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This revolutionary building, the first in England to be designed in a Palladian style by Inigo Jones and completed in 1622, was intended for the splendour and exuberance of court masques The Banqueting House is probably most famous for one real life drama: the execution of Charles I which took place here in 1649 to the ‘dismal, universal groan’ of the crowd One of Charles’s last sights as he walked through the Banqueting House to his death was the magnificent ceiling paintings by Peter Paul Rubens painted between 1630-4. Lost Palace of Whitehall Whitehall Palace was the site of some of the most iconic and dramatic events in British history, until it burnt down. For 8 weeks in summer 2016 the Banqueting house invites visitors to explore the palace for the first time in 300 years using innovative digital techniques, taking people around the modern steets if Whitehall to experience the history that once happened.
Enjoy a typical local "aperitivo" while on a luxury cruise on the Mediterranean sea. Cruise along the gorgeous Barcelona coast and awe at its skyline Taste the best local vermouth and appetisers under the sun.
The Vagabond Inn hotel in Glendale is situated on lush grounds, in the center of the action- close to many Los Angeles area attractions. Shopping in Downtown Glendale, restaurants and the Financial District are walking distance away. Dodger Stadium is also nearby and you can catch a Los Angeles Dodgers game and enjoy the California sun and great baseball!
Fluttering beauty, caught and pinned for his pleasure, bound, beautiful still. Constrained, cocooned, caught in a moment of desire, Butterfly is incandescent. In her exotic embrace, Pinkerton finds paradise, then carelessly condemns his bride to purgatory. Graeme Murphy’s arresting new production of Madama Butterfly is a contemporary look at Puccini’s alluring heroine. Fragments of film flutter across the stage, creating a dynamic backdrop for Murphy’s vision of Butterfly. He draws on his roots in choreography to capture the grace and gravity of a tale that begins in rapturous love and ends in the cruellest heartbreak. Puccini’s sublime music imbues this ageless story with impossible beauty, from the irrepressible, famous aria ‘One fine day’ to the intense finale. Two exceptional casts perform throughout the season. Karah Son returns to Sydney, sharing the role of Cio-Cio-San with Mariana Hong.
As we head for the coast, you’ll cross gulleys and mountains, speeding though lush valleys where you’ll find plantations of bananas, pineapples and sugarcane. There are many different ways to see the Island and one of the best ways to discover some of its many off the beaten track attractions is by 4x4. Dare to discover the unknown in this route packed with adventure. The excursion in 4x4 safari (off road) will take you up to the Soria Reservoir through impressive volcanic landscapes with great views, Once there we’ll stop for a traditional breakfast (not included) where you’ll get to try the local specialities, freshly squeezed papaya juice and home-made bread then we’ll drive along more dirt tracks while you admire parts of the islands few tourists ever get to see, including cave dwellings, marvellous local plants, weird rock formations and lots of dust. Then we’ll continue down through fragrant pine forests heading for San Bartolomé de Tirajana where we’ll stop for lunch in a traditional restaurant; the menu includes chicken prepared in a lava oven, a selection of salads and potatoes with mojo. Sangria and soft drinks are also included in the price. After lunch we will continue through some of the island’s many nature reserves where we will make plenty of stops for photos before returning to your hotel in the afternoon.
