritz-Carlton Residences condo building. Hence the multitude of palm trees and shrubbery by the water’s edge to provide some privacy.

Even with that lofty $21 million asking price, Douglas Elliman’s Alexander is confident the home will sell quickly. Inventory for luxury, waterfront, single-family homes on Miami Beach has almost dried up, with demand far exceeding supply. Add to that the Achille Salvagni factor.

“This property is beyond comparison to any other Miami Beach home available right now. The depth and detail of the artistry and craftsmanship has to be seen to be understood,” he says.

By Howard Walker.

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THE 6 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN EUROPE IN 2021

Anticipating how travel will glance in 2021 is a waste of time. However, what's without a doubt is that this year has hit the delight business hard: the meaningful ventures, the mother and-pop organizations, individuals doing things right. So going in 2021 will not simply be an opportunity to reconnect with ourselves and feel the buzz of showing up in another spot and another headspace, alive to additional opportunities. As it were, it will be our opportunity to decide in favor of the sort of world we need to live in: one of maintainable organizations, environments and networks, instead of people gazing into the seductively empty bereft of a cell phone screen. It will likewise be an opportunity for a considerable lot of us to recall that we live in a mainland that is one of the extraordinary interwoven designs mankind and topography. Here's the place where we'll be going in Europe in 2021, and it feels progressively basic that we as a whole get out and do likewise – and make a decision in favor of euphoria. For more future motivation, look at our manual for the best occasion objections for 2021 and the best UK objections to visit in 2021.

6. THE AZORES

With the conceivable exemption of Iceland, no place in Europe does land dramatization very like the Azores – the Hawaii of the mid-Atlantic, with thickly forested islands bordered by rough precipices that appear to emerge from the nothingness like goliath green knees from an early stage shower. The archipelago, 950 miles from the bank of parent country Portugal, is a position of volcanic cavities, sulphuric natural aquifers, penetrating whales and surf breaks ignored by epic stacks. The archipelago of biospheres and marine stores has likewise been a calm paragon of practical the travel industry, a kind of European response to Costa Rica.

There are ships and little planes to islands like Faial, Pico and São Jorge, yet the majority of the activity occurs on Sao Miguel, which is all around loaded with great spots to remain. The exemplary twofold header is to put in a couple of evenings each at two sister inns: the Azor, with fresh mod-store calculation and a roof pool ignoring the harbor in the principle town of Ponta Delgada; and the Furnas Boutique Hotel up in the mud-percolating volcanic focal point of the island, where the superstar is the dark stone, Japanese-style warm pool.

In Vila Franca do Campo, the whale-watching and plunging area of interest thirty minutes along the south coast from Ponta Delgada, Convento de São Francisco is a 10-room shop in an exquisitely stark seventeenth century religious circle. Different features incorporate the Sete Cidades Lake Lodge, a progression of wood lodges on a kayak prepared lake in the wild north-west; and the Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach resort , a position of low-threw substantial innovation ignoring a long surf sea shore on the north coast.

By need, the food is consistently locavore, from the islands' popular cheeses to uncommon however delightful fish, for example, wreckfish and blue-mouth rockfish, and cozido das Furnas, a seven-meat stew slow-prepared in Furnas' volcanic earth. This is an immortal kind of spot; a profound nature escape, which feels about directly in 2021.

5. DUBROVNIK AND ITS SURROUNDS, CROATIA

Dubrovnik might be a little overwhelmed with Game Of Thrones sightseers, yet there's constantly been a sure wizardry to this limestone fortification on the Adriatic. Also, what's regularly neglected is the thing that an extraordinary beginning stage it is intended for a legitimate experience. Toward the south, it's not exactly an hour's drive past the languid harbor towns of the Dubrovnik Riviera to Montenegro – a country which has step by step been rediscovering its post-war magic, particularly with the impending appearance of a biophilic-innovator inn from Janu, Aman's new more youthful sister brand. Toward the north, it's under three hours to Mostar, an impeccable Bosnian town of fairylit millhouse cafés and Ottoman stone scaffolds, not a long way from the Kravice cascades, with a turquoise swimmable tidal pond encompassed by Niagara-like falls.

Yet, the alternate approach is offshore, towards the vehicle free, tumbledown Elaphiti islands of Koločep, Sipan and Lopud, handily came to by neighborhood ships. The one to visit in 2021 is Lopud, an island of Renaissance-time stone houses, outlandish gardens and demolished fortifications. Its Franciscan religious community is presently open as the five-suite Lopud 1483, following a meticulous 20-year redesign by Swiss workmanship supporter and donor Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza. She and her family have filled the 5,000-square-meter religious community with Renaissance and contemporary workmanship, a Franciscan drug store and a reflection garden planned by an Arctic shaman, while protecting the unpleasant plasterwork and patina of the antiquated cloister.

4. SKÅNE, SWEDEN

Sweden's southernmost region infrequently gets the inclusion it merits – in huge part in light of the fact that such a lot of buzz is drawn across the Øresund Bridge from Malmö to Copenhagen. Yet, Skåne is certainly worth investigating, from the interwoven appeal of the city to the lakes, wineries and Nantucket-esque clapboard waterfront towns of the rich open country, frequently alluded to as Sweden's larder.

Malmö has large numbers of the things making it work that have put Copenhagen and Amsterdam on each most-liveable rundown going: youthful, bikeable, streaked with trenches and substantial espresso joints, yet additionally home to a wonderfully saved Dutch-Renaissance old town. However it stays more blended than the disobediently elegant Danish city across the water, particularly in regions like Möllevången, a refined, multicultural piece of town referred to local people as Falafel City. Furthermore, Sweden's generally loosened up Covid-19 guidelines have implied that hip locavore frequents, for example, Bastard, Vollmers and the Höganäs Saluhall food corridor, just as zero-squander lunch most loved Restaurang Spill, have clutched their magic heading into 2021.

A sample of Skåne produce is a decent antecedent to an excursion to the open country: regardless of whether south to the sea shore hovels and marram-grass rises of the Skanör-Falsterbo promontory, or north to the clapboard coastline town of Mölle, where the Grand Hôtel Mölle remarkably investigates the stone sea shore and the wild Kullaberg Nature Reserve, with its porpoises and beacon climbs. Past Mölle, Båstad is another exemplary coastline town, with a customary kallbadhus (cold washing house) spa toward the finish of a wooden dock, having a place with the legacy splashed Hotel Skansen. All over the area, which is by and large calmer than the Stockholm archipelago, there's a relaxed feeling of provenance at spots, for example, at the zero-squander Hörte Brygga in the south-west, with its superb water-side nursery in the mid year. Like an European response to New England, this is the most polished of breaks.

3. SALENTO, ITALY

For a genuine Italian break in 2021, we'll head right to the lower part of its heel. Habitually under-staffed as the nation's response to Cornwall, on its own hot recurrence, the Salento district offers an unpleasant cut rendition of the best of Italy – from the nearly Caribbean west coast to the plunging bluffs of the west coast; from Brindisi down to southernmost Santa Maria di Leuca through the florid dream of Lecce, all beasts and limestone sections. This is a dry, ochre-toned place where there is olive forests and precipice hopping kids, too drowsy to even consider having a very remarkable scene. The cucina povera will in general be plain and unfussy: take the shockingly awesome gnummareddi, or sheep offal rolls, served in the walled garden at A Casa Tu Martinu in Taviano; or the barbecued bream at Lo Scalo, incorporated into the bluffs at Marina di Novaglie, and run by the Longo family for 50 years.

In any case, a progression of little savvy stays have increased the game here as of late. For example, the nine-room Palazzo Daniele in Gagliano del Capo, a nineteenth century apartment given a rich mod-devout makeover by hotelier Gabriele Salini – where travel disruptor Thierry Teyssier dispatched his 700,000 Heures 'fleeting inn' idea. Or on the other hand Masseria Canali, a low-threw, seven-room estate of curves and collectibles west of Brindisi, which opened for takeovers this late spring with a pool deserving of A Bigger Splash.

2. TIMIȘOARA, ROMANIA

This western Romanian city is regularly alluded to as Little Vienna, with its stupendous Habsburg Secessionist structures and roundabout downtown area. In truth, it's not as glossily refined as the Austrian capital, however that is the point. Indeed, even in its stupendous focus, the primary spot in Europe to have electric streetlamps, Timișoara doesn't feel like a scam. Also, as other Romanian urban communities, including Cluj-Napoca and Sibiu, there's a discernible feeling of energetic good faith in this understudy town. A large number of the city's foundations have the vibe of somebody's parlor – like Scârț Loc Lejer, a bric-a-brac bar possessed by a craftsman's group, with a congested nursery, a bordering theater and a gallery of Communist commercialization in the cellar. Somewhere else, there are hopping club evenings at underground Database and practices at the graffiti'd Aethernativ Café, with faint echoes of early Noughties Berlin.

There are celebrations in Timișoara for everything from world music to film, Romany workmanship and jazz, the last of which has consistently been enormous here, in any event, when Ceaușescu pushed it underground. The National Opera House has drama and expressive dance works of art, with tickets at the cost of an IPA in London, and the craftsmanship goes from a road workmanship display in a street passage to the Muzeul de Arta's assortment of wry pictures by Corneliu Baba. All of which drove it to be named European Capital of Culture for 2021, an assignment which might get pushed back a couple of years in the wake of Covid-19. Name or not, this is a legitimate city of culture, and definitely worth a city break.

1. CHANIA, CRETE, GREECE

While its Ottoman-affected harbor and spaghetti bowl of cobble-stoned roads are gently delightful, Chania is sneaking up all of a sudden with regards to its food. From basic ocean side bistros to lovely Cretan high end food, this city on the north-west shore of the Greek island has a select yet rapidly growing scene that is tricking in master palates.

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ir-egipto-travel · 6 years

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Detail of a painted limestone statue of Queen Meryetamun, the fourth daughter of King Ramesses II (reigned from circa 1279 to 1213 BCE during the 19th Dynasty). Her name means 'Beloved of Amun'. She was promoted to the position of Great Royal Wife to become her father's consort sometime after the death of her mother, Queen Nefertari. This fine sculpture (JE 31413) is now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt. Photo: Tyldesly, Joyce, Chronicle of the Queens of Egypt, Thames & Hudson Ltd, London, UK, 2006. The exquisite workmanship in addition to the gentle smile and graceful presence make this work one of the most beautiful statues of the Ramesside period. Meryetamun's ornate wig is held in place by a double band that supports two royal serpents wearing the crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt. A circular base rests upon the queen's head, decorated with multiple uraei with sun-disks; this base would have once supported the large disk and double plumes, which are typical of queenly headdresses during that period. Ramesses II took at least three of his daughters, including Meryetamun, as queen consorts following their mothers' deaths. Scholars, however, have debated whether this was through consummated marriage or they were consorts in name only. Meryetamun died during her father's long reign and was buried in the Valley of the Queens. #egyptpassion #iregipto #thegiftsofmindfulness #ashleymariemoderndayalchemist #alchemistofunconditionallove #egyptpassion_ #pyramids #spiritualconnection https://www.instagram.com/p/BuUBzG7hzlm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=180z0j5yxtmuj

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travel-rdm · 2 years

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Things To Do Before You Die

Things like visiting the Eiffel Tower, Antoni Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, or admiring the artwork collection of the Louvre are on everyone's bucket list but the world is an amazing and enormous place with thousands of stunning places and interesting things to do. So, take a break from your basic wish list and follow off-beaten paths, places, and attractions. We present to you some of the things you need to experience once in your life.

1.Swim with the jellyfish (Palau)

Jellyfish Lake in Palau is home to millions of jellyfish that are considered fairly harmless due to their mild sting. Being surrounded by jellyfish for the first five minutes is bound to be terrifying, with some pressing up against your body. However, as the terror subsided, this will be one of your all-time favourite travel experiences.

Take a Junk Boat cruise (Halong Bay)

Halong Bay is a quiet collection of 1,600 islands and islets located three and a half hours from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi. This UNESCO World Heritage site has served as the setting for numerous award-winning movies. Spend a day or a week on an ancient-style junk boat floating through the green-topped limestone islands and emerald waterways.

Spend a night in an Ice Hotel (Sweden)

Hotels made of natural ice and snow are developed every year in various frigid areas across the world. They are both art displays as well as hotels, with canvases spanning the entire length of the building. Spend the night in one of their negative degree rooms, surrounded by finely sculpted ice. It's an added advantage that you have the potential of witnessing the Northern Lights from these sights.

See the changing of the Guard (London)

London, The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is a fascinating sight in which the Old Guard relinquishes security to the New Guard. This is done in conjunction with coordinated marching, precision drills, and band playing. It's a one-of-a-kind show that you should not miss.

Walk the Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is one of the most well-known and enormous building projects erected to defend the Chinese Empire. Take a stroll along a section of the 13,170-mile long wall, pausing at picturesque sites with views of flowing rivers and historical antiquities.

Drive through Route 66 (USA)

Route 66, the legendary route from Chicago to Santa Monica, is a great place for a road trip. It is also known as the Main Street of America, and was one of the first US highways, providing a way for the country to travel for business or pleasure. With neon-sign hotels, mom-and-pop cafes, and quirky roadside attractions, driving through the route is sure to give you kicks.

Explore the temples of Petra (Jordan)

No tours of the Jordan are complete without a stop at the ancient city of Petra and its elaborate temples and tombs. Over 1,500 candles light the mile trip from the Siq to the Treasury, an exquisite two-story tomb, three days a week. A group of about 200 people can travel through the tight rock cracks, which will be illuminated by candles. At night, walking through the Siq is a surreal experience. But don't forget to explore Petra during the day.

#eiffel tower #sagradafamilia #usa #attractions #london

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Things to do before you die

Swim with the jellyfish (Palau)

2. Take a Junk Boat cruise (Halong Bay)

3. Spend a night in an Ice Hotel (Sweden)

4. See the changing of the Guard (London)

5. Walk the Great Wall of China

6. Drive through Route 66 (USA)

7. Explore the temples of Petra (Jordan)

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Why To Visit Bahamas For Your Vacation

Flickering avenues and white shorelines welcome vacationers from all around the globe to the city of Nassau on New Providence Island. The rich culture fills the environment with fervor. Intriguing pioneer design encompasses you with a feeling of the rich legacy of this city. The magnificently certain James Bond topic of Nassau drenches you in a universe of excellent shorelines, speedboats, seaplanes and gambling club evenings, all of which set the scene for appreciating the absolute best activities in Nassau Bahamas.

Encompassed by the shimmering turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas are an accumulation of islands that have turned out world-well known for their stupendous sights and tropical excellence. To visit one of these islands and experience the uncommon settlement and surroundings is to get you an ideal excursion. Of the 700 or more islands to visit in the Bahamas, New Providence Island and the city of Nassau fill in as an astounding center point to visit the remainder of the islands. While you are here, you can rely on an airport shuttle in the Bahamas for having the best of transportation from the airport and to other places. There are reputed travel agencies offering you such services.

Not exclusively is Nassau the Bahamas’ capital city, it is likewise the biggest and most developed in the archipelago. Because of the island’s advantageous situating, this city has dependably been at the cutting edge of Bahamian improvement. Plenty of excellent shorelines, shining gambling clubs and various activities in Nassau Bahamas make this city an ideal excursion goal. It likewise fills in as a vacationer center point. You can visit many calmer and immaculate Out Islands of the Bahamas. With the top activity in the Bahamas is visiting the well-known Bahamas Swimming Pigs at Pig Beach. Numerous individuals visit Nassau every year as travelers on voyage ships since Nassau’s port is a typical stop for Caribbean travels.

We have refreshed our top rundown of activities in Nassau with new experiences, day excursions, visits and energizing spots to visit and these are the very reasons why you should visit the Bahamas.

The formation of Nassau

First established in 1650 by the British and named Charles Town, it was later renamed after Fort Nassau. This flourishing island grabbed the attention of some unwelcome visitors in the eighteenth century. The scandalous privateer known as Blackbeard, with the ‘Privateers Republic’ at his back, took the city and transformed it into a privateers’ nook. Luckily, for the British principle, they had the option to reclaim the city by 1720 and proceeded with improvement to accomplish what we see today. A portion of the wonderful pioneer design has been very much safeguarded can even now be delighted in on an excursion to Nassau.

Walking tour of the old town

Of the considerable number of activities in Nassau Bahamas, a mobile visit can be the most enlightening and fascinating, while yet taking into account a feeling of exploration. Nassau’s mind-boggling advancement throughout the years has enabled it to be in the spotlight of various Bahamian occasions. Regardless of whether you are keen on sitting in on a parliamentary session, finding awesome posts or finding out about the privateers that once dealt with this land, this visit will not disillusion. Following this strolling visit will take you through the splendidly shaded Old Town, where lively structures and bloom gardens meet. Allow yourself a few hours to benefit as much as possible from the strolling visit, so you have sufficient opportunity to value every single incredible stop.

Parliament Square

Motivated on structures from the old capital of North Carolina by Loyalists, American settlers who stayed faithful to the British Crown, Parliament Square’s pink structures have a 16-member Senate and a 38-member House of Assembly. Indispensable choices and discussions concerning the eventual fate of the Bahamas happen inside these dividers. At the point when the House is in session, you will get an opportunity to sit, look at new laws unfurl, and old ones discussed.

Having constructed in 1815, a visit to Parliament Square will give you an ideal case of provincial design. It will likewise be characteristic of the advancement and protection of the incredible city of Nassau. Going for a walk around Parliament Square and inspecting the amazing statue of Queen Victoria at its inside is one of the top activities in Nassau Bahamas. Parliament Square is one of the activities in Nassau Bahamas.

Nassau Public Library and Museum

Even though Nassau might be a center point of improvement and new thoughts for the Bahamas, there is likewise an extremely solid feeling of authentic preservation. The Nassau Public Library and Museum situated on the southern side of Parliament Square. This octagonal structure initially worked as a jail in 1797, making it Parliament Square’s most seasoned structure. The jail cells have since been re-purposed to store library books. The structure additionally houses a captivating historical center total with unbelievable provincial and Arawak relics. Nassau Public Library and Museum should be your number two spot on your Walking Tour activities in Nassau Bahamas.

Queen’s Staircase

Worked in 1793, and seemingly the island’s best perspective, the Queen’s Staircase is the most astounding point on the island at 38m tall. This fascination is the water tower of Fort Fincastle and stands generally 60m above ocean level. You can appreciate heavenly perspectives on the sea and harbor on New Providence Island’s northern coastline. Visiting Queen’s Staircase is one of the foremost activities in the Bahamas.

Fort Fincastle

Fortress Fincastle constructed at the highest point of Bennet’s Hill as a post for raiders who might attempt to sneak into the harbor. The structure of the Fort was finished in 1793 and was produced using cut limestone. It additionally filled in like a lighthouse in the mid-1800. You must visit Fortress Fincastle when you walk through the old town in Nassau.

Gregory’s Arch

The phenomenally flexible bridge known as Gregory’s Arch is a brilliant site to stop off and welcome the quality of old colonial design. This curve additionally denotes the region where local people and travelers blend at cafés and take-outs. Going through it gives you a magnificent feeling of history just as an incredible perspective on the zone of Nassau known as ‘Over the Hill.’ Gregory’s Arch located at the crossing point of Market and Duke earned its name from the name of Governor John Gregory.

Government House & Statue of Christopher Columbus

Like the dividers of the Parliament Square, the Government House on Mount Fitzwilliam has the remarkable Bahamian pink and white shading. This noteworthy structure is the official residence of the Governor General of the Bahamas. In 1830 this structure was talented an amazing statue of Christopher Columbus that had been imported from London. The statue is on the staircase, paving the way to the administration house and sits above the city of Nassau. This statue celebrates Columbus’ landing in the Bahamas in 1492.

Heritage Museum of The Bahamas

You can witness the monstrous chronicled criticalness of Nassau all around the shimmering city. There are, in any case, certain antiquities and articles from the age passed by that you can view at the Heritage Museum of the Bahamas. These things will give you a far more profound and all the more entrancing take a gander at the historical backdrop of the city and of New Providence Island overall. Since the structure itself worked as ahead of schedule as the 1850s and held endless verifiable fortunes, a visit is unquestionably a standout amongst the best activities in Nassau Bahamas.

National Art Gallery of the Bahamas

While the Heritage Museum may bring you into the past, the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas puts you in front of some amazing fine arts. Including names, for example, Antonius Roberts, Brent Malone and Amos Ferguson, a visit to the display is positively worth your time. While the artisanship might be the principle explanation behind most to visit, the pioneer manor is a fascination in itself. Nineteenth-century class seeps from each side of the extraordinary structure. Exquisite sections remain around the structure and the great entryways open to uncover gleaming wooden floors and marvelous works of art covering each divider in sight.

John Watling’s Distillery

The stylish matching of red, blue and white is the thing that first establishes a connection when visiting John Watling’s Distillery. Uncommon rum makes The Caribbean famous, and New Providence Island is no special case. To go rum tasting in as true a spot as this is a standout amongst the best activities in Nassau Bahamas.

Junkanoo Beach

Amid a voyage through Nassau, it is in every case great to take a break and appreciate the nearby culture. Junkanoo Beach may not be the most wonderful, yet it is an amazing spot to appreciate the clamoring vibe of the city with a cool beverage in your grasp and maybe a speedy nibble to eat. In case you are visiting Nassau between February and April, you will discover this shoreline pressed with the gathering goers and the siphoning music of Spring Break.

Pirates of Nassau

In the event, that one thing is energizing about Nassau’s rich past, its privateers. The Pirates of Nassau Museum is the ideal spot to go to become familiar with the times of the Privateers Republic under Blackbeard’s standard. This intelligent exhibition hall will enable you to board a privateer deliver and find out about each showcase from the verifiable portrayal. This fun and engaging background are finished with audio cues and re-manifestation of a portion of the island’s most violent stories.

Christ Church Cathedral

The tainted glass windows of the Christ Church Cathedral acquire various guests consistently. These hues, set against the white-grey dividers of the basilica, make for a genuinely amazing sight and a visit to this fascination is a standout amongst the best activities in Nassau Bahamas. Worked in 1837, that year that Nassau qualified to be a city, the Christ Church Cathedral is a landmark to the relentlessness of the provincial engineering in Nassau. A visit to this church building will likewise allow you to walk around the brilliant Garden of Remembrance.

Pompey Museum & Pompey Square

The Pompey Museum and Pompey Square unite culture and history like nothing else does on New Providence Island. There is a brilliant rushing about amid the numerous celebrations and occasions that normally happen in Pompey Square. Visiting one of these occasions and partaking in the social celebrations is a standout amongst the best activities in Nassau Bahamas. With nonstop security, a visit here is sheltered and very beneficial. Also, are you will have the option to set foot in the Pompey Museum? The original purpose of the structure was for slave barters in the 1700s. The reconstruction made it possible to hold some intriguing curios. The vast majority of these things were unfortunately lost in a flame in 2011.

The best of beaches in Nassau

Doubtlessly, the Caribbean has a portion, of the absolute best shorelines on the planet. The flickering turquoise water and warm white sand have attracted a huge number of individuals from around the globe for quite a long time. The coastline of New Providence Island satisfies this sterling notoriety. Visiting one of the various shorelines around the island ought to be at the highest priority on your rundown of activities in Nassau Bahamas. Lying back in the sand with the water lapping at your toes is the unspoiled Bahamas get-away experience that everybody should give it a shot.

Toward the west of Nassau on New Providence Island, you will discover Cable Beach. This perfect shoreline is most notable for the fantastic portion of sand that outskirt the completely clear water. You can get your blood siphoning by participating in one of the many water sports on offer along this far-reaching shoreline. You will likewise approach a portion of the offices of the adjacent retreats, green and even the nation’s biggest gambling club.

Extending to a length of around 4.8km, a visit to this shoreline will enable you to go for a calm lackadaisical walk alone, or be in the thick of the fervor and groups that come to appreciate the sun and sea. A round of volleyball is regularly continuing amid the day and on the off chance that your cash is begging to spend, at that point you can explore the sellers’ stock. You can get yourself a beverage in a shell to drench yourself in this tropical heaven and even get yourself some gems to bring home with you.

On the off chance that you would like to feel the surge of seeing the sea from the skies at that point Cabbage Beach, on Paradise Island is the spot for you. You can partake in the parasailing on offer here and feel the adrenaline siphon through your veins as you take off over this superb scene. What is more, is that the setting sun inhales new life into the shoreline as the gathering swarm takes to the sand. If you would like some isolation, at that point you can go for a walk toward the east where you will discover far fewer individuals. You can likewise complete off an exciting water-skiing session with a quiet swim in the excellent water.

While Nassau may fill in as an entryway to the immaculate Out Islands and their perfect shorelines, there is still a great deal to be said for New Providence Island’s coastline. Junkanoo Beach is the ideal case for where accommodation and excellence join to make a phenomenal goal. A flourishing society fills the air of this fabricated shoreline with an energized buzz. You can likewise enjoy a reprieve from the sun in one of the many shoreline hovels that serve nourishment and beverages. The delicate, white sand, completely clear water and magnificent environment visit Junkanoo Beach a standout amongst the best activities in Nassau Bahamas.

Tours to the Bahamas Out Island

While the vast majority knows Nassau and the New Providence Island, many are unconscious of the Bahama’s Out Islands. These islands make up 84% of the land mass of the archipelago, implying that in the event that you have just visited Nassau, you have quite recently touched the most superficial layer. Truth be told, when you have appreciated a couple of Nassau Bahamas journeys, you will principally see Nassau as a vacationer center. Nassau has some genuinely astounding shorelines and sights; however, these fail to measure up to the fortunes of the Out Islands. The Out Islands are completely untainted. You will regularly feel as if you are the primary human to leave impressions along the shorelines of a portion of the islands. This is because of how immaculate they genuinely are. Day trips from Nassau to Pig Island, nevertheless, will demonstrate to you that you positively are not the first being.

To appreciate one of the days trips from Nassau to Pig Island is to give you a standout amongst the most novel encounters that this world brings to the table. The name given to this island is just a direct result of the number of inhabitants in Exuma pigs here. These are not normal pigs; the Exuma pigs are swimming pigs. As the pontoon confers in the shallows on your day trips from Nassau to Pig Island, many pigs will swim out to meet you. The Exuma pigs have turned out to be popular to the point that they are currently at the highest priority on the rundown of all the Nassau Bahamas trips.

A few different attractions in the region are beneficial to visit. Thunderball Grotto, the cavern utilized in the taping of the James Bond film ‘Thunderball’. You can visit the Bahamian Rock Iguanas and the Tropic of Cancer Beach. These attractions rotate around one island specifically, Staniel Cay. While remaining in Nassau may give you access to a lot, there is nothing very like the opportunity of remaining at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club in the Out Islands. Having direct access to every one of these attractions at your relaxation gives you an unparalleled feeling of investigation and experience.

All the thrill of the Nassau Bahamas trips can truly exhaust you. Take a day excursion to Harbor Island and loosen up. Appreciate the world-renowned Pink Sand Beach and a portion of the Bahamas’ most clear turquoise water. You cannot resist the urge to take it easy. The best part about this visit is that you get the chance to appreciate an entire day splashing up the sun’s beams.

Take a ship to Harbor Island direct from Nassau toward the beginning of the day and return toward the evening. If you would like to do some exploration while you are on the island itself, at that point enlisting a golf buggy. Thus, you can visit the island at your very own pace.

While it might be the biggest in the string of Out Islands, Cat Island is a standout amongst the most immaculate. Named after the famous privateer Arthur Cat, obviously, the island has a rich and energizing history. While everything may appear to be generally pristine, this huge island has upwards of 1500 inhabitants. The assorted variety of Cat Island is stunning, offering something for everybody. Lovely, calm shorelines welcome all who are hoping to unwind. Untamed life lovers can visit the overwhelming Bat Caves. Slide into the dim murkiness as you hear many bats squeaking and fluttering as they search for a spot to hang. In the event that you are hoping to do some touring, at that point the salt lakes and the estate ruins are for you. Cat Island is a phenomenal spot to visit amid your voyage through the Bahamas’ Out Islands. Its magnificent decent variety puts it close to the highest priority on the rundown of Nassau Bahamas outings.

What makes practically the Nassau Bahamas journeys additionally energizing is that you will go by speedboat. With the breeze whipping through your hair as you flood through the shimmering water, you cannot resist the urge to feel elated. While there are many activities in Nassau Bahamas, going to the Out Islands gives you a feeling of the genuine Bahamas, immaculate, untainted and especially delightful.

Tasting of Rum at John Watling’s Distillery

John Watling was another privateer that wandered the Caribbean looking for wealth. While we know little about him, John Watling has turned into a notable brand of rum available all through the Bahamas. Amid a visit to Nassau, you can make an appearance at the John Watling Distillery and become familiar with the advancement and aging procedure of the molasses.

Certain pieces of the refinery are more than 200 years of age and to add to this intriguing safeguarding, all the rum delivered here is handmade. Each bottle of rum is hand packaged and hand marked similarly as done in 1789. You will find out about the way toward making rum amid your visit. These rums are matured and refined from hand-cut sugar stick molasses. The rum must stay for in any event five years in the white oak barrels to accomplish the ideal flavor that it is so outstanding.

A visit to the John Watling Distillery will likewise enable you to take a free, independently directed voyage through the domain. You can visit the storage facility, watch the hand-packaging process, and view the various white oak barrels. You will get the opportunity to taste the ‘Spirit of the Bahamas’ pale, golden and Buena Vista rums, just as a Red Turtle Vodka. After every one of the testers, you may simply need to have a full beverage. For this situation, you can go to the Red Turtle Tavern and appreciate a tasty Bahamian cocktail.

Rum tasting is similarly as specific as wine tasting. Particularly various flavors, hues and fragrances all give an alternate encounter. Getting you, the customarily enhanced artisan rum is a standout amongst the best activities in Nassau Bahamas.

Getting a charge out of artisan rums in an eighteenth-century house in the Bahamas is an encounter that everybody should attempt. Rum has constantly assumed such a major job in the history and culture of the Bahamas, regardless of whether it is in barrels on Blackbeard’s ship or in the magnificent bars spread all through Nassau. To visit this site is to inundate you in the rich and differing Bahamian culture.

Have a Bahamian Food Tour

A splendid method to find Nassau Old Town is by walking with a guided food visit where you get an opportunity to encounter some genuine legitimate Bahamian cooking! The tour keeps going around 3 hours and makes stops at various cafés, kitchens; sustenance slows down while exploring the Nassau Old Town, and a significant number of the noteworthy landmarks.

Your first stop could be at the Bahamian Cooking, where three ages of one family have run this bona fide Bahamian Kitchen, where you can taste conch wastes and a choice of Bahamian hors d’oeuvres. Nevertheless, it is not simply nourishment that is tasted on this visit; you can acquaint yourself with the Bahamian convention of the “Switcher”, a harsh orange beverage that by including liquor to turns into what is known as a “Switch-up”. At the Towne Hotel’s Talking Stick Bar you can have a series of Planters Punch to attempt, which all the more as of late has turned out to be known as the Bahamian cocktail. Look out for Max, a Bahamian shaded parrot that has occupied the hall of the Towne hotel since 1985.

With a bypass past government house into the Heritage Village, this sustenance visit brings you into the sweeping and lavish grounds of the extravagant Graycliff hotel. Pay special mind to the substantial Indonesian cats in the greenhouse, also the barnacle encrusted ocean grapple! The Graycliff lodging is home to its one of a kind chocolatier with a chocolate processing plant and gift shop, which includes a chocolate tasting stop on the sustenance visit.

The Bahamian Food Tour is a fun, intelligent and delectable approach to spend the morning getting familiar with Bahamian Culture and History.

Trip to Rose Island

Picture, your feet walking around delicate white sand on a tropical island with turquoise blue waters that fill to the skylines with influencing palm trees in the delicate breeze. This is Rose Island experience. One of the top activities in Nassau, Rose Island, is a speedy day trip from Nassau Old Town. A vessel leaves the waterfront at the Margaritaville on Paradise Island for the short 30 minutes cruising to the long flimsy island called Rose Island. The geology of this little island is captivating; soak precipices encompass the southern side with the northern side favored with white sandy shorelines.

The experience transports you to their private island escape on Rose Island where their star fascination is their staggering shoreline home to Nassau’s first Swimming Pigs

The staggering shoreline decorated with loosening up visitors in their loungers and wooden shoreline loungers. The island retreat incorporates a café, shoreline bar and clubhouse, gift shop, post tower and lavish tropical greenhouses. In any case, it is on the precipice side of the island that the genuine enchantment can be discovered; A little stretch of reef lives in the shallow blue waters here and on your swimming journey, you can have the chance to swim with turtles and tropical fish!

Experience the adventure of 007

While numerous individuals relate the scenes of the Bahamas to privateers and the prevalent movies the Pirates of the Caribbean, Hollywood has liked these areas for a progression of other energizing stories. John Watling’s Distillery itself was utilized in scenes from Daniel Craig’s first James Bond film, Casino Royale. At the season of taping, this structure was known as the Beuna Vista Estate and has since been changed into a refinery. Amid your visit to John Watling’s Distillery, you will locate a sign recognizing the recording of Casino Royale and the job that the structure played.

The Bahamas are surely not outsiders to the James Bond film industry. Throughout the years, about four James Bond films have had scenes from this archipelago. The main film was ‘Thunderball’ in 1965 with Sean Connery taking up the job of James Bond. This generation presents the magnificence of the Out Islands to the world. It additionally gave the name to a cavern close Staniel Cay that is presently known as Thunderball Grotto. Roger Moore was the following Bond to visit the Bahamas in ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ in 1977. Giving the world another preference for the excellence of the Bahamas, this film highlighted the city of Nassau on New Providence Island. Sean Connery then returned as Bond in ‘Never Say Never Again’ in 1983. Scenes from this film shot in Nassau. This shows us again what a huge job this brilliant city has played in the film business. Gambling club Royale recorded in 2006 with Daniel Craig getting the Bond heritage.

Arawak Cay

About the staggering Bahamian culture, the primary thing that springs to mind is the fabulous sustenance. Nassau’s bustling lanes are where you would find local eateries and food stalls, all offering flavorful, Bahamian style suppers. Fish includes in every dish. Arawak Cay referred to by Nassau local people as ‘The Fish Fry’ is one of the absolute best places on New Providence Island to taste this present nation’s unbelievable cooking.

One of the primary fixings that make the Bahamian nourishment in Arawak Cay so special is conch. When you pry open the shell of this sea mollusk, you will locate a delicious, firm white meat. The meat is tasty, notwithstanding when uncooked. Nevertheless, the skillful hands of the cooks at Arawak Cay will flame broil, sear or cleave the conch. They join it with flavors and servings of mixed greens to make powerful flavors. You can have a scope of various dishes, including conch fritters, split conch and conch serving of mixed greens, each with their very own exceptional flavor.

A visit to Arawak Cay on New Providence Island is a standout amongst the best activities in Nassau Bahamas. This is a result of the amazingly well-disposed climate and new sea air. These joined with the scrumptious nourishment make for an extraordinary encounter. Normally, conch is not the main ocean animal served at Arawak Cay. The scope of new fish caught from adjacent waters will have you spoilt for decision.

Social attractions, celebrations and occasions, and nourishment make Arawak Cay well known. Nevertheless, there are not many places on New Providence Island better for getting a charge out of a Kalik beer. Created and blended in the Bahamas, Kalik beer is an ale made in Nassau with 5% alc./vol.

In case you are searching for an evening of fun, magnificent sustenance and a cold drink in your grasp, at that point Arawak Cay is for you. You can look as general celebrations emit around you in the Bahamian style of splendid hues and moving. To visit Arawak Cay and submerge yourself in the Bahamian culture ought to be at the highest priority on your rundown of activities in Nassau Bahamas.

Potters Cay

While Arawak Cay is to a greater degree a touristy Fish Fry and has expansive eateries like Twin Brothers, Potters Cay is the genuine bona fide Local’s fish rotisserie! It is at the base of the bridge that associates Nassau and Paradise Island. This is the place local people come! You can have split Lobster, fries, and Kalik beer, so it is not just the best an incentive in general of New Providence yet also, you get the chance to taste the nearby Bahamian style of cooking.

Enjoy the Junkanoo festival

You cannot finish a social voyage through New Providence Island without encountering a Bahamas Junkanoo celebration. The Bahamas Junkanoo celebrations are brimming with shading and development. While they are unmistakably engaging, there is much discussion concerning how these celebrations came to fruition. Some trust that it started from the West African Prince known as John Canoe. This is likewise as far as anyone knows how the Bahamas Junkanoo celebration got its name. Other’s trust it has French starting points. The most prevalent thinking is that it has to do with the followers in the eighteenth century giving the slaves three days off a year. The slaves would celebrate and move around on those days, which may have brought forth this celebration.

So what is Junkanoo? It is fundamentally the Bahamas adaptation of Carnival! While a lot littler in scale than progressively popular jubilees like that of the Rio De Janeiro Carnival, what Junkanoo needs in the esteem it without a doubt compensates for in credibility and closeness.

Racks of arena seating line the fundamental road like Bay Street, in downtown Nassau. It is a ticketed occasion.

The Bahamas Junkanoo Festival is a standout amongst the most engaging and dynamic showcases of culture on the planet. It happens on Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and amid the mid-year during Bahamas Independence Day, tenth July and each Saturday evening in July. The Bahamas Junkanoo celebration is truly not to be missed. Guarantee that your visit lines up with one of the yearly celebrations. You will be getting yourself an exhibition dissimilar to some other. The boulevards flood with men, women and kids all wearing a splendidly shaded dress to celebrate.

The best Bahamas Junkanoo is in Nassau on Boxing Day. From our experience, this was far busier than the New Years Day march as far as group and air, even though the processions from dance schools are distinctive on Boxing Day versus New Years Day. Consequently, ensure you purchase tickets from the Junkanoo Ticket Office at least days ahead of time.

Paradise Island

It was not that Paradise Island had the same attractions as it is today. Hog Island was its name until 1962 when Huntington Hartford worked the island’s first hotel complex. This development gets under way a progression of new improvements that in the end conveyed Paradise Island to the spot that it is today. To get to Paradise Island, you should take the extension connecting it to New Providence Island. This short excursion will give you incredible perspectives on the lodgings and facilities up ahead, with the Paradise Island Atlantis Bahamas Resort establishing the greatest connection.

To visit the Paradise Island Atlantis Bahamas resort is to get yourself extravagance like no place else on earth. The amazing structures overshadow the little tropical ways. Every trace of the retreat echoes the Atlantis subject. Turquoise conduits encompass you consistently. Atlantis Bahamas Resort is not, be that as it may, just settlement. It additionally includes a water park, club, aquarium and pools to guarantee an exceptional visit. The uncommonly classy subject of Paradise Island Atlantis Bahamas resort conveys all through the grounds. This implies a visit here ought to be close to the highest priority on your rundown of, activities in Nassau Bahamas.

One of the best things that an outing to Paradise Island offers is the opportunity to visit Dolphin Cay. This is a remarkable spot to find out about these warm-blooded creatures and the things that they have to endure. Created, as a restoration focus to care for 16 dolphins that had lost their territories to, Hurricane Katrina is a place to visit. It has since turned into a center point of data and recovery for all ocean animals in the close-by regions. A visit to Dolphin Cay is dependably an instructive encounter. You can swim among dolphins, kayak adjacent to them or even simply bounce into the water and swim close by them as they whirl and play in the turquoise pools.

You can likewise visit the family-accommodating Aquaventure Nassau water park. This exciting park will make you flood down water slides cruising on languid streams or essentially unwinding at the shoreline. Visiting Aquaventure Nassau enables you to let free and have a good time in the perfect tropical world of Paradise Island Atlantis Bahamas resort. What is more, is that few aquariums are consolidated into the rides also. This implies you will be roaring down a slide adjacent to a shark tank or cruising along the sluggish stream with a perspective on schools of tropical fish. Aquaventure Nassau Water Park gives you an vivid encounter that you will recollect until the end of time.

The incredible thing about this water park is that it is not exorbitantly stuffed. Implying that, you can benefit as much as possible from your time here without holding up in long queues. The purpose behind this is because the main individuals with access to the recreation center are resort visitors or voyage deliver travelers. What this implies for you is that you will have to go through at any rate one night in the retreat to utilize all these phenomenal facilities.

In the event that you have had enough of sprinkling about with dolphins and slides, at that point, you can go for a loosening up a walk through the Versailles Gardens. This multi-layered scene has a spread of splendidly hued blossoms of each shade possible. Every walkway convergence has a wellspring or statue to improve the rich air of these patio nurseries. To finish everything off, you will likewise get an opportunity to stroll among the remaining parts of a thirteenth-century religious community that worked in France.

A visit to Paradise Island Atlantis Bahamas Resort is well beneficial. You will approach a wide scope of fantastic facilities, an exciting water park and the intriguing Dolphin Cay. These things join in guaranteeing that each minute that you spend here is an extraordinary one. Because of all these staggering offers, it is certain that a visit to Paradise Island is a standout amongst the best activities in Nassau Bahamas.

Guide for Cruise Passengers

A standout amongst the most well-known manners by which individuals visit Nassau is by cruise ship. Since there are such huge numbers of travels offered in the Caribbean, there is an ordinary stream of voyagers pouring off these huge boats. Most cruise stop for the day, which implies that in case you are a traveler, you will need to benefit as much as possible from your day spent here. Before you arrive, guarantee you have a rundown of activities in Nassau with the goal that you cover as much as possible. To ensure you approach the more elite attractions, get yourself a Hilton Nassau day pass. This pass will give you access to various private facilities and shorelines that will give your time in Nassau that rich edge.

A standout amongst the best activities in Nassau cruise port amid your day visit is to go on a walking tour through the city. You can visit upwards of 13 distinct areas en route that all have interesting recorded stories behind them. Allow yourself a few hours to do this visit with the goal that you are certain to benefit as much as possible from every one of the attractions. What’s more, is that a walking tour truly enables you to become more acquainted with the city and local people? You get absorbed in the popular Bahamian culture as you visit this incredible city.

Getting a Hilton Nassau Day pass enables you to get to the absolute best activities in Nassau Bahamas. You will most likely participate in kayaking, swimming, relaxing on private shorelines, getting a charge out of the b-ball and volleyball courts. You will likewise get one free supper pass enabling you to taste a portion of the well-known Bahamian cooking styles. The Hilton Nassau Day Pass will likewise bring you inside strolling separation of the Straw Market. Here you can peruse the stalls and get some Bahamian artworks as gifts.

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Kitchen and Dining Room Renovation

Sometimes we live in the perfect house, in the perfect neighborhood, but with the wrong kitchen. Does this sounds familiar? It does to many people! The years go by and the more we look at our cabinets and the kitchen layout, the more we wish we could tear it all down and start all over again. With interiors by Amy Tausk of Swoon Interiors and with cabinet and architectural design by Stephanie Frees of Plain and Posh, this home’s owners finally had all of their wishes come true! Their old kitchen felt too traditional with an odd layout and the tile flooring was terrible – it was hard to keep it clean with their deep grout lines. A nightmare for any cook!

Here, Stephanie Frees explains more about the configuration of the space: “When I was brought in to the project, the homeowners wanted to be able to get more light in to the space. It faces East and North and there is a covered patio outside the large north windows that blocks most of that light. As the space was so large, we opted to open up two doorways from the kitchen into the dining room to allow the south facing window light to stream in to the kitchen.”

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Kitchen and Dining Room Renovation

The foyer opens directly to a newly renovated dining room.

The hardwood flooring was existent to the house.

Dining Room

“We wanted a light and soothing color scheme and the design all started with this gorgeous green-gray grasscloth wallpaper. My clients wanted it to feel elegant but not too fussy or formal. I think we achieved that with the lighter wood tones and the more casual side chairs.” – Amy Tausk of Swoon Interiors.

Sideboard

This two-toned sideboard is from One Kings Lane.

Mirror

A round mirror creates some balance and reflects the natural light in this dining room.

Beautiful Round Mirrors: Here, Here & Here.

Table Lamps

Similar Crystal Base with Linen Shade Lamps: Here.

Chandelier

Dining room chandelier is Arteriors.

Chairs

Dining Table and Chairs: Ellen DeGeneres for Walter E Smithe – similar here.

Beautiful Dining Tables: Here & Here.

Beautiful Dining Chairs: Here.

Rug

Rug: Loloi Rugs Ellen Degeneres Trousdale. See more beautiful rugs here (sale) here & here.

Wallpaper

Wallpaper is Thibaut Wallcoverings Grasscloth – similar here & here.

Sconces

Sconces are from Visual Comfort.

Draperies

The custom draperies are by Mimsie O’Hara in a pretty sheer fabric with metallic threads running through – Similar Draperies: here & here – Similar Hardware: here.

Similar London Map: here, here, here, here, here (vintage) & here.

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The dining room opens to the newly-renovated kitchen.

Butler’s Pantry

The blue-grey butler’s pantry, painted in Benjamin Moore Solitude AF545, features beverage and wine refrigerators and beautiful glass front cabinetry. Wood shiplap backsplash is Knotty Alder with a custom stain.

According to the designer, the warm wood planks were stained to coordinate with the island and wood beam above the stove niche.

Lighting: Rejuvenation

Hardware: Rejuvenation – Pulls – Appliance Pulls – Knobs.

Cabinetry – Plain & Posh Custom Collection

Pantry Doors

The pantry doors feature fluted glass and brass knobs.

Pantry

“The new plan called for breaking through that pantry wall into the former Butler’s Pantry and creating a functional yet lovely walk through pantry that could be accessed from either side of the kitchen.” – Amy Tausk.

Similar Runner: here

Pantry

Another set of doors open to the kitchen.

Kitchen Renovation

Kitchen Renovation Details: “We opened up the wall on either side of the range to create two entrances to the dining room and flood the kitchen with it’s beautiful light. Gorgeous cabinetry designed by Plain & Posh is more streamlined and functional and includes a deeper island in a custom wood-stain to warm up all the space.” – Amy Tausk.

Countertop

The countertops are Silestone Quartz in Pearl Jasmine from their Eternal Collection.

Hardware

Cabinet Hardware: Knobs – Pulls – in satin nickel finish.

Kitchen Faucet

Kitchen faucet is Waterstone Model 5200 in Satin Nickel finish.

Similar Prep-Sink: Here & Here.

Shiplap Kitchen Hood

The custom hood area features shiplap painted in Benjamin Moore White Dove and a custom distressed beam for the mantel.

Backsplash

The back wall of the range niche features Silestone Quartz in Pearl Jasmine from their Eternal Collection.

Range: Wolf 48” range – similar here & here.

Similar Spice Jar Set: Here – Spices: Here.

Spice It Up

The kitchen hood also features integrated spice shelves at each end.

Utensil Holder (used as small planter): Here.

Fresh Kitchen Decor:

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Window

The window trim were painted in Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal.

Dishwashers: Bosch

Cabinet Paint Color

The perimeter cabinetry and walk in pantry are Maple painted Benjamin Moore OC-23 Classic Gray. They are a custom designed door style in captured inset and are from the Plain & Posh Custom Collection.

Apron Sink: Kohler 36” in Sea Salt finish – it works perfectly with the grey cabinets.

Kitchen Runner: Rejuvenation

Trim

Trim is also painted in Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore.

Fridge & Freezer

Paneled Appliances: Sub-Zero column fridge and freezer – similar here (paneled-ready) & here (not paneled-ready).

Coffee Station

The coffee station features a Miele built-in coffee system – similar here, here & here.

Beautiful Wooden Bowls: here, here, here & here.

Built-in Coffee Machine

Stephanie at Plain & Posh has such a knack for designing functional little details like this.

Island Dimensions

Kitchen Island Dimensions – 94” x 65”

Wall Paint Color

Wall paint color is Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove – classic choice!

Pantry Backsplash

Backsplash tile is Masia by Soho Studio Subway Tile – similar here & here.

Similar White Oak Floating Shelves: Here.

Similar Baskets: Here & Here.

Microwave: Sharp.

Island Details

Kitchen Island Cabinetry – Plain & Posh custom collection in stained Alder with some hand scrapped detail and a custom stain. The end posts have brushed nickel foot applied.

Dining Area Chandelier: Visual Comfort.

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Kitchen Lighting

Pendants: Sorenson 18 Lantern – Remains Lighting – similar here, here, here & here.

Counterstools

The leather counterstools are Jamy counterstool from MadeGoods.

Flooring

Flooring: Paris Ceramics Limestone tile 24” square

Mudroom

The designers also renovated this beautiful grey mudroom with blue-grey cabinetry and natural stone sink.

Reclaimed Wood Bench: Here.

Paint Color

The blue-gray cabinet paint color is Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray.

Hardware: Knobs – Pulls

Welcome Home

“You belong here. Welcome home” sign: here.

Grey Stone

The mudroom features a Soapstone sink and backsplash.

Similar Runner: Here & Here.

Sink

Isn’t this Soapstone sink stunning?

Similar Faucet: Here & Here

Flooring

Durable Mudroom Flooring: Exquisite Surfaces – similar here, here & here.

Similar Lighting: Here & Here.

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Interiors: Swoon Interiors (@swooninteriors – facebook). Architectural & Cabinet Design: Plain and Posh (@plainandposh – facebook)

Photography: Picture Perfect House.

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What Vitamins Increase Your Height Sublime Tips

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The Haunting Beauty of a Hut-to-Hut Hike in the Dolomites

With travel restrictions in place worldwide, we’ve launched a new series, The World Through a Lens, in which photojournalists help transport you, virtually, to some of our planet’s most beautiful and intriguing places. This week, Mónica R. Goya shares a series of photographs taken on an extended hike through the Dolomites.

Last August, long before the coronavirus pandemic descended across Italy, I set off on a hike following the Alta Via 1, a long-distance footpath that traverses the Dolomites from north to south.

A monumental mountain range in northeastern Italy, the Dolomites — a World Heritage Site since 2009 — are home to some of the world’s most majestic scenery: colossal vertical limestone walls, gloriously green valleys. There are several Alta Via routes, but the AV1, with fewer exposed sections, is ideal for less experienced hikers.

The trail runs south from Lago di Braies, a chilly Alpine lake in South Tyrol, to Belluno, a town in Italy’s Veneto region. The first few miles include both a ferocious ascent up a slope covered in scree and broad views of a vast plateau — a fitting preview of the striking contrasts to come.

The trail’s northern terminus lies less than 20 miles from the Austrian border, and many villages in its vicinity have both an Italian and an Austrian name — a reminder of the region’s linguistic peculiarities. (In addition to speaking Italian and German, many residents of the Dolomites also speak a language called Ladin.)

Over the course of my nine-day hike, the trail — mostly well marked — snaked its way up jagged bare peaks in picturesque formations: pinnacles, spires, towers. It also wound through lush Alpine grazing lands and valley floors carpeted with pine and fir trees. Largely because of the beauty of the pale dolomitic limestone, panoramic vistas were a constant.

Idyllic mountain huts, called rifugios, are spaced at day-hike intervals along the trail; there are about 30 altogether. (The 75-mile trek typically takes about 10 days to complete.) The trail reaches a maximum elevation of over 9,000 feet and includes a total elevation gain of more than 20,000 feet — which means that arriving early at the rifugios and catching up on rest often feels more like a necessity than a luxury.

Once, while traversing a stretch of trail on my way to a stunning rock formation called the Cinque Torri, I found myself enraptured by the lofty views of Lago di Lagazuoi, a small mountain lake. But my wonderment didn’t last long: Soon after I sat down, apple in hand, the skies went dark with storm clouds.

Rifugio Lagazuoi, my destination for the night, was visible in the distance and appeared close at hand — less than two miles away as the crow flies. But, finding it separated from me by a very steep descent on switchback paths, plus one last backbreaking ascent, I panicked slightly, realizing there was no way to reach shelter before the storm would break. I pulled out my rain gear and soldiered on.

This mountainous heart of Europe, its trails now evoking sublime grandeur, was once the scene of one of the most treacherous battles of World War I — which is now commemorated at the Open Air Museum of Mount Lagazuoi. Andrea, a re-enactor dressed in a historical Tyrolean Rifle Regiment uniform, led us on a guided tour through various trenches and tunnels, describing how the Italian and Austro-Hungarian armies had turned the mountain into a fortress.

Down in Rifugio Città di Fiume, and back at tree-line level, after leaving behind the picture-perfect Alpine meadows of Cinque Torri, with its scattered sheep, cattle and marmots, the air was heavy with the refreshing scent of pine trees. There, gazing at the dramatic peak of Monte Civetta, I first experienced what a local hiker called “enrosadira,” an exquisite glow that happens at sunrise and sunset, when the dolomitic limestone is bathed in gorgeous peachy-pink hues.

Rifugios come in all shapes and forms, from spartan rustic buildings with cracking wooden floors to charming Alpine mountain lodges. But there are common threads among them — in particular the affable service and the chance to experience camaraderie with fellow backpackers from around the world. Facilities are basic, but most of them have a drying room and a coin-operated hot shower — which runs for two or three minutes, to prevent waste. And, yes, there’s Wi-Fi.

The rifugios are normally open from June to September — and they remain open this year, in spite of the coronavirus. But, since some are now operating at reduced capacity, advanced booking is mandatory. New regulations also require visitors to bring their own sleeping bags, slippers and masks. (In normal circumstances, only a sleeping bag liner is required, as blankets are provided.) And be prepared to have your temperature taken before checking in; hut wardens can deny access if your temperature is too high.

Nearly 150 years have passed since Amelia Edwards, an accomplished English journalist, wrote about being haunted by the Dolomites’ “strange outlines and still stranger colouring.” Much has changed since then — but much has endured, too.

The rhythm of a long-distance trek here — the exhaustion, the challenging simplicity of the routine — washes away mundane worries. Visitors are dwarfed by the ever-changing and imposing surroundings. And, all these years later, the splendor of these unique mountains still enchants, and haunts, those who take to its paths.

Mónica R. Goya is a London-based journalist and photographer. You can follow her work on Instagram.

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Blissful Antigua & Barbuda in 7 days!

They say “Life is a beach” and in the Caribbean, this saying couldn’t be truer. Undeterred by their colonial heritage, Antigua and Barbuda are quintessentially Caribbean. Compassionate locals boasting about being able to hit a new beach each day throughout a year, the “Land of 365 beaches” has entrenched itself as a destination of class and preference among families, travellers, honeymooners, and even the most pre-eminent of celebrities, long for luxury holidays in this mere island.

With the ample number of beaches, there’s a lot of water-based activities to engage in Antigua escalating from swimming with stingrays to a romantic sunset catamaran tour or an enthralling jet-ski adventure. Once you etch the periphery of Antigua’s palpable artistic appeal, surely, you’ll stagger upon more alluring traits. Here you’ll be able to witness the prime breeding and nesting colony of the Magnificent Frigate Bird in the world. Reef-fringed Barbuda is one of the outclassed ecological secrets in the West Indies. Her rugged landscapes, splendid serene shores, salted lagoons and abundant wildlife may be a resource as treasured as its fisheries.

The land-lubbers can tour through St. John’s city (the capital of Antigua and Barbuda) and the UNESCO World Heritage site in English harbour along with a fascinating off-road safari to yield an incredible experience. A zip through the rainforest or an adorable heart-warming horseback ride would please your mind.

Fact: Located in the heart of the West Indian colony, about 1000 miles east of Jamaica and approximately 4090 miles from London, averages an eight-hour fifty-two-minute direct flight journey to the V.C Bird International Airport, Osbourn, Antigua. Antigua has an area of 108 square miles and the sister island Barbuda with 62 square miles.

Your 7-day odyssey!

Day 1 – Say hello to Paradise

What about lounging under the lush palm trees relishing the spark of the pinkie white stretches of silky sand, snorkelling under the turquoise blue waters with assured twilights and ravishing milieus? Any idea of savouring fresh lobsters at the beach bar while sipping rum cocktails nearby a pool? Spend your 1st day in the most emphatic way; tranquillizing your muscles and tanning your backs accompanied by world-class amenities at the Royalton Antigua resort & spa 5* multi-centre holiday destination. Just a 13km drive from the V.C Bird International airport, brace yourselves to feast in with the hotels’ exquisite Antiguan buffet and their delectable cocktails.

Day 2 – Discover the Nelson’s Dockyard and party at Shirley Heights

The island is ripe for the venture, though, and it would be a shame to spend the wholeness of your getaway under a sun umbrella. Equip up to take in the history at Nelson’s Dockyard. From the old cannon-topped frigates of the colonial British forces in the 1700s to the glittering silvery yachts that puff down from Freeman’s Bay today has been fluttering down the waters of Nelsons Dockyard. You can see the aged naval capstans lining the water’s edge with a huge anchor left over from the great English naval warships. Track along the hiking traces which consents you to enjoy the park’s natural beauty.

Tip: Nelson’s Dockyard is also home to the fabulous Seafood Friday’s event. Not to be missed for any discerning foodie!

Head onto Shirley heights, a restored military lookout, standing at 490ft gives you the best view in Antigua. No trip to Antigua is complete without a night watching the nightfall over the historic English Harbour whilst dancing to steel drum music, dining BBQ and drinking Cinnamon spiced rum. The Antiguans are the most content people you could ever walk in to, so tag along with a local and enlighten your nightlife.

Day 3- Legacy of the Devil’s Bridge

Self-possessed by limestone rock, the rugged terrain of Devil’s Bridge is the result of millions of years of erosion by the continuous onslaught of the Atlantic Ocean waves on the east coast of Antigua and is famed for the craggy appearance and dramatical swelling of waves. The Devils Bridge has many blowholes in the surrounding rocks erupting like geysers. No, don’t ask me how the bridge got her name, I’m leaving that for you to find out. The spot is also immersed in a lengthy haunting history, so the horror enthusiasts got something I guess.!

Day 4 – Go sweet at Betty’s Hope!

Being one of the primitive sugar plantations dating back to 1651, well-known as Betty’s hope, has the most impeccable fertile soil in Antigua. This stands as a reminder of the deep record of slave ownership by the Englishmen on the island. At present, one of the two sugar mill towers have been restored completely with sails. An on-site visitor’s centre showcases a collection of original tools used in the production process back then. Now I’ve got a slight feeling that you know this heritage landmark is well worth a visit, isn’t it?

Day 5 – Find new friends at Stingray city

Continually rated as one of the top things to do in Antigua, Stingray City will be the highlight of your vacation. Experience swimming and interacting with the rays while feeding and snorkelling with them. Be free enough to click some cuddly snaps featuring your newly found companions *wink*. A short speedboat ride whisks you to a shallow pool with a white sand bottom surrounded by some gorgeous coral reefs, which will surely make your camera tiring.

Day 6 – A day with the “man-o-war” birds

A short boat trip through the sluggish Codrington Lagoon on untrodden Barbuda to reach the prime spot for seeking out the curious red-throated fliers that bellow and bulge with their weird and wonderful mating displays. This is the largest Frigate bird colony in the western hemisphere including a vast reserve of lush mangrove, mud swamps, brackish bayous and waterways. A comprehensive number of pelicans and sea birds are present here while the sublime landscapes mark the far end of the Codrington Lagoon National park.

Day 7- A shopping vibe before take-off

Distancing just 7km from the Royalton Antigua Resort and Spa 5*, Heritage Quay is the place to be when visiting Antigua’s capital city of St. John’s. Offering two floors of shopping, also known as the shopper’s paradise, provides an array of tax- and duty-free merchandise for you to cash in on amazing values and savings from retail prices of the UK. Electronics, local music, cigars, liquors, fine crystals & china, designer clothing & footwear, swimwear, sporting equipment’s, fragrances, skincare cosmetics, fine jewellery, high-end watches and other souvenir items are just samples of the goods available.

Nibble, Sip & be jolly

From grilled barbecues and tamarind balls at the beach bar to the finest fish exclusively at the Royalton Resort and Spa 5*. Hang out at the resort and bite away from your all-inclusive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. Antigua and Barbuda aren’t just handsome tourist destinations, they are a melting pot of persuasion drawing people from all over the world. The Antiguan cuisine is mainly found on the spicy side. The locals often whirl around fresh seafood including red snapper, conch, mahi-mahi, shrimp and lobster, also you’ll also be able to sample French, Italian home-cooked, and American dishes alongside Caribbean fare, including the traditional fungi and pepper pot for which the island is famed.

Tip: Make sure you check out the tasty fare served by street vendors on your way too.

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These Are the Most Luxurious Airport Lounges in Asia

Airport lounges are no longer just a place to while away your time in transit. The best airport lounges have become a five-star escape from the masses: spacious, stylish sanctuaries with their own restaurants and à la carte dining, a well-stocked bar plus creature comforts ranging from a day spa to private rooms.

Wind down and relax with a hand-picked list of seven havens for business travelers journeying to and through Asia.

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The Pier First Class Lounge, Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific)

Cathay Pacific’s flagship lounge is best described as being “like an apartment owned by a friend, if that friend was far richer than you and had much better taste than you.” However, it’s not your mythical friend’s exquisite taste which makes The Pier First Class Lounge such a stunner.

Credit for that goes to London-based design doyen Ilse Crawford, who developed Cathay’s luxurious new-look lounges along residential rather than commercial lines. The Pier oozes understated elegance, thanks in part to Crawford’s choice of warm, tactile and timeless materials such as onyx, limestone and bronze.

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After gliding down the escalator from the cavernous airport terminal to this cozy haven of a lounge, most travelers peel left to visit the dining room or try their luck requesting a foot massage (bad news, there’s almost always an hours-long waiting list). On long layovers, the private day suites provide a relaxing contemplative space while the sizable shower suites with Aesop amenities leave you feeling not only refreshed but recharged.

The large bar is another standout, as is the curated music playlist which seamlessly shifts its vibe to suit the time of day. (We should make mention of the nearby The Pier Business Class lounge, which has a similarly elegant design, great showers plus a Noodle Bar and tended bar of its own — we’d rate this as among the world’s best business class lounges.)

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Who gets in

First-class passengers on Cathay Pacific and other Oneworld member airlines flying out of Hong Kong (such as British Airways), along with top-tier frequent flyers across the Oneworld alliance (such as Oneworld Emerald, Marco Polo Diamond and Diamond Plus, British Airways Executive Club Gold, and Qantas Frequent Flyer Platinum and Platinum One).

Centurion Dining Room, Hong Kong (American Express)

What is arguably Hong Kong’s most exclusive restaurant isn’t found behind imposing doors at Admiralty or bathed in the bright lights of Kowloon. It’s tucked away on the upper level of Hong Kong airport, inside the American Express Centurion Lounge.

The restaurant is the AMEX Centurion Dining Room, and the menu is crafted by Lau Yiu Fai, Executive Chef of the InterContinental Hong Kong’s two-Michelin-starred Yan Toh Heen restaurant. A highlight of the all-day menu include Oscietra caviar served atop a mix of Dungeness crab meat and crème fraîche, but served on locally-inspired seaweed crackers rather than blinis.

Well-heeled travellers can also sup on pan-fried sea bass and Hokkaido scallop, with a ratatouille emulsion and a basil lobster sauce; and beef short rib pot-au-feu, adorned by vegetables and shaved truffles atop a small bed of noodles. Add a glass of G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne and your flight is off to a wonderful start before you even leave the ground.

Who gets in

Passengers whose names are laser-etched onto the invitation-only titanium American Express Centurion card.

Royal Orchid Spa, Bangkok (Thai Airways)

(Source: Luxe Traveller)

This isn’t a lounge per se, but it’s an adjunct to the Royal First Class lounge at Thai’s home hub with offers indulgently hour-long free massages. This is perhaps the major drawcard for first-class flyers, as Thai’s first-class lounge itself can’t hold a scented candle to the best of its competitors.

The serenely quiet treatment rooms are decked out like that of any upscale Thai spa with warm woods and a separate shower area.

Travellers can relax before or between flights with a full body massage incorporating acupressure techniques to relax the muscles, relieve stress and stimulate blood circulation. Additional herbal steam and sauna treatment “ease the aches out of your travel-weary body”, the airline promises. After your session, soothing tea is served in a sitting room while tranquil music plays in the background.

Who gets in

First-class passengers on Thai Airways (however, business class and Royal Orchid Plus Platinum status frequent flyers qualify for a free neck and shoulder or foot massage).

The Private Room, Singapore (Singapore Airlines)

“The Private Room”. Even the name has a certain patina of exclusivity. And Singapore Airlines chose that name well, as the only way you’ll get into The Private Room is to have a boarding pass for Singapore Airlines’ first-class suites.

The emphasis is on not only privacy but calm serenity, a world away from the clatter of the nearby business lounge which is almost always bursting at the seams. That said, The Private Room isn’t a lush oasis of luxury: it’s a little old-world and perhaps even worn around the edges, which is why Singapore Airlines is embarking on a 50 million Singapore dollar ($36 million) upgrade of The Private Room and its other flagship Changi Terminal 3 lounges across the next two years.

The dining room is certain to remain a centerpiece of The Private Room’s appeal. With its parquetry floor, wide plushly-padded leather lounge chairs and wall panelling, discrete lighting and dusky tones the dining room channels the spirit of an English club. The Private Lounge’s dining room menus are changed seasonally, although several favorites of the frequent first class flyers remain as a culinary north star, including wok-friend lobster, chirashizushi and, of course, satay. Piper Heidsieck Rare Millesime and Charles Heidsieck Champagne headline the drinks menu.

Who gets in

The Private Room is exclusively for first class passengers on Singapore Airlines.

Japan Airlines First Class Lounge, Tokyo Narita

(Source: Lajollamom.com)

Japan is a food-lover’s paradise, and the nation’s dueling flag-carriers ANA and JAL (Japan Airlines) both take pride in the meals they serve in flight and on the ground. Japan Airlines has, for the time being, wrested that crown with the dining room of its newly-renovated first-class lounge at Tokyo’s Narita Airport.

Two sushi chefs serve freshly-prepared sushi and sashimi, with the menu changing weekly so that regular travellers don’t tire of the same fare.

There’s also a ramen counter, a champagne bar where the choice between Taittinger and Laurent-Perrier could involve a glass of each, and, as you’d expect, a premium sake selection. Other creature comforts available at the JAL’s flagship first class lounge include a shoe-shine service.

Who gets in

First-class passengers on Japan Airlines and other Oneworld member airlines flying out of Tokyo/Narita, along with top-tier frequent flyers across the Oneworld alliance (such as Oneworld Emerald, JAL Diamond and Premier, and Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Diamond and Diamond Plus).

Qantas Lounge, Hong Kong

(Source: Qantas)

This unassuming Asian outpost of iconic Aussie airline Qantas eclipses most business class lounges when it comes to pre-flight bites. Instead of bland “international” or predictable Western food, travelers have a last chance to enjoy authentic Hong Kong meals.

No wonder there’s often a queue at the BBQ Pork Bar for some Cantonese-style char siu, or a frisson of foodie excitement when the yum cha trolley tray trundles around with dim sum and custard egg tarts.

Complement this with a cocktail or two from the bar and you’ll soon appreciate why the Qantas lounge is a hit with business class passengers and frequent flyers alike.

Who gets in

Business-class passengers on Qantas and other Oneworld member airlines jetting out of Hong Kong, along with frequent flyers holding Oneworld Emerald and Oneworld Sapphire status (equivalent to Qantas Platinum and Gold, British Airways Gold and Silver, and Cathay Diamond and Gold).

Qatar Airways Premium Lounge, Bangkok

(LoyaltyLobby.com)

Qatar Airways has barely a half-dozen lounges in its network, but they’re all classy affairs.

The Premium Lounge at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport opened earlier this year, with this business class lounge winning instant popularity for its à la carte dining room – a sight more common in first-class lounges.

The Bangkok lounge is a compact version of Qatar’s highly-regarded Premium Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4, so travellers can expect the same quality of furnishings plus a dress code which keeps things respectable among the hoi polloi (even if you consider shorts suitable for Bangkok weather).

Who gets in

Business-class and first-class passengers on Qatar Airways and other Oneworld member airlines flying out of Bangkok (a long roster which includes British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Japan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines).

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