Palaces

There’s good news for municipal coffers in several towns and villages in the Hudson Valley. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed eight pieces of legislation that will allow some towns and villages in Westchester and Orange counties to collect an extra tax on hotel rooms. The deal comes with lawmakers’ assurances to seek a plan to address … Continue reading »

In a documentary by SVT, Queen Silvia of Sweden has said that she believes her home of Drottningholm Palace is haunted by “friendly ghosts.” Drottningholm Palace, Sweden. Photo: Hasse Wester, The Royal Court, Sweden While these ghosts may not be Casper seen in films, Her Majesty explained that they make a person feel as though … Continue reading »

Barcelona is an incredible city. From the hipster neighbourhoods and the graffiti walls of El Carmel to Gaudi’s distinctive architecture and the beautiful beaches of Barceloneta, this cosmopolitan capital is bursting with things to see and do. Without a doubt, it’s got something for everyone. And you won’t have to go far to find your … Continue reading »

Thomas Colson Dec. 17, 2016, 3:01 AM 10,886 Presidential Complex, Ankara, TurkeyWikipedia / CC 4.0The G20 summit is an annual display of wealth and power, a meeting at which 20 of the world’s most powerful leaders meet to discuss issues of global policy and international financial stability. Past summits have resulted in high-profile discussions on … Continue reading »

397 reads Rajasthan | Places to Visit – My View By UdaipurTimes Team on December 24, 2016 1) The City of Lakes – Udaipur I have visited many places in the world, but everywhere I have found many places and experiences remind me of Udaipur.  Udaipur – beautiful view; we could not find anywhere in the … Continue reading »

Prepare the smelling salts, royalty fans: Buckingham Palace may look nice on the outside, but inside, it’s in shambles. Is nothing sacred? The home of Queen Elizabeth II has been deemed to be in such a miserable state of disrepair, it’s downright dangerous to live there—which explains why the British government recently announced it’s pouring £369 million (or $467,168,760) into fixing … Continue reading »

ENGLAND Lighting up Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire In a first for Blenheim Palace, its beautiful gardens will be illuminated to create a magical after-dark trail. There will be seasonal themes in each section, including a fire garden, fibre-optic lawn displays and a fairy-lit arbour – all with a backdrop of ancient woodland and the palace’s baroque … Continue reading »

High in the Sierra Madre mountains, 280 miles north of Mexico City and well off the usual tourist trail, is one of the biggest and least-known artistic monuments of the 20th century. Las Pozas (the pools) was the eccentric vision of the wealthy British poet Edward James. An early sponsor of Dali and Magritte, between … Continue reading »

Image copyright PA Image caption Nonsuch Palace in Surrey was dismantled about 150 years after it was built A rare watercolour which was at risk of being exported from the UK has been bought by the Victoria & Albert museum. The painting by Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel is said to be the earliest depiction of … Continue reading »

Yvon (CC BY 2.0) via Flickr During these health-conscious times, smoking has been permitted in designated areas within Buckingham Palace. Now, however, a no-smoking policy has been implemented at all royal palaces. It will take effect next year. These include Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, St James’s Palace, Kensington Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in … Continue reading »