Archive for May, 2009

Plan Your Caribbean Holiday – The Caribbean Islands

Sunday, May 24th, 2009 at 8:42 am  
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If you are dreaming about a Caribbean Holiday – it may be more possible than you imagine!  Shopping around can find you many good deals to choose from, so whether you want a romantic getaway for two, a dream wedding, or a paradise holiday for the family, it’s worth having a look.  You may be pleasantly surprised! So if you are thinking of visiting the Caribbean the check out the Hotel Reviews on TripAdvisor. The prices vary but the weather doesn’t… Although the temperature in the Caribbean doesn’t differ from month to month, there are still high seasons and low…

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Paris isn’t Paris without a Show! – Le Crazy Horse

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 at 11:52 pm  
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Le Crazy Horse Where is it? The Paris Crazy Horse is at 12, Avenue George V (off the Champs Elysees). The nearest Metro Stations are Alma Marceau (line 9) and Metro George V (line 1).  Bus lines 43, 63, 72, 80, and 92 include the Alma Marceau stop.   Potted History Crazy Horse is a relatively ‘new’ Paris cabaret.  It was opened in 1951 by Alain Bernardin, a former antique dealer and painter who viewed striptease as an art form.  He ran it until sadly, he shot himself, at the age of 78, in 1994.  His daughter and two sons…

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Paris isn’t Paris without a Show! – Le Lido de Paris

Saturday, May 16th, 2009 at 11:40 pm  
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Le Lido de Paris Where is it? The Lido is a favorite for Parisiens.  It is at 116 bis avenue des Champs-Elysées.  The nearest Metro station is George V, on line 1. Potted History Five people were key in the history and success of Le Lido. The Clerico Brothers Joseph and Louis Clerico, brothers of Italian ancestry, bought La Plage de Paris in 1946 and transformed it into Le Lido.  It became a luxury setting for people to dine while watching a revue – a new concept which was soon copied all over the world.  In 1955, the opened a…

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Paris isn’t Paris without a Show! – Les Folies Bergeres

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 at 11:27 pm  
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Les Folies Bergeres Where is it? Les Folies Bergère is at 32 Rue Richer, where Rue Richer and Rue de Trévise intersect. Potted History It was originally built as an opera house and was modelled on the Alhambra Music Hall in London.  Les Folies opened in 1869, with a programme of operettas, comic opera, popular Music Hall songs and gymnasts.  The French word ‘folies’(which means ‘madness’)was joined with the name of the adjacent street – the Rue de Trévise, but the Duc de Trévise objected to his name being associated with a bawdy Music Hall and so it was renamed…

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Paris isn’t Paris without a Show! – Moulin Rouge

Saturday, May 9th, 2009 at 10:43 pm  
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If you are heading to the exciting, romantic, historic capital of France then you must fit in a visit to a cabaret show.  Paris is world famous for them and nothing encapsulates the many aspects of this glorious city better. The most famous is probably the Moulin Rouge – especially since the recent film starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Le Moulin Rouge. Where is it? In keeping with its’ history and ‘blowsy’ reputation, Le Moulin Rouge is on Boulevard de Clichy, in the ‘red light’ district of Pigalle but is also close to Montmartre.  It has a red windmill…

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A Guide to Tourist Attractions in Milan

Friday, May 8th, 2009 at 8:40 am  
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Italy is famed for fashion and one of the most stylish Italian cities is Milan.  It is also one of the richest cities in Europe. If you prefer some history and culture, Milan has that too.  It’s home to the biggest Gothic Cathedral in the world.  People flock to Milan to see Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous painting of the Last Supper. Opera buffs know that one of the most famous opera houses in the world, La Scala, is also in Milan. Where is it? Milan is about 30 miles south of the Alps.  It’s in North West Italy, in the…

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How to Plan Your African Safari

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 5:52 am  
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Do you dream of watching animals in their natural habitat, in the breathtaking setting of Africa? An African Safari is an amazing vacation and is quite likely to be a ‘once in a lifetime’ trip, so it’s best to plan it so that you maximize your chances of seeing what you want to see. There are three main questions to ask yourself. 1.      Which animals do you want to see? 2.      How would you like to see them? 3.      How do you want your overall vacation to be? Where are the animals? If your dream is to see a particular…

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