Casa Bayoneta, Centro
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Architecture aficionados, beware—this design jewel proves beguiling from the entry door! Evoking the best of modern architecture from Mexico, the USA and Europe, the home grants a gracious—and obvious—nod to architecture masters Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles Rennie Macintosh, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Ricardo Legorreta. Never before has San Miguel witnessed a home with such tall and grandiose “corner-turning windows” (Wright himself coined the phrase for a glass corner where a column would normally stand) that opens the home visually to the lush Rob Johnson-designed gardens. The entry replicates Macintosh’s museum-collected Hill House ladder-back chair, and even the Parroquia-view rooftop glass sala—ideal for sunset cocktail parties—evokes the National Historic Landmark Farnsworth House, underlit here to simulate a floating effect.
High-volume ceilings float above warm tzalam hardwood and travertine floors throughout the ground floor, which offers one-level living boasting a master and secondary bedroom on this level, in addition to the island-anchored chef’s kitchen, grand entertaining areas, both inside and out, and artist’s studio. A floating marble staircase, enclosed in a glass-ensconced tower, connects to a second master suite, oversized master bath with sunken tub, and a large, light-drenched office, all with rooftop access.
This oversized lot includes a large side garden—design plans provided for an equally-stunning architectural casita—and winding driveway able to accommodate multiple cars off-street for large parties (an additional guest-parking lot is across the street). An additional 331 M2 adjacent lot can be available for buyers looking for expansion room. Perhaps here is the stunner: this newly-built Centro estate sits on a quiet off-traffic cul-de-sac with through pedestrian-only access…the Rosewood Hotel and Instituto Allende are steps away, while the Jardin is only a short 8-minute stroll. This is Centro living as you’ve never experienced it, an architectural gem wrapping a tranquil zen oasis minutes from the heart of the city, impossible to replicate in today’s market. Like a tour? Let the wannabe designer in you loose and spend an hour with this architect-turned-Realtor—here, you’ll be at home instantly!
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Residencias Reef (5120) Vacation Rental - Cozumel, Mexico
Gorgeous two-bedroom, two-bath condo located in the most desirable location in Residencias Reef, a gated community about 15 minutes outside of downtown San Miguel. The condo is located right on the beach, so you'll be able to walk straight out the back door to reach the sand and ocean.
Fully equipped with every amenity - TVs in all the bedrooms, satellite programming, a well-appointed kitchen, a stainless-steel barbecue, daily maid service, beach towels, and more. Each of the bedrooms has a king-size bed and the master bedroom also has a private beach-side balcony.
The community where the condo is located, Residencias Reef, offers a chance for couples, families, or singles to experience all Cozumel has to offer. The beach, surrounding property, and condo are kept clean so you don't have to worry about it. Enjoy sunset strolls on the sands of the renowned San Francisco beach just steps from your door. Experience the best of Cozumel's underwater reefs with beach access to scuba diving and snorkeling, or choose to leisurely float in the crystalline waters with refreshing margaritas awaiting you onshore.
Residencias Reef has two spacious pools with many chairs to lounge while relaxing in the sun, a jacuzzi, scuba rinse tank, two outdoor showers, and perfectly manicured lawns with luscious tropical foliage.
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The Fairways is an active lifestyle gated community located in Bathurst in Squire Green Golf & Country Estates. The location has been created with careful research and planning. A community nestled amongst the trees adjacent to number nine fairway on Squire Green Golf Course. An elegant divided entrance with flowers, plants and trees, and luxurious landscaping throughout the neighborhood in this one of a kind community.
General Features
30 year asphalt shingles
Attached private single or double car garage with direct interior access
Gracious architectural cathedral & vaulted ceilings
Ceramic tile entry foyer
Infloor comfort zone heating
Spacious closets
Designer interior lighting package
Pre-wired for telephone in all bedrooms and den
Pre-wired for cable in den and all bedrooms
Pre-wired for ceiling fans in all bedrooms, living room and covered sunroom
Pre-wired and piping for central vacuum
Linen closets
Electric smoke detectors
Electric door chime with push button
Raised panel interior & bi-fold doors with Colonial trim
Wired for security system and internet
Comfort & Protection
Freehold ownership
Quick recovery electric hot water heater
Low-e argon vinyl PVC windows
Energy efficient
Circuit breaker electrical service
Efficient in-floor Comfort Zone heat system
HRV fresh air Heat Recover Ventilator
Storage space over garage
Heated Garage
Featured Options
Comfortable Durable Floating Floors
Security System
Central Vac
Built-in Appliances
Whirlpool Tub
Grounds keeping program
Custom Kitchens
From start to finish...The Fairways give you the most for your investment.
The Great Outdoors
Concrete walkway
Asphalt driveway
Complete landscaped lot sod in front
Exterior hose bibs and electrical outlets
Maintenance free concrete deck
Beautiful Landscaped Divided entrance off Squire Green Drive
Play Golf Next Door on our Challenging Par 36 Nine hole course
IDEAL LOCATION
Come and view this Innovative Housing Concept and furnished model home at Fairway Court just off Squire Green Drive in Bathurst.
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The Fairways are conveniently located in the heart of Squire Green Golf and Country Estates. Close to all amenities. Within walking distance of miles of ski trails, groomed snowmobile trails, hiking trials, biking trails, pro shop, and driving range. Only minutes to downtown and shopping centers.
Due to our continuous product improvement program, The Fairways of Squire Green reserves the right to change and/or alter material specifications, features, dimensions, designs and prices without prior notice. All dimensions as shown are approximate and may vary with the actual construction
Residencias Reef (5110) Vacation Rental - Cozumel, Mexico
Casita del Mar has stunning views of the Caribbean Sea, palm trees, and the sandy beach just steps from your door. There is even a private terrace with lounge chairs and a table to overlook your stunning ocean view while enjoying a good book or cocktails during sunset. Located on the ground level, this beachfront studio has direct access to ocean and is part of the exclusive Residencias Reef resort community.
Just ten minutes south of downtown San Miguel, Residencias Reef is nestled quietly away from the hustle and bustle of San Miguel's traffic and crowds on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. Residencias Reef is the epitome of vacation paradise with comfortable and modern rooms, adjacent beach and pool access, and stunning ocean views.
Easily accessible by car or taxi from the airport or ferry pier, Residencias Reef is also a safe option for vacationers as the property is a private and gated community with 24/7, onsite security. Included WiFi Internet, free calls to the US/Canada, car parking, in-room safe, and intercom phone in each condo combine to make this property a great option for those looking for a completely stress-free vacation!
Residencias Reef offers a chance for couples, families, or singles to experience all Cozumel has to offer while lapped in luxury. The beach, surrounding property, and condo are kept clean so you don't have to worry about it. Enjoy sunset strolls on the sands of the renowned San Francisco beach just steps from your door. Experience the best of Cozumel's underwater reefs with beach access to scuba diving and snorkeling, or choose to leisurely float in the crystalline waters with refreshing margaritas awaiting you onshore. The property also includes two spacious public pools with many chairs to lounge while relaxing in the sun, Jacuzzi, scuba rinse tank, outdoor shower, and perfectly manicured lawns with luscious tropical foliage.
Casita del Mar can sleep up to three people, with one king size bed and a convertible full size sofa. The master suite is tastefully decorated with modern-resort themed décor. There is a flat screen TV mounted on the wall, a small dining table, and a small seating area to lounge in privacy. The bathroom has all the amenities you come to expect from a boutique hotel: deep sink, lots of storage space, standing shower, all beautifully tiled, and lots of toiletries free for you to use.
But what really makes this condo stand out are all the little touches the owners have incorporated: plush high thread count bedding, toiletries, and a kitchenette stocked with necessities. Make sure to book months in advance as this unit books up quickly.
The Well-Traveled Home by Sandra Espinet
Luxury homes with international panache.
The essence of my interior design work seeks to reflect the evolving interplay of the domestic and the international, while remaining true to my intent to create alluring family living spaces and home environments.
Sandra Espinet (pron. Espinay) is a lifelong gypsy whose extensive world travels produce finds of exquisitely wrought artisanal furniture, dramatic artworks and exotic accessories that are put to beautiful use in interiors. Blending the fabulous objects culled from particular corners of the globe is a delicate art form. Espinet is a mix-master of eclectic convergence, a specialist in the fearless melding of exotic elements with traditional furnishings into stylish and unforgettable presentations of comfort and calm, exhilaration and extravagance.
Sandra Espinet, ASID, lives between Los Angeles and San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico. She has degrees from the New England School of Design in Boston, the American College of Art in Atlanta, and the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. She won the Reader's Choice Designer of the Year Award 2010 from California Home & Design and is the international spokesperson for Anderson Wood Flooring. Sandra has been featured in HGTV's Christmas special; her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, among other design magazines.
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XOCHIMILCO, LO MEJOR DE CIUDAD DE MÉXICO | VLOG 4 MÉXICO
Xochimilco es sin duda uno de los grandes MUST si visitas la Ciudad de México. Un paseo con sus trajineras, las embarcaciones emblemáticas de esa zona, te llevaran a un viaje súper pintoresco a través de la música, el baile, la gastronomía y los olores del México puro. Sin duda visitar Xochimilco es un gran planazo para hacer con un buen grupo de amigos o familia. Amo Xochimilco.
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Beautiful San Miguel Ranch Home in Chula Vista
Lovely Single Story Home located in Chula Vista's most desirable areas to live, San Miguel Ranch. This home has many upgrades to enjoy living with a floor plan that is spacious and designed so perfectly you'll want to move in immediately.
5 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths / 3800 est.sq.ft
2 two car garage, 4 fireplaces, wooden floors throughout, brandnew appliances, a lovely court yard on a .25 acre.
Myrna Najera
McMillin Realty
(619) 370-9969
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677 E. Arenas in Palm Springs
In the heart of Palm Springs, discover your own tranquil paradise at 677 Arenas. Rarely on the market, this is a corner, 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, condo. Situated steps to the pool, it offers beautiful, mountain views. There are four pools and four spas, heated year round.
It is discriminately located to enjoy more mountain views both inside and from your private patio. Experience the zen with a neutral paint palette. The kitchen has gray tone granite and stainless steel appliances, washer, dryer, and finished concrete floors and fireplace. Expansive windows from the living room open to the patio and blue sky beyond. Floating wood steps lead upstairs. The master suite has a sitting room and its own bathroom. Clerestory windows bring natural light into the second bedroom. Walk across the street to the movies, or to nearby restaurants and shopping. Best yet, it's being sold furnished, per inventory. This is the Palm Springs life you seek. Make it yours!
What I'm Most Afraid of in Mexico City (Plus a Massive Parade! And Dinosaurs!)
Harper and I go out for breakfast and bump into a massive parade down Paseo de la Reforma--complete with giant balloons floating in midair! After the parade, a quick stop to Walmart eats up half the day (don't worry--not filmed) but we managed to get to the Natural History Museum so that Harper could see the dinosaur bones (and loads more). At the museum, I realized the one thing I was most concerned about with the massive crowds at the parade was not the thing I would have been most worried about in the States...
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El Geiser, cómo llegar al mejor balneario de Hidalgo
El Geiser es uno de los mejores balnearios de Hidalgo, en éste video te decímos cómo llegar, que hacer y todo lo que necesitas saber para sacarle el máximo a esta experiencia.
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*Cómo llegar al Geiser
Si visitas el Geiser desde la Ciudad de México calcula unas 3 horas de trayecto aproximadamente.
Desde la CDMX
Toma la autopista México-Querétaro
En el kilómetro 107 toma la desviación con rumbo a Huichapan
Vas a pasar por cinco pequeñas poblaciones que son San Juanico, Maravillas, El Jagüey, Nopala y San Sebastián.
Pasando San Sebastián 5 minutos aproximadamente después entroncarás con otra carretera y tomarás la desviación a la derecha con dirección a Huichapan.
Antes de llegar a Huichapan habrá un entronque con dos desviaciones: una con señalización a Huichapan-San José Atlan y otra con señalización hacia Pachuca, por lo que seguirás a mano izquierda por el libramiento con dirección a Pachuca 5 minutos aproximadamente. Más adelante encontrarás una glorieta con un monumento a Miguel Hidalgo, ahí debes tomar la desviación hacia la izquierda que dice Teconzautla.
A 5 minutos aproximadamente antes de llegar a Tecozautla está la comunidad de Gandhó, donde se encuentra la desviación a el Geiser hacia mano izquierda.
Continua por ese camino durante10 minutos aproximadamente y llegarás a el Geiser
-En transporte público:
Dirígete a la Central de Autobuses del Norte o a la Central de la Caseta de Tepozotlán.
Toma un autobús de la línea Estrella Blanca con dirección a Tecozautla, Hidalgo.
Una vez en Tecozautla puedes tomar un taxi o combi que te lleve a El Geiser.
Los sábados sale una corrida directa a el Geiser a las 3 p.m. desde la Central de Autobuses del Norte
Si lo visitas desde otra parte de la República Mexicana puedes usar Google Maps o Waze para calcular tu ruta.
*Qué hacer en el Geiser
Lo principal es relajarse y desconectarse por un momento de todo el estrés, puedes disfrutar este lugar con tus amigos, familia o pareja. Te aconsejamos que si llevas niños cuides mucho en qué alberca van a meterse, ya que las temperaturas son muy altas y no es aconsejable aventarse clavados por su seguridad.
- Disfrutar de las albercas, hidromasaje, chapoteaderos y albercas infantiles.
- Nadar de noche para gozar más de la temperatura del agua.
- Visitar el SPA Natural que se hace con el vapor que sale del respirador volcánico conocido como Geiser.
-Recorrer todos sus puentes colgantes.
-Al atardecer sube al puente colgante más alto y toma unas fotografías increíbles.
-Si quieres algo de adrenalina, recorre el circuito de tirolesas, cuerda floja y puente flotante, tiene un costo de $150 pesos por persona.
*Dónde hospedarse en el Geiser
-En el Geiser hay hoteles, cabañas y renta de tiendas de campaña. Los costos van de los $250 pesos hasta los $2,000 pesos, esto depende de qué tipo de habitación o cabaña escojas y el número de personas que se hospedarán en ella. Recuerda que el rentar una habitación o tienda de campaña no está incluida la entrada.
Si deseas acampar con tu propia tienda, solo tendrás que pagar una cuota dependiendo el tamaño de tu tienda. Pero si no tienes tienda de campaña puedes rentar una ahí mismo. Para conocer los precios actualizados de cada habitación, cabaña y tienda de campaña consulta nuestro blog
La habitación donde nosotros nos quedamos tiene un costo de $800 pesos más un depósito de $200 pesos que te es devuelto al entregar la habitación sin ningún desperfecto. La habitación es sencilla para dos personas con baño completo privado, toallas, clóset y t.v.
*Dónde comer en el Geiser
-Dentro del balneario hay 2 restaurantes que brindan servicio desde las 7 a.m. hasta las 5 p.m. pero no te preocupes, afuera hay un área de comedores donde siempre hay uno abierto durante las 24 horas del día por si llegas muy noche con hambre y tengas donde comer. El costo por persona aproximado es de $120 pesos. Te recomendamos comer en la cocina 4 “el Buen Sazón” de verdad que le hace honor a su nombre.
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Casa Tres Soles Punta Mita Mexico Luxury Retreats
OVERVIEW & FEATURES
Crowning a dramatic cliff, and providing uninterrupted ocean views in all directions, Casa Tres Soles is one of the most beautiful homes in Punta Mita. An extraordinary feeling of peace and serenity pervades the entire property, thanks to the masterful interweaving of both sophisticated elegance and informality. The genius of its design is carried through to the smallest detail, giving guests a warm experience of traditional Mexico.
The villa also provides a sauna, massage room and a fully equipped gym with satellite TVs. Adjacent to the gym is a favorite place to spend an evening, watching a movie with HD audio and video. The cozy sofas and chairs can accommodate up to 16 people for a cold drink, snack and popcorn from the snack bar. The view of the ocean merging with the edge of the pool is sure to leave a lasting impression. The main palapa is surrounded by terraces that seem to float over the curving pool, which boasts more than 160 feet of infinity edge. Aside from being a protected, air conditioned retreat, the family room is also a comfortable space to watch a movie, listen to music or play a game of backgammon. All of these activities can be enjoyed while gazing out to wonderful vistas of the ocean, terraces and beach below.
The oval-shaped terrace is elegantly furnished with oversized sofas, hand embroidered fabrics, indigenous art and renowned Mexican craft works that contribute to the villa’s ambience. Notable works of art by renowned artists and craftsmen enhance every room of this magnificent house. One of the most striking features in the villa is the bar which is a sculptural piece of art handcrafted from tropical hardwoods and can seat up to eight people comfortably. The dining table overlooks the drama of the Pacific sunsets from a sheltered and quiet viewpoint.
The nine en-suite bedrooms are very impressive, boasting en-suite facilities, flatscreen TV, Wi-Fi access and many having an outdoor terrace or balcony for those romantic nightcaps by moonlight. There are seven bedrooms in the main house with a further two in the Casita.
With an idyllic beachfront nearby with pure white sand, the option to go kayaking, have a game of tennis or just chill out in the jetted tub with a glass of fine Champagne, there are many ways to enjoy yourself at Casa Tres Soles.
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Bedroom / Bathroom Description
Main House
Bedroom 1 – Master 1
King size bed, En-suite bathroom, Flat screen TV, Internet access, Outdoor terrace
Bedroom 2 – Master 2
King size bed, En-suite bathroom, Flat screen TV, Internet access, Outdoor terrace
Bedroom 3 – Master 3
King size bed, En-suite bathroom, Flat screen TV, Internet access, Outdoor terrace
Bedroom 4
2 Queen size beds, En-suite bathroom, Flat screen TV, Internet access
Bedroom 5
2 Queen size beds, En-suite bathroom, Flat screen TV, Internet access, Outdoor sitting area
Bedroom 6
King size bed, En-suite bathroom, Flat screen TV, Internet access, Balcony
Bedroom 7
King size bed, En-suite bathroom, Flat screen TV, Internet access, Outdoor terrace
Casita
Bedroom 8 – Pilot Suite 1
Queen size bed, En-suite bathroom, Flat screen TV, Internet access
Bedroom 9 – Pilot Suite 2
Queen size bed, En-suite bathroom, Flat screen TV, Internet access
Features & Amenities
Air conditioning
Satellite TV
DVD player
Stereo system
iTunes (up to 6,000 songs and playlists)
iPod dock
CD player
Indoor/Outdoor speakers
Internet access
Office
Computer
Printer
Fax machine
Gym
Fitness equipment
Sauna
Massage room
Home theatre room
Games
Bar
Fully equipped kitchen
Outdoor Features
Beachfront
Gated community
Infinity pool
Jacuzzi
Outdoor furniture
Gas grill
Tennis court
Kayaks
Staff & Services Included:
Daily maid service
Cook service
Concierge service
Laundry service
Butler
Waiter
Gardener
At Extra Cost – advance notice may be required:
Villa pre-stocking
Activities and excursions
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Villa Policies
Maximum 20 guests
Children welcome
Non-smoking villa
Pets not permitted
Getting There
Rental car recommended
Transport available
FIRST EVER swim from San Miguel to Santa Rosa Island by Julian Rusinek
The endeavor began with a wild, almost air-borne ride in the early morning hours of Saturday September 21, 2013. Seven hours later, Julian Rusinek's crew saw him swim off the Tuna Thumper toward San Miguel.
He found a safe, sandy, seal-free beach. Once he cleared the waterline, he began his brief, but epic journey toward Santa Rosa island.
The water temp started at 57F and the conditions were uncharacteristically calm. Julian made good progress toward the island, but felt a little cold. His crew did their best to serenade and entertain him in the process.
Although the swim is 3.5nm, he likely swam 5nm avoiding the beaches with the elephant seals. After a significant kelp-crawling finish, Julian Rusinek became the first person to swim this crossing in 2 hours 25 minutes and 55 seconds.
He was escorted by the Tuna Thumper, Captain Bob, Three-ring Mike, Captain ..., observer Scott Zornig, kayaker Allison Bayne, feeder Rob Dumouchel. and Lynn K.
Of his San Miguel Swim, Julian writes:
1/4 mile: This isn't so bad. Long and smooth. Relaxed. I've trained for this. Face, toes, fingers all numb...57 degrees is not so bad.
1/2 mile: Am I going out too fast? Or am I just awesome? Banking on awesome. No feeling below the waist.
1 mile: Slow it down, bucko. Slowwww it down. Easy there. Ah, there we go. Let's start breathing every stroke. Scott Zornig does it. I can do it, too. Too cold to feel any pain.
1 1/2 mile: Sh*t.
2 mile: Sh*t sh*t.
2 1/2 mile: Sh*t dum @ss, sh*t damn aaaaarggggggggggg.
3 mile: I see a light up ahead. Light at the end of a long, dark tunnel. It is calling to me. It sweetly coos my name, Hey there. Come here. There's no pain where we are. I see angels singing, and I am lost in a vortex of my own euphoria. I see my grandfather there. And Dean Martin, he's there too. I can see lush palm trees and emerald-green pools of Jell-O. Waterfalls of singing goldfish and beautiful Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models play harps and giggle together. The light is brighter now, they are laughing, cheering for me, whispering, Almost there... almost there... I slowly float away from my body, float away, laughing at that struggling, silly little boy swimming in freezing water.
3 1/2 mile: AWE F@*@(%( oIHEF OE38@*(*#%(#%*(&%hjdsifa #FHFGOI ewohwefa @(*%)#%aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 miles: That wasn't so bad....
24 Hours in Guanajuato: The places you CAN'T MISS when you visit Guanajuato, Mexico
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15 of the best places to spend Christmas (HD)
Any old city can string up a few lights downtown and call it a holiday celebration.
From Mexico to Malta, northern lights to sunny skies, these places are doing Christmas better than the rest this year.
Malta
Visiting presepju, or nativity scenes, is an integral part of Christmas in Malta.
Every year, residents proudly open their shutters, and sometimes even their garage doors, to display their holy crib confections to the public.
On a grander scale, the Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem is a life-size nativity experience spread over 20,0000 square meters of formerly abandoned fields.
Inhabited and animated by more than 150 actors, including entire families, the village takes visitors back in time to Judea of 2,000 years ago, complete with oil lamps, turn mills, grazing animals, crafts areas teaching traditional skills and folklore, a tavern, and of course a grotto housing baby Jesus.
Downtown Valletta is also home to a lively Christmas spirit, with carolers singing outside the Baroque St. John's Co-Cathedral during Advent, and a dizzying display of Christmas lights on Republic Street.
The Manoel Theater is well known for its annual Christmas pantomime -- this year it's a folk tale mash-up titled Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood.
A visit to the privately owned Museum of Toys, featuring dolls, soldiers, train sets, and clockwork tin trinkets dating as far back as the 1790s, is a heartwarming homage to childhood.
Manoel Theatre, Old Theatre Street, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta;
Toy Museum Valletta, 222 Republic Street, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta;
New York
Rockefeller Center lies at the core of the New York Christmas.
Its famed ice rink has been around for 79 years; the decorated tree is an 84-year-old tradition.
Across the street, Radio City hosts the annual Christmas Spectacular, starring the Rockettes.
On the southwest corner of Central Park, Columbus Circle hosts more than 100 vendors selling clothes, gifts, snacks and drinks at the Holiday Market.
Central Park has two ponds for skating and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Fashion's biggest names join in the festivities, setting up impressive Christmas window displays.
The most glamorous cases, at the Fifth Avenue flagships and department stores like Saks and Bergdorf, are impressive enough to melt the heart of Anna Wintour.
The Rink at Rockefeller Center, 1 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, NY 10020;
Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) Between 50th and 51st Streets, New York City, NY 10020;
Bath, England
There are few cities in the world where you can celebrate the birth of Jesus and the birth of Jane Austen with the same amount of fanfare, but Bath happens to be one of them.
December 16 marks what would have been the much-loved writer's 240th birthday, and while the main Austen love-in is during the festival in September, the Jane Austen Centre -- and on-site Regency Tearoom -- is the best place to learn about the city's most famous resident.
The Theatre Royal, which Austen mentions in Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, has a varied program of holiday drama, musicals, opera and concerts, including Jack and the Beanstalk and French farce The One that Got Away.
A seasonal favorite, the 18-day Bath Christmas Market has more than 170 wooden chalets selling distinctively British handmade crafts in a quaint Georgian setting.
Straddled between the imposing Bath Abbey and the venerable Roman Baths, the market offers a festive way to discover the character of Bath, which is the only entire city in the UK to have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bath on Ice is a great excuse to bundle up and lace up skates, while the Thermae Bath Spa is the perfect reason to strip down and savor the steam emanating from the thermal mineral-rich waters of an open-air rooftop pool with spectacular views over the city.
The Jane Austen Centre, 40 Gay Street, Bath BA1 2NT England;
Thermae Bath Spa, Hetling Pump Room Hot Bath Street, Bath BA1 1SJ England;
Barcelona, Spain
Anyone who can manage to extend your Christmas holiday until Three King's Day (January 5), can catch up with Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar than Barcelona.
On the evening of January 4, they arrive at the city's port on the Santa Eulalia -- their very own ship -- in bearded and velvet-robed splendor.
Canons are fired, fireworks are set off, and as the mayor hands them the keys to the city, the magic of the Magi officially commences.
They parade through the streets in a magnificent cavalcade of floats that includes camels, elephants, giraffes and dazzling costumes.
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
Nuremberg, Germany
Honolulu, Hawaii
Quebec City, Canada
Reykjavik, Iceland
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Salzburg, Austria
Santa Claus, Indiana
Strasbourg, France
Queenstown, New Zealand
Valkenburg, The Netherlands
For Sale - 1931 Corte Cantante - San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista
Listed by - Alex Lombrozo - LIFE residential - 619.977.7492
An absolute, state-of-the-art, contemporary masterpiece with no expense spared in San Miguel Ranch, Chula Vista 91914.
All 3,789 sqf of this 5 bdr / 4.5 bath fully customized home radiates with style & modern elegance. Classic walnut wood flooring throughout with tiled accents give this refined home sophistication & a beautiful contrast to the chic & minimalist design. Kick off your shoes & walk out barefoot in to your backyard to savor your very own shoreline pool or spa surrounded by custom decking, a perfectly manicured lawn with a playground set for the kids & a full BBQ kitchenette set up! Make no mistake, form follows function in this residence thanks to two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms in addition to the gorgeous master bedroom. You'll even find a huge bonus room upstairs currently being used as a playroom for the kids. This is the ideal family home with several perks for the grown ups. The master suite is your ideal retreat. Luminous & earthy thanks to the walnut wood flooring & wall-to-ceiling complimentary accent, private balcony & a spa-like bathroom that includes a rainfall shower, body jets & retractable hose for the perfect cleanse. This home is shown by appointment only.
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TRAVEL VLOG 1 | CANCÚN, MEXICO
WARNING: This is my first vlog - so no I don't know what I am doing, but it was super fun to do for the first time, and I can only promise to get better. I can't wait to share more videos here.
Our trip to Cancún this February was amazing! The video mostly just shows what we did during the day besides eating (the food was great if you're wondering). We went to Isla Mujeres to do some fantastic snorkelling in super clear water, and we did some exploring on the island itself too! Other wise it was a lot of lounging around by the pool and on the beach in the sunshine.
We stayed at the Riu Palace Peninsula (beautiful hotel and all inclusive) and flew with Sunwing.
LIOS In Puerto Vallarta
This video accompanies Jim Hardesty’s issue on Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from May 15, 2016 as featured in Live and Invest Overseas’ monthly Overseas Retirement Letter.
“The frequent sound of bells from the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, float out across the city like welcoming chimes… Gazing out over the magnificent Bay of Banderas, sipping strong Mexican coffee, the cheerful bells beckon me to make my way down the cobblestone streets of Old Town for a stroll along the malecón. (a pleasant change from the somewhat imperious, gonglike bells of many Latin American churches.) A malecón is a seafront promenade, and here in Puerto Vallarta, it’s a hub of activity day and night. It’s a place to mingle with locals and tourists, ponder the many original bronze and stone sculptures lining the way, and enjoy a cold drink or a delicious meal at one of the many bars and restaurants, all while admiring the grand view of the bay.”
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