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Four Things You Must Do In Paris

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Ah, yes! Paris, the City of Lights. Home to many of the world’s most popular structures and tourist attractions, Paris is also referred to as the fashion capital of the world. No one leaves Paris without having that feeling of joy and satisfaction of having been to this remarkable city. Here are four things you must do in Paris: If shopping is your passion, then you have to go to  Les Champs-Élysées , one of the most popular and exclusive shopping destinations in the world. Celebrities and socialites shop here whenever they stop by the romantic city of Paris. After you get off one of your  flights to Paris , this should be your first stop. Located at the heart Paris, the streets of  Les Champs-Élysées  are lined with trees and of course, shopping stores many people love. Louis Vuitton, Sephora, Adidas, and other popular brands line the streets where people mill around and shop. If you ever get tired of all the shopping, you can also have a cup of coffee or have a snack in the

Punta del Este: A City Beyond the Beaches

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The city of Punta del Este is located on the coast of Uruguay and has tourism focused on its beautiful beaches. For this reason, during the summer the daily rates in hotels are very expensive and the city is full. As we decided to visit Punta del Este in the winter, we discovered that the city has some tourist attractions besides its beaches. How to get to Punta del Este Punta del Este is located 130km from the capital Montevideo and there are several ways to get there. If you intend to stay a few days in Punta del Este it is possible to arrive directly by plane through the city's airport, but you will find better prices arriving at  Montevideo Airport. From there, there are several bus companies that make this journey. One of them is the COT and through the official website, it is possible to check the schedules leaving Montevideo for Punta del Este. The option for those who want to visit Punta del Este for just one day is to make a round trip from Montevideo. The easiest and mo

Prague – Premier Tourist Destination Of Europe

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  The capital city and largest city of the Czech Republic is  Prague . In spite of being a metropolitan city, it has witnessed political invasions, fire, and floods several times. Maybe this is the reason for Prague to be a popular destinationin Europe . When you visit this city, you can experience a temperate oceanic climate. If you are planning a trip to Prague, make it for 3 days. Places to visit:- Prague Castle  – it is a castle where kings of Bohemia used to have their office. The presidents of Czechoslovakia have their office in this building. According to the Guinness book of world record, this castle is the biggest castle in the world. Once you enter the castle you get to see the ‘bohemian baroque’ architecture containing three courtyards, beautiful gardens, shops and many more. Tickets are available to visit the interior of the castle as well as the gardens. The castle has 21 chapels with its famous archway and the Golden Portal entrance. Old town  – it is the actual place

, Breathtaking Perfection Among Temples in India

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There are plenty of great tourist sites to explore in Delhi, India, but none more so than  Akshardham . This newly built temple is simply…perfection. My attempt to visit the Hindu temple during my 2008 visit was stopped short due to the volume of visitors at that time. Better planning during my 2009 visit allowed for an early morning stop. No photography is allowed on the grounds of the Delhi temple, so the pictures shown are from the Akshardham website. As you approach the parking lot, security does a mirror sweep underneath your vehicle as well as an interior inspection. Visitors can walk through the gate during this procedure or wait in the vehicle. Once you find your parking spot, easy task in the early morning hours, you can either walk directly to the main entrance or stop by the outer guest services booth. Here you can check your cameras and cell phones. Don’t try to sneak these devices in as you will be thoroughly searched further ahead in the security area. You may also pu
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Traveling for any kind of a holiday abroad usually involves a plane journey of some sort and us never imagine this could turn into something disastrous where we may need a law firm like  Irwin Mitchell Air Accident Claims  specialists! But on a rare occasion the unimaginable happens and people like those involved with the below found themselves in that exact situation. March 27, 1977 is remembered as the date of the deadliest plane crash ever recorded. It took place at the Tenerife North Airport in the Canary Islands. Back then, the airport was known as Los Rodeos. Two airplanes were involved in a crash from the runaway with deadly consequences. About the Crash Gran Canaria Airport could not function due to a bomb that had exploded on its premises. As a result, many flights had been diverted to other airports including Tenerife. A dense fog had covered Tenerife, reducing visibility. Moreover, the airport was overwhelmed by airplanes. The airplanes involved in the crash were

, A Comfortable Oasis Among Delhi’s Chaos

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By pure luck I became acquainted with Amarya Villa, a boutique hotel in Delhi, after befriending a foreign couple on a flight into  Indira Gandhi International . Sight unseen they reserved a room in this property which only opened it’s doors in October 2010. After my rapid walk-through of the front entrance and lobby, plus their delight with the facilities, I was impressed enough to reserve a room upon my future return to Delhi just 3 weeks later. The French owners took what they describe as a city mansion, and transformed it into a home-away-from-home. Finding  Amarya Villa  can prove tricky if arriving after a late-night touchdown into the airport. There is no sign nor placards pointing guests in the right direction. It takes good old fashioned street number reading to arrive at the nondescript building just inside the upscale Safdarjung Enclave. Any trepidations immediately vanish upon passing through the white picket fence gate. New arrivals are met with smiles and welcomes by an