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Plan Your Holiday – Things to Do In Paris

March 15th, 2009 No comments

Visiting Paris, known as city of lights and romance, is a lifetime experience and is the ideal blend of civilization, travel, and cuisine. There are a lot of great places you can see along with numerous other things you could do during your tour to Paris.

First of all you should visit the Cathedrale Notre Dame which is the heart of Paris. This is a truly a work of art when it comes to the French Gothic architecture. It has rose windows that are amazing, and the interior is absolutely enormous. For people who love architecture, there is also the Sainte Chapelle which is the most beautiful attraction based on Gothic architecture.

If you are an art fan, you should not miss the Musee d’Orsay which has a great collection of paintings, sculptures, and several other things. Besides there is the Louvre, Paris that in itself is exclusive and very attractive. Here you are able to find the most famed works of art from all over the world. There are also pieces of art that had been originally collected by the French Royalty and were donated to the museum after wards.

While in Paris, you can also experience the French cuisine which is exquisite. The best restaurants that you would find in the city are the Les Fontaines, Au Bistrot de la Sorbonne, Les Degres de Notre-Dame, Au Jardin des Pates, and many others. There are also great bars and clubs in the city including Batofar, La Locomotive, and Mustangs.

There are some very nice parks and gardens in Paris which have fantasy landscapes and open spaces where you can take a stroll, chill out, and also have picnics. When it comes to shopping in Paris, it is one of the things the city is famous for. There are large designer shops as well as small shops that sell antiques and other local products like clothes, pottery, wine, books, and a lot of other things.

One of the greatest attractions in Paris is the Eiffel Tower which is supposed to be the tallest construction in the world. Standing on top of the Eiffel Tower, you can have a look at the city as far as forty miles. In addition there is a movie theatre, a bar, and restaurants in it.

Another magnificent museum that is great is the Musee du Quai Branly that has works from Africa, Oceania, America, and Asia. You could see outfits, music instruments, masks, and other work of art from several parts of the continents. In addition there is the National Picasso Museum which has all the phase of art by Pablo Picasso from his preparatory sketches to huge sculptures.

One of the greatest attractions of the city is Disneyland Paris and is a paradigm of all the European amusement parks. There is also a tremendous theme hotel where you could enjoy yourselves. When in Paris, you would see that there is too much to explore, and the time is always short as there are so many different things in the city that are pleasing for every person, irrespective of what their interests are.

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Everything You Ask at Costa del Sol

December 30th, 2008 No comments
by Greg Hansward

Every Malaga city overview would not be complete without thorough exploration of the region’s richest history. Moreover, there are lots of activities to be planned on and places to be put on your travel itineraries within Malaga and Costa del Sol. Disappointment would be a no-no for every tourist here in Malaga for its many museums, shopping destinations, cheap and luxurious hotels that provide full service accommodations for every guest. It’s truly a vacationer’s paradise in every sense of the word.

Historical Bits and Pieces

Malaga City, now Iberian Peninsula’s center of trade was a Moorish populated area before. Evidences of such occupation were the famous fortresses, symbols of the triumphs of conquering the Moors by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. It was built in 1497 and still stands as strongly as it was before. Arabesque and Christian Gothic architecture not only reigns dominant in the city’s over-all structure but also are Roman, Greek and Phoenician art as well. This likely mixture of styles added greatly to the charm this place already has.

Bring Me to Malaga

Traveling to Malaga is very convenient and easy. Tourists can arrive by air via the local airport, 8 kilometers away from the city center. It is Costa del Sol’s Travel center, explaining the airport’s rather busy look. Bus and cars are welcome rides to enter the city as they are not hard to find. Daily flight arrivals and departures from more than 60 countries around the world converge in here. On the other hand, the City’s highways also serve as linkages to other cities in the region.

The Malaga Must-See List

Europe is synonymous with major tourist spots such a churches and cathedrals. Similarly, Malaga also has its own share of religious infrastructures. The 15th century built Cathedral, was erected on what was a mosque before. Original layout plans tell us that it was planned to have two towers but went down to one because of insufficient funds. Castles such as the Castillo de Gibralfaro, home of the famous three-month siege lead by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, attract lots of historical and visual treat seeking people. It also served as a lighthouse in the 1300′s hence the name.

Another landmark, the Alcazaba, is the site of the city’s very first Catholic mass held after the Christian siege. Now, it serves as the host to a museum and a number of surrounding gardens.

Don’t forget Malaga’s famous export, Pablo Picasso. The city put up a museum where his life as an artist is seen through his voluminous collection of artworks.

Shopping and Nightlife

What’s traveling without a little shopping? Be sure to bring enough cash for a little worthwhile spending in Calle Marques de Larios. This street houses the most exclusives boutiques around that you’ll ever see. On the contrary, Plaza de Constitucion is its counterpart. You’ll find the far lesser priced goods and better Bargained souvenirs in its small alleys.

Dance and sing your lungs out at various night spots here in Malaga. Bars with flamenco, jazz and other genres of music provide wholesome entertainment you’ll surely love. Other spots like O’Neill’s Irish Pub along Calle Luis del Velasquez shows the cultural diversity aspect of the city. Musical and theater enthusiasts can go see their favorite shows at the Miguel Cervantes Municipal Theater.

A rundown of Malaga’s finest will not do enough to describe the vastness of the things this city has in store for you. From its relaxing beach shorelines to its invigorating cultural attractions downtown, Malaga City has always something for anyone and everyone.

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