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I Love Touring Paris - The Fifteenth Arrondissement

The fifteenth arrondissement is located in southwest Paris on the Left Bank of the Seine River. Its land area slightly exceeds 3.2 square miles (just over 8.5 square kilometers). It is the most populous of the twenty arrondissements, weighing in at over two hundred twenty five thousand residents and provides almost one hundred fifty thousand jobs. Read more »

As you might expect, when it comes to eating out, in Rome you will be faced by a large range of options: from the exclusive cuisine of some of the most famous international chefs to the traditional, hearty ‘Romanesca’ fare in all its manifold variations. Needless to say, the only way to really understand the heart and soul of Rome is by tasting its culinary splendors in a popular restaurant.

Eating out is part of life in Rome. It used to be said that in Rome it was cheaper to eat out than to purchase the same ingredients in a store and cook them at home. That may no longer be true, but you can still find cheap places to eat if you know where to look.

Testaccio is one of the areas in which to find traditional restaurants serving the local specialities, especially in the area surrounding the disused abattoir The district of Trastevere is also a great place to find good restaurants, and inside the Ghetto you’ll find several places offering Jewish cuisine as well as unique variations on traditional themes. Read more »

Tourism and Poetry in the Lake District

The Lake District is an area of outstanding natural beauty located in the north west of England. The area is world famous for its astonishing beauty and tranquil landscapes. Its popularity has been enhanced further thanks to its rich cultural past involving William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey.
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A Quick Tour Of Italy - Small Town Piedmont

If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area might be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. There are even some parts of Piedmont that haven’t yet been discovered by tourists. This short article presents “the rest of Piedmont”, Piedmont outside Turin, the region’s capital and largest city. A companion article presents Turin.

Piedmont means foot of the mountains, and that describes the area perfectly. A large part of the region is surrounded by hills and by mountains such as the Alps. While the setting is beautiful, don’t expect a Mediterranean climate such as found in most of Italy. The Piedmont climate is continental, with hot summers and cold winters, especially in the plains. Read more »

A Quick Tour Of Italy - Western Sicily

If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the island of Sicily, a region of southern Italy. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area can be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. And parts of Sicily haven’t yet been discovered by tourists. This short article presents western Sicily. A companion article presents eastern Sicily; another presents Sicily’s capital, Palermo. Read more »

Holidays in Australia - The Natural Marvel

A beautiful island continent, Australia is a breathtaking land of natural marvels, damp woodlands, rich grasslands, deserts and mountains, deep blue beaches and oceans. Australia is a country with a continental mainland in the southern hemisphere of Indian and Pacific Oceans, with a number of islands and Tasmania as its major island and a number of other islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans in the southern hemisphere.

Mentioned below are some of its main attractions which no visitor can afford to miss when on a vacation to Australia.

Sydney

Sydney is a harbor city situated in the south-east shore of Australia and is one of the major tourist destinations in Australia. Tourist and visitors from across the world, on a holiday in Australia, make sure they visit this beautiful city. This city is the ideal way to enjoy your trip to Australia and has lot to offer, like world famous opera house, the harbor bridge, the Rocks, amazing buildings, fashion, art and rich cuisine. Since the city is situated on the right of the Pacific Ocean, it also has fun filled sunny beaches to offer for a great family vacation or relaxation time. The city is known to have tourists flowing in from different parts of the world for a memorable vacation. Read more »

Top Ten Sights In Barcelona

There are several things that you are going to want to see in Barcelona.

1.Gaudi art - It is very important that you take the time needed to see many of the pieces of Gaudi art. These include the several different museums that you can find dedicated to Gaudi. Art is something that is very prevalent and very beautiful in Barcelona, so you want to be sure you are seeing as much as possible. Read more »

Holidays in Tuscany - For a beautiful Italian holiday

One look at it and you feel like you are living a scene out of a fantasy tale. Tuscany charms you with everything, its architectural land, its aromatic vineyards and its striking smoothed hilltops. With moss-covered ancient castles and sculpted landmarks, beautiful Tuscany with its snaking sandy roads is a fantastic vacation destination for all. Read more »

Barcelona Airport Guide
When traveling to Barcelona, you will need to know your way around the airport. It is very helpful to have a Barcelona Airport Guide to give you the information that you need to get around while on your trip. Below you will find some basic information on the Barcelona Airport. The airport in Barcelona is called just that: Barcelona Airport. You can reach the airport directly by calling their local number (902)404-704 or you can go directly to their website at www.aena.es .

Barcelona Airport actually has 3 terminals for the airplanes and their passengers. Barcelona Airport is located approximately 12km or 8 miles southwest of the actual city of Barcelona. When you arrive at the Barcelona airport you may be in need of transportation to get directly into Barcelona. There are plenty of cars for hire or rental cars available throughout the airport that you can use while in Barcelona. If you are leaving from Barcelona on a trip you can utilize the parking at the airport. The airport has both short term as well as long term parking available so that you can leave your vehicle right at the airport when you leave.

The terminals are all connected with a walkway for pedestrians to get around the terminals with ease. Barcelona is on General Mountain time +1 hour. It has been said that the airport is actually working on a fourth terminal and it is expected to be completed and in use sometime in the year 2009. Other means of transportation that you can utilize when you arrive at the Barcelona airport would be public transportation such as taxi services, public busses as well as suburban trains.

You will find that there are help desks located in both A and B terminals for your convenience and they can help you if you need directions, hotel information as well as basic information on Barcelona. You will find that there are ATM’s as well as banks located at both A and B terminals. If you find that you have lost something or you need help with getting your luggage, you will find that there is a lost and found office as well as a help office located in the Bloque Tecnico building.

There is a pharmacy as well as a 24 hour medical service that is available for you in the event that you need medical attention or have to fill prescription. There are plenty of restaurants as well as stores for your shopping needs, located right at the airport.

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10 Best Beaches of France

When I think of France I don’t immediately think of beautiful beaches, I think of Paris. But I stand corrected because southern France has some of the most beautiful beaches on the world. There are actually a variety of beaches to please every kind of taste. France is surrounded by water, the English Channel, Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea.

The French Riviera is located on the eastern Mediterranean coast from Cannes to Menton. This is the holiday you want to take if you are looking for upscale adult vacationing. The Côte d’Azur is the coast to the south and is the ideal spot for “alone time” although it can get a little crowded in some spots. It is also a great spot for surfing. Brittany on the north Atlantic coast and the surrounding area has beaches with family attractions.

Cannes - While the world famous film festival may keep tourists busy, there is no denying the beach here is fun. This is a lighthearted beach town, steeped in the arts and film. Check out the sand castles while you are on the beach. If you hunt for bargains, this can be a reasonable beach vacation.

Beach at Nice

This beach is enormously popular on the French Riviera. The actual beach is comprised of pebbles instead of sand. It is very crowded in the summer.

Menton Beach

Menton is a quaint little beach town and of all the beaches on the French Riviera, Menton’s beaches are the most family friendly. The atmosphere is much more relaxed and it isn’t the wild partying beach town that its neighbors are.

Monaco

The beaches in Monaco are upscale and are adjacent to opulent high-rise hotels and casinos. This is an adult environment and there is plenty of fun to be had sun bathing during the day and gambling at night.

Arcachon Beaches

The small town of Arcachon sits next to the Atlantic Ocean. This beach area is free of crowds except at peak time of summer vacation. If you visit this beach you must walk along the Dune du Pyla, which lies between the ocean and the largest forest in France, Les Landes. This is huge dune elevated and overlooks the Atlantic.

Biarritz Beaches

While the Biarritz beachfront was once wildly popular, in the last forty or fifty years tourists have migrated to the French Riviera to empty their wallets. While these may not the most ideal beaches, they are less crowded, have less traffic, and have less expensive accommodations. Beaches are free to visit.

Garoupe Beach - Cap d’Antibes

This is a very exclusive beach that is split off into sections some of which are free to the public. This beach faces the east so when you are on the beach the sun is not in your face. It is also sheltered from the wind and this makes it pleasant.

St. Jean de Luz St.

Jean de Luz beach is located just south of Biarritz in the town of St. Jean de Luz. This is a clean well-kept beach with a nice sea wall separating the beach from the town. The architecture of the town has been carefully preserved and the old 17th and 18th century structures are just gorgeous. This is a quiet and peaceful beach experience.

Cap d’Agde

Located next to Montpellier, Cap d’Agde is famous for their nude beaches. But apparently the tendency to divest one’s clothes may extend to the entire city. Maybe we should leave the kiddies at home.

La Rochelle

This is a quaint port town located on the Atlantic coast. The beach has shallow waters and is great for families with young children.

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