Just a few kilometers from Florence, in the hills…moreJust a few kilometers from Florence, in the hills below Fiesole, with a full view of the Duomo is the charming residence hotel called Eden Rock.
Built by world famous race car driver Clemente Biondetti in the 50’s and carved into the rugged mountain that frames it, the Eden Rock is a modern version of the many castles which dot the tuscan country site.
With a beaituful pool and Jacuzzi,an open air lobby dug out of the rock and covered with copper tiles,
it has 13 suites in all with every comfort plus a cellar club stocked with vintage wine from Tuscany.
And just a few minutes way Florence beckons in all its glory.
Via Bolognese Nuova, 7
50139 Firenze (FI), Italy
+39 055 400331
www.edenrockresort.it
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Every once in a while, you have to live a fairy t…moreEvery once in a while, you have to live a fairy tale. We celebrated New Year's Eve, Dec 31 2007, in Vienna at the Imperial Ball or Kaiserball. From the moment you entered the Hofburg Palace until you reluctantly left, it was pure and simple magic. Imagine a night with Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sissi of the Hapsburg dynasty. To this day the afterglow has continued. Happy New Year 2008.
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On My way to the World Rally Championship In Grea…moreOn My way to the World Rally Championship In Great Britain I had a few moments to visit Cardiff Castle and have a chat with Chris Atkinson . I'm your host Michael Murphy and this is Destination Unknown Great Britain. less
Surrounded by olive groves and right on the Ionia…moreSurrounded by olive groves and right on the Ionian sea, on Italy’s southern tip near the village of San Gregorio is the Hotel Montecallini.
The Hotel was built on a hilltop on the plan of the ancient masseries, the old apulian farmhouses as a comfortable 4 star resort, a few steps from one of the most pristine seas in Italy.
Like the old farmhouses it has its own orchard where seasonal fruits and vegetables are grown for its kitchen.
Their family restaurant on the beach right below the hotel is a hot spot and serves the freshest local sea food.
From San Gregorio one can hire a boat to ride along the coastline which is dotted with Paleolithic caves and endless coves for bathing. The trip continues to Leuca and its lighthouse. This is the southernmost tip of the peninsula where the Ionian sea and the Adriatic sea meet.
If one is in the mood for culture the city Lecce is very close by. This is a jewel of a baroque city with dramatic architecture and a lively scene. Highly recommended.
73053 Loc. San Gregorio (Le) - Puglia Italy
Tel. 0039 (0) 833 767850 Fax 0039 (0) 833 767851
http://www.hotelmontecallini.com
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10 Best series highlights the best things to do i…more10 Best series highlights the best things to do in the top cities around the world.
Very close to Checkpoint Charlie is the high-end shopping district on Friedrichstrasse. Quartier 206 is a most fashionable department store for the Berlin elite.
Designed by the New York architectural firm of Pei, Cobb, Freed and Partners it has a dazzling deco feel.
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This is just a teaser of the programs we plan to …moreThis is just a teaser of the programs we plan to develop on
Italian themes. It is also an example of the kinds of short WEB movies on
many parts of the world that we can create from our extensive footage
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10 Best series highlights the best things to do i…more10 Best series highlights the best things to do in the top cities around the world.
Drivers in Kreutzberg are pulled in by the aroma of this curry wurst being served at Curry 36.
Invented by Herta Hower in 1949 during food shortages of the time, it soon became immensely popular with all Berliners. She patented in 1951.
The ketchup secret formula includes ginger, cumin, cinnamon, cardamon and a variety of exotic peppers.
People still come here from all over Berlin for this legendary smoked pork sausage.
Hosted by Julia Grimpe, theater and TV star, who is resident of Berlin.
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Austria's water falls from the skies like magic, …moreAustria's water falls from the skies like magic, flows down the rivers, and crashes in a crescendo of human movement. Directed by Curt Faudon less
The Sea Cloud is a unique sailing vessels that of…moreThe Sea Cloud is a unique sailing vessels that offers cruises for up to 90 guests. Come aboard and enjoy the ocean, sky, food, and service. less
Sagrantino is a unique grape only grown in the Mo…moreSagrantino is a unique grape only grown in the Montefalco Assisi area. It was probably brought here in the 1400’s by Franciscan monks followers of St Francis. The sweet wine has been drunk by locals on weddings and Easter ever since.
In the 70’s Arnaldo Caprai bought 10 acres of land and decided to focus on this old vine and for the first time make a dry red wine.
In the 80 his son Marco who had graduated as an enologyst brought to the winery a desire to experiment and innovate. The Caprai’s convinced the University of Milan to come on board on a research project to clone the various strains of old Sagrantino vines which were on the verge of disappearing. The experiment was very successful and the rest is history. In 1992 the top appellation DPCG was awarded to sagrantino winning Caprai international recognition and many awards.
Under strict Italian law, "Montefalco Sagrantino Secco" DOCG defines a wine guaranteed to come exclusively from Sagrantino grapes, exclusively from the Province of Perugia
Secco means dry. The wine ages for 30 months, of which at least 12 in oak barrels. This wine is a DOCG, the highest-ranking category of Italian wine denominations
Sagrantino di Montefalco, is a DOCG wine that must be made from 100 percent Sagrantino. Most wines in the world are made from the same 5-6 different types of grapes. Sagrantino di Montefalco is unique because it is made from a single grape and only made here.
Sagrantino di Montefalco Collepiani first produced in 1979 is possibly the star of the collection.
Caprai still produces Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito (also DOCG), the sweet wine that gave birth to the modern sagrantino . Today thanks to Caprai this wine once almost forgotten is drunk the world over.
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We are in search of chinese food in The Hague, Ne…moreWe are in search of chinese food in The Hague, Netherlands. Husband keeps going without regard to wife, who went down a side street. less
Austria's Dances through the seasons; from it sno…moreAustria's Dances through the seasons; from it snow covered costumes, to he maypole dances of the incoming spring.
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"Trooping the Colour," the most colorful of all the annual Royal ceremonies in …more"Trooping the Colour," the most colorful of all the annual Royal ceremonies in London, takes place on the morning of the Queen's official birthday, the Saturday closest to mid-June. However, for the two Saturdays preceeding that day, full rehearsals are staged, much to the delight of tourists and residents alike. This "Trooping the Colour" was filmed on the last Saturday in May, 2008. The information in the commentary was researched and delivered by Monty Brown less
The chimes of Big Ben were drowned out by the clicking of castanets as London’s…moreThe chimes of Big Ben were drowned out by the clicking of castanets as London’s famous Borough Market went Mediterranean.
Budding gourmets and Spanish enthusiasts indulged their taste-buds as the week long ‘Taste of Spain’ festival concentrated on matters food and drink.
This tantalising selection of Spain’s most famous foods and wines included demonstrations by chefs from London’s leading Spanish restaurants and the Spanish regions. There were even cocktails being made out of Harveys Sherry.
It’s part of a push to encourage British people to sample the Spanish experience, and hopefully encourage even more of us to take a trip to Spain on holiday.
To see just what was served up, take a look at this video.
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A tour of ancient and prehistoric British sites: stone circles, standing stones…moreA tour of ancient and prehistoric British sites: stone circles, standing stones, cairns, white horses and the infamous Cerne Giant. less
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