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Melbourne Museum: Largest in southern hemisphere
January 5, 2011 / 0 Comments


Melbourne Museum: Largest in southern hemisphere

Scattered over three levels with its unique towering roofline as well as impressive proportions, the ultra-contemporary Melbourne Museum has become the largest museum complex not only in the country, but in the entire Southern Hemisphere. However it is not only its grand dimensions that draw millions here, but it is also the genuine gems ranging from the Aboriginal legacy to the current era’s digital wonders, which stun the minds. Nestled at the Carlton Gardens in the Victoria’s capital, the Melbourne Museum has incorporated the latest technology via which the visitors can peep into the nation’s flora, fauna, and culture. What to see and do? The museum is operated by Museum Victoria whose displays encompass 16 million items in across four galleries. At the museum, over 20 exhibitions occupy the different sections as well as galleries.  [...] 

Portland Museum of Art: ‘Must see’ by Woman’s World
January 3, 2011 / 0 Comments


Portland Museum of Art: ‘Must see’ by Woman’s World

Nestled in Maine, the Portland Museum of Art refers to an art museum in the downtown zone called The Arts District. In the state of Maine, this one is regarded as the most ancient as well as the largest public art institution. Attracting 160,000 visitors annually of which nearly 10% are school children, the Portland Museum of Art aims at acting as a dynamic hub of visual arts. Therefore, it is rightly said by the Woman’s World that this museum’s collection of European as well as American masterpieces is worth a watch! Currently, this art institution is the home of over 17,000 top quality and decorative art works since the period of 18th century. As you go further within the museum, you will come across splendidly different paintings, furniture, prints, sculpture, photography, artists’ books, glass, and ceramics. Among the other  [...] 

Museo Diego Rivera: The most unusual in Mexico
January 1, 2011 / 0 Comments


Museo Diego Rivera: The most unusual in Mexico

Do not think Museo Diego Rivera to be similar to the Museo Estudio Diego Rivera close to San Angel Inn, as it is perhaps the most extraordinary museum of its kind adorning the southern land of the Mexico City. Also known as the Anahuacalli Museum, the Museo Diego Rivera is in Coyoacán, which is also among the little known museums of the world. ‘Anahuacalli’ stands for ‘House of Mexico’ and this museum caters exactly to that by preserving the rich past of the state. The museum was obviously envisioned by the famous muralist Diego Rivera who later also gave it a shape of reality that we see today. This heroic artist was very much interested in Mexican culture due to which he could assemble a vast collection of pre-Hispanic items that are among the largest in the nation and are now housed in this typical Mexican edifice. Still preserving  [...] 

BMW Museum: Dedicated to BMW automobiles
December 29, 2010 / 0 Comments


BMW Museum: Dedicated to BMW automobiles

To explore the BMW Museum means to observe the modern side of Munich.  Bayerische Motoren Werke or BMW, the worldwide popular car company was born in this city of Bavaria in the early 20th century where it resides even today. The main offices nestle in a huge edifice with towers replicating the engine cylinders. And it is just close to this BMW tower that the equally stunning BMW Museum stands in the Olympia Park. Dedicated to the history of BMW, the museum’s architectural design itself is distinct boasting a shape of a mushroom as well as an impressive spiral ramp acting as a route to send the visitors from floors to the top. The huge, silver bowl supports the museum wherein the BMW history is explored via a descending meandering staircase. Structure The silver structure of the BMW museum is commonly called the salad bowl or white cauldron.  [...] 

Fundacion Proa: Home of stimulating artworks
December 22, 2010 / 0 Comments


Fundacion Proa: Home of stimulating artworks

Nestled on the Buenos Aires’ La Boca riverfront, Fundacion Proa is the newly remodeled as well as extraordinary art institute dedicated to film, global art, photography, video, theater, and literature. This top rated highlight in the capital of Argentina is housed in a typical harbor-facing as well as converted edifice. Within the building, you will spend a lot of time marveling at the different light-washed galleries, screenings, a big amphitheater, lectures, and untouched art library fully equipped including a reading room. Accessible from the rich Caminito, the gallery is named so because of the edifice’s triangular shape indicating a boat’s prow pointing toward the Riachuelo port. Pristine white walls, soaring ceilings, and four big halls contribute to the overall charm of all the exhibits that feel proud to be housed in this elegant  [...] 

Saatchi Gallery, London
December 20, 2010 / 0 Comments


Saatchi Gallery, London

Want to visit one of the top as well as mysterious art galleries for free? Then, when you next go to London, be at the Saatchi Gallery. The word ‘mysterious’ is not for the gallery, but for some ‘collections’ whose artists are not known making your trip interesting and exciting. The purpose of the Saatchi Gallery is to offer a creative environment of modern art featuring the skills of mostly unknown young artists or of the settled global artists whose works are never or occasionally displayed in the United Kingdom. The probing feature of the Saatchi Gallery is that several artists whose works are showcased are actually unseen not only by the common man, but also by the commercial world of art. After getting recognition from this gallery of London, several artists are now offered shows by the other museums as well as galleries of the  [...] 

Spa Weekends: The Best in the Business
December 15, 2010 / 0 Comments


Spa Weekends: The Best in the Business

Spa weekends and Europe go hand in hand. The list of resorts in Europe offering spa weekends is never ending, to say the least. Most European spas are thermal or thalasso ones. These spas utilize the healing properties of water and heat. The following are the best resorts offering spa weekends: L’Albergo della Regina Isabella, Italy This exotic spa is situated in the island of Ischia, which is located in the Gulf of Naples. Each stone in the island is reminiscent of the 2700-year history and tradition. The spa is located on the shore line of Lacco Ameno. The resort is surrounded by a green canopy of Mediterranean pine trees. The resort lies at the centre of a tranquil bay. The primary entrance of the hotel opens on the lovely Santa Restituta. The spa offers a wide variety of treatments, ranging from health to beauty. Guests can spend quality  [...] 

Loire valley hotels: budget friendly and awesome
December 14, 2010 / 0 Comments


Loire valley hotels: budget friendly and awesome

When the many dozens of castles come along the meandering river Loire, it becomes hard to imagine that this is the setting for the many fairy tales of your childhood.  The palaces here are with one another almost in beautify and opulence and such. These are primarily large festivities that have been attended by many nobles and princes in lovely burst of elegance and the huge extravagance that have been placed here at the Loire valley hotels. The Chambord is the most famous of the chateau of the Loire valley. Cheverly and chenonceax also come close. In fact, the largest palace of the entire French renaissance is an embodiment of regal power by François the first. This is then protected by a fifty five hundred hectare hunting estate. This has held on an unwavering fascination for the many guests who come here and have vested for the last five  [...] 

Sandals Resorts: Great Value for Money
December 13, 2010 / 0 Comments


Sandals Resorts: Great Value for Money

There are many Sandals Resorts in the Caribbean region. Most Sandals Resorts offer great value for money. The most prominent Sandals Resorts are listed below, with a brief description of each. Sandals Antigua Resort: This all-inclusive resort is situated in St Johns, Antigua. It has 193 rooms. The resort is ideal for couples. The resort is a gateway to 365 beaches. There is one beach for every day of the year. Dickenson Bay is the most famous beach. The resort has been voted as the most romantic destination the world has to offer. The resort is a tropical paradise. The New Sandals Antigua Resort and Spa has been hailed as the leading honeymoon resort in the world. Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and Spa: This resort is located in Nassau, Bahamas. It is an all-inclusive resort featuring 405 rooms. It has won the esteemed Five Star Diamond Award.  [...] 

Beaches Negril: Far Fetch
December 6, 2010 / 0 Comments


Beaches Negril: Far Fetch

Negril is a beach resort town which is located across parts of two Jamaican parishes which is located on the Westmoreland and in between Hanover. The westmore land is located in the westernmost parish I all of Jamaica.  This place is also located on the southern side of the island. When you come to the downtown part of Negril, you will see that the southern portion have a beach which spans about eleven kilometers.  These beaches lie in hangover. This happens to be the largest town in the Savanna in La mar closes to the Beaches Negril. For many years, the beaches in Beaches Negril have been rated to be one of the top ten cheapest in the whole world by travel magazine.  In fact the northern side of the beach is home to what seems like a large inclusion of resorts and then to the south of this, there are teaks of hotels that are run by families. Because  [...]