Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Highcliffe Castle Tearooms tender sold to American corporation
American catering company Aramark will take over Highcliffe Castle Tearooms, as former contract holder warns the deal could put “a lot of local businesses in jeopardy.” US Aramark Corporation – which provides prison food and school meals – will take over the running of the Tearooms on April 1, after Christchurch Borough Council agreed to sell … Continue reading
Edina chief threatens to shutdown Elmina Castle | Regional News 2017-01-24
Regional News of Tuesday, 24 January 2017 Source: Starrfmonline.com 2017-01-24 Edina chief threatens to shutdown Elmina Castle The historical edifice is situated on the lands of the Edina traditional area The Paramount Chief of the Edina traditional area, Nana Kwadwo VI, has threatened to close down the Elmina castle by Friday, January 27, if authorities … Continue reading
‘WOW!’ House: Your Own Castle in Cumming – Cumming, GA Patch
CUMMING, GA — A person’s home is his or her castle. With this “WOW!” House, that old saying doesn’t take a whole lot of imagination. A secluded and gated 4-acre estate is overseen by a 10,000-plus square-foot mansion, which has seven bedrooms, six full and three half baths and pretty much all the extras you … Continue reading
From spa breaks in the Maldives to ice driving in Sweden, luxury Valentine’s Day holidays still with availability this February
An adrenalin-packed alternative to the conventional romantic escapes on offer elsewhere, Classic Grand Touring is offering adventurous types the opportunity to try ice driving in Sweden this Valentine’s Day. Couples will enjoy two full days’ ice driving in a Subaru or Mitsubishi rally car on a frozen lake in northern Sweden (staying just over the … Continue reading
Nearly half a million foreign tourists visit Dracula’s castle in Romania
Close to 500,000 foreign tourists visited the Bran Castle (opening photo), one of Romania’s most famous tourist destinations, also known as “Dracula’s castle”, in 2016. The Rasnov medieval fortress and the Black Church are also popular destinations for foreign tourists who come to the mountain city of Brasov, in central Romania. Located in central Romania, … Continue reading
This Nottinghamshire district has been named the happiest in England | Nottingham Post
Comments (1) A Nottinghamshire district has been named as the happiest place in England. Newark and Sherwood – which covers Sherwood Forest and the towns of Newark-on-Trent, Southwell and Ollerton – has come out top in the government’s national happiness survey. Residents have rated their happiness at an impress 8.11 out of 10; a huge rise … Continue reading
Fugitives who escaped to Malta – timesofmalta.com
All that remains of the Castello di Pentedattilo where the massacre of the Alberti family took place. Throughout history, Malta has served as a refuge and safe haven for many who had fallen foul of the law, or who were being pursued and persecuted for various other reasons in their home country. From the pre-Christian … Continue reading
Amazing pictures show Berry Pomeroy Castle as you’ve never seen it before | Torquay Herald Express
Comments (1) BERRY Pomeroy Castle is one of South Devon’s best-loved landmarks, but you don’t often get to see it from this angle. Drone pilot Mark Champion of CC Aerial Solutions has taken his sophisticated flying machine into the valley surrounding the castle to capture these remarkable pictures. The castle is reputed to be one of … Continue reading
Fascinating Ireland: North and south | Travels with Marilyn | NevadaAppeal.com
Ireland continues to be one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. It seems everyone is a “little bit Irish,” and a trip to the Emerald Isle is always at the top of travel bucket lists. Famous travel guru Rick Steves writes, “Ireland drips with mystery, drawing you in for a closer look … Continue reading
This castle is the most expensive home for sale in Cornwall… and it has only 7 bedrooms | Plymouth Herald
Comments (0) Every man’s home is his castle, but in the case of Treworgan on the outskirts of Falmouth, it is literally true. This spectacular six-to-seven bedroom property is on the market for £5 million, thought to be the most expensive home in Cornwall at the start of 2017. As stately homes go, it is a … Continue reading