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What to see at NYC’s Met museum if short on time
NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is fabulous – but huge! If short on time, don’t miss pieces you must see, like “The Love Letter” painting and the Egyptian Temple of Dendur.
Hot Art: Visiting Orozco’s fiery murals in Guadalajara
He lost an eye and a hand in a fireworks accident. Yet Jose Clemente Orozco was one of Mexico’s great muralists – who painted some fiery murals in Guadalajara.
Oasis of Creative Cool: Hotel El Ganzo
Nothing in Los Cabos is quite like this super-cool, adults-only hotel. At Hotel El Ganzo, artists and musicians stay to paint and record songs.
Say hello to the world’s best river cruises and river cruise lines!
World’s best river cruises? Scenic and Crystal River Cruises are tops. New? U by Uniworld is oh-so trendy. The “Viking Ra” hits Egypt in May, 2018. More here!
Snapshot Story #22: Louvre copyists learn by painting the masterpieces
The Louvre Museum has a tradition of allowing artists to learn by painting the masterpieces. Sometimes they catch your attention more than the original art.
Is the fairytale Chateau de Chantilly better than Versailles?
Near Paris, the Chateau de Chantilly is a fairytale wonder; it’s also home to one of France’s finest collections of classical paintings. Beats Versailles in some ways!
Cadaques Photos: You’ll want to visit this lovely Dali town
No wonder Cadaques inspired surrealist painter Salvador Dali! Take a peek at these photos of Cadaques, one of the sweetest towns on Spain’s Costa Brava.
You’ll love these 2 peachy Mykonos hotels on the beach!
Close to Mykonos town’s colorful tavernas? Check. With character and charm? Check. These two peachy beach hotels on Mykonos fit the bill.
Oodles of cultural activities in Mexico City, and other surprises
Mexico City surprised us – pleasantly! There are oodles of museums and cultural attractions in Mexico City. It has lots of parks. And locals ride eco-bikes.
Why all the buzz? The top things to do in Bali are as special as ever
Beaches and surfing? Check. Luxury spas? You bet. Art, meditation, dance and colorful festivals? Absolutely! (Cheeky monkeys too!) The top things to do in Bali are as special as ever.
Winter guide to Canada’s capital – Ottawa – by FlightHub
Sporting massive Parliament buildings, uniquely designed museums and a thriving downtown core, Ottawa is a great place to visit in winter! Bonus – you can ice skate on the Rideau Canal.
Art? Antiques? Private pools? Hotel Tugu Lombok is gorgeous!
Rescuing ancient temples, the “temple whisperer” turned his love for Indonesian art and antiques into the fab Hotel Tugu Lombok with private pools.
Ayung Resort Ubud: Tropical luxury and art in Bali
One of the best-priced luxury resorts in Ubud, Bali? Ayung Resort Ubud is filled with art (think golden serpents and carved dragons). It dishes up artful cuisine too.
Visit San Miguel de Allende: A fairytale colonial city (Part 2)
A mask museum? Botanical gardens? Yummy restaurants? Visit San Miguel de Allende for more than just art galleries and colonial architecture.
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