Tagged With "Villa"
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Re: A Visit to Lovely Lake Orta
I booked a rental car earlier today for a forthcoming trip to Portugal/Spain. I had toyed with the idea of going for something a bit bigger than the smallest category - which is what I usually book - but your article reminded me of the potential issues with very narrow streets in this part of the world. So a 'mini' car it is (Renault Twingo)!
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Re: A Visit to Lovely Lake Orta
One of my favorite Lake Orta photos leading down to a stone boat dock.
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Re: The Getty Villa, Part 2: The Art
I love the jewelry for the intimacy with the wearers I imagine, and the frescos which, to me, are the most alive of all the Roman artistic expressions. Sculpture and mosaics, to me, much less so. I also love the key and perfume bottles, imagining the individual hands that held and used them.
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Re: The Getty Villa, Part 2: The Art
Thanks for the comments, PM. It is a fascinating collection, very extensive and thorough. What I was striving for in this piece is to give the reader a sample for what's there and why the museum is worth visiting. My favorite piece of the ones in this gallery is the toy, the very last one. I can imagine some father lovingly crafting it for his child. The glass products amazed me. Several of the sculptures were grand, especially the one of Hercules (which Getty was very proud of), but the...
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Re: Gallery. The Getty Villa. 1) The facility
Great photos! Is the cafeteria still in the courtyard? My love of art museums began as a teenager with the Getty in Malibu.Although i've seen a lot of museums since ,it really does rank right up there with the worlds best.
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Re: Sweets Upon Sweets at TK’s at the Villa Mayfair
Katy I've always loved cheesecake and that Vanilla Mousse Cheesecake alone sounds like it's worth the trip!
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A Visit to Lovely Lake Orta
George G shares memories and images of a visit to lovely Lake Orta in Northern Italy.
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Villa Romana del Casale, Sicily (Where Gumbo was #272)
Gumbo was visiting the fascinating and well preserved mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sicily. The Villa houses the best preserved collections of Roman mosaics in the world.
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Sweets Upon Sweets at TK’s at the Villa Mayfair
The first time I ate TK’s at the Villa Mayfair’s vanilla mousse cheesecake I was celebrating Yelp’s 10 th anniversary, and I remember thinking it was one of the best desserts I had ever tasted. Not too long ago I was invited over to...
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Top 7 Hidden Resorts in Europe
Looking for a great resort to visit in Europe? Something a little off the main beaten tourist path? Andrew L has seven excellent suggestions for you.
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The Getty Center, Los Angeles (Where Gumbo was #194)
Gumbo was visiting the famous Getty Museum complex in West Los Angeles' Brentwood neighborhood. Famed for its beautiful architecture, wonderful art collection, magnificent gardens and stunning views of the Los Angeles skyline, it is one of the city's greatest tourist attractions.
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Controversial McCafe opens in Historic Villa in China
Photo of West Lake from user Shizhao - Wikimedia Commons A McCafe opened November 15 in historic building in the Chinese city of Hangzhou with lots of controversy. The 84-year-old villa once briefly housed, Chiang...
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Casa De Winter, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Villa Winter is situated near the village, Cofete, on the peninsula Jandía in the southwestern part of the island of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands. The villa was realized by Gustav Winter, a German engineer born in 1893 in the Black Forest. It was completed in 1946 and has two floors, a tower in the northwestern part of the villa, and a balcony at the front. Gustav Winter worked for Spain since 1915 and was active in different projects in Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria. The villa is built in...
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Re: Villa Romana del Casale, Sicily (Where Gumbo was #272)
Thanks a lot for sharing these photos. I just checked the dates on my own shots from there and was shocked to discover that they were taken 11 years ago. Needless to say, they weren't anywhere near as good as yours. I remember being particularly fascinated by the bikini-clad sportswomen and the chariots being pulled by geese. As you say, the place is well worth a visit.
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Re: Villa Romana del Casale, Sicily (Where Gumbo was #272)
A wonderful historic image collection, and fascinating historic description, which I have never seen their match! Sincere thanks for these Dr. Fumblefinger! Neil McAleer
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Hotel Villa Athena, Agrigento: Room with a View
DrFumblefinger shares the view from a room he and his wife enjoyed while visiting the Villa Athena in Agrigento.
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Hotel Villa Athena, Agrigento, Sicily
DrFumblefinger visits the unique Hotel Villa Athena, located adjacent to a UNESCO World Heritage site in Agrigento, Sicily.
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Under the Tuscan Sun: My Fave Travel Film
There are a lot of great travel movies out there, but Samantha always enjoys watching Under the Tuscan Sun. It shows you that you can turn bad situations into good.
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Re: Under the Tuscan Sun: My Fave Travel Film
One of mt.favorite movies in one of my favorite destinations
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Re: Under the Tuscan Sun: My Fave Travel Film
My favorite travel film is 2001: A Space Odyssey. Changed my life.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 8, 2014: Young girl, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
I've previously written about my visits with Sir Arthur C. Clarke on this blog, a highlight in my travel life. Arthur had a beach villa in Hikkaduwa near the southwestern corner of Sri Lanka, just north of Galle. It was...
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Gallery. The Getty Villa. 1) The facility
While he was despised by many during his lifetime, J.P. Getty has left the world a wonderful legacy in his fabulous art collection and foundation.
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The Getty Villa, Part 2: The Art
In part one of this series I gave you the background on the Getty Villa, Mr. Getty and his passion for art. What follows are some illustrative pieces from the Villa's collection, which focus on art from the antiquities.
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What Amenities Are Provided In Luxury Villas?
Luxury villas are designed to offer an exceptional and personalized living experience with a wide range of top-notch amenities. These features go beyond what you’d find in ordinary accommodations, ensuring that residents and guests enjoy the highest levels of comfort and convenience (sponsored content)