Month: August 2024

When most visitors arrive in County Cork, Ireland, they tend to head straight to the craggy Beara Peninsula of West Cork, with its stunning coastal views, or to the famous pubs and food markets of Cork City. Yet those who venture east of Cork City will find sights and activities aplenty – with fewer fellow
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UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee named a site in the Gaza Strip — Saint Hilarion Monastery, or Tell Umm Amer — to both its “World Heritage” and “World Heritage In Danger” lists in late July. The decision, made during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, reflects the ancient monastery’s
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From Monday, some passengers arriving in Singapore’s Changi Airport won’t need to show their passports to clear immigration. As part of a trial, Singapore residents arriving in Terminal 3 who use the lanes designated for the country’s new “token-less clearance” program can enter the country using eye and facial biometric processing, rather than passports, according
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Nobu Hotels Nobu San Sebastián: Where Luxury Meets Culinary Excellence Nestled in the heart of one of Europe’s gastronomic capitals, Nobu Hotel San Sebastián offers a unique blend of culture, culinary excellence, and sleek design. The hotel’s breathtaking architecture and the renowned Nobu Restaurant overlook the magnificent La Concha Bay. San Sebastián, renowned for its
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I have long wondered what marketing genius came up with all these national wine celebration days—as if we really need an excuse to imbibe. Anyway, today, we’re celebrating, observing—and certainly, drinking white wines—the day so designated to do so. Here’s a sun-kissed selection from California that ranges from the light and easy to those with
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Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe shimmers like a cobalt moon. The gorgeous 190-square-mile lake, protected by peaks soaring up to 10,000 feet, is perhaps best on display when viewed from its southern shore, where tapestries of wildflowers fling across meadows, sandy beaches glimmer with gold, and mountains send their reflection
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Columbia Hillen Hugging gently rolling grassy hills overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Portugal’s Algarve, Vila Vita Parc is a 5-star resort spreading across lush sub-tropical gardens crisscrossed by cobblestone pathways.  Columbia Hillen Launched by German couple, Reinfried and Anneliese Pohl, 32 years ago and now operated by their two sons, this 203-room resort features six
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Valencia has a sky that’s almost always bright blue: no wonder everyone would rather be outside. Life happens in the street in Spain‘s third-largest city, whether that’s catching up with friends on sunny terraces over a caña or sipping mojitos with toes plunged into the golden sand. Come to Valencia to marvel at modernist architecture
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Welcome to Park City, a winter wonderland that gets over 500 inches of snow per year. Head to this legendary ski and snowboard (and aprés) town when things get chilly for snowy landscapes, a walkable downtown, elegant culinary experiences and a star-studded film festival. Located only 50 minutes away from Salt Lake City, Park City
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