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Lovely Hotels
The trick to designing a truly special vacation is to find a lovely hotel that’s also a bargain where you can relax enough to linger over enchanting moments and splurge on local delicacies. Below I have identified some nice accommodations that are surprisingly affordable! Hotel Régence, Paris Experience Parisian charm at this welcoming hotel conveniently located between Montmartre and the Champs-Elysées near the Place de Clichy Metro Station. Classy rooms have ornate touches with mini-bars, room safes and private baths. After your complimentary breakfast, take a bike tour or a quick train ride to Moulin Rouge or the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. You can Book the Hotel Régence on HostelBookers.com for your…
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Winter = Cold and Grumpy Annie
Tis the season to be grumpy Blah-lah-lah-lah-lah Blah Blah Blah Blah As you may or may not be able to tell, I’m not the biggest fan of the cold… which is kind of a problem when you consider I live in Canada. Christmas is fabulous, New Years is, well, it’s hit or miss for me – it’s just the rest of the season that makes me want to crawl into bed and never get out of that sweet delicious warmth. For those of you who live in a warm and sunny climate, you probably have no idea what I’m talking about. There’s this weird thing that happens…
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Five Reasons to Love a New York Vacation
I went to New York when I was young and unfortunately I can´t remember much, but when I see my old pictures I look really excited – particularly in these 5 specific places which I would love to see again now… so here we go! 1. Manhattan’s Many Buildings I can´t imagine being in the middle of these huge buildings… I would love to feel really small, dwarfed by what great minds can create with the sky as the limit. To stay in though, I would probably prefer to find a New York home rental in a cozy area rather than staying in a crazy congested hotel, but we will…
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Things Annie Brings to Do on a Plane
This may come as a surprise to you since I am such a delightful person in every sense of the word (dare I say, lovely?), but I get bored from time to time on long plane rides. In many cases I can just occupy my thoughts with the excitement I already feel for wherever I’m going (or coming home from), sleep or chat with a friendly stranger, but on the really long flights there are times when I just need something to do. Heck, it can be the 45 minute flight from Frankfurt to Geneva and I’ll be itchin to do something! When I think back to my first trip…
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Traveling around South America
The nations of South America offer beautiful deserts, massive glaciers, ancient ruins and other compelling attractions. Many of the continent’s major cities feature exciting events, dynamic nightlife and superb eateries. Lodging, dining and transportation remain relatively inexpensive. Foreigners often visit Argentina’s capitol to dance, enjoy music and attend sporting events. The eastern city of Buenos Aires is home to many theatres, discos and bars. Lonely Planet reports that visitors can listen to live rock and blues performances at The Road. This remarkable venue proves both popular and affordable. Tourists may also take tango lessons to improve their dance skills. Major events in Buenos Aires include the TC 2000 street…
Beauty that Begins
