Quaint cottages of the Queen's Hamlet in Versailles near Paris France Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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The Queen’s Hamlet, Trianon and the Gardens | Versailles

During my first visit to Versailles, I focused on the magnificent palace and gardens immediately surrounding it. During my second visit, I made it a point to explore the Estate of Trianon, which includes the Queen’s Hamlet and the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. If you’re planning to spend any time in Versailles, I recommend…

Beautiful flowers adorn the New Orleans Botanical Garden at City Park Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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New Orleans Botanical Garden at City Park

City Park in New Orleans offers a relaxing take on the party scene of Bourbon Street. A stroll through the New Orleans Botanical Garden is worth every moment. From colorful flowers and wildlife to sculptures and endless hedges. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know as you plan your visit to the Big…

Discovery Loop Trail at Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix: Plan Your Visit

You may not think the words “desert” and “botanical garden” go together. You’d probably expect to see a lot of pokey cacti and very few colors. But my visit to the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix quickly proved me wrong. It’s definitely worth a visit. My brother and I had a wonderful time and were…

Love at the Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art

While working in New Orleans for business, someone recommended the sculpture garden at City Park. I was able to break away for an hour or two and explore the fabulous and relaxing garden. I was surprised that City Park had some many things to offer – from the New Orleans Botanical Gardens to the New…