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CBC
21 hours ago
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Residents shocked after fire destroys historic church in Saint-Ours, Que.
Only the four stone walls of the 19th-century building were left standing after lightning sparked the fire. The paintings and Casavant organ were also destroyed.
Times
13-06-2025
- Times
10 of the best hotels in Cascais
The sophisticated, arty beach resort Cascais lies 20 miles west of Lisbon and is peppered with gorgeous 19th-century villas, built by the European beau monde who followed Portugal's royal family here to escape the city's summer heat. While some villas are now museums, others have been converted into stylish hotels, giving you the chance to stay in historic splendour close to the town's sheltered sandy beaches and cobbled, picturesque heart. While the nearest to the centre tend to be small boutiques without much room for extensive facilities, there's another clutch in Santa Marta around the marina and former citadel that have a more seaside feel, with pools and spas. Further west, in the golf course-filled Quinta da Marinha suburb and within reach of wild, Atlantic-battered beaches, there are spacious, self-contained resort hotels suited to golfers and families, and still novmore than a 15-minute drive from the attractions of the centre. This article contains affiliate links, which may earn us revenue £££ | Best for a central location Overlooking the beach and right in the very heart of Cascais's cobbled centre, this converted 19th-century villa puts you within easy walking distance of all the sights. The decor is striking; contemporary with historic touches, from azulejo tiles to vintage wooden shoe forms. The 11 rooms are mono-tonal — either blue, green or grey — giving a sheltered, jewellery box feel. Corleone Ristorante al Mare is a beautiful Italian restaurant serving arancini, cacio e pepe, cannoli and Italian wines. Seats on the terrace have lovely views of the bay. There's no pool or spa, but you are steps from the sea, and the hotel has its own speedboat for hire. £ | POOL | Best for stylish value Cascais is small, so while this tranquil boutique hotel is set in a quiet residential street at the very edge of what could be considered the centre, it's still only a 15-minute walk into the heart of town. In return you'll get excellent value at this little oasis where spacious, contemporary rooms and suites, many with kitchenettes, are beautifully decorated and themed around Portugal's era of exploration. Large, leafy gardens shelter two swimming pools, an extensive buffet breakfast is served in the airy dining room and complimentary coffee and tea is on offer all day — with cake in the afternoons. £££ | POOL | Best for creative flair This 17-room boutique is hands-down the coolest hotel in Cascais. An elegant, 19th-century mansion with Rococo flamboyance has been paired with a modern extension housed within an intricate webbing of concrete, the façade itself an artwork by the Portuguese street artist Vhils. Rooms in the original mansion are sumptuous but neutral; the more avant-garde Artist Rooms in the wing sit within the concrete lattice which dapples the light and subdivides the view. The restaurant serves pretty plates focused on seasonal seafood and the rooftop terrace has a plunge pool and honesty bar. Right on the edge of the old centre and neighbouring the Cidadela Art District — all contemporary sculptures and murals — the hotel is also close to the beach. ££ | POOL | SPA | Best for art lovers Formerly Cascais's 17th-century citadel, this beautifully-converted hotel sits in the heart of the town's art district, and has galleries and artists' workshops on site, and intriguing pieces scattered throughout the hotel — plus there's an art concierge on hand to direct you. The outdoor pool is in the fortress gardens, and there's an indoor option at the spa. Maris Stella restaurant has a terrace overlooking the marina, plus there's a more casual 'taberna' with small plates and wines by the glass. The 133 rooms and suites are soundproofed, with options overlooking the fortress, the sea and the marina. ££ | POOL | SPA | Best for family escapes This hotel has strong family-friendly credentials. The marine-themed kids club is a standout for under 12s, with everything from a sensory room and ball pit to an interactive tech wall with multi-player games. The pine-shaded grounds have a playground and large free-form pool with a casual restaurant while the heated indoor pool in the spa has family hours. The bright, airy rooms are large — deluxe options with bunk beds and suites with sofa beds sleep four — and many also interconnect. With 72 rooms and 12 two-bedroom villas in the grounds, calling this hotel boutique may be a bit of a stretch, but it definitely has an intimate atmosphere. Wind-whipped Praia do Guincho is a ten-minute drive away; Cascais centre and its protected sands are ten minutes further. • Best places to visit in Portugal• Read our full guide to Portugal £££ | POOL | Best for old-school glamour The noble families who accompanied the Portuguese royals on their summer jaunts to Cascais in the 19th century weren't daft. The main building of this hotel, originally the Duke of Loulé's villa, has an enviably central location on low cliffs overlooking the beach in the heart of town. Sipping wine on the terrace of the sea-view restaurant, reclining on the wooden loungers by the palm-fringed pool or zipping along the coast on the hotel's yacht, you'll start to feel aristocratic yourself. For historic grandeur, choose a room in the main villa or the elaborate Italianate palace behind it; in the modern annexe you'll find more extensive glazing and bigger balconies. ££ | Best for high-end dining Twin cannons and giant wooden gates remind you that this hotel was formerly a fortress, but the primrose shade of the imposing exterior walls promise that things inside have softened since the 17th century. This is certainly true in the Michelin-starred restaurant, where tasting menus showcase the region's seafood. Sitting on a rugged headland between two beaches within the protected Sintra-Cascais natural park to the town's north-west, the hotel's clifftop location means most of the handsome rooms and suites, adorned with dark wood furniture, have sea views. There's no pool or spa, although the hotel has agreements allowing the use of nearby facilities. The centre of Cascais is a 20-minute drive away. £££ | POOL | SPA | Best for wellness breaks Converted from the palace of Umberto II, the last king of Italy who lived in exile in Cascais, this luxurious hotel brings Italian flair to the Portuguese seafront. The large spa, modelled after a Roman bath house, has a thalassotherapy circuit and a wide range of treatments, and the Belvedere restaurant serves classic Italian cuisine. The 124 well-upholstered rooms and suites overlook the sea or gardens, with the grandest in the original palace wing, and the large, cabana-fringed pool faces the ocean. It's a wonderful spot to unwind, but still a short walk from the marina and the old centre. ££ | POOL | SPA | Best for travelling with teens A sprawling, terracotta-toned resort hotel set among the golf courses on Cascais's outskirts, this smart spot has the facilities to appeal to families with older children, including an arcade room for gaming, bikes to rent, and horse-riding and surfing lessons. For younger siblings, there's a playground and a kids' club during the summer holidays. Two-bedroom suites and three and four-bed residences come with kitchens and living rooms, and alongside the main restaurant serving classic Mediterranean dishes there's also a Japanese offering sushi and sashimi. There's a pool to loaf around, plus free shuttles into Cascais and to Guincho beach. ££ | POOL | Best for sea views Perched on the rocky cliffs at the edge of town, near the Boca do Inferno rock arch, through which waves crash dramatically, the hotel is named after the neighbouring lighthouse — both have expansive ocean views. Combining a whitewashed historic villa with a smart glass extension, contemporary design dominates throughout, from the light-flooded restaurant and the clean-lined pool deck to the 33 rooms, most of which have sea views. It's a five-minute walk to the marina, 15 to the centre of town. • Best holiday villas in Portugal• Porto v Lisbon: which is better?
Yahoo
07-06-2025
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46 Extremely Rare, Mind-Blowing Photos From The 19th And 18th Century That Show Just How Wildly Different Things Used To Be
1800s 25¢ bill: 1880s ID card: 18th century diving suit: 1800s shoes for crushing chestnuts: 18th century fire alarm that you'd need to hit with a hammer to alert the village of a fire: 18th century machine that let researchers read up to eight open books at once: 1840s medical inhaler that administered anesthesia: 18th century condom: 1890s brass knuckle pistol: 1850s women's self defense glove: 1800s hidden staircase in a Victorian home: 18th century sword-shaped Chinese coins: 1830s clock: 1700s oil lamp: 1880s Victorian dollhouse: 1740 wheelchair for Holy Roman Empress Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel: 1820 coffin collar that prevented grave robbers from stealing corpses: 18th century Scottish mortsafe to stop graverobbers: Related: People In HR Revealed Truly Unhinged Reasons Employees Got Fired, And My Jaw Is On The Floor 1890 steamer trunk that converts into a dresser: 1880s penny farthing bike: 1850 $10 bill: 22.1890s manners book: 18th century gaming device that came before the pinball machine: mid-1700s well that was glassed over and eventually became part of a home's kitchen: Related: 50 People Who Woke Up One Morning Over The Past Month And Accidentally Destroyed Their Entire Lives 18th century French chair for reading books: 1750s wall latern: 18th century mansion's dog grave: 18th century case of amputation instruments: 18th century lock that requires four keys to open: 18th century palace hall: 1700s graffiti on a cathedral: 18th century building in Norland, Norway: 1700s lighthouse Fresnel lens: 1800s sundial alarm clock: 1800s pepperbox pistol: 19th Century guide on how much you could sue for loosing a limb: 1830 cost of a semester at Harvard: 18th century uranium glass china that glows under UV light: 1800s cemetery that was preserved in the basement of a building: 1840 Japanese shadow puppet guide: 1880 tap and die set (aka toolkit): 1821 recipe for Ginger Ale: 1800s corner chair: 1800s telephone: 19th century Victorian home library: finally, this 19th century guide on who to avoid in the marriage market: Also in Internet Finds: The History We're Taught Is Wildly Sanitized, So Here 28 Disturbing Historical Events Everyone Should Be Aware Of Also in Internet Finds: 18 People Who Took A Picture Of Something That — Oops — Is Super Dangerous Also in Internet Finds: 13 Tweets From Women This Week That Made Me Laugh So Hard I Might Need Medical Attention
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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A Name, a Voice, a Future: One Girl's Rebellion Against a Life She Didn't Choose
Holly Brough takes readers back to 19th-century Spain in her award-winning romantic historical fiction SALT LAKE CITY, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Set in 19th-centry Spain, award-winning author Holly Brough draws readers into the emotionally immersive story of Amalia Maritimo, a spirited teenage girl whose life is upended when she is sold into servitude. "The Name I Choose," follows Amalia as she relentlessly rebels against those who would control her, fighting for dignity and self-determination in the face of cruelty and exploitation. Amalia is the family's workhorse, responsible for cleaning, cooking, and childcare, tasks that she had been assigned since she was only five years old. Her mother, Luisa, is vain and emotionally abusive, while her father is manipulative and self-serving, selling Amalia away to a powerful man with a dark past, Manuel Tudó. Brough tackles themes of identity, abuse, familial betrayal, resilience, and the enduring search for freedom and self-worth, all woven through the context of 19th-century Spain's social hierarchies and patriarchal society. Amalia quickly realizes the Tudó estate is a gilded cage. She is hired under vague pretenses, officially to help care for the Tudó children, but her duties are suspiciously undefined. Manuel's predatory behavior towards her only escalates in an attempt to control and terrify her into complying with his desires, much like he did to her mother almost 20 years prior. Amalia seeks comfort in the arms of the future king of Spain, only to find herself discarded and pregnant. Forced to flee for both her and her child's safety, Amalia seeks refuge on a small island in the Balearic Sea, but her past continues to threaten her safety and her future. Amalia's struggle to find her independence amid terrible events, including false promises and forced prostitution, brings her to her lowest point. Finally given an opportunity out of her situation, she first has to forgive herself and those who hurt her to accept an unlikely ally. "Amalia, like so many of us, is more than just a name or a label," Brough said. "When someone hurts us, it can be difficult to keep our hearts open, to rediscover who we are, and to trust again. Forgiveness is hard, but forgiving ourselves is even harder. Often, it's through others that we come to understand our worth, but only God can truly heal us." Brough plans to continue Amalia's story in future books. "The Name I Choose" By Holly Brough ISBN: 9781669823681 (softcover); 9781669823698 (hardcover); 9781669823674 (electronic); 9781669841548 (audio) Available at Xlibris, Amazon and Barnes & Noble About the author Holly Brough didn't love to read until after she gave birth to her first child. Her mother was an avid reader, from self-help books to romance to historical to religious. Their family library was extensive. At a young age, Brough found it difficult to grasp the importance of sitting down in a quiet room with a book in hand. Not until she became a parent did she value the way books could be helpful, providing adventure, hope, solutions, and insight through the eyes of someone else. Writing "The Name I Choose," has been a rewarding challenge. She has loved sharing Amalia's story with her husband, three children, and readers throughout the US and Canada. To learn more, please visit General Inquiries: LAVIDGE – Phoenix Ashley Fletcher afletcher@ Media Contact Ashley Fletcher, LAVIDGE, 4809982600, afletcher@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE LAVIDGE Sign in to access your portfolio
