European Palace Getaways: Hotel Caruso and Abama Resort
Europe is known for its beautiful and old castles. So it’s no wonder that there are hotels that look like, or actually used to be royal lodgings. One of these is the Hotel Caruso which used to be some kind of Italian palace back in the olden days. Both the interior and exterior of this Italian hotel has retained its stately image, through it has a little restoration. It is really old so it’s not surprising to know that it’s had some architectural touch-ups here and there. You can find the Hotel Caruso in Ravelo, nestled on a beautiful
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Vacation Ideas – How to Keep Kids Happy
If you are taking a vacation with your kids and are planning on going by car, there are ways that you can keep them happy. Vacation ideas such as road trips are fun, but they can be problematic if you have kids that whine the entire time. One thing that you need to do every so often is stop and stretch the legs. In addition, you will have to stop when a child has to go to the bathroom as they cannot hold it as long as an adult. You should also provide them with car games that they
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Need the Perfect Weekend Getaway? Look No Further Than Outer Banks!
The Outer Banks of North Carolina consist of a unique geography of slender islands and sandy, pristine beaches. The islands are a heaven for beachcombers, and if you have 2-4 days to get away, then Outer Banks cottages are for you. After you have checked into your Outer Banks cottages, do not forget to check out the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills or to climb the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, which is the tallest in the nation. Likewise, the Roanoke Island Festival Park allows you to experience living history, or you might find a tour of the
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Hogmanay Breaks is a Great Way to Bring in the New Year
Hogmanay is Scotland’s New Year’s Eve. Part of the tradition of Hogmanay is dressing in kilts and eating Haggus parcels while drinking a nip to the old year, while welcoming the new. The roots of the Hogmanay celebrations stretch back to the Norse who celebrated the winter solstice and combined the solstice with the celebration of the Gaelic new year and turned the whole thing into a great winter festival. Gifts are given for Hogmanay and oats and chutney are also a common snack to celebrate the event. Throughout Scotland in the different regions, many people have their
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