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16 Tips to Prevent Passport Problems
Carelessness is the number one reason for a passport application being rejected or delayed or for a passport being lost, stolen, or damaged. What steps are necessary to prevent these things from happening? How can you take care of your...
A Mindful Road Trip: The Perfect No-Goal Vacation
It's the beginning of spring break, and we're heading south. That's all we know. Our family is greatly anticipating what may be our last road trip for a long, long time. There's a lot of excitement in our house right now as we are shifting...
Advantages of a Weekend-Getaway
People often underestimate the advantages of getting away for a weekend. Often people don’t go anywhere thinking “I can’t afford a week long vacation” or “I don’t have time to take a week off”. You would be surprised how just getting away for a...
Apres-Ski
European tax haven Andorra enjoys the same fiscal benefits as better known Monaco, adding to property demand from those looking for residency in a tax shelter as well as traditional ski chalet buyers who flock to the country between December and...
Five Ways to Get the Lowest Airfare
Five Ways to Get the Lowest Airfare Possible The easiest way to break the traveling budget is with your flight. It's hard to find the lowest airfare out there these days, especially with the myriad of companies trying to tell you that THEY have the...
Hello from the Ottawa River: Mating in the Wild and Other Diversions
On July 23 and 24 my friend Leslie and I went on a weekend adventure: a learn-how-to-kayak weekend on the Ottawa River. We had a great time, combining sports and relaxation on a weekend away from the city.
As you know, wherever I am, I keep my...
New York Rivals Florida As Favorite Homeport for Cruise Lines
by Roy Witman © Since 2009
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world,
New York is a sought after vacation spot in its own right. In
recent years, however, cruise lines have discovered the benefits
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Renting an RV in Florida -
Since Florida is a peninsula, it is lined with beaches on every side but one. And you can visit the Atlantic Ocean, the Florida Keys, and the panhandle by traveling in your rented RV. Plus you can stop at Disney World and Sea World on your way....
Review: Insight Guide San Francisco
Norm Goldman, Editor of Bookpleasures.com reviews Insight Guide San Francisco
Editors: John Wilcock: Martha Ellen Zenfel: Brian Bell:
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Total Emersion In Lisbon Portugal
If you go sightseeing and do the typical tourism around the
city, you will learn a lot about Lisbon history, hear the
fascinating story of the earthquake in 1755 and see the effects
of this disaterous events even though many beautiful...
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I Love Paris In The Springtime… But It’s Pretty Cool In The Winter Too
It’s getting cold. Really cold. And when the long cold nights start to draw in, thoughts start to turn to warmer climes…the turquoise sea of the Caribbean, the exotic beauty of Latin America. Holidays in Paris, with its northern European climate, are possibly not top of everyone’s wish list. But by ignoring the French capital during winter, we are ignoring a unique holiday opportunity.
Paris is the city of romance. And what could be more romantic than taking a stroll along the Champs Elysees, wrapped up warm against the elements, followed by a delicious chocolat chaud in a cosy café on the Boulevard St Germain? Or a day exploring the museums and art galleries for which Paris is so famous, followed by a romantic meal by candlelight in front of a roaring fire in the city that invented the restaurant?
Speaking of cultural outings, Paris in winter really doesn’t sleep. Operas, plays and special exhibitions that tail off in summer for the long French holidays are back in full swing during the winter months. How much nicer to visit the Louvre knowing that you don’t have to push through sweaty crowds and brave the firewall of screaming children and the venom of their exhausted parents to get your precious glimpse of the Mona Lisa. In fact, out of tourist season, you will be able to lap up the culture to your heart’s content. And the lack of tourists means stress
free access to the gift shops, too!
If the idea of walking around Paris in the winter leaves you…well…cold, then how about hiring a car from a company like easyCar (http://www.easycar.com/aspx/car-hire/location/Paris.aspx/EN) and exploring areas around the city which normally get forgotten in the rush to see the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame? A short drive out of the city centre will take you to the historical beauty of Versailles or Chartres. Or if oversized rodents and flying elephants are more your idea of fun, you could always drive to the magical world of Eurodisney – a sure fire way of keeping the kids happy whatever the weather.
There’s one other thing. It’s nearly Christmas, and not only is Paris a far better location for picking up presents for your nearest and dearest than a remote Caribbean beach but let’s face it, a trip to Paris will leave you with a lot more spending money as well.
About the Author: Rebecca is a freelance travel writer, writing articles for a range of online and offline resources. Although travel is her first love, she occasionally gets distracted by exciting ideas and theories, which more often than not lead to new writing outside the travel sector.
Source: www.isnare.com
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