Museum reopens
Stuart, Fla.: “Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion,” an interactive exhibition of 40 full-si e, working contraptions built from the Italian artist’s designs, heralds the debut of the rebuilt and expanded Elliott Museum. A robot, armored tank, revolving crane and flying machines are among the Da Vinci creations on display through September. www.elliottmuseumfl.org.
Festival
New ealand: The Hokitika Wildfoods Festival, held the second Saturday every March, serves local dishes not often seen on tourist menus, including huhu beetle grubs, seagull eggs, mountain oysters and deep-fried locusts. Fancy a chocolate-coated beetle for dessert? www.wildfoods.co.n .
New hotel
Buenos Aires: The trendy Palermo Hollywood neighborhood is now home to a 23-suite luxury boutique hotel, Palermo Tower. Rooms include kitchenettes and terraces with city views, while the seventh floor offers a gym, outdoor swimming pool and sun deck. Rates start at $350. www.palermotower.com.
Landmark
Bulgaria: The 98-foot-tall Shipka Memorial, which stands on a peak near Shipka Pass, holds remains of Russian and Bulgarian soldiers who fought four battles nearby against Ottoman Empire forces in 1877-78. It’s the centerpiece of national ceremonies on Liberation Day, inspired by the treaty of March 3, 1878. www.bulgariatravel.org.
National park
South Africa: The country’s newest national park, Mokala, now stands at nearly 70,000 acres in the Northern Cape. An addition late last fall allows animals – including rhinos, giraffes, wildebeests, ostriches, ebras and vervet monkeys, among others – to roam freely between the park’s east and west sections. www.sanparks.org.
Museum cracks da Vinci machine code
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