Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Historic and haunted places to stay near Birmingham – Birmingham Mail
We’ve found some fabulous, historic retreats which will make you feel like you are a million miles away – but they are right on Birmingham’s doorstep. So as the night’s start to draw in, and the temperatures fall, here’s our guide to some places to visit for a much needed boost within an hour’s drive … Continue reading
Haunted Houses You Can Visit for Halloween
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Playboy Mansion | Zillow | Fixer Uppers
Sellers of high-end LA homes are listing them warts and all Listings for expensive fixer-uppers are up 42% since 2011: Zillow October 25, 2016 08:30AM By Katherine Clarke Hugh Heffner and the Playboy Mansion The Playboy Mansion isn’t the only big ticket L.A. home that needs more than a lick of paint. Listings for high-end … Continue reading
The 10 Richest People In America Live In These Four Places
From ELLE DECOR The annual Forbes 400 list is out, and that means two things: Bill Gates is still the richest man in the world, the nation’s biggest names in tech are still dominating the top slots. Perhaps most intriguing, however? Taking a close look at these tycoons’ real estate investments to find out what … Continue reading
Vanderbilts’ Breakers mansion trial begins The Westerly Sun
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island’s highest court heard arguments Tuesday in a fight that has pitted dozens of members of the Vanderbilt family against a nonprofit that owns several Gilded Age mansions in Newport. The nonprofit Preservation Society of Newport County wants to build a visitors center on the grounds of The Breakers, a spectacular mansion … Continue reading
Queen set to lose £1m in EU subsidies after Brexit – Farming UK News
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Hidden gems: the alternative guide to city breaks in the New East — The Calvert Journal
Brno, Czech Republic Cathedral of St Peter and Paul, Brno. Image: Larsjuh under a CC license Brno. Image: Marco Derksen under a CC license Brno. Image: Marco Derksen under a CC license So you’ve been to Prague, but how about discovering the Czech Republic’s second city? The cityscape is dominated by two stunning medieval buildings – … Continue reading
Galway, Connemara and Ireland's Stunning West
Newmarket Holidays is a highly respected independent tour operator, having won the British Travel Awards for the best large escorted tours holiday company for three consecutive years. The company prides itself on its customer service, commitment to affordable holidays and vast array of stunning destinations. From exclusive theatre breaks in New York to escorted tours … Continue reading
Star Weekly | Falls founder launches new family-friendly festival at mansion – Star Weekly
The man behind the popular Falls Festival is taking his promotional career in a direction that matches his family man status ��� and loving it. Simon Daly has created the Lost Lands Festival, which will be held at Werribee Mansion over Melbourne Cup weekend. After 20 years of running one of the biggest festivals in … Continue reading
A look at the lucrative real estate past of NYC’s 5th Avenue – NY Daily News
While considered a boulevard to the world’s most expensive shopping spots, Fifth Avenue is bombarded with several billionaire homes that date back several decades. The avenue’s high status was deemed in 1862, when matriarch Caroline Schermerhorn Astor settled into a stylish home on the corner of 34th Street. It’s first major facelift occured when the … Continue reading