The Eiffel Tower became a figure so much a symbol of Paris which it is quite difficult to see one without thinking of the other. It is certainly the most known monument in the world, in any case more photographed. Its construction began on January 23, 1887 with the engineer Gustave Eiffel. The assembly of the 15,000 metal parts finished in May 1889 and symbolized the World's Fair which took place in the Champs de Mars. Dedicated to the demolition and often criticized, the Eiffel Tower was little by little incorporated in the Parisian landscape at the point to become inseparable about it. With its 310 meters top and 7,000 tons, it was the world's tallest building until 1930. Since 1986, a new lighting emphasizes the night, its fantastic metal frame and consolidates the Capital of France in its fame of City of Light. 

Eiffel Tower     The Louvre    The Versailles    The Notre-Dame Cathedral 

Embraced by the waters of its meandering canals, mirrored in a kaleidoscope of undulating reflections, the palaces, houses and churches of Venice are still there to witness the uniqueness of this town, once powerful, still haunting the collective imagination of the entire world. You must see it to believe it.

Alaska... the dream vacation unfolds as you hike over the tundra, visit salmon streams, photograph wildlife in Denali National Park, and take a marine mammal and tidewater glacier cruise in Kenai Fjords. A trained guide shares the stories behind the sights and handles all the details. After sharing a fine meal at a wilderness lodge with a few like-minded travelers, you stroll the lakeshore under the midnight sun. It's times like this when you feel intimately connected with nature and at peace within the wildlands of Alaska.

Nestled along the shoreline of California's famed Monterey Peninsula, Asilomar is a tranquil ocean front retreat cradled by forests and white sand beaches. Designed by acclaimed architect Julia Morgan and embracing the Arts & Crafts architectural style, Asilomar harmonizes with its natural surroundings and has played host to thousands of visitors since its founding in 1913. Rich with history, scenic beauty and serenity, Asilomar is the ideal location for group meetings, corporate retreats, weddings, family reunions and vacation getaways.