by Lux Living on January 4, 2010
Dublin, Ireland is one of the most visited cities in all of Europe and has many popular attractions for tourists to enjoy.
Perhaps one of the most famous of Dublin’s attractions is St. Patrick’s Cathedral. It’s the largest church in Ireland. Be sure to put St. Patrick’s Cathedral on the top of your list of things to do in Dublin.
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is also known as The National Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Patrick, Dublin.
The first church was built in 1191 to honor Ireland’s Patron Saint. Today, it’s a historical site that tourists flock to year after year. Visitors go into the chapel to pray for free, although there is a charge for sightseeing.
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by Lux Living on December 28, 2009
The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino which began in 1933, became one of the first musical festivals in Italy founded by Vittorio Gui. Gui was an Italian conductor and composer. In 1937, the opera festival became a biennial event and since has been annual event.
Today, the annual opera festival event held in Florence Italy, presents contemporary and forgotten operas for opera lovers in visually dramatic productions.
The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino is truly an international opera phenomena. It includes four operas, concerts, ballets and exhibitions. The oldest opera festival in Italy takes place during the months of April, May and June, but other events throughout the year.
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by Lux Living on December 21, 2009
Courtesy of: The Lanesborough
The Lanesborough (a St. Regis Hotel) in London, is a luxury hotel located on world famous Hyde Park Corner.
The Lanesborough opened in 1991 and has been a landmark place to stay for the affluent, ever since. The luxury hotel was created inside the empty walls of the former St. George’s Hospital.
With Christmas quickly nearing, The Lanesborough is offering several holiday promotions for their honored guests.
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by Lux Living on December 16, 2009
One of the main goals for visiting another country is to experience the best of what it offers. No one likes small, humble accommodations when you get down to the root of the matter.
We all like lavishness – to be comfortable and even impressed with our surroundings. For European vacationers, many find that casino resorts offer the type of luxury they demand at a price almost anyone can afford.
There are fifty independent countries in Europe, each delivering its own unique traditions and culture. There’s a lot to see in any one of Europe’s many countries, like Royal Albert Hall or Big Ben in London, England; The Louvre in Paris, France; all of Rome in Italy; and so much more. And not to even mention the exquisite cuisine options available to you from border to border.
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by Lux Living on December 14, 2009
The fascinating city of Florence is one of the most popular cities in all of Italy. Florence offers a wide variety of attractions for tourists of all ages.
Florence is truly a Renaissance city in the heart of the Tuscany region. It includes many of Italy’s best museums, spectacular churches and cathedrals, as well as intriguing streets and squares with elegant buildings and quaint shops.
There is almost no time of year one cannot find events somewhere in Florence Italy. There are parades, parties, festivals, exhibits, and fun almost every week. Many of the city’s events last for several months. People can enjoy the festive environment and sincere love of the Italian people for a fun and entertaining time.
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Romeo Hotel in Naples, Italy has crafted the perfect present for travelers still seeking to jet away for the holidays.
Capitalizing on the city’s boisterous festive atmosphere, the Romeo Hotel is now offering L’incanto del Natale a Napoli (The Enchantment of Christmas in Naples) package to immerse guests in long-standing Neapolitan holiday traditions.
Days can be spent browsing the Naples market stalls on Via San Gregorio Armeno to find the perfect handmade-stocking stuffer or a one-of-a-kind nativity crib.
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by Lux Living on November 24, 2009
Courtesy of: Brown’s Hotel, Rocco Forte Hotels.
Just off Piccadilly on Albemarle Street in London, you can find the historic Brown’s Hotel.
It is London’s oldest hotel, established in 1837 by Mr & Mrs Brown who were servants to the late Lord Byron.
At Brown’s Hotel, you can find likely the most traditional English afternoon tea. At this famous hotel, Agatha Christie wrote her novel, “At Bertram’s Hotel”.
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The luxurious Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich Switzerland has a long tradition of excellence, going back as far as 1899.
The Dolder Grand Hotel re-opened its doors earlier this year, to its élite clientèle after an extensive renovation period of four years. After touring the hotel, it became quite evident why it has taken them so long to re-open.
The elegant Dolder had been truly transformed into an oasis of well-being. The famous architects, Foster & Partners, have turned this very traditional and monumental Zurich landmark into a luxury city resort.
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by Lux Living on November 9, 2009
It’s hard to be believe it’s been 20 years since the fall of the mighty Berlin Wall in Germany. The wall that divided East versus West and divergent ideologies is gearing up for a huge celebration.
Arguably the most moving historic moment of the 20th century, was the ultimate fall of the Berlin Wall. 2009 will mark 20 years ago this year– was an unforgettable triumph.
Not hard to imagine that Germany is scaling up for a huge celebration and is planning an array of exciting events to commemorate this momentous occasion.
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Most people who have ever visited Benidorm in Spain, would find it difficult to believe that it was simply a small fishing village as recently as the 1950’s.
Many don’t realize that Benidorm’s rise as one of Europe hottest destinations has been rapid and spectacular one.
Modern day Benidorm is now the largest tourist resort area in all of Europe. More than four million people visit each year. Benidorm can be found on the Northern Costa Blanca, Spain between the cities of Alicante and Valencia.
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