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The 10,000 Islands Excursion, arguably, is the best way to experience the natural world around Marco Island. Conducted within the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge, you will experience what many describe as the best of Florida. The tour is two-part: The first part is a slow, intimate boating tour among the remote islands of the refuge. While you search for dolphins, manatees and sea turtles, you may encounter ospreys, bald eagles, ibis, roseate spoonbill, egrets, herons and any number of shorebird species. All the while, your formally trained naturalist guide will talk to you about the area's ecosystems, its long history and rich culture. The second part of your excursion is an exploration of a remote barrier island beach ... an island that you only can reach by boat ... an island that few get to experience. Learn about beach dynamics; stroll through the tidal flats and wade the tidal pools of these remote islands. If you enjoy shelling, imaging shelling on islands that are NOT picked daily by 100's of people. With your naturalist guide, learn not about individual shell animals, but actually learn "how to" shell.
Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. The Castle's dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history. It covers an area of 26 acres and contains, as well as a royal palace, a magnificent chapel and the homes and workplaces of a large number of people. What there is to see: The magnificent State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto, Gainsborough and the famous triple portrait of Charles I by Sir Anthony van Dyck. In 1992 fire destroyed or damaged more than 100 rooms at the Castle. By good fortune the rooms worst affected were empty at the time, and as a result, few of the Castle's artistic treasures were destroyed. The highly acclaimed restoration work, completed in 1997, is a testament to the extraordinary skills of some of the finest craftsmen in Europe. From October to March visitors can also enjoy George IV's private apartments (the Semi-State Rooms), among the most richly decorated interiors in the Castle. St George's Chapel is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. It is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the senior order of British Chivalry established in 1348 by Edward III. Within the chapel are the tombs of ten sovereigns, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour, and Charles I. Among the highlights of a visit to Windsor is Queen Mary's Dolls' House, the most famous dolls' house in the world. The Drawings Gallery shows changing exhibitions of material from the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. The special display below is shown alongside a selection of treasures from the Royal Library. Current/Forthcoming exhibitions: The Queen: Portraits of a Monarch Friday, 23 November 2012 to Sunday, 09 June 2013 Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most depicted women in the world. She has sat to numerous artists, from Cecil Beaton and Pietro Annigoni to Lucian Freud. Her portrait likeness, so widely circulated, has also inspired artists such as Andy Warhol, whose screenprint portraits of Her Majesty have been recently acquired for the Royal Collection and are displayed for the first time at Windsor Castle. Portraits of The Queen are made for a number of official purposes, ranging from photographs distributed at the time of a State Visit, to those that mark a particular anniversary. Portraits bearing a clear and recognisable image of the sovereign are required for use on coins, banknotes and stamps. Many of the works on display were created with one of these purposes in mind. This exhibition presents a selection of official, commissioned and formal portraits of The Queen, gathered here from the different Royal residences.
Available from the following locations: *Anaheim Resort Hotels, Beverly Hills, Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, LAX Hotels, Marina Del Rey, Huntington Beach, Hollywood, Universal, Downtown LA, Newport Beach. *Anaheim Resort Hotels include: Anaheim, Garden Grove, Buena Park Hotels
Enjoy Half Bottle of Champagne and a plate of Macaron during Paradis Latin Show! The offer includes: Paradis Latin Show 1/2 bottle of Champagne per person 5 Macarons per person The Paradis Latin, the most Parisian of the great cabarets, built by Gustave Eiffel and a national landmark in Paris, presents Paradis à la Folie, its exhilarating show which opened to roaring applause this past fall. A little, a lot, passionately … à la folie! “A fabulous cocktail of musical comedy, lavish fanfare and modern ballets” It is an unforgettable evening featuring of course the world famous Cancan. Quality dining, service and review, open every day except Tuesday. Dinner at 20h00, One show nightly at 21h30. This year, the mythical Paradis Latin theatre is transformed into a magical garden where each dancer transports you to scenes full of surprise and gaiety. An enchanted carousel, a masked ball, Paradis à la Folie is a fabulous cocktail of musical comedy, lavish fanfare and modern ballets. Paradis à la Folie joins the extravagance and comedic universe that the renowned Cabarets and Revue’s of Paris are known for especially on the left bank. The young, beautiful, charming, vibrant and sexy dancers along with a typically Parisian Master of Ceremony will guarantee an unforgettable evening in the Gardens of Paradise. Informations : Show Begins: 21.30 Show ends at around: 23.30 Why not combine your visit to Paradis Latin with other famous attractions and activities in Paris such as Bateaux Mouches, Orsay Museum or Montparnasse.
See California's world-renowned wine country on a one-day trip from San Francisco Leave behind the hustle and bustle of San Francisco, and head north to the scenic countryside of the Sonoma and Napa Valley wine country, where you can savor stunning vistas, visit quaint towns, and sip wines at a selection of wineries. Once you reach the Napa and Sonoma wine country, enjoy a visit to three wineries to observe firsthand the techniques used in the wine making process. Savor the body and refinement of barrel-aged wines at each estate. Bus: 3 wine tastings included. San Francisco’s original and best bay cruise! Experience breathtaking views of the San Francisco waterfront, the Golden Gate Bridge, and notorious Alcatraz Island. Our award winning audio tour (offered in 16 languages) will tell you about the city’s rich cultural history as you cruise past the area’s most famous landmarks. Available for (additional charge) purchase on the Cruise: snacks, drinks & merchandise.
Artist. Rebel. Icon. He burst onto the international art scene, all golden curls and bravado. He was dynamic, damaged, a big idea and a bold brush. With the vivacious Wendy on his arm, Brett Whiteley was magnetic. He abhorred straight lines, adored drugs, alcohol, women. He worked in vivid colour and ravishing curves. Heroin was both muse and merciless master. Out of this tumultuous life spilled a messy array of brilliant artworks and astonishing self-reflection. In 2019, this Australian icon meets two of Australia’s greatest artists in a brand new work for the Australian stage: Whiteley, by Elena Kats-Chernin and Justin Fleming. Kats-Chernin is peerless among contemporary composers, celebrated for her enormous output and music that bursts with colour, life and tenderness. Fleming is a respected playwright and librettist whose work is renowned for its warmth, wit and poignancy. Together they’ve created an opera to honour the life and work of a man who could not extricate his talent from his demons. Production designer Dan Potra’s technology-driven set is an immersive world created from Whiteley’s most famous paintings. Experience the works of a modern master on moving, larger-than-life screens.
