Archive for August, 2008

Fort Montagu

Fort Montagu is located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas and is one of the most exclusive and extensive fort that you will ever be able to set eyes on. It is the oldest for ton the island and dates back all the way to 1741. Its architecture shows off the brilliant engineering of the British at that time.

Iolani Palace - Honolulu, Hawaii

The Iolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawaii was built in 1882 by David Kalakaua. Kalakaua was the last king of Hawaii. The palace is three storied high and is a great place to discover some of the history of Hawaii.

After the overthrow of the King’s sister Queen Liliuokalani in 1893, the structure served as the territorial and state capitol until 1969. The Palace Galleries showcases jewels and regalia from the days of Hawaiian royalty. Guided tours are offered every 30 minutes and reservations are suggested.

Cancun Museum - Cancun, Mexico

The Cancun Museum located in Cancun, Mexico it located on the ground floor of the convention center. There you will discover and trace back the lineage of the Maya culture as you view the many displays of artifacts that are 1,000 - 1,500 years old.

Telfair Museum of Art - Savannah, GA

The Telfair Museum of Art opened in 1886 when Mary Telfair left all of her belongings and estate to the Georgia Society. The museum is now the oldest art museum in the Southern territory.

Made up of three buildings, with very different, but equally fascinating architecture, the art and cultural artifacts inside are not the only jewels to see. The Telfair Academy has a neo-classical design and offers a glimpse into 19th century life.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art - Las Vegas, Nevada

The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is located in the Bellagio and is home to an impressive collection of work of arts. The gallery has a fine display of paintings and sculptures that were made by artists from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Many of the works of arts include originals by Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and Vincent Van Gogh.