More and more cruise lines are adding intercontinental journeys to their offerings because these sea trips have increased in popularity. Right now, there are in excess of 25 million passengers each year traveling on the oceans, seas and rivers all over the world. Globetrotters these days find themselves with myriad options in terms of itinerary, th

Flash back to your last amazing trip. What was it that made it so magical? Of course, the location was a huge component. But your buddies who went with you made it better. Often times, a getaway with your friends and family is all you really want. At times a getaway is an opportunity to make new friends and even discover your soulmate. Personalizin

Fountains and Water and the Minoan Civilization These were used to supply urban centers with water as well as to minimize flooding and eliminate waste. They were for the most part made from clay or stone. There were terracotta conduits, both circular and rectangle-shaped as well as waterways made from the same components. These included cone-like a

Archaic Greeks were known for developing the first freestanding statuary; up until then, most carvings were constructed out of walls and pillars as reliefs. Younger, ideal male or female (kore) Greeks were the subject matter of most of the statues, or kouros figures. The kouroi, viewed as by the Greeks to represent beauty, had one foot stretched ou

Since water makes a reflection, small spaces will appear larger. Water features such as fountains benefit from the reflective characteristics stemming from dark materials. Use underwater lights, which come in many different forms and colors, to flaunt your new feature at night. Eco-lights fueled by sunlight can be used during the day whereas you ca