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Historic homeowners benefit from architectural salvage businesses when trying to match or restore their homes at reasonable prices or to decorate with antiques.

The Budapest museum is a reconstruction of Liszt's last apartment and houses his antique pianos and a sheet music archive of over 2,500 items.

The affluent of early-day Pocatello, Idaho displayed their wealth in architect-designed homes near the business district. Those that survive reflect yesteryear's glory.

Commissioned and inhabited by Mark Twain, the historic Mark Twain House has had a complicated past. Now its future is unclear. Here's what can be done to help.

Not just a Scottish historic house, it is also one of Scotland's most romantic wedding venues.

The 18,000 square-foot Johnston-Felton-Hay House in downtown Macon, Georgia is a must-see for any lover of antebellum history, architecture or beauty.

Drawing inspiration from Dickens' drawing room on display in the Charles Dickens House Museum in London, here is how to recreate a Victorian historic interior.

Three different old-house 'philosophies' in bringing life back to a historic home

There's life beyond Denver's 16th Street Mall. Visit Five Points museums, LoDo bars, Uptown's Restaurant Row, the Santa Fe ArtDistrict or historic homes on Capitol Hill.

Wollaton Hall is set in 500 acres of deer park and gardens just outside the city of Nottingham, houses several museums, galleries and hosts many events during the year.

Visitors to Fenton House in London will be transported into the bucolic past via glorious gardens, stately architecture and the melodies of prized early keyboards.

The Landmark Trust is a British building preservation charity which rescues and restores historic buildings at risk, then rents them out for self-catering holidays

The House of the Seven Gables Historic Neighborhood and complimentary Colonial Revival Gardens result from foresight and actions of antiquarians Emmerton and Chandler.

Fort, museum, mosque, historic houses, a restaurant, three souks, a dhow tour: how to make the most of the Dubai Big Bus City Tour when visiting Dubai for the first time.

The gently rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds, part of the East Riding of Yorkshire, is dotted with small market towns and criss-crossed by quiet walking trails.

Here is a garden travel guide for late summer. These ten historic garden landscape articles can help to plan a day outing 0r a lengthy trip or act as a virtual excursion.

Child-friendly, hands-on historical, interactive museums, catering to the child's birthday bash are the perfect place to have a class birthday party.

Enjoy a one hour walking tour along neo-Baroque buildings, the Art Deco Minetti Palace and Rosario's Three Domes: Hotel Palace, Bolsa de Comersio and La Inmobilaria.

Traquair House Brewery has been a consistent gold medal performer at the World Beer Championships

After a day on a crowded beach, there's no better place to escape than a luxurious boutique hotel on the slopes of Taormina.

Prague offers a range of choices when it comes to booking the right hotel. From luxury hotels like the Hilton to hostels and pensions, Prague can cater for any budget.

Leesburg, Virginia is a great place for travelers to see an impressive historic district and try out great restaurants and wineries, all within a short drive from DC.

Only 20 miles from Edinburgh and set in 460 acres, the exclusive luxury suites at Lennoxlove House, which dates to the 1300s, open to guests after major £3m restoration

The original inhabitants of Nova Scotia, and most of Canada's Atlantic Provinces, were the Mikmaq tribes who continuously occupied the region since prehistoric times.

Charles Copeland Morse came to California for gold, but helped found the Ferry-Morse Seed Company. The profits helped him buy his wife the home of her dreams.

The city of Toronto Ontario has much to offer for the holidays, from various Christmas shows to massive shopping sales.

The National Trust charity is among the largest landowners in the United Kingdom, with almost 1,000 square miles of estates, property and countryside under its management

Romance and comfort in Napa Valley wine country is found at 1801 First, a historic, luxury boutique hotel a short walk from downtown Napa's wine tastings and restaurants.

Key West, Florida is the perfect vacation spot to unwind and rejuvenate.

Tourists enjoy Amsterdam's historic canal houses as well as its Anne Frank house, Van Gogh paintings, Rembrandt art, tulip gardens and red light district.

Whether celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Solstice, Columbia residents and visitors will find a host of annual events to commemorate the holidays.

Apalachicola was once the third largest shipping port on the Gulf. Today this seaport town is known for oysters, fresh seafood and a vibrant downtown historic district.

Novice and experienced homebuyers benefit from the expertise and selection found in architectural salvage stores when updating homes with a liveable, historic feel.

An antique shopper saved wallpaper from demolition for $50 and sold it to the White House for $12,500.

From long walks on sandy beaches or the promenade, to feeding seals at the Seaside Aquarium or shopping and sampling Northwest seafood, the North Oregon Coast means fun.

Not only is it economical it is also a great way to enjoy home-cooked traditional foods and get a grass roots view of the country you are visiting.

In a little over 100 years, Britain's National Trust has served to preserve and sustain important properties in England, many of which would be lost to developers

At the holiday time of year, historic homes and mansions all over the United States take on a festive air. Gather ideas for your home from heritage houses in your area.

Howick Hall Gardens are close to the beautiful Northumberland coast. After viewing the gardens you can enjoy a walk by the sea.

Modern methods are now available to help recreate historic gardens. Whether the garden is from Ancient Rome or post Civil War, we have tools to help us rebuild them.

Architect Erno Goldfinger's striking and controversial 1939 design at 2 Willow Road in London was the first Modernist structure acquired by the National Trust.

Heirlooms are the same vegetables and flowers that our grandparents and great grandparents were growing.

Some say Key West is one of the most haunted places in the United States. Visitors to the Florida Keys can go on nightly walking tours looking for ghosts in Old Town.

Lake Lucerne, Central Switzerland's most elegant city, offers everything from lake cruising to hiking in the mountains, designer shopping to that famous Swiss chocolate.

Give a new look to postcards from vacation spots by turning them into note and greeting cards.

Philanthropy and volunteerism have combined to make Medora and adjacent national park into North Dakota's top attraction. And it's growing in popularity each year.

On August 21, 1935, Congress passed the Historic Sites Act, allowing the National Park Service to designate National Historic Sites and expand its holdings.

Baroque formal gardens, tea houses and trimmed hedges show a secret side of Amsterdam. Every year in June the private gardens open to the public during Open Tuinen Dagen.

The famous Tower is Pisa's icon. Explore the Cathedral, historic Borgo Street and great Tuscan cuisine, plus ancient streets to explore. Check out the Botanical Garden

The film locations for Pride and Prejudice are faithful to the original novel, set mainly in England's Peak District, in the Counties of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.