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  The history of this special resort is as impressive as its surroundings. In 1880, Giuseppe Gambardella costructed the original structure. Crescenzo Gambardella, his son, redesigned the property in 1904, constructing the original six guestrooms.  Two generations of Gambardellas have improved the hotel, bringing the resort to its present 70 guestrooms and suites. Today, Crescenzo's daughters, Giusi and Ninni Gambardella, assisted by their children, directly manage the day-to-day operations of the hotel and take personal interest in the comfort and enjoyment of the resort guests. Located on the famous Amalfi drive, a few minutes from the famous town of Amalfi, the Santa Caterina enjoys a panoramic coastal setting of incomparable beauty. The hotel sits at the summit of an extensive property, which begins along the Amalfi drive and tumbles down to the water in a series of landscaped natural terraces.  Two elevators and scenic path transport guests p...

As the centennial occasion of the doomed luxury cruise liner, RMS Titanic draws near, one of the surviving original Titanic tickets or boarding pass is now being sent under the hammer with an estimated pre-sale value of $70,000. Since the year 2011, there has been a flurry of Titanic memorabilia that has not only managed to raise interest among the rich and the affluent, but has also provided collectors with a rare opportunity to collect historic items related to one of the most famous or infamous ships in history. The Titanic ticket will be displayed for auction by the renowned auction house, Bonhams in New York on April 14 th and 15 th 2012. The auction even will bring to light some of the most rare Titanic memorabilia including an original Titanic menu card that displays the delicacies offered to the first class passengers. However, one of the prime attractions at the event is expected to be this boarding pass which even after 100 years, still carry markings and ...