It’s no secret that people tend to travel during the holidays, but for most, it’s not always the relaxing “travel” we hope for. From hours-long road trips to Griswold-esque disasters, holiday travel can be very stressful. We suggest starting a new family tradition, one that allows everyone to relax and simply enjoy the holiday spirit: cruising. Setting sail together gives your family everything you love about the holidays—the feasts, the time together, seasonal décor—without the hassles of preparing for every detail and cleaning up afterward.
Plus, the cruise ship gives your family plenty of space, activities and adventures to have the times of your lives, all while taking you to one exotic locale after another. The halls are decked, the holiday feast is prepared by a Michelin-starred chef, and the jolly man himself is onboard handing out gifts galore. Plus, your family can enjoy special shows and a choir of heavenly voices singing carols around the tree.
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From a former power station that houses monumental pieces of contemporary art to modern marvels of engineering that are as awe-inspiring on the outside as the art they contain, here’s our personal list for the world’s most spectacular art museums.
GUGGENHEIM, BILBAO, SPAIN Built in a former shipyard, this titanium, glass and limestone building is one of the most celebrated pieces of architecture in modern times and placed the industrial city of Bilbao firmly on the cultural map. The museum is home to modern and contemporary art from all over the world. Expect irregularly shaped galleries, large glass curtains and unexpected design features. MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART, DOHA, QATAR Designed by I.M. Pei, the same architect that designed the Louvre’s glass pyramid, the Museum of Islamic Art is a modern masterpiece inspired by ancient Islamic architecture. As the name suggests, the museum holds one of the world’s most impressive collections of Islamic art. From royal treasures dating back to the seventh century to ordinary household objects, every piece in this extraordinary museum tells a story. TATE MODERN, LONDON, UK Housed in the former Bankside Power Station, the iconic space is now home to spectacular galleries that include the station’s original turbine hall, the boiler house and oil tanks. The museum is dedicated to international modern and contemporary art. From monumental pieces of sculpture to colorful abstract paintings, you’ll be surprised by the range of exhibitions. Films, performances and workshops are also on offer. NITEROI CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL It took five years to build this museum designed by renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer, but this spectacular saucer-shaped structure now hosts one of Brazil’s most important contemporary art collections. Like a film set from a science fiction movie, the galleries hover over Boa Viagem beach. With its panoramic views, the iconic museum is the perfect home for artistic creation and dream-like ideas. |
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