Historic Landmarks in Italy

Posted on May 16th, 2008 in Europe by kathrynv

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Italy is one of the countries in the world which is richest with historical landmarks for visitors to explore. Each different city throughout Italy has its own must-see landmarks which reveal the history of that particular location and the history of the country as a whole. If you’re going to be taking a tour of the entire country, you’ll want to make sure that you organize your itinerary in advance of the trip. If you don’t, you’ll surely miss out on some of Italy’s best landmarks. There are just so many to see that it’s easy to overlook some if you’re in a hurry to try to fit everything in.

Here’s a quick list of the major historic landmarks that you’ll want to see in cities across Italy:

Sightseeing in Rome

Posted on April 28th, 2008 in Europe by kathrynv


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Taking a trip to Italy is an amazing experience. However, it can also be a frustrating trip to plan. That’s because there is such an immense number of things that you’ll want to see in Italy and you simply won’t want to seem them all. Many visitors opt to focus their sights on just one Italian city in order to be able to immerse themselves in their vacation without getting completely overwhelmed. For a great number of Italy’s visitors, the place of focus becomes Rome.

Hot Restaurants in Paris

Posted on April 14th, 2008 in Food & Dining by kathrynv


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Have you ever noticed that French women eat things that would destroy an American woman’s diet and yet never seem to gain a pound? It is said that the French are able to indulge in daily food delights because their great appreciation for their food overwhelms the weight gain and keeps it at bay. This probably isn’t true, of course. But what is true is that the French people are able to enjoy smaller meals because they use such rich ingredients that quality surpasses quantity in the French dish.

Top Landmarks in Naples

Posted on March 26th, 2008 in Europe by kathrynv


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Where do you think of visiting if you imagine that you are going to take a trip to Italy? Do you dream of checking out the canals of Venice? Do you picture yourself enjoying the fashion capital of Milan? Are you the kind of person that would book a tour through the historic landmarks in Rome? Or perhaps you envision yourself wandering through the art history of Florence? It’s hard to narrow down your choices for an Italian vacation. But perhaps you should think about going to an area of Italy that isn’t as likely to be the first place that you think of when you plan an Italian vacation. Maybe you should think about going to Naples.

Amsterdam Art Galleries

Posted on February 22nd, 2008 in Europe by kathrynv

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There is no shortage of sights to see when you take a vacation to Amsterdam. You could spend hours just wandering around the city itself, taking in the unique architecture that sets Amsterdam apart from other cities throughout the world. However, if you’ve got the kind of eye that appreciates this beauty, you’ll want to make sure that you use it to take in all that there is to see at the art galleries located in Amsterdam.

The art galleries in Amsterdam represent the two very different aspects of life that any visitor to the city is going to notice. First, there are the art galleries which pay homage to the past, representing artists who work in traditional methods and have a history of long European influences behind them. Amsterdam’s history and art history are both rich and it’s important to spend some time experiencing this in the galleries that you might visit today. However, there are also art galleries which focus on the emerging and cutting-edge trends that are taking place in experimental art today. This reflects Amsterdam’s forward-thinking attitude and provides a sense of the city’s appreciation for alternative ways of life.

Romantic Places to Visit in Paris

Posted on February 8th, 2008 in Europe by kathrynv

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It’s difficult to think of a place in the world that’s more romantic than Paris, France. This city has long been called The City of Love. Paris is always on the list of places that people want to go for romantic experiences whether it’s the first vacation of a remarkable affair, a honeymoon capping off a terrific wedding or a special anniversary celebrating the many years that a couple has spent enjoying each other. But there’s a problem with visiting a city that is known for its romance. You never know where you should go.

Romantic Places to Visit in Italy

Posted on February 6th, 2008 in Europe by kathrynv

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It’s impossible to choose just one destination in the country of Italy where you want to spend your time. Even if you’re certain that you want to experience the most romantic destinations in the country, it’s difficult to narrow down your choices. Nothing is more romantic than the canals of Venice. Except perhaps the vineyards of San Gimignano or the lingerie fashion shows of Milan or … many of the other sweet spots throughout the city.

No need to fly to Paris from London

Posted on January 30th, 2008 in Business Travel by david

Take the train, instead.

The Eurostar can get you from London to Paris in less than three hours; you can spend more time than that checking in at the airport and getting through all of those security measures.Source [Guardian]

Venture off the beaten path

Posted on January 24th, 2008 in Group Travel by Erin

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If you’re group is headed to Europe, you’ll want to see the standard sights, but your vacation will be even more memorable if you seek out a couple of these offbeat destinations.