A Distinguished Musical Theater Composer’s Mid-Century Estate - The Frederick Loewe House
Loewe decided to retire to Palm Springs, California, where, in 1960, he purchased a mid-century luxury estate.
The Capital Of North Thailand - Chiang Mai
As the largest city in the north—and Thailand’s second-largest after Bangkok—it offers a refreshing alternative to the capital’s fast-paced, high-energy atmosphere.
The Medieval Castle In Bucks County, PA - Fonthill
Built between 1908 and 1912, Fonthill Castle was the home of archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramicist, scholar and antiquarian Henry Chapman Mercer.
A French Chateau in the Brandywine Valley - Nemours
Nemours, the former 300-acre estate of Alfred I. du Pont, is named after the du Pont ancestral home in north central France. The 102-room French chateau-style mansion, designed by Carrere and Hastings, and built between 1909 and 1910, was a gift from Alfred to his second wife, Alicia.
World’s Fair Remnants - Flushing Meadow Corona Park
In “The Great Gatsby”, F. Scott Fitzgerald described this area as “a valley of ashes”. It would later be transformed into the 1,200-acre site where the world would converge in 1939, to witness highlights that included exhibitions by companies like General Electric, IBM, RCA, Borden, American Tobacco and Coca Cola.
A Long Island Gilded Age Riverside Retreat - Cutting Arboretum
Westbook Farms started when William Bayard Cutting purchased the George C. Lorillard estate on the Connetiquot River in the Long Island town of Great River. Cutting was a New York City lawyer and sugar beet refiner, who made his fortune in railroads and in the development of the Red Hook, Brooklyn waterfront.
A Professional Showcase - Beauport
Beauport, also known as the Sleeper-McCann House, was the shingle-style summer home of one of America’s first professional interior designers, Henry Davis Sleeper.
Jim Thorpe - The Town
This small historic Victorian-style town, nestled in the Lehigh Mountains, is definitely worth exploring. The town’s main commercial streets are Broadway and Race Street with charming old buildings, some maintained, some restored. The coal mining and railroad town was founded in 1818, and named Mauch Chunk (derived from the Indian words meaning “bear mountain”).
Gilded Age Living In The Finger Lakes - Sonnenberg
The 50-acre Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park is located in Canandaigua, New York. The historic park contains the former summer mansion, a collection of period garden architecture, nine formal and informal gardens, statuary, and a greenhouse complex. The property is a gift to New York State from philanthropists Frederick Ferris and Mary Clark Thompson.
Over The Top In Dyker Heights - Holiday Lights
The Dyker Heights Holiday display has become one of the most sought out New York attraction during the holiday season.
An Island With A Heart - Boldt Castle
George C. Boldt, a millionaire associated with the Waldorf Astoria and the Bellevue-Stratford Hotels in New York City, built this 120-room castle to display his love for his wife, Louise, on picturesque Hart Island, which he re-named Heart Island.
Island Time - Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman is the largest of the Cayman Islands, a British Territory, and Georgetown is the capital city, and major cruise ship port.
A Scenic, Vibrant Swiss City - Lucerne, Switzerland
The pedestrian-friendly Old Town is on the right bank of the Reuss and consists of squares with tall timber-framed buildings painted in bright colors and some with elaborate frescos all connected by cobblestone streets.
Iconic Restaurant In Gare de Lyon - Le Train Bleu
Le Train Bleu is a historic and iconic restaurant located inside the Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris. Originally built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition…
The Capital Of The French Riviera- Nice, France
Nice is the fifth largest city in France and after Paris, has the most museums. It attracts people from all over the world with its city mix of old world charm, vibrant streets, art, culture, good cuisine, scenery and serenity.
Named Best US Main Street - Bethlehem, PA
A visit to walkable Main Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a blend of small-town charm, rich history, and vibrant local culture.
A Photo Tour Of The Steel City - Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh is known as the "Steel City" due to its industrial past, but today, it has reinvented itself with a strong presence in the tech, healthcare, and education sectors.
Saved From Destruction By Yves St Laurent - Jardin Majorelle
The French painter, Jacques Majorelle moved to Marrakech in 1919 after being thrilled by the colors and light of Morocco.
Where the Atlantic Ocean & the Mediterranean Sea Meet - Tangier, Morocco
In northern Morocco, on the coast of Tangier where the Mediterranean and Atlantic waters converge, you'll discover a city with a rich history and a unique cultural blend, making it a fascinating place to explore.
The Oldest University In The World - University of al-Qarawiyyin
Most people might assume that the oldest university is in world would be in Europe, but that’s not the case.