Marseille is like its world-renowned bouillabaisse soup – a beautiful array of cultures that all contribute to the creation of a lively final product.Marseille, areal immigrant city, offers a palate of both the modern and ancient Mediterranean cultures.
Here are a few suggestions which can make your Marseille trips prolific and yet practical.
Accommodation
Marseille trips on a budget can get very tricky. The ultimate money-saving tip is to stay in youth hostels.
Auberge de Jeunesse Marseille is one perfect choice when you are looking for a beautiful yet budget-friendly place to stay in Marseille. This hostel boasts of simple yet fully serviced studios that will only cost you approximately €230 a week. Moreover, they are equipped with all basic kitchen utensils and appliances. Plus, you may avail of a WI-FI connection for only a small extra charge.
However, if you like to have a real city experience during your Marseille trips, all you need to do is hang around their train station upon your arrival. A lot of locals regularly visit the place to offer some rooms in their houses to tourists. The usual prices for the accommodation are fairly reasonable. There will even be some who will offer a free breakfast or dinner.
Chateau d’If
When you plan your trip to Marseille, make sure that you include Le Chateau d'If in your list of places to visit.
Le Chateau d'If is a former prison and now has become one of the most frequented tourist destinations in Marseille. It is situated in an island near the Mediterranean Sea. It was the setting of The Count of Monte Cristo, a novel written by Alexandre Dumas.
Calanques Massif
If you are a hiking enthusiast, drop by the city’s market for some baguette, cheese and wine then proceed to the Calanques Massif.
Calanques Massif boasts of a 20-km trail going through inlets and creeks where rare birds like great horned owls, peregrine falcons and Bonelli eagles may be found.
Beaches
There are a lot of public beaches wherein you can freely swim and observe natural attractions such as rays and the vivid Mediterranean Sea. Some of these public beaches are the Huveaune Beach, Borely Beach, VieilleChapelle, Bonneveine Cove and Prado Seaside Park.
History and Architecture
As much as in your Nice trips, Marseille also offers a treasure of monuments and other interesting places.
You can revel in the remains of the original Roman and Greek building as well as homes during the 17th and 18th centuries and fortifications during the 16th century.
A lot of cathedrals and churches also offer free visits. Particular examples are the Old Major Cathedral built during the 12th century, the New Major Cathedral built during the 19th century, and the Saint-Laurent Church built during the 17thcentury.
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Sunday, July 22, 2012
Paris Vacation Means Shopping
When you think about Paris, what first comes to your mind? Museums which house the world’s most celebrated art, fine cuisine in 5 star restaurants, entertainment for both with classical and modern taste? Surely all of this combined makes Paris, the city of lights, one of the world’s most visited city. Paris trip planning could be very exciting and informative due to rich historical an cultural heritage of Paris, but your vacation in this city will never be complete without visiting Champs-Élysées or Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré to do what I think everyone would like to do: shopping!
Say shopping and what comes into almost everyone's mind is Paris. Top quality clothes and leather goods have been produced and made famous in this city. This city lives and breathes high fashion!
Paris has been the home of many famous fashion design houses in the world. From the notoriously expensive bags of Louis Vuitton and Hermès, to fabulous clothing from Dior and Chanel, and other brands like Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, and Lanvin,and a plethora of new designers, this city offers it all. These shops have become an important part in the city's culture and identity as a global city of fashion. Surely, people with different penchant in fashion can find his/herself pieces which suit their taste.
Many women and men who are very fashion conscious spend their Paris trips just to go to this city to buy the latest designs from haute couture houses. Some travel to this city just to see the latest in Paris Fashion Week. Designers from all over the world showcase their latest design in these catwalks. These events themselves have become an attraction to elite people in the fashion industry. Celebrities flock to this event not only to see the designers work but also to meet and greet important people in the industry. Designers host these events not just to present their new designs but also to gain publicity to sell their work.
If you are on Paris vacation and you want to shop for chic and trendy pieces but with a limited budget, they can still find pieces for a reasonable price. Shops found in Forum de Halles, offer a wide variety of low-budget copies of high fashion designs. With over 180 interconnected stores found in this subterranean shopping center, surely you will find what it is that you're looking for- if you can live through the madness! Other places such as Rue de Rivoli, Tati, and flea markets also offer many low-budget pieces to please you in your shopping escapade in Paris.
Whether you plan your trip with a preference for high fashion or simply want to shop for low-budget items, your Paris vacation will definitely lead you to find something that fit your taste and budget! Happy shopping and shop "till you drop", as they say!
Read more about preparing to Paris trip.
Say shopping and what comes into almost everyone's mind is Paris. Top quality clothes and leather goods have been produced and made famous in this city. This city lives and breathes high fashion!
Paris has been the home of many famous fashion design houses in the world. From the notoriously expensive bags of Louis Vuitton and Hermès, to fabulous clothing from Dior and Chanel, and other brands like Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, and Lanvin,and a plethora of new designers, this city offers it all. These shops have become an important part in the city's culture and identity as a global city of fashion. Surely, people with different penchant in fashion can find his/herself pieces which suit their taste.
Many women and men who are very fashion conscious spend their Paris trips just to go to this city to buy the latest designs from haute couture houses. Some travel to this city just to see the latest in Paris Fashion Week. Designers from all over the world showcase their latest design in these catwalks. These events themselves have become an attraction to elite people in the fashion industry. Celebrities flock to this event not only to see the designers work but also to meet and greet important people in the industry. Designers host these events not just to present their new designs but also to gain publicity to sell their work.
If you are on Paris vacation and you want to shop for chic and trendy pieces but with a limited budget, they can still find pieces for a reasonable price. Shops found in Forum de Halles, offer a wide variety of low-budget copies of high fashion designs. With over 180 interconnected stores found in this subterranean shopping center, surely you will find what it is that you're looking for- if you can live through the madness! Other places such as Rue de Rivoli, Tati, and flea markets also offer many low-budget pieces to please you in your shopping escapade in Paris.
Whether you plan your trip with a preference for high fashion or simply want to shop for low-budget items, your Paris vacation will definitely lead you to find something that fit your taste and budget! Happy shopping and shop "till you drop", as they say!
Read more about preparing to Paris trip.
Monday, July 16, 2012
New York is Everyone’s Special Place
If you are a music lover, then New York is a great place for you during your NY vacation. Broadway is in New York and don’t miss to experience and watch the musical shows. The productions of Broadway are believed to be legendary, and when you watch it you will be sure that the show is worth it a lot. Visit also the oldest State Park of America, the Niagara Falls State Park. You can watch the Niagara Falls from this place and take a ride at the Cave of the Winds or Maid of the Mist. Enjoy the grounds of this park and watch the amazing and natural beauty.You might want to plan your trip in advance using New York City route planner, to have all the places of interest on a map before you go out of your hotel.
Shopping? That’s not a problem if you are shopping enthusiasts. New York City or Big Apple is the place you need to go and enjoy the decent amount of boutiques and shops and enjoy shopping New York City trip. For people who like shopping, this place is the perfect one to do shopping and treat yourself from simple looking blue jeans all the way to gorgeous and designer bags, clothes and shoes. You will enjoy the shopping places around New York! Your NY vacation can be great more than you can imagine. So while you are in this place, join a party if you are a party lover and the city of New York can give this to you.
Shopping? That’s not a problem if you are shopping enthusiasts. New York City or Big Apple is the place you need to go and enjoy the decent amount of boutiques and shops and enjoy shopping New York City trip. For people who like shopping, this place is the perfect one to do shopping and treat yourself from simple looking blue jeans all the way to gorgeous and designer bags, clothes and shoes. You will enjoy the shopping places around New York! Your NY vacation can be great more than you can imagine. So while you are in this place, join a party if you are a party lover and the city of New York can give this to you.
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