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Do you know where you might be able to find online virtual tours of the interiors of castles in Scotland?

I do not think there is virtual tours, there may be images of google though. Good luck!

NY SKYRIDE Virtual Tour $29 See all New York has to offer from the inside of the famous Empire State Building. Conveniently located on the second floor, the NY SKYRIDE is fast becoming one of the best attractions in New York City and a ‘must see’ item in any itinerary.

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Castles of Scotland $20.64 Rated: NASynopsis: As Seen On PBS – Legendary Sentries of a Storied Past – Scotland’s castles emerge from swirling mists to reveal fortresses originally erected against the threat of Viking invaders and later, the threat of neighboring clans. Displaying architectural styles that span hundreds of years, Scottish castles are found amidst majestic hills in beautiful settings that belie their bloody past. This fascinating program explores the romantic history of the clans through tours of the structures that have witnessed centuries of war and tribal treachery. Legends of fairies, secret rooms and ghosts enliven the history of a brave people who proudly defended and preserved their Caledonia – land of the Thistle and the Lion. Bonus Program – Scotland: The Edge of the Land – A spectacular aerial journey along Scotland’s western coastline.

Discover Brooklyn Tour $69 Enjoy a fascinating journey through Brooklyn’s mosaic of ethnic neighborhoods. It’s a virtual round-the-world in 4 hours! Visit Brooklyn Heights, Coney Island, Borough Park, Crowne Heights, Park Slope and more.

The Virtual Community $25.39 Howard Rheingold has been called the First Citizen of the Internet. In this book he tours the “virtual community” of online networking. He describes a community that is as real and as much a mixed bag as any physical communit

Kettler World Tours 1.0 $202.99 Kettler International Fitness – Exercise Bike Accessories – 7926800 – Introducing the new World Tours 1.0 Software kit which creates a simulation of real life terrain changes along planned routes directly to your KETTLER fitness equipment. Imagine riding through the hilly streets of San Francisco or imagine riding along the parkway in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Your equipment will automatically add resistance when heading uphill to simulate the real life riding experience. You can even plan and ride across the USA from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine. The 3D mapping on the display will whisk you away to a virtual world far from inside your home. World Tours 1.0 software can also allow virtual competitions with other users through the internet portal www.kettlerworldtours.de . Other features include performance and pulse profiles for every performance level and training evaluation. You can also record outdoor ridden tours with a GPS device and retrace the same route indoors using your KETTLER equipment. The new World Tours 1.0 software kit can take you anywhere while never leaving the comfort of your home.Specifications:Overall dimensions: 10L x 5W x 3H inchesWeight: 2.2 lbs

Modern Marvels: Castles & Dungeons $21.21 Explore darkened dungeons and gaze down from atop high towers as Modern Marvels reveals how medieval castles were much more than just a place for kings to call home. Massive and imposing, these formidable edifices were constructed with such architectural flourishes as moats and murder holes that made them both practical and impenetrable. The inclusion of prisons, courthouses, and treasuries ensured that some castles were virtual communities unto themselves. But violate a king’s decree, and you could likely end up in the last place many criminals were likely to see – the dreaded torture chamber. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Guide

Modern Marvels: Castles & Dungeons - $19.99 Explore darkened dungeons and gaze down from atop high towers as Modern Marvels reveals how medieval castles were much more than just a place for kings to call home. Massive and imposing, these formidable edifices were constructed with such architectural flourishes as moats and murder holes that made them both practical and impenetrable. The inclusion of prisons, courthouses, and treasuries ensured that some castles were virtual communities unto themselves. But violate a king’s decree, and you could likely end up in the last place many criminals were likely to see – the dreaded torture chamber. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

The Castles Of Scotland DVD $27.98 Legendary Sentries of History Scotland’s castles emerge from swirling mists to reveal fortresses originally erected against the threat of Viking invaders and later, the threat of neighboring clans. Displaying architectural styles that span hundreds of years, Scottish castles are found amidst majestic hills in beautiful settings that belie their bloody past. This fascinating program explores the romantic history of the clans through tours of the structures that have witnessed centuries of war and tribal treachery. Legends of fairies, secret rooms and ghosts enliven the history of a brave people who proudly defended and preserved their Caledonia – land of the Thistle and the Lion. Bonus Program – Scotland: The Edge of the Land – A spectacular aerial journey along Scotland’s western coastline.  (2 DVD) approx. 150 mins.

Sunset Watersports Snorkel Tours $37.63 Sunset Watersports Snorkel Tours in Key West offers snorkeling for the whole family. See tropical fish and the only living coral reef in the US. Experience natural beauty and breathtaking sights unlike anywhere else in the world.

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Looking for luxury, opulent Chateaux in France?

I take my mother to France in September '08. As I am planning now, will one day 10 days holiday, half the time spent at the castle and go from there (I will rent a car) and then ends up in Paris for the second half. My accommodations in Paris are all set. As a special treat, I would like to make our stay in one of the, if not * the * best palace in the country. The only regions I do not care are those in the far south. If you have a recommendation or two, please tell me as much as possible, especially if you've been there. Link to the site? Went a big castle? What were the reasons, how? The common spaces? The rooms? Do the rooms have toilets and bathrooms / shower bath? How was the staff? The food? etc. sites around? I promise to read all the answers and I will reward a best answer. I realize this will be costly, but my mom deserves it (and me too)! Thanks – it is much appreciated!

Last year we spent a night at Château de Ternay near the Loire Valley with the Count and Countess Caroline of Ternay Loïc: http://www.chateau-de-ternay.com/pages/indexpag.html was near the magnificent abbey of Fontevraud, where they are Richard the Lionheart buried their parents and Eleanor of Aquitaine and King Henry II. It is also near the historic medieval town of Chinon, overlooking the Loire and of course, a little farther east is all the famous Valley of the castles of the Loire. The castle appears on a website that lists http://www.bienvenueauchateau.com/ called B & B the castles located in the district of northwestern France. It is a beautiful 15th century castle and our room had antique furniture and is ultra-modern private bathroom (multi-jet shower fantasy, but no bath, maybe some of your other rooms have baths). The common room was where the hosts dining-room/lounge share a glass of champagne with you when you come and talk about their ancestors and history of the castle. There was also a chapel at the base, we have visited, and the horses and dogs and cats. But I would not call it luxury. Most owners of the castle can not afford to live in luxury, they do B & B to help pay for the maintenance of a castle that has been in the family for centuries. Our hosts were made jeans and sweaters and the meals themselves. There was no staff except for bare 12 years of age counts for little I knew when he was on his way to his grandfather's garden, basket in hand, to pick pears for dessert for dinner! If you want luxury service and comforts, seek a higher price range or stay in a castle-hotel. But the reception is not as hot as with a family business stay in the castle. We like being in a Château occasionally, because for us it is very affordable (70 € to 120 € / night) way to stay in beautiful and historic at the same time support the conservation of our cultural heritage. If you want something more luxurious, has plenty of castles to choose from. Since we have a passion for castles, that he had compiled a list of websites that the list of castles that provide accommodation (either rental or B & B) so you can browse through them: http://www.au-chateau.com/ http://www.chateaux-story.com/fr/ http://www.flv. fr / location http://www.terrebretagne.com/fr-home.html http://www.abritel.fr Chateau.htm http://www.bellavista-villas.com/ http://www.vacances-en-perigord.com/location-manoir-dordogne.htm -et-chateaux.com/locations.php http://www.likhom.com/ http://www.maisons http: / / Disclaimer: Domain owner and Sedo maintain http://www.bellesmaisonsalouer.com/bien/liste.php http:// -en-france.fr/cottage-rental-dordogne.htm http://www.7enlocation.com/fr/location-chateaux-vacances/ www.chateaux-france.com/jumilhac/index.phtml? l = fr http://www.holiday-chateau.com/ http:// http://www.chateauxcountry.com/index.php?lang=fr www.vmf.net / home.php http://www.demeure-historique.org/decouverte_bassenormandie.html The French Department which has the largest number of castles is slightly to the south west Dordogne France. It is famous for its prehistoric sites such as Lascaux cave paintings. The city of Sarlat really worth a visit (one of the most charming medieval towns of France) and the landscapes are beautiful but not too well to the south. It's a sweet idea to offer this his mom. But it need not be as expensive as you might think. Maybe your mom can enjoy a more relaxed and comfortable rather than stuffy in one place with a large number of staff and luxury. But it's you and your tastes. For Châteaux-hotels, as http://www.chateaucolbert.com/ for example, the visit (not all hotels are castles though): http://www.relaischateaux.com/page.php3?lang=en http: / / www.chateauxhotels.com/contact/chf_FR.php?langue=EN http://www.chateauxdemeures.fr / IIST to everywhere you should be able to find what suits your taste and budget. Enjoy your stay in France!

Wine Tours in the South of France $10.18 Wine Tours in the South of France

Comfort Hotel Tours, Tours, $72.37 Hotel property Comfort Hotel Tours, 1 Boulevard Du Marechal Juin in Tours, France

Mercure Tours Nord, Tours, $124.87 Hotel property Mercure Tours Nord, 11, Rue De L’Aviation in Tours, France

Mercure Tours Centre, Tours, $116.98 Hotel property Mercure Tours Centre, 29 Rue E Vaillant in Tours, France

Hotel Quick Palace Tours, Tours, $52.58 Hotel property Hotel Quick Palace Tours, 9 Rue Arthur Rimbaud in Tours, France

Kyriad Hotel Tours Centre, Tours, $102.63 Hotel property Kyriad Hotel Tours Centre, 65, Av. De Grammont in Tours, France

Quality Hotel Harmonie Tours, Tours, $97.27 Hotel property Quality Hotel Harmonie Tours, 13, Rue Joliot Curie in Tours, France

Hôtel Balladins Tours Nord, Tours, $53.89 Hotel property Hôtel Balladins Tours Nord, 233 Avenue Andre Maginot in Tours, France

Campanile Tours Sud ~ Chambray-Les-Tours, Chambray-Les-Tours, $81.12 Hotel property Campanile Tours Sud ~ Chambray-Les-Tours, Rue De La Berchottiere in Chambray-Les-Tours, France

Premiere Classe Tours Sud – Chambray Lès Tours, Chambray-Les-Tours, $51.32 Hotel property Premiere Classe Tours Sud – Chambray Lès Tours, 36 Rue De Joue in Chambray-Les-Tours, France

Campanile Tours Sud ~ Joué-Les-Tours, Joue-Les-Tours, $83.07 Hotel property Campanile Tours Sud ~ Joué-Les-Tours, Route De Chinon / Avenue Du Lac Les Bretonnieres in Joue-Les-Tours, France

Fasthotel Tours Sud, Chambray-Les-Tours, $40.79 Hotel property Fasthotel Tours Sud, 27 Rue Etienne Cosson in Chambray-Les-Tours, France

Séjours & Affaires Tours Léonard De Vinci, Tours, $65.81 Hotel property Séjours & Affaires Tours Léonard De Vinci, 1 Place Francois Truffaut in Tours, France

Mercure Tours Sud, Joue-Les-Tours, $118.3 Hotel property Mercure Tours Sud, Parc Des Bretonnieres in Joue-Les-Tours, France

Holiday Inn Tours City Centre, Tours, $101.32 Hotel property Holiday Inn Tours City Centre, 3 Star, 15 Rue Edouard Vaillant in Tours, France

hearst castle tours

California is located on the west coast of the United States and is a popular destination for tourists from around the world. California has several national parks, quiet northern forests, opportunities excellent ski slopes, beaches, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, vineyards, Disneyland, Hollywood, castles, the Sierras, Giant redwoods, aquariums and beautiful sunsets / sunrise over the Pacific Ocean.

1. Los Angeles, Anaheim:

And Disneyland theme park located in Anaheim and is the first home of Mickey Mouse. You can enjoy rides, entertainment for children and the parade of cartoon characters famous, and Hollywood. Additional things to see include the California Adventure Park and Magic Kingdom. Los Angeles is famous Hollywood district located northwest of downtown. Other things to see include the Legoland, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and La Brea Tar Pits.

2. San Francisco:

Loaded with tons of tourist attractions, the most famous are the Alcatraz Island was once a prison maximum security, the Golden Gate suspension bridge is emblematic symbol of the city, Golden Gate Park, China town, Downtown San Francisco, Fisherman's dynamic Wharf (Pier and 39) with restaurants of excellent seafood and several tourist activities, the USS Midway, an aircraft carrier in the Navy and served in the past but now a museum ship, open to the public. Not to miss is the Cable Car System is the only manually operated cable car system in the world.

3. Napa Valley:

Visited by millions of tourists each year, it is the famous wine producing region of the California. Additional things to enjoy include training wine, Culinary Institute of America, Old Faithful Geyser, Safari Tours, Western wildlife, Petrified Forest, Opera and hot air balloon ride over the valley.

4.
Yosemite National Park:

It is a wilderness parks primarily in the United States, popular attractions in the park include El Capitan, Eagle Peak, Glacier Point, Half Dome, Mariposa Grove, Ribbon Fall, Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley, Bridal Veil Fall and Sentinel Dome.

5. Lake and Mount Shasta:

Located north of Redding, Shasta Lake is a great recreational area surrounded by beautiful mountains, it is also famous for Lake Shasta caverns. Mount Shasta is located further north and an ideal place for camping, trekking and climbing the majestic mountain.

6. Sequoia National Park:

This park and the adjacent Kings Canyon Parks are home to the giant Sequoia and Redwood trees. Most sites are famous General Grant Tree, General Sherman Tree, Giant Forest, Grant Grove, Muir Grove, Kings Canyon and Redwood Mountain Grove.

7. San Simeon – Hearst Castle:

Located at Halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, this area is a pastiche of historic architectural styles. Accessible only by controlling planned Bus Tour, the castle itself is five miles inland on a hill.

8. Monterey Bay Aquarium:

It is located 110 miles south of San Francisco and displays a variety of marine life including sharks, octopuses, fish, wolf-eels, jellyfish and more. It is located near the district row the cannery in Monterey.

9 Sea World & San Diego Zoo:

San Diego Sea World covers 150 acres of Mission Bay, famous San Diego Zoo is part of Balboa Park.

10. Sonoma Valley & Bodega Bay:

Sonoma Valley is home to some of the vineyards earliest in the state and offers year-round festivals and events, including the prestigious Sonoma Valley Film Festival. Other Quarryhill attractions include Botanic Garden, Russian River, Jack London State Historic Park, Train Town, The Sonoma Plaza and the famous coast of Bodega Bay next to Pacific Ocean.

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HEARST CASTLE:SAN SIMEON (DVD) $30.97 Tours the most opulent and legendary palace Hearst Castle and its grounds, showing the history, design and basic architecture. Genre: Television: AE Rating: NR Release Date: 28MAR2006

Hearst Castle $37.33 A rich photographic tour of William Randolph Hearst’s legendary California estate at San Simeon chronicles the history of Hearst Castle, the work of his Hearst’s architect, Julia Morgan, the art and architectural treasures of the estate, and anecdotes abo

America’s Castles Hearst Castle At San Simeon $17.18 Rated: NASynopsis: At a time when most of America was pinching pennies, media mogul William Randolph Hearst commissioned one of the largest and most extravagant homes ever built.The centerpiece of an estate nearly half the size of Rhode Island, the 165-room mansion overlooks the California countryside from a hilltop high above the Pacific. From the initial plans in 1918 to the commencement of all-access tours, Hearst Castle at San Simeon takes a fascinating look at this extraordinary property. Rare home movies show the construction (rumored to have cost $30 million) and offer a glimpse into Hearst’s storybook life. See some of the pieces in the estate’s exquisite art collection, and get a glimpse into rooms that have been declared “off-limits” to the public.

Hearst Castle: Building the Dream $11.88 {%William Randolph Hearst} built a fortune in the newspaper industry. He then invested a great deal of that fortune to create his dream estate on the California coast. {#Hearst Castle: Building the Dream} explores the ins and outs of what many consider th

Hearst Castle at San Simeon $18.92 Media giant William Randolph Hearst built this 130-room mansion back in the early 20th century. It’s located five miles inland and 1,600 feet above San Simeon Bay. Hearst liked to call the place “La Cuesta Encantada,” or the Enchanted Hill. At present, Hearst Castle continues to draw numerous visitors each year. They are eager to tour the palatial grounds, view the many artworks inside, and see the indoor Roman pool that’s lined with Venetian glass and gold. Film buffs who have enjoyed watching “Citizen Kane,” long rumored to have been a caricature of certain aspects of Hearst’s life, find it fascinating to see the opulence that this man felt he needed in his life. This video is sure to entice you to make a side trip to see this American “castle,” located about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. ~ Elizabeth Smith, Rovi

Hearst Castle: Building the Dream - $12.99 William Randolph Hearst built a fortune in the newspaper industry. He then invested a great deal of that fortune to create his dream estate on the California coast. Hearst Castle: Building the Dream explores the ins and outs of what many consider the most luxurious estate ever built. Director Bruce Neibaur has compiled 51 minutes of film detailing Hearst’s personal history and the influences that caused him to build such a place. Borrowing heavily from the great castles of Europe, Hearst employed many classic motifs in the design of his masterpiece. Narrator John Gavigan leads this virtual tour (which was converted from 70mm film to DVD and VHS by Slingshot Entertainment) and is aptly accompanied by music scored by Sam Cardon. The DVD version of Hearst Castle: Building the Dream includes several unique menu options (Internet links for further exploration and research, multiple language options, chapter like settings that allow viewers easy access to favorite sections) that make the viewing experience all the more enjoyable. Hearst was a unique and rich man and the 127 acre estate he forged is now a testament to what wealth and ambition can create. ~ Ed Atkinson, Rovi

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