In this blog post I highlight five of the Vanderbilt family homes that I have covered in the past. As I’m sure you know, members of the Vanderbilt family were master builders of massive homes - some were only used a few weeks or months of the year.

I always love discovering a lesser-known hidden gem, and that's exactly what I found when dining at one of New Orleans’ beloved restaurants, Arnaud’s in the French Quarter.

Rissani, Morocco, was once a vital stop on the trade route connecting sub-Saharan Africa to Northern Africa and served as a gateway to the vast desert dunes.

A nationally designated historic district, Old Town Alexandria, is best experienced on foot. Century-old architecture, red brick sidewalks, and cobblestone streets gives this area quaint character and charm.

The history of the Bronx Botanical Gardens does not begin in the Bronx; it actually dates back to 1801 when Columbia University Professor David Hosack established one of America’s first botanical gardens, the Elgin Botanic Garden, on land that today is occupied by Rockefeller Center.

The Jazz Museum is housed in the historic Old U.S. Mint, strategically located at the intersection of the French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor. The New Orleans Jazz Museum is at the heart of the city’s vibrant music scene.

A self-taught horticulturist, experimental scientist, and philanthropist, Bailey purchased his summer retreat between 1911 and 1912 from Joseph R. Clark, a former president of the Board of Aldermen of Brooklyn.

Located on Long Island’s North Fork, Cutchogue is known for its scenic rural landscapes, vineyards, and historic charm. The Village Green itself is a peaceful, picturesque park surrounded by beautiful old buildings and homes.

In 1893, a 27 yeard-old Frank Stranahan moved to Fort Lauderdale from Ohio. At the time, South Florida was just beginning to be settled by pioneers alongside the local Seminole Indians.

Rosemary’s Farm or sometimes called the Conklin Estate was a Long Island Gold Coast estate on the hills overlooking Cold Spring Harbor. The estate was owned by Ronald Conklin, who operated realty firms, and his wife who was an opera singer and had her own private outdoor amphitheater.

The Hallockville Museum Farm was established to preserve the history of farming on Long Island’s North Fork. The museum encompasses twenty-eight acres and features nineteen historic buildings

Loewe decided to retire to Palm Springs, California, where, in 1960, he purchased a mid-century luxury estate.

Kasbah Hotel Xaluca is located at the entrance to the Sahara Desert in Erfoud, a city known as ‘the Door to the Desert.’

The Society is committed to the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of Long Island’s heritage for the education and enjoyment of the public.

Originally used for commercial purposes, the building became a courthouse in 1834 and, in 1911, became part of the Louisiana State Museum. The Presbytère now houses two permanent exhibits, each telling a different side of the Louisiana story — one of celebration and one of resilience.

In 1133 AD, construction of the Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux began in Sacramenia, Spain. When completed in 1141 AD, the Monastery was named ‘The Monastery of Our Lady, Queen of the Angels.’

In 1654, Thomas Pell, an English physician from Connecticut, purchased 50,000 acres from the local Lenape tribe.

The town became a major trading hub, with a ferry and a tobacco inspection station situated on a horseshoe bend of the James River.

In the oldest, most tranquil, and captivating section of Fes—the Medina—stands Riad Salam Fes. The Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a living museum

Palm Springs has been a popular desert destination for nearly a century. It was made famous as a Hollywood celebrity getaway during the Golden Age of Hollywood.