Archive for December, 2010
Paris: So Much To Do And So Little Time
Paris is within easy reach of London but in terms of the attitude of its population and its overall ambience it could be a million miles away. That is probably why so many Britons are attracted to a city that offers its own unique vitality and outlook on the world. Regardless of how many times you may have visited Paris there is always something new to do; another new attraction or activity that adds another insight into the way that Parisians live their colourful lives.
Of course the most iconic image associated with the city of Paris is the Eiffel Tower. Built to promote the 1889 World Fair it has proved to be one of the most enduring Paris landmarks and has shown amazing resilience for a structure intended to be a temporary construction. Now in its 120th year the Eiffel Tower continues to attract millions of visitors each year.
A visit to the celebrated Louvre and its most famous exhibit the Mona Lisa is a must for any visitor to the City of Light. Regardless of how many times you may have been to Paris there is always something new to see in this magnificent museum. Aside from Old Masters paintings the Louvre also regularly features touring exhibitions of world art alongside its fantastic permanent exhibits that showcase thousands of Egyptian Roman and Greek artefacts.
A stroll down the magnificent ChampsElysees is also highly recommended to immediately immerse yourself in the unique ambience of this magnificent city. And for an experience only available in Paris a trip to the hills of Montmartre is a must. It was here that the vertically challenged artist Toulouse Lautrec infamously indulged in activities that would make a modern day hedonist blush. It is also home to the Moulin Rouge; featuring consummate dance artistes donning flamboyant and highly feathered costumes. So you can get caught up in the excitement and drink in the Bohemian atmosphere of this most Parisian of districts.
However one of the biggest attractions of this beautiful city is that it is so easy to reach. There are abundant daily flights to Paris landing at either Orly or RoissyCharles De Gaulle and conveniently taking just under an hour from London; whether planned or on the spur of the moment getting to Paris should not be too difficult. With there being so much to see and do in Paris all year round the most difficult aspect may be deciding when is the best time to visit.
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Paris: Romance In The City
“I’m off to Paris.” Doesn’t just the sound of that declaration define the messenger as chic worldly romantic or just downright cool? Maybe I’m an oldfashioned romantic with an outofdate vocabulary but Paris is nothing if not the epitome of modernity steeped in both glamorous and historic roots. Read on if you want to enjoy it in style and luxury without giving up the ‘entire’ contents of your wallet.
A hotel in Paris is a tricky thing: If you’re looking for opulence fullstop the choice of the famous George V is obvious. But if you are looking for that precious and rare combination of value luxury and friendly unpretentious service the choice is equally evident: it’s the Hotel Lotti.
You will be surrounded by elegance from the moment you enter the lobby in the ornate Suite Royale Lounge and your beautifully appointed room. More important to me however is that in a city that is not known for its embracing and tolerant attitude toward nonFrenchspeaking individuals the hotel is an oasis of friendly faces from the gentleman who hails your cab and opens the door to the General Manager of the hotel and everyone in between.
For exceptional Concierge services ask specifically for Jean Baptiste no I am not joking. He will handpick your restaurant including the seat and server organize your theater tickets and ask you if you enjoyed your evening when he sees you the next morning. Reach the Lotti at 33 1 42 60 60 62.
Sights Sounds and Tastes of Paris: There are just to many too list here but you’ll get the idea. The sound of scooters zipping by the scent of a fresh baguette the taste of a savory onion soup or sweet creamy pastry. It’s all Paris.
So here are my favorite things to do and places to eat. Tour the Louvre to catch a glimpse of Mona Lisa watching you. Forget the elevator and climb the Eiffel Tower by foot. See the stainedglass at Notre Dame when the sun is high enough to come streaming through the window. Stroll the left bank handinhand. Sample as much French wine as you can without paying for it in the form of a headache later.
Had enough fun for one day? Time to eat. My favorite restaurant is La Mediterranee at 2 place de L’Odeon tel. 0143260230. You won’t need to chew. Everything from the soup to the dessert melts in your mouth the atmosphere is vieenrose the specialty is fish and the staff are determined to make it one of the experiences of Paris you’ll never forget. Best Casual Bistro: 40 Place du Marche SaintHonore Tel: 01 42 86 04 24.
Not in Paris for Romance? Try Disney Paris. To me Disney and romance is not an apt match however if the kids are in tow it’s a great way to breakup all the shopping and museumhopping that some kids loathe. The rides and attractions are not on scale with Disneyworld in Orlando or Disneyland in Anaheim but it’s quite unique to be able to take the Metro from downtown Paris to the ticketbooth in less than 40 minutes.
In the end you can come to Paris with your best guy or gal or find someone new. With kids. Without kids. With a smile and the right attitude you’ll come home with a suitcase and belly full of memories.
About the writer: Dr Nathalie Fiset is a family doctor and a certified hypnotherapist. For more information go to: http://www.bigfloridavacation.com www.aperfectharmony.com or www.a1hypnosis.com
North East India- A Thundering Success With Wildlife Enthusiasts
Its time to give wings to your obsession to wildlife! All you need to do is step into the land of North East Indiawhich inspires the wildlife freaks from across the world to keep coming back for more. When it comes to wildlife North East India is the destination of choice.
The extraordinary realm of wildlife destinations in North East India occupies a prized place on the tourism map of India. Scan the Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks of North East India and you are bound to remember the experience for the rest of your life. The sight of the captivating and fascinating wildlife species such as endangered onehorned Rhino tiger elephant and gaur world’s largest wild ox snow leopard wild dog yaks musk deer red panda and sambar overwhelms even the most jaded of tourist. From beautiful flora to a wide variety of wildlife species including the endangered ones North East India is endowed with all.
Colorful and impressive avian species such as Lesser Whitefronted Goose Ferruginous Duck Baer’s Pochard duck Lesser Adjutant Greater Adjutant Blacknecked Stork Asian Openbill Whitetailed and Palla’s Fish Eagle are the cheerful dwellers of North East India.
North East India encompasses eight wonderful states namely Assam Arunachal Pradesh Manipur Mizoram Nagaland Meghalaya Tripura and Sikkim. Each state has its own share of wildlife attractions to offer to tourists.
Some of the ideal wildlife watching destinations in North East India are:
Kaziranga National Park Assam: It is a World Heritage Site famous for its endangered OneHorned Rhinoceros. In fact it has the world’s largest population of OneHorned Rhinoceroses. It also boasts of the highest population of tigers among the protected areas of the world. It is a home to a variety of beautiful and colorful birds. The scenic beauty of the Park is one of its attractions.
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary Arunachal Pradesh
Flooded with around 200 species of colorful and mesmerizing Orchids Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is a protected area.
Manas National Park Assam
It is a World Heritage Site and a Project Tiger Reserve famous for its endangered wildlife species such as Assam Roofed Turtle Hispid Hare Golden Langur and Pygmy Hog. The Park boasts of 380 species of birds 55 species of mammals 50 species of reptiles and 3 species of amphibians.
Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary Tripura
From reptiles mammals and avian species Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary is a home to all.
The state of Nagaland is famous for its unique rare and endangered Trogopan bird . It is a beautiful bird believed to have been migrated from the Himalayas. In total there are five species of this bird in India but in Nagaland only one of the species namely Trogopan blythiiJerdon is found.
Enjoy a wildlife trip to North East India but at the same time we must remember to conduct ourself responsibly so as not to disturb the wild animals birds or nature.
About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;The Wildlife treasure of North East India will enchant you to the hilt on your North East India trip. There are several other wildlife destinations in North East India which are waiting for you. Come to North India India Wildlife Sanctuaries to treat your senses to the sights of your wild friends!
