This article has the purpose to explain what we intend for central Rome and the benefits to reserve a hotel in this area. For central Rome, we mean specific districts like the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Trastevere. The district of Trastevere was once inhabited by the medieval working class and since the… Read More »

When people hear about Rio de Janeiro, they often remember its beaches, beautiful women, natural beauty and buildings. There is, however, an ugly side to Rio, the favelas. Today there are over 600 favelas in Rio, housing between 30 and 40% of the city’s population of approximately 6 million. Most do not have running water,… Read More »

Home to the Alhambra Palace, built by the Moors, the city of Granada from whence the region’s name is derived is a city of historic beauty. The Alhambra dominates the city and must be included as part of any visit here. The palace and its gardens were built under the rule of the Nasrid dynasty… Read More »

Seville (Sevilla), the capital of Andalucia stands on the banks of the Rio Guadalquivir which has sculpted the surrounding landscape and left the area a fertile plain, perhaps one of the reasons that Seville is such a beautiful city with its lush subtropical gardens. You need at least a few days in which to explore… Read More »

Frank Sinatra knew what he was singing about when he declared that he was going to be a part of it in New York. New York City is the queen of metropolitan life and the quintessence of globalized heritage. From the sensory excitement of Times Square’s King Kong-sized interactive plasma screens to the serene greenery… Read More »