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William and Kate’s Guide to London

Prince Charles and Lady Diana’s wedding in 1981 was as much of a landmark event as the…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on April 28, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

The "UNESCO Effect" in Albi, France

The ‘UNESCO Effect’ waits for no one. On July 31, 2010, a few minutes after Albi’s inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list was made…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on April 16, 2011 at 10:37am — No Comments

Ghent: Europe's Well-Kept Secret

Less pretentious than Antwerp, less museum oriented than Bruges, Ghent is a town which cultivates its contrasts, from its gabled houses to its Design…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on April 15, 2011 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

Unusual Bars in Paris, Part 2: Bars with a Difference

Pleasant and sociable, bars are great places to unwind in after a day’s work or a day of leisure. Paris is no exception to this trend, with chic or offbeat establishments that never fail to amaze. The Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau has created a list of the most unusual bars in Paris. …

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on April 4, 2011 at 6:51pm — No Comments

A First-Time Visitors' Guide to Greece

Greece is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with its Mediterranean climate, mild temperatures, and limited…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on April 4, 2011 at 6:29pm — No Comments

France’s Var-Provence Named Top Destination by Cruise Panel

The Var-Provence region is the second-leading touristic destination in…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on March 18, 2011 at 1:50pm — No Comments

China, The Best Selling Destination in Asia

Well, the world’s biggest nation must be doing things very right. For the fifth straight year, China is the Best Selling Destination in Asia in Recommend’s Readers’ Choice…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on March 4, 2011 at 2:25pm — No Comments

Italy, The Best Selling Destination in Europe

Recommend Magazine, one of the leading travel trade publications of North America, recently issued their 14th Annual Readers’ Choice…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on February 21, 2011 at 1:07pm — No Comments

127th Carnaval de Nice

The 127th Carnaval de Nice [Nice Carnival] will take place from February 18 to March 8, 2011, with…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on February 21, 2011 at 12:39pm — No Comments

Holland Tulip-Time Cruises

A spring trip to Amsterdam and Holland is not complete without a cruise through the Dutch countryside to see the tulip fields in bloom.

In addition to visits to such famous sites as Haarlem, Delft, Rotterdam, Gouda, Amsterdam and the windmills…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on January 21, 2011 at 4:33pm — No Comments

France Awarded Sexiest Romance/Honeymoon Destination in Europe

Recommend Magazine, one of the leading travel trade publications of North America, recently issued their 14th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, in which France was, for the 11th year, awarded as the Sexiest Romance/Honeymoon Destination…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on January 21, 2011 at 4:29pm — No Comments

Sparkling Champagne Meets Lively Paris

Wine appreciation has reached new heights in Paris, producing a region prolific in wine bars, champagne tasting workshops at prestigious Parisian wine merchants, and other popular champagne-related activities.

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on January 7, 2011 at 1:06pm — No Comments

Queen's Day 2011 in Amsterdam

HM Queen Juliana of the Netherlands and HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, Prince of Lippe-Biesterfeld

Imagine an annual celebration so anticipated that one million visitors are willing to travel from all across Europe and join the 750,000 locals for the world's largest street party. For more than fifty years, the annual Queen's Day (Dutch: Koninginnedag)…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on January 7, 2011 at 12:54pm — No Comments

Family Friendly Travel for the Holiday Season

Almost synonymous with holiday is family. After all, it is our familial ties that require us to show up to our least favorite aunt's house and actually stay for more than 15 minutes. But most people are even vocally more appreciative of their families and seemingly…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on December 18, 2010 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Family Fun and The Amazon

There may be many things that attract a traveler to the Amazon Rain Forest and River. It could be that it comes in second only to the Nile River in length, or its variety and abundance of wildlife -- both within the river and throughout the rain forest. No matter the allure, travelers will not be disappointed. A great location for any traveler,…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on December 15, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Galapagos Islands -- A Feast for the Eyes

The Galapagos Islands, literally translated to mean the Island of Grand Tortoises is simply fascinating. Located just 1000 kilometers offshore from Ecuador and situated directly on the equator;…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on December 2, 2010 at 8:25pm — No Comments

Fall Fun in Maui

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on December 2, 2010 at 8:23pm — No Comments

A Traveler's Tipping Guide

There seems to be increasing confusion about appropriate tipping behavior while traveling. This type of travel etiquette is a source of many travelers concerns -- from staying in hotels to traveling on luxury barges…

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Added by Jean Dabrowski on December 2, 2010 at 8:20pm — No Comments