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Step inside Abaco Mansion and go back in time to colonial Tenerife. This museum is located in a historic hacienda that is steeped in the fascinating and at times tragic history of the island. Visiting the luxurious mansion and its beautifully landscaped grounds on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz will give you an insight into the lives of the descendants of the conquistadors who overthrew the native Guanches and enslaved them to work on their estates. The current mansion, which was built in the 18th century by the Benitez de Lugo family, has passed through many hands since then, including an English family during Victorian times and a Czechoslovakian World War II hero. You will see the opulence in which the island’s nobility lived: immaculately preserved antiques blend in seamlessly with traditional Canarian décor. The tenor of the original construction has been respected throughout though it has been equipped with contemporary amenities and services. As a living museum, it retains an emblematic style and is preserved by the local authorities as a Building of Cultural Interest Abaco is a relaxing way to learn about Tenerife’s past and to travel through the centuries. As well as the museum, there are performances of Canarian folklore.

Batobus Paris Paradas
Tour Eiffel: Port de la Bourdonnais. Al pie de 1.710 escaleras de un gran monumento francés.
Musée d'Orsay: Quai de Solférino. Al lado del museo, una parada en el mundo del Impresionismo.
St-Germain-des-Prés: Quai Malaquais. Al lado del Institut de France, el París de los artistas y los intelectuales.
Notre-Dame: Quai de Montebello. La armonía arquitectural de la catedral y la atmosfera del Barrio Latino.
Station Jardin des Plantes / Cité de la Mode: La estación fue trasladada al pie de la Cité de la Monde, a solamente 10 minutos caminando de su original localización.
Hotel de Ville: Cerca de Pont d'Arcole. La parada muestra la riqueza y el contrasto del distrito Marais y el Centro Pompidou.
Louvre: Entre Pont Royal y Pont du Carrousel. Muestra un barrio donde la historia y la historia del arte de convierten en una.
Champs-Elysées: Cerca de Pont Alexandre III. El mítico  Paris - el Grand Palais, el Petit Palais y Avenue Montaigne.
Beaugrenelle: situado en el 15º arrondissement, abierto a diario de las 10:00 hasta la  20:45h. Un lugar identificado por la relajación y la compra.
El Museo del Louvre - entrada prioritaria Con esta entrada se puede acceder de manera rápida al museo más famoso del mundo el Museo del Louvre, localizado en el corazón de París y a la orilla del rio Sena. Las obras que previamente habían formado parte de la colección de los reyes revolucionarios franceses componen un conjunto de obras expuestas en el Louvre. Es una de las razones por el cual el Louvre se haya convertido en el museo más visitado de Paris y es uno de los más famosos internacionalmente. Cabe destacar la pirámide de cristal que se encuentra en la entrada de este museo, la cual fue inaugurada en 1988. Esta pirámide permite al visitante admirar directamente al interior del vestíbulo. La entrada da la posibilidad de contemplar obras de arte de diferentes épocas y estilos de todo el mundo. Entre estas, encontrará:
La Mona Lisa, la preciada obre del pintor Leonardo Da Vinci, es el retrato de la esposa de Francesco del Giocondo, Lisa Gherardini.
Venus de Milo, una escultura que representa la deidad Afrodita  o Venus en la mitología romana – que fue descubierta en Cícladas.
Victoria alada de Samotracia, una escultura griega que representa la deidad Niké posada sobre la proa de un navío, que actúa de pedestal de la figura femenina.
Las Bodas de Caná es la pintura más larga del Louvre. La obra de Paolo Veronese representa el episodio evangélico, en el cual Cristo realiza su primer milagro, convertir el agua en vino en la boda.
La Consagración de Napoleón es una pintura que representa la coronación y consagración de Napoleón I y de la Emperatriz Josephine que tuvo lugar en la Catedral de Notre Dame.
La Balsa de la Medusa es una pintura de Théodore Géricault. Esta simboliza la escena del naufragio de la fragata Medusa que fue encallada frente la costa de Mauritania en 1816.   En acabar la visita, se puede pasear por los jardines de las Tullerías hasta la Place de la Concorde. Además puede continuar el paseo hasta los Champs-Élysées, una vez es fácil llegar al Arco de Triunfo, que se encuentra al final de la avenida.  

The Palace is perhaps best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, and as the setting for many of the dramatic episodes in her turbulent reign. Mary was married at Holyroodhouse and witnessed the brutal killing of her secretary Rizzio by her jealous second husband, Lord Darnley, in her private apartments. The Palace briefly served as the headquarters of Bonnie Prince Charlie during the 1745 uprising. Today the State Apartments are used regularly by The Queen and other members of the Royal Family for State ceremonies and official entertaining. What there is to see: The State Apartments reflect the changing tastes of successive monarchs and are renowned for their fine plasterwork ceilings and magnificent furnishings, particularly the unrivalled collection of Brussels tapestries.  One of the most famous rooms in the Palace is the Great Gallery, hung with  Jacob de Wet's portraits of the real and legendary kings of Scotland. Included on the visit, a display focuses on the Order of the Thistle, the highest honour in Scotland.  The Order honours Scottish men and women who have held public office or who have contributed in a particular way to national life. Shown alongside historic insignia is an example of the mantle worn at the Thistle ceremony at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, which The Queen attends during her visit to the Palace in July. From 1 April to 31 October the gardens, which are today used for garden parties, can be included as part of a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Visitors to the gardens must keep to the paths, which are about 400 yards long. The Queen's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection. Book here.   Image Credits: 1.Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2018 2.Photographer: Peter Smith. Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2018  

Siam Park Just some of the attractions for you to enjoy at Siam Water Park include... Siam Parks’ most iconic feature, The Tower of Power, is also its most jaw-dropping thrill ride. Climb the tower, take a deep breath and hang on to your swim wear as you plunge down the almost vertical 28 metre drop in “free-fall” and emerge (unscathed but screaming your head off!) via a mysterious aquarium. The Lost City uncover the secrets of this splashy water fortress as you venture across bridges, through waterfalls and down gentle slides. This is the park attraction for kids that adults love! Baby Zone not to leave anyone out, Siam Park also has a special area for water babies! The really young members and their parents can enjoy slides that have been specially designed for them. Relax and sunbathe underneath the palm trees as you take in the beautiful views at La Gomera and the ocean or enjoy a snack on the white sand beach and in a wonderful Thai atmosphere. With its comfortable sun beds and sun umbrellas available, the turquoise waters will transport you to paradise. Water temperature 24º. Sea Lion Island as you enter the park there is a warm welcome from the fun-loving Sea Lions. They can be watched as they swim and play, showing you just how much fun can be had in the water. Castillo de San Miguel Make your own way to the castle in the village of Aldea Blanca, just before San Miguel. Once at the castle you will be given a coloured bib to show where you will be seated and which knight you will be supporting during the show. Your meal will be served in your area but don't expect cutlery after all you are in Mediaeval times! So you can slurp your soup and eat your food with your fingers, but it fits in with your environment and you get quite used to it. You cheer on your knight as they joust and take part in battles. The well trained horses are the stars of the show and while this is going on the red and white wine and water flow freely. The show, food and drinks are all included in your ticket price and with children half price it is good value. Let yourself go and be part of a fun filled evening. A fantastic  KNIGHT to remember! When the show is finished you are moved into another room where you can dance to the sound of a band. There is a bar in this room where you can buy drinks if you are still thirsty after all that wine. The castle closes around midnight after a great night's entertainment. After your own dancing you are treated to a Flamenco Show which finishes the night off perfectly, then make your way home after a great knight out!

Based on the award winning film of the same name The Band's Visit will premiere on Broadway and you can see the show with discount tickets from ShowTickets.com

A List Beneath the stars, high up in the hills of the Californian countryside you have been invited to the most exclusive party in town... The party is filled with the most glamorous and gorgeous A-Listers all waiting to meet you. George Clooney has reserved a space for you on the sofa in the VIP area - sit down next to him and watch as the lights dim and create a romantic setting. Gaze at the stars with Leonardo Di Caprio by the open balcony. Elton John stands at a grand piano, waiting for you to join him to entertain your guests. Madame Tussauds San Francisco is inviting you to this ultimate star-studded party.   Film Join the stars on set to recreate some of the most iconic scenes in film history. No homage to San Franciscan movie history would be complete without a scene from both Bullitt and Dirty Harry. Pose with Steve McQueen next to a replica of his green Mustang. Perhaps you feel more comfortable behind the camera? No problem! Steven Spielberg has reserved his Director’s Chair for you on the set of Jurrassic Park! You can also put your own martial arts skills to the test by taking on the kung fu master, Bruce Lee.   History and Leaders As you enter the Leaders and History room witness the moment Johan Sutter first discovered gold, setting off a chain reaction that would see the beginning of the great Californian Gold Rush. Visit Alcatraz prison cell and experience first-hand what it was like to be behind bars on ‘The Rock’, then plan an escape with your friends and hear the sirens go off. Meet Civil Rights campaigner Rosa Parks and join her on a bus ride which changed history! Stand proud with Martin Luther King as he delivers a speech and meet with the Dalai Lama; a man who not only won the Nobel Peace prize but who also influenced the peace loving hippies of 1960s California. Continue on your epic journey of discovery with a trip to the White House to meet Barack Obama, the first African American president of the United States of America, then finish you trip meeting a couple of the most famous entrepreneurs of the current generation.   Spirit of San Francisco A street sign points you in the direction of Haight Asbury where you travel back in time to the era that shaped San Francisco’s liberal attitudes and gave birth to a generation of free thinking idealists and iconic musicians. After a very special welcome from Ed Lee, the Major or San Francisco, you will marvel at grafitti from a local artist as well as become a participant in Harvey Milk's triumphant campaign for equal rights. As you follow the winding path of Lombard Street you end up outside the Sentinel Building home to Francis Ford Coppola’s movie production company. The man himself is waiting for you outside with his latest film script in hand; perhaps he has you in mind for the leading role! A short distance away you can hear the faint sounds of music and smell burning campfires. As you investigate closer you step into a living breathing festival. Jimi Hendrix rocks out to Purple Haze on the main stage waiting for you to step in and jam with him. The dominant stance of the iconic Golden Gate bridge frames the middle of this area. As you step through the red arch you step further back in time, witnessing the bridge's construction, before picking up the hose and colour the Coit Tower in beautiful patterns. ...and many more!!