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Bandos Island Resort & Spa
Maldives, Maldives
The Bandos Island Resort, or "The Island of Hospitality" as it’s also called, was built in the 1970's. It is one of the pioneer tourist resorts of Maldives. Located just 7km from Male International Airport, this tropical paradise is where sun, sand and sea can be found in perfect harmony with comfort and luxury. Recently refurbished, the resort houses very fine restaurants. The Harbour Restauran...
Rani Pokhari
Kathmandu, Nepal
A fence enclosed tank, just off Kantipath is said to have been built by King Pratap Malla for his grief-stricken wife after the accidental death of their son in 1667. The pokhari (pool) was used during the Malla era for trials by ordeal and later became a suicide spot; because of this, the tank is opened only one day a year, the fifth day of the Tihar festival. ...
The Dutch Period Museum
Colombo, Sri Lanka
This museum, housed in a colonial building dating back to the 18th century, showcases material and artefacts from the Dutch colonial rule, such as wood and ivory furniture, documents from the era, maps and photographs of the Dutch in Sri Lanka, and even crockery. Closed Fridays and all public holidays. 9AM-5PM. No 95 Prince Street, Pettah, Colombo 11. Phone: 0094112 448466. ...
Parque Lage
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
English style gardens and lakes are to be found here as well as the Instituto Nacional de Belas Artes, which often houses art exhibitions. Address: Rua Jardim Botanico 414, Jardim Botanico Tel: 2538 1091 Opening Time: 7am-6pm ...