Spreading useful hydraulic knowledge and fountain design ideas throughout Europe was accomplished with the printed papers and illustrated publications of the time. An internationally celebrated leader in hydraulics in the later part of the 1500's was a French water fountain designer, whose name has been lost to history. His expertise in creating la

Multi-talented individuals, fountain designers from the 16th to the late 18th century often served as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and highly educated scholars all in one person. Leonardo da Vinci as a innovative genius, inventor and scientific expert exemplified this Renaissance artist. He systematically recorded his findings in his c

Indoor fountains have been used for many years as helpful elements to create calming, worry-free environments for patients in clinics and wellness programs. People are fascinated by the comforting sounds of gently moving water which can result in a state of internal contemplation. Moreover, recovery seems to go faster when water features are includ

As the adage goes, the road best travelled is actually a river. River cruises are becoming considerably more popular with tourists all the time. These cruises now provide many more features than in the past. People have gone on cruises for generations, but these days river cruises are getting to be a more common travel option, since some passengers

Let's face it: One of the greatest parts about arranging a wedding is that you get to take an fabulous vacation after your "I do’s." One thing cruise lines and resorts have come to recognize is that more and more newlyweds want exclusive honeymoon packages designed just for them. After the exhilaration of the wedding, most honeymoo