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Our delicious Brunch menu includes all of the following: Smoked Salmon with Sliced Tomato, Onion & Capers Croissants & Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese, Butter & Jams Granola & Yogurt Parfaits Fresh Sliced Summer Fruits Assorted Muffins & Danishes Smoked Turkey with Bacon & Cheddar Wrap Quiches: [spinach & mushroom] [ham & onion] Mini Brioche Sandwiches: [watercress, cucumber & goat cheese] [black forest ham with brie & honey mustard] Tea/Coffee Service Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice Unlimited Champagne (did someone say mimosas?)   Shearwater is a classic Newport-style schooner yacht, only recently recognized as a national landmark in 2009. The vessel was built by Rice Brother Corporation in East Boothbay, Maine, back in a time when yachting was a rare combination of elegance and adventure; Rice Bros. were well known for building luxury pleasure yachts and produced some 4,000 hulls over a period of 64 years. The keel was laid down on January 4, 1929 and a news clip from the Boothbay Register reflects alongside a photograph "Tyler Hodgon at the old Tide Mill is getting out timbers for the schooner to be built at Rice’s. Vessel to be built of native white oak." Traditionally built from hand-hewn native white oak, she was the last boat to be constructed at that yard - likely due to the ensuing Great Depression brought on by the Stock Market Crash that occurred later that autumn. East Boothbay was a small coastal town with shipbuilding being its only industry. About 40 workmen were employed for the construction of SHEARWATER. Her designer Theodore Donald Wells was born in Hudson Falls, N Y on October 22, 1875. He was a naval architect and marine engineer, a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and also the Institute of Naval Architects London. His education included post-graduate work at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He began his career as a member of the firm Herreshoff and Wells, N. Y. City in 1902. Working with Herreshoff no doubt had an influence on his designs, which bear similarities to many of the famous Herreshoff designed yachts of that time. From 1903 to 1907 he worked for Wintringham and Wells and then began practicing his profession under his own name. Mr. Wells joined the Navy Department in March 1917 and became Superintending Constructor of the Baltimore District U. S. N. Notable yachts designed and constructed under his supervision are "Viking" a 272 foot steel motor yacht built for George F. Baker in 1929 by Newport News and "Karina" a three masted schooner built for Robert E. Tod in 1932 by Staten Island Shipbuilding. Mr. Tod was a well-known offshore yachtsman as was his former yacht ‘Thistle", which competed in the Emperors Cup ocean race. SHEARWATER was launched on May 4, 1929 and photographs in the Boothbay Register reflect her graceful and elegant lines. Her first Captain, Leon Esterbrook of Edgarton, MA, arrived to take charge of the fitting out. Her owner Charles E Dunlap was a member of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, Oyster Bay, NY and this became SHEARWATER’s first homeport after her completion in late September 1929. It was there in Oyster Bay that she first started to thrill those who sailed in luxury aboard her and those who were privileged to crew her on race day. Since her launching and documentation in Lloyd’s Register of American Yachts in 1929, she has had a colorful history and has been carefully maintained and restored to standards that few contemporary vessels are able to match and is truly a piece of American Maritime History. On November 7, 1942 SHEARWATER was requisitioned by the War Shipping Administration and became a member of The United States Coast Guard’s Coastal Picket Patrol during World War Two. She was painted gray and bore the numbers CG67004. Based at Little Creek, Virginia she patrolled the waters east of the Chesapeake Bay entrance and south towards Cape Hatteras. Her skipper during that period reflected on how they used their free time while out on submarine patrol to race against other yachts and in his own words "sailed in tandem with the schooner Lord Jim, racing in and out of port, up and down the east coast and winning." She was designed and built as a gaff rigged schooner but during this period was changed to a Marconi rig. She carries over 2,550 square feet while under full sail. A true veteran world cruiser, she first transited the Panama Canal in July 1946 and in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s completed a two and a half-year global circumnavigation. In December 1971 Mrs. John B. Thayer of Rosemont, wife of a former trustee and treasurer, donated SHEARWATER to the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute of Environmental Medicine. She was used by the university as a laboratory for research on physiological responses to the stresses of living and working underwater. Captained by James Shearson, she was fitted with compressors, generators, monitoring instruments and a small decompression chamber. She has participated in many Ancient Mariner and Classic yacht races in U S waters as well as racing in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand while on her circumnavigation in the early 1980’s. It is rumored she was once dismasted in the famous Newport to Bermuda race. She was last raced by the current owners in San Diego in May 1995 in the American Schooner Cup and finished second overall. She entered the yacht charter industry in 1966 whilst on the West Coast sailing to the Channel Islands and was again used to generate income to keep her shipshape while owned by the University of Pennsylvania. During the chartering industry’s infancy in the Caribbean, SHEARWATER was known as the " Queen of the Fleet". Today she continues this tradition offering the most unique sailing experience and has passed rigid Coast Guard inspections and can carry up to 49 passengers. We welcome you to join us for an excellent opportunity to experience the ambiance of a vintage sailing vessel while delighting in the splendors of The Manhattan sky-line, the Statue of Liberty or the beauty of the oceans beyond.

Glide over the fairy chimneys and rock-cut houses of Cappadocia on a 1-hour hot air balloon flight, and get spectacular views of the unique landscape from the air. Watch the sun rise over the valleys, and enjoy a Champagne toast upon your safe landing. You will be picked up from your accommodation in Cappadocia at approximately 04:00 for the transfer to the launch site. Warm up from the early morning chill with complimentary coffee and tea. While you enjoy breakfast, watch the balloons as they are prepared and inflated.

Paradis Latin It's show time in Paris at the Paradis Latin, the most Parisian cabaret in town. For the ultimate evening in Paris’ atmospheric Latin Quarter, enjoy a glittering cabaret show with dinner or champagne at the Paradis Latin - the oldest traditional French cabaret in the world. It's the perfect Paris experience! Considered to be the most Parisian of French cabarets, the Paradis Latin was built by Gustave Eiffel, who designed that other great Parisian icon, the Eiffel Tower. The Paris Paradis Latin show begins with a dazzling display of color and rhythm. Watch the stage come alive as the glamorous dancers dressed in elaborate costumes perform to the pulsating music. The dancing includes spectacular tap dancing and the famous Cancan. There is no better way to complete your Parisian evening on the town!  Vedettes de Paris Get the best of Paris in 1 hour !  Board at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and get the best of Paris in a 1 hour cruise tour!  + Our multilingual recorded commentary gives you the history of the Parisian monuments along with some more fresh original anecdotes. + Our fleet combines traditional and modern. Small size to middle size boats mouche offer you the possibility to move and circulate during the cruise to maximize the pleasure. + Our boats Paris Iéna & Paris Trocadéro have a bar on board serving snacks, drinks (hot and cold, and Champagne), French crêpes, etc Duration: 1 hour (embarks and debarks at the foot of the Eiffel Tower)

Kew Gardens, is a World Heritage Site located in 121 hectares of stunning vistas with six magnificent glasshouses set in a beautiful landscape beside the River Thames between Richmond and KEW in south-west London. Kew Gardens represents more than 250 years of historical gardens. It is home to a remarkable collection of over 30,000 types of plants from all over the world that range from the decorative to the peculiar. Kew Gardens provide opportunities for public enjoyment and enrichment and the behind-the-scenes scientific work helps ensure a sustainable future for plants and people. In the summer of 2004, Kew's determination to make serious botany great fun for children was demonstrated with the opening of 'Climbers and Creepers'. Bringing a new use to an old cycad house by White Peaks, Climbers and Creepers engages children from around 3-9 years in the pleasures of learning more about plants and their relationships with animals and people. Apart from the sheer beauty and tranquillity of the garden's landscapes Kew offers a wonderful day out for all, whether horticulturally, historically or botanically inclined. Botanical Highlights The dates below are approximate, and flowering can vary by three to four weeks, depending on the weather. Spring: Mid-February - early March: A million-and-a-half crocuses below the Temple of Bellona between Victoria Gate and King William's Temple - one of Kew's most spectacular displays (typically late Feb - early March). Camellias between Victoria Gate and the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanic Art. Spring bedding and spring flowers in the open woodland around the Azalea Garden. Daffodils, forsythia and cherry blossom.  Orchids, bromeliads and anthuriums in Kew’s Tropical Extravaganza, an annual display of exotic blooms in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. April - May: Lilacs near Kew Palace and White Peaks. Spring bedding in front of the Palm House. Scillas in the Woodland Garden.  Flowering cherries, crab apples, magnolias and tulips throughout the gardens. May - June: Bluebells in the Queen's Cottage Grounds. Lilacs, azaleas, rhododendrons and magnolias, Brentford Gate area. The tiny but beautiful alpine flowers in the Davies Alpine House and the Rock Garden. Himalayan blue poppies and rhododendrons in the Woodland Garden. Native plants in long grass areas. Horse chestnut blossom. Summer: June - July: Summer flowers in the walled Duke's Garden and in the Woodland Garden. Giant water lilies growing rapidly in the Princess of Wales Conservatory and the Waterlily House. The Mediterranean Garden near King William's Temple. The Rose Pergola, the Rose Garden and the Order Beds. The Rock Garden. Tulip trees, opposite the Palm House, Philadelphus near the Pagoda. July - September: Themed summer bedding in front of the Palm House. The Order Beds. Giant water lilies flowering in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Water lilies flowering in the Aquatic Garden and Waterlily House. The herbasceous borders of the Duke's Garden, fascinating medincinal herbs in the Queen's Garden, Grass Garden, Rose Garden. Hibiscus, hydrangeas and Indian bean trees. Autumn: September - October: Autumn crocus in September in the Woodland Glade - Kew's first burst of autumn colour. Belladonna lilies. Trees in autumn colour. October - November: Last of the autumn colours. Grass Garden. Autumn-flowering crocuses, colchicums and hardy cyclamen. Strawberry trees west of King William's Temple and between the Princess of Wales Conservatory and Rock Garden. Winter: November - December: Fruiting trees and shrubs, winter bark. Winter-flowering cherry. January - February: Snowdrops in the Rock Garden and Conservation Area, crocuses along the Princess Walk. Witch hazels by King William's Temple. Cornelian cherry in the winter border in the Duke's Garden. Duchess border along wall outside the Duke's Garden. Camellias between Victoria Gate and the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanic Art. Clematis cirrhosa on the Rock Garden Wall. Rhododendrons in the Rhododendron Dell and, if the winter is mild, the carmine blooms of Magnolia campbellii might appear early. Shrubs in the Winter Border near the Ice House. The Davies Alpine House. Heathers, hellebores, viburnums and cornelian cherry.

Diana: Her Fashion Story ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ will trace the evolution of the Princess’s style, from the demure, romantic outfits of her first public appearances, to the glamour, elegance and confidence of her later life. From her earliest royal engagements, everything Diana wore was closely scrutinised, and the exhibition will explore how she navigated her unique position in the public eye: learning to use her image to engage and inspire people, and to champion the causes she cared about. Discover exquisite and celebrated outfits from throughout the Princess’s public life. The exhibition will bring together an extraordinary collection of garments, ranging from the glamorous evening gowns worn on engagements in the 1980s, to the chic Catherine Walker suits that made up Diana’s ‘working wardrobe’ in the 1990s. The Princess’s relationship with her favourite designers will be explored through a display of some of their original fashion sketches, created for her during the design process. Exhibition highlights will include the pale pink Emanuel blouse worn for Diana’s engagement portrait by Lord Snowdon in 1981, and Victor Edelstein’s iconic ink blue velvet gown, famously worn at the White House when the Princess danced with John Travolta. A blue tartan Emanuel suit, worn for an official visit to Venice in the 1980s, will go on display in public for the first time. The suit, a rare survival of the Princess’s daywear, was only recently rediscovered and acquired by Historic Royal Palaces – the charity responsible for Kensington Palace - at auction.  * Please note, this exhibit is due to be very popular, queues are to be expected. The King's State Apartments Explore these sumptuous set of rooms, each grander than the last. Grand chambers of the State Apartments The King's Staircase is the first link to the circuit of rooms making up the King's State Apartments. All the great and good of Georgian London would have climbed up these stairs to visit the king. The Sunken Garden The beautiful Sunken Garden was planted in 1908, transforming part of the gardens previously occupied by potting sheds into a tranquil ornamental garden of classical proportions.  Cradle Walk An arched arbour of red-twigged lime, the walk surrounds the sunken garden with arched viewpoints equally spaced along the sides. In the summer this shady tunnel provides the perfect place to view the bright colours in the Sunken Garden to the north or the re-landscaped gardens to the south. Formal gardens Kensington Gardens began life as a King's playground; for over 100 years, the gardens were part of Hyde Park and hosted Henry VIII's huge deer chase. When William and Mary established the palace in 1689, they began to create a separate park. Mary commissioned a palace garden of formal flower beds and box hedges. This style was Dutch and designed to make William, who came from Holland, feel at home. The Queen's State Apartments Explore these intimate, private rooms created for Queen Mary II, who ruled jointly with her husband, King William III, in the 17th century.  The Queen’s rooms The Queen's Staircase, little changed since its construction in 1690, is deliberately plainer than the King's. Mary would have glided down its steps to reach her beloved gardens, created in the Dutch style, through the door at its foot.

El complejo de Visitantes del Centro Espacial Kennedy (KSCVC) es un destino que no puedes dejar de visitar de la Florida Central. A menos de una hora al este de Orlando, KSCVC ofrece una mezcla entre pasado y futuro, con abundantes referencias históricas y una clara visión del futuro, además de una exposición de fotografías tomadas desde el telescopio Hubble de la Estación Espacial Internacional. No es necesario ser un adicto al espacio para disfrutar del Centro Espacial Kennedy  de la Nasa, el único lugar en los Estados Unidos desde donde los humanos han sido lanzados al espacio. La gran cantidad de exhibiciones prácticas, las películas IMAX y la magnitud de los transbordadores seguramente dejarán boquiabiertos a más de uno. Transbordador Espacial Atlantis℠ Su viaje empezará en el teatro Atlantis, donde se hará realidad la historia de todas aquellas personas que se atrevieron a hacer lo imposible. Mire con asombro la Lanzadera Espacial Atlantis muy de cerca, exhibido como si todavía estuviera volando. Con más de 60 exposiciones interactivas, podrá celebrar uno de los logros más grandes de la humanidad. Twin IMAX® Theater Películas 3D ® Dos historias increíbles en una presentación 3D que bien seguro le inspirarán. Puede escoger entre explorar imágenes de la Tierra que le dejarán sin aliento en “A Beautiful Planet”, o puede descubrir los detalles de los futuros proyectos que tiene la NASA entre manos, como enviar astronautas a Marte. Shuttle Launch Experience® Esta experiencia le sumergirá en las imágenes, sonidos y sensaciones del lanzamiento de una Lanzadera Espacial, el increíble viaje de ser enviado al espacio y orbitar la Tierra en una Lanzadera Espacial. A los visitantes se les protegerá con cinturones y se les pondrá en vertical para el despegue en una cabina única. Conozca un astronauta Está invitado a conocer un veterano astronauta de la NASA en el espectáculo en directo “Astronaut Encounter”. Ofrecido en varias horas durante el día, esta emocionante presentación cuenta con un astronauta cada día con más de 30 de los aproximadamente 500 hombres y mujeres que han flotado en el espacio. Numerosos espectáculos y exposiciones* Exposición del Space Shuttle Atlantis℠. Su viaje empezará en el teatro Atlantis, donde se hará realidad la historia de todas aquellas personas que se atrevieron a hacer lo imposible. Mire con asombro la Lanzadera Espacial Atlantis muy de cerca, exhibido como si todavía estuviera volando. Con más de 60 exposiciones interactivas, podrá celebrar uno de los logros más grandes de la humanidad. Centro Apollo / Saturn V. Revive la emoción y las maravillas de la era Apollo en esta exposición única que celebra el logro sin precedentes de poner un hombre en la Luna y la felicidad vivida en ese momento por toda la humanidad. Rocket Garden. En la NASA es costumbre decir que se asientan en los hombros de gigantes. En ningún lugar eso es más aparente que en el Rocket Garden (Jardín de los Cohetes). Detrás de cada Cohete hay muchas grandes mujeres y hombres, ingenieros, diseñadores, pensadores y astronautas, que convirtieron sus sueños en historia. Aquí es donde podrá encontrar al primer cohete que se libró de la gravedad terrestre. Eyes on the Universe. Un viaje a través del tiempo y el espacio hasta los límites más lejanos del Universo en el “Eyes on the Universe: NASA’S Space Telescopes” (“Ojos en el Universo: los Telescopios Espaciales de la NASA”), la nueva y única filmación 3D en 4K del Complejo del Kennedy Space Center. La NASA Ahora. Después de descubrir la historia del programa espacial Nord Americano en el Kennedy Space Center, vea la exposición NASA Now en el ala Oeste del edificio del Cine IMAX para explorar el futuro de la NASA con su Programa Espacial Comercial y el Viaje a Marte. Viaje a Marte: se buscan Exploradores. El futuro de los viajes espaciales recae en usted. Aprenda más acerca de lo que hace falta para explorar Marte en este inspirador espectáculo. Las exposiciones aportan un vistazo a los prototipos y diseños que se lanzarán con la siguiente generación hacia Marte y más allá, incluyendo los Rovers, Simuladores y la Cápsula de la tripulación Orión. Astronaut Memorial. En el Astronaut Memorial homenajea los héroes caídos de la NASA, eso entre los cuerpos de astronautas de élite que dieron sus vidas persiguiendo el conocimiento que se esconde más allá de nuestro planeta. Zona de Juegos Infantil. La imaginación se desbordará en la Zona Infantil de Juegos, un patio de recreo único con temática espacial. Con el majestuoso Jardín de Cohetes de fondo, los niños podrán despegar con naves espaciales, escalar una roca lunar, gatear entre los túneles de un cohete y deslizarse por la superficie de la Luna. Tour en autobús por el Centro Espacial Kennedy No hay mejor manera de descubrir rápidamente el Kennedy Space Center que con uno de los tours diarios en autobús, saliendo uno cada 15 minutos desde el Complejo. Los experimentados guías le llevarán a través de algunos de los elementos más icónicos de la NASA.