UNESCO added a series of outdoor sculptures by Romanian modernist master Constantin Brancusi to its list of world heritage sites on Saturday, celebrating their place as one of the most notable examples of 20th-century public art. FILE PHOTO: The Endless Column, a cast iron sculpture made by Constantin Brancusi, is seen in Targu Jiu, 300 km (186 miles) west of Bucharest. The Endless Column together with the Table of Silence and the Gate of the Kiss are part of a World War I monument erected in 1938 by Brancusi, a pioneer of modern abstract sculpture whose work inspired numerous modernist sculptors. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti Brancusi created the open-air collection that includes the "Endless Column" and the "Gate of the Kiss" in the small south-western Romanian town of Targu Jiu in 1937-19...
Read MoreCategory: विदेश
travelogues, travel articles and news from around the world
As it rolls across Italy's central regions, a vintage diesel locomotive towing carriages from the 1930s and 1950s crosses the forests of the Majella National park and the Abruzzo highlands, giving tourists on board a glimpse of hidden hamlets. Across its just over 100 kilometres (62 miles), the so-called Italian Transiberian rail line, also known as the Park Railway, slips into gorges, snakes into 58 tunnels and braves huge viaducts. It was the first of some 1,000 kilometres of line to have re-opened under a project by Fondazione FS, part of state-controlled national rail company Ferrovie dello Stato (FS). A train conductor opens the door of vintage carriage "cento porte" which means hundred doors in English, at the train station in Palena, Italy July 21, 2024. REUTERS/Antonio De...
Read MoreAnantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, situated in a 13th-century cliffside Capuchin convent in one of Italy’s most popular getaway destinations, has been announced today as one of TIME’s 2024 World's Greatest Places. TIME’s World’s Greatest Places, highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay. To compile this list, TIME solicited nominations of places—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks, and more—from its international network of correspondents and contributors, as well as via an application process, with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences. Following extensive renovations, Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel launched in April 2023 and invites guests to immerse in convent life amid centuries-old...
Read MoreAvani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, has launched AvaniWell, the brand’s first wellbeing clinic at Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand. Beyond the usual spa offering, guests are invited to discover what wellbeing means to them with guidance from AvaniWell’s team of experts. From Traditional Thai Medicine and physiotherapy to Reformer Pilates and healthy dining, AvaniWell provides wellness “à la carte”, designed to kick-start healthy habits through weekend resets, serene staycations and weekly wellbeing programmes. Traditional Meets Modern AvaniWell offers a personalised path to wellbeing through a choice of traditional and modern practices. Guests are invited to discover Thai Traditional Medicine (TTM), an ancient system ...
Read MoreTivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana features two new partnerships with Purobeach Portopiccolo and Terme Di Saturnia Tivoli Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Wellness Resort & Spa bringing the brand’s timeless glamour to the Gulf of Trieste, in northern Italy. Following some renovations, Tivoli Portopiccolo welcomes guests to experience its unique location, exciting dining concepts and two new partnerships: Purobeach Portopiccolo, the beach club that brings the Mediterranean lifestyle to the unspoiled coast of the North Adriatic, and Terme di Saturnia, a well-known Italian wellness brand that will be operating the spa. Nestled in the beautiful Duino Cliffs Nature Reserve, the property is set in the mixed-use development of Portopi...
Read MoreBarcelona will raise the tourist tax for cruise passengers visiting the city for less than 12 hours, the mayor said in an interview published on Sunday. Jaume Collboni said the current tourist tax for stopover cruise passengers was 7 euros ($7.61) per day. He did not say by how much the tax would be increased. FILE PHOTO: A man ties protest banners in the balcony of a building that was recently converted for tourist use at Sants neighborhood in Barcelona, Spain, May 19, 2023. The banner reads "No more tourist flats". REUTERS/Albert Gea "We are going to propose..substantially increasing the tax for stopover cruise passengers," he told El Pais newspaper. "In the case of stopover cruise passengers (less than 12 hours) there is intensive use of public space without any benefit for...
Read More2024 marks the third consecutive year The Nature Island has been granted these prestigious Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards Travel + Leisure readers have once again voted Dominica as the No.1 island Caribbean destination and No. 5 island in the World in its 2024 World's Best Awards. Dominica receives this number one spot for the third year in a row and moved up three spots in the 'Best Islands in the World' category, reinforcing the destination's exceptional allure as a unique vacation experience and captivating tourism product. "We are honored that Dominica has completed its 'three-peat' as the top destination in the region by such a well-respected travel brand and its readers," said Denise Charles, Dominica's Minister of Tourism. "This is a true testament to our ongoin...
Read MoreThis summer, MARTINI is bringing the spice to Sicily with Emmy-nominated actress and fashion muse, Simona Tabasco. Following her captivating performance in hit TV show 'The White Lotus', Simona is returning to the island that stole the world's heart, and she's bringing MARTINI along to celebrate the unmatched charm of an Italian summer. For over 160 years, MARTINI has been synonymous with Italian style, elegance and craftsmanship and where better to experience that legacy than in Sicily, an island where history, beauty and a passion for stylish living collide. This summer, MARTINI invites you to discover the magic of Sicily through Simona's eyes – from enjoying authentic aperitivo at iconic hotspots like BamBar to sun-drenched days at La Plage, all while sipping on the drink of the sea...
Read MoreIn a significant development for the hospitality sector in Northwest China, Minor Hotels (China) is announcing the official signing of a Tivoli and NH dual-branded property in Yining, Xinjiang. This marks the debut of the luxury Tivoli Hotels & Resorts and upscale NH Hotels & Resorts brands in Northwest China. Upon opening in 2026, the project is expected to welcome guests from around the globe. Yining, a bustling city on China's western border, historically served as an essential trade hub on the Silk Road and now plays a crucial role in connecting Central Asia with Europe. Known for its picturesque natural landscapes and rich ethnic cultures, Yining boasts numerous attractions like the Kazak Folk Tourism Area and Six Star Street, making it a popular destination for domest...
Read MoreRare images of the Mashco Piro, an uncontacted Indigenous tribe in the remote Peruvian Amazon, were published on Tuesday by Survival International, showing dozens of the people on the banks of a river close to where logging companies have concessions. The reclusive tribe has been sighted coming out of the rainforest more frequently in recent weeks in search of food, apparently moving away from the growing presence of loggers, said local Indigenous rights group FENAMAD. Members of the Mashco Piro Indigenous community, a reclusive tribe and one of the world's most withdrawn, gather on the banks of the Las Piedras river where they have been sighted coming out of the rainforest more frequently in search of food and moving away from the growing presence of loggers, in Monte Salvado, in t...
Read More
You must be logged in to post a comment.