Blithewold is a 33-acre seaside garden estate that once the Bristol, Rhode Island summer home of Augustus and Bessie Van Wickle.

The British invaded Aruba during the Napoleonic Wars, but the Netherlands regained control in 1816, and Aruba officially became part of the Netherlands Antilles in 1845.

The charm of Cape May, considered the oldest seaside resort town in the United States, can be seen by strolling along streets like Perry, Jackson, Ocean and Decatur. Historical character including stained glass windows, gingerbread trim, front porches, two-story sleeping porches, gables, and turrets are all around on lovingly restored and maintained Victorian-style homes, elaborate mansions, and guest houses.

Did you know that that the capital city of Budapest was formed in 1873 joining together two different cities, Buda (on the west bank of the Danube) and the Pest (pronounced Pescht, on the east bank)? Although they are united under one name, they are still referred to separately.

By the 18th century, Greenport began to develop as a maritime center. It became known for its whaling, shipbuilding, and fishing when the village was officially incorporated in 1838.

The Green Animals Topiary Garden property, overlooking Narragansett Bay in Portsmouth, Rhode Island was purchased in 1872 by Thomas Brayton, Treasurer of the Union Cotton Manufacturing Company in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is a picturesque peninsula that extends into the Atlantic Ocean, known for its quaint, charming towns, beautiful beaches, and classic New England vibe.

Often called "The Sunshine City," St. Pete holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days of sunshine 768 days between 1967 and 1969. Today, St. Pete has a laid-back, friendly vibe with a lively arts scene, trendy restaurants and shops.

Charles Deering was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was the son of William Deering, founder of Deering Harvester McCormick-International Harvester Company

The walkable downtown and sparkling bayfront has long been a attracting artists, writers, musicians and the gay community.

Fort Myers first received the gift of electric lighting in 1898, thanks to its famous resident, Thomas Edison who lived here at Seminole Lodge. Edison was unpopular with locals because it was said that the lights kept their cattle awake at night.

The Edison and Ford properties are both on the National Register of Historic Sites and consist of 20 acres of historical buildings and gardens including the 1928 Edison Botanical Research Laboratory.

Crane created this lavish summer retreat for his wife, Florence Higinbotham Crane and three children, Cornelius and Florence. The Crane Estate would come to exemplify the American Country Place Era, which emphasized the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces.

Graycliff was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright between 1926-1931 for Isabelle R Martin, wife of industrialist Darwin Martin, as a summer home for their family.

In 1928, real estate scion Thomas Rowe opened the Don CeSar on St Pete Beach in the heyday of the Gatsby Era.

Today, the most southern part of the mainland USA is a vibrant, laid-back paradise. It is palm trees, colorful buildings, the scent of saltwater in the air mixed with a rich history.

Founded in 1642, Gloucester is a historic coastal city located on Cape Ann in Essex County. It was one of the first English settlements in what would become the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Annapolis is Maryland’s capital city on the Chesapeake Bay, with a historic district that includes 18th-century brick houses and the domed 1700’s Maryland State House.

The Casements, named for the large hand-cut casement-style windows that adorn the mansion, was purchased in 1918 by John Davidson Rockefeller at age 78.

Newburgh boasts a rich history, particularly related to the American Revolutionary War.