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The ten best hotels in the world
For any connoisseur of luxury, a five-star hotel is an important component of his trip. No matter where you go, everywhere you can stay in hotels that literally bathe in wealth and create the appropriate atmosphere of relaxation and comfort.
10. Kanahura / Kanuhura in the Maldives
If you ever wanted to relax on your desert island, to escape from the bustle, chances are that you were thinking of visiting the Maldives (Maldives). Consisting of coral atolls scattered across the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a unique country. And Kanuhura, this is a terrific hotel that offers guests the opportunity to live in a luxurious villa, set on stilts in the ocean, creating the illusion that you are in your own villa! Continue reading
From Forte dei Marmi to Saint-Tropez in One Day
The serene Tuscan landscapes, despite their splendor, sometimes begin to seem monotonous – at such moments you want to refresh your impressions of Italy a little, for which a short express trip along the Mediterranean coast is perfect. During such an exciting trip, I want to pay as much attention as possible to the beautiful landscapes of the Italian Riviera, relax, escape from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the views. For such trips, a transfer with a personal driver is well suited as a means of transportation – these services, for example, are provided by the GetTransfer.com application.
Forte dei Marmi
We start from the starting point of our route – the iconic Forte dei Marmi (translated as “fortress made of marble”). Forte is located on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the Tuscany region. In the last century, the resort town fell in love with Italian aristocrats, now this serene corner has been chosen by Russian businessmen. Wealthy tourists from all over the world are attracted not only by the endless sandy beaches of Forte, but also by the remains of that ancient fort, after which the city is named. Continue reading
Pilgrimage history
The going of believers to holy places for worship has been known since ancient times. The centers of pilgrimage in ancient times were the temples of Amun in Egyptian Thebes, Osiris in Abydos, Apollo in Delphi, etc. For Christians, the pilgrimage began in the 4th century. to Palestine, where the divine deeds of the Savior took place.
Each pilgrim receives many impressions of the wonderful signs and unusual coincidences that occurred to him during the pilgrimage. However, St. Gregory of Nyssa condemns the excessive enthusiasm for pilgrimage, believing that pilgrims often travel out of idle curiosity, fall into indecent stories and temptations. Many Orthodox believe that in any church you can partake of the Body and Blood of Christ (the Highest Shrine itself), and it is better to give out the money collected for the pilgrimage to the poor. Continue reading
