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Surrounded by olive groves and right on the Ionian sea, on Italy’s southern ti…moreSurrounded by olive groves and right on the Ionian sea, on Italy’s southern tip near the village of San Gregorio is the Hotel Montecallini.
The Hotel was built on a hilltop on the plan of the ancient masseries, the old apulian farmhouses as a comfortable 4 star resort, a few steps from one of the most pristine seas in Italy.
Like the old farmhouses it has its own orchard where seasonal fruits and vegetables are grown for its kitchen.
Their family restaurant on the beach right below the hotel is a hot spot and serves the freshest local sea food.
From San Gregorio one can hire a boat to ride along the coastline which is dotted with Paleolithic caves and endless coves for bathing. The trip continues to Leuca and its lighthouse. This is the southernmost tip of the peninsula where the Ionian sea and the Adriatic sea meet.
If one is in the mood for culture the city Lecce is very close by. This is a jewel of a baroque city with dramatic architecture and a lively scene. Highly recommended.
73053 Loc. San Gregorio (Le) - Puglia Italy
Tel. 0039 (0) 833 767850 Fax 0039 (0) 833 767851
http://www.hotelmontecallini.com
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Modern Alexandria is a bustling metropolis on the Mediterranean.It has been bus…moreModern Alexandria is a bustling metropolis on the Mediterranean.It has been bustling for over 2 millennia. Built by Alexander the Great in 331 BC it was second to Rome in size and influence. Its ancient Lighthouse was one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the Alexandrian Library built in the 3rd Century BC was the largest repository of knowledge of its time. Clepatra ruled and trysted with Marc Anthony here. Her palace is still visible in the Bay under 20 feet of water (together with the Lighthouse stones).
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Renee O'Conner takes us back in time in this travel video to the Khmare Empire.…moreRenee O'Conner takes us back in time in this travel video to the Khmare Empire. She visits the magnificent Temples of Angkor, that have been hidden away for centuries in the Cambodian Jungle. less
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Travel in West Africa is not easy, but it certainly is
interesting. Our route…moreTravel in West Africa is not easy, but it certainly is
interesting. Our route from Senegal through much of Mali - sometimes on
fairly good roads and sometimes on unmarked sand tracks. When our vehicle
seemed to be stuck on top of a sand dune at midnight near the Maritanian
border in western Mali we kept telling ourselves that it would make a good
story if we survived. Often the worst travel experiences are the most fun
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Our task of doing a travel documentary on Southeast Asia involved taking
twent…moreOur task of doing a travel documentary on Southeast Asia involved taking
twenty-seven flights in seven weeks. A guide and car with driver were
waiting as each flight landed . We went immediately went to work from the
moment we stepped off each plane. It was an exhausting, but exhilarating
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We are beginning to create a series for people interested in becoming better in…moreWe are beginning to create a series for people interested in becoming better informed about world regions. This introduction is an
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