It is not only tourists who rave about Restaurant Nepenthe and its superlative views. Locals will tell you that on no account should you miss this spot, credited with some of the best panoramas in Big Sur, perhaps on the whole west coast of America. Take in the breathtaking sea and mountain vistas form window seats and wide outside terraces adorned with bright Moroccan-style cushions. Photo by: Lone Cypress
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Tucked away in the San Juan Mountains, this romantic old mining town turned resort offers a refreshingly new tourist experience. Although the town where Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are rumored to have hidden after robbing a bank in Telluride in 1889 may appear sleepy, nothing could be further from the truth. There is abundance of activities to satisfy even the most hyper vacationer.
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Arriving at night at this Buenos Aires beauty is perhaps the best way to appreciate its sumptuous decor and sophisticated brand of chic. It is certainly the best way to savor the Faena‘s electrifying Philippe Starck design, from the red-lit walkway into a towering spice-scented hall, and from the wild whimsy of its Bistro restaurant to the cool splendor of one of 110 bedrooms in signature white, red, and gold. Photo by: EspressoBoy
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This traditional Polynesian style resort is located in a delightful setting near magnificent Cook’s Bay. Situated between the pristine lagoons, lush tropical gardens, and breathtaking mountain peaks, this is the perfect place for one an unforgettable tropical vacation.
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Napili Kai Beach Resort is a deluxe resort situated on 10 beachfront acres on beautiful Napili Bay in West Maui, Hawaii. Children’s activities are also free, making this a good place for families.
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The ritual of bathing has never been more sublime that at the new, stylish Hoshinoya resort. This is no traditional hot spring. Hoshinoya sits firmly in twenty-first century. Green geothermal energy supplies the underfloor heating, and the surroundings ate seriously contemporary. Dark wood and stone floors replace the familiar tatami mats. Photo by: terururu
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This is the largest remaining Romanesque church in the world. Saint-Sernin basilica located in Toulouse, France was built during the Romanesque Period between 1080 and 1120.
The Basilica of Saint Sernin is notable for its imposing architecture and important medieval sculptures and frescoes. It is worth visiting for the exterior brickwork, the two crypts, the tympanum over the main door depicting Christ’s ascension, and the 800 sculpted column heads.
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Should you be given the distributing news that you are officially dead, do not panic. You have probably just tied your yukata (house robe) right over left – kimono speak for ”deceased”- and need to retie it. More than 300 years old, Hiiragiya Ryokan is a historic inn that is widely regarded as the pinnacle of style and traditional hospitality. Look closely and you will see the wooden hitching posts, used by traveling feudal lords who arrived on horseback, on the long clay walls. Such grand arrivals might e a thing of the past, but theater comes with the territory, and thanks to the six generations of the same family, service is as sharp as samurai sword. Photo by: Rob Gruhl
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On the northern border of Thailand, a resort unlike any other has successfully merged luxury and adventure in place of legends. After a long flight and much driving along the picturesque rice paddies, Anantara feels like forever away. Luckily the reward is soon evident: beautiful exotic gardens and views stretching across the mighty Mekong River to three different countries. Photo by: Michelle 217
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Luray Caverns is a natural landmark located next to the town of Luray, Virginia. Noted as Virginia natural wonder, they are the largest and most popular caverns on the Eastern America. Luray Caverns is more than just a cave. The caverns are abundant in variety of formation in surpassed natural color. Well lighted, paved walkways allow visitors to explore cathedral sized rooms with soaring ten story high ceilings. Photo by: DECLAN MCCULLAGH PHOTOGRAPHY
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