Paris Around

Archive for May, 2010

Known as the City of Love, it is hard not to fall in love with this gorgeous city. Besides being one of the most romantic cities in the world, Paris is also one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, with over 30 million foreign visitors flocking to this city every year. What’s not to love about Paris? From romance to beautiful landscapes to the various cafes that are the soul of the city, Paris offers everything French. Travellers will admire its stunning monuments, impressive art works in equally impressive museums, and magic lights. Its wide gourmet selection of cheese, chocolate, wine, and seafood is sure to satisfy anyone’s taste buds. What would Paris be sans the Eiffel Tower? The iconic tower is the signature sight of the city and one attraction that should not be missed.

Also known as the City of Lights, Paris is chockfull of places of interest which is precisely why Paris tourism is so popular. Home to the Louvre Museum which houses the works of Leonardo da Vinci, the Ar?s de Lutece amphitheatre, the French Parliament’s Assembl?Nationale, the Eiffel Tower, the famous Paris Catacombs, and the gorgeous home of Louis XIV: the Chateau de Versailles, and Paris offers plenty of site seeing endeavours. One should also make it a point to check out the Grand Arche de la Defense, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Pantheon, the P?-Lachaise Cemetery, and the Sainte Chapelle while visiting the fine and historically-rich city of Paris.

Climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower is certainly one of the top things to do in Paris. The views of the city from the top of the tower are simply breathtaking. A climb to the top of the bell tower at the Notre Dame cathedral also offers nice views of Paris. For a romantic walk, couples can stroll along the banks of the Seine. As for shopping, there is no better place than Le Marais, Paris’s most fashionable district. If you are tired of shopping, Disneyland Paris offers a vacation paradise to both children and adults, with Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios, a golf course, and many fantastic rides.  Read more...

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This ebook is a handy and usable travel guide to Cologne, Dusseldorf, and Bonn. It was adapted for the Kindle from wikitravel.org*, which was named by Time magazine as one of the 50 best websites of 2008. This ebook has been prepared by Dolphin books specifically for the Amazon Kindle, and includes careful formatting and a hyperlinked table of contents.

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Experience Cologne: A travel guide

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This text provides students with the information they need to handle the day-to-day operations of a travel agency. It presents clear explanations and discussions of such topics as: job descriptions of personnel, financial planning and accounting, preparation of sales and ARC reports, client billing, and commissions tracking. Software allows students to enter data as if they were using an automated system in an agency…. More >>

The Business of Travel: Agency Operations and Administration

Getting multi-trip travel insurance is the best way to protect your business equipment from theft, damage, or delayed arrival during a business trip.  It is also an ideal policy to protect yourself and your employees from any unfortunate travel related incidents.  Annual business travel insurance is similar to any multi-trip insurance policy.  However, this is more specialized and designed specifically to address business travel concerns.

Typical annual travel insurance for business will be able to protect your equipment.  You can get unlimited travel coverage for the entire year from a multi-trip travel insurance package.  You also have different choices of travel duration cover such as 24, 31, 45, and 60-day trips.  Specifically, you can protect your computers, gadgets and product samples with annual travel insurance.  You are also protected from delayed deliveries of the business equipment.  The best thing is the insurer will cover your expenses for renting equipment due to delayed deliveries. 

For a business trip, it is also normal to have large amounts of cash or traveller’s cheques with you.  You will need this to pay for services during your entire trip.  You can protect these valuables with multi-trip travel insurance.  The insurance company will usually cover cash and cheques lost due to theft.  Annual travel insurance also provides cover if you hire an emergency courier service to deliver your needed business equipment.  You will normally be reimbursed for the expenses you incurred from hiring emergency courier services.  That is why getting multi-trip travel insurance ensures that you can have a hassle free business trip.

Getting annual travel insurance for business is also a good way to show your concern for your employees.  The policy will cover a substitute if ever you are unable to travel for a business trip because of sickness or injury.  All the perks and regular benefits included in the standard multi-trip travel insurance will be provided to your substitute. Annual travel insurance also has an option to include family members and children as part of the coverage.  Normally, children travelling with you will be covered by the policy for free.  So, this is good value for your money because you can protect not just your business but your family as well.  Read more...

Paris tourism offers travellers so many options on what to do that sometimes it is hard to get it all in with only one visit to the City of Lights. From some of the best museums in the world and fantastic sightseeing to some of the best cuisine and shopping in the world, Paris has it all. There is a reason why the city of Paris is so popular for tourists, as there is so much to do. The city is beautiful and filled with history and it is relatively easy to get around. There is no shortage of accommodation options, and it is easy to book a Paris tourism package.

Also known as the City of Lights, Paris is chockfull of places of interest which is precisely why Paris tourism is so popular. Home to the Louvre Museum which houses the works of Leonardo da Vinci, the Ar?s de Lutece amphitheatre, the French Parliament’s Assembl?Nationale, the Eiffel Tower, the famous Paris Catacombs, and the gorgeous home of Louis XIV: the Chateau de Versailles, and Paris offers plenty of site seeing endeavours. One should also make it a point to check out the Grand Arche de la Defense, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Pantheon, the P?-Lachaise Cemetery, and the Sainte Chapelle while visiting the fine and historically-rich city of Paris.

One of the highlights of Paris tourism is a walk down the Champs Elysees, known as the avenue of distinction, where you’ll find the shops of world famous designers. These exclusive establishments are easily identified by large numbers over the entrances. Visit the boutiques for beauty products, perfume, and gifts. Paris is also famous for its gardens, a wonderful place to spend some romantic time, relax, and admire the beauty of the artistic design and carefully landscaped beds of flowers and plants. Parisian gardens are a delightful attraction away from the hustle and bustle of the city, a favourite of visitors to Paris.

Paris is not only a fashion centre, but also a culinary centre in Europe. Exceptional fine dining can be found in small restaurants in and around Paris. There is a reason why French chefs have a positive image around the world. The prices in these restaurants are much higher than other cities, but you may not get the best dining experience if you stick to restaurants near tourist spots. The best restaurants in Paris are not that easy to find, but when you find one, you will definitely have a wonderful time.  Read more...