If you’re tired of visiting European cities and checking out the usual art galleries and history museums, why not explore their fashion museums instead? Clothes tell us just as much about a culture as paintings or documents, and many capital cities have costume collections dating back hundreds of years. London and Paris, in particular, have…
When it comes to travelling, most of us immediately think of a summer vacation. And while the summer period is perfect for swimming in the sea and sunbathing while sipping a nice cool cocktail, the much cooler autumn period offers its beauties and possibilities, as well. Italy offers a whole set of timeshare vacation destinations…
November 1 , 2012, marked the 500th anniversary of Michelangelo’s unveiling of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. If you’ve ever wanted to see the famed Michelangelo masterpiece, this is certainly the time to take that timeshare vacation to Rome. The Sistine Chapel is the best-known chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope…
Inside the upper “King’s Chapel” at Sainte-Chapelle on the Ile de La Cite in Paris. Submitted by Joe Gosha, North Carolina. Built by King Louis IX and consecrated in 1248, the Sainte-Chapelle is considered one of the highest achievements of Gothic architecture. It has been a National Historic Monument since 1862, and has one of…
The Colosseum at Night. Submitted by M. McDonnell, Arizona. The Roman Colosseum could rival many modern sports stadiums. Built in the first century CE, it could seat 50,000 spectators. Submit your photo to #TravelTuesday! Just send it via email to us at: learnmore (at) redweek (dot) com. Let us know your name, where you are…
Trastevere – Neighborhood of Rome, Creator of Spaghetti Carbonara (see Bonus Recipe below!) Travestere is a colorful Roman neighborhood distinctly characterized by its medieval beauty and artistic ambiance. To many Romans, the hum-drum description of “neighborhood” is a misrepresentation of this charmingly eclectic “city within a city”— an endearment with which enthusiasts have crowned this…
Casa Milà, better known as La Pedrera meaning the “The Quarry,” in Barcelona, Spain. This “modernist” building was designed by architect Antoni Gaudí and actually built during the years 1905–1910. Submitted by Agnes DeCrites of Belgium. The building was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1984, and is open to the public, including…
. The Eiffel Tower at dusk, in the City of Light, Paris, France. Taken by Mandel M of Arizona. Submit your photo to #TravelTuesday! Just send it via email to us at: learnmore (at) redweek (dot) com. Let us know your name, where you are from, and where the photo was taken
With graduation ceremonies in full swing across the country, this is a good time to suggest to graduates 3 top destinations in the world where a timeshare rental vacation is the perfect release valve after those long years of academic work. Treat yourself to one of these, suggested by Reuters: 1. Ibiza, Spain. As one…
If you’re looking for an out-of-the-box timeshare vacation, consider a May trip to the Mediterranean for Mallorca’s Medieval Festival. Have you ever wondered what it was like to live during medieval times? Many Renaissance Fairs attempt to give a taste of life in the Middle Ages. From California to Florida, Renaissance Fairs abound throughout the…