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    Paris - while Parisians are on holidays. Feb 28

    While the Parisians are in vacation, the merchants raise prices by a few cent.  But the Americans are the only ones complaining about prices.  The French are also feeling the touch of economical crisis.
    However, walking the streets of Paris you can see other changes, and some are certainly for the better.  There’s a lot of constructions, that are undergoing renovation or have lost their leases, but new ones move in and modernize the space.

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    That is why there are some new just opened places, that have yet to make a splash. One of this place is Baboto, a new restaurant.
    Montpellier native Daniel Alauze has spent two years gutting the interior of this building that’s classified as a historical monument.  Now it’s anything but traditional and serves superb food from 11 am to 2 am every day except Sunday.
    You can eat standing up at the bar or sitting at one of the tables and, during sunny weather, on the terrace. Also restaurant have free WiFi access point. more…

    Category: Reviews  | 4 Comments
    Notes About Israel Feb 26

    Is it safe to go to Israel? Many travelers are asking that question because of a recent border incident.
    When trevellers go to Israel, they expect it would be more “religious”, that is a lot of temples and churches. But You got rather of an historic feeling than a religious one. Many Israeli did not answer phones on the Sabbath, and a number of stores are closed.
    The Jerusalem is like an open air museum, with another historic relic on every corner – Masada, The Dead Sea, The Wailing Wall.

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    Everywhere You go You will be fascinated by the architecture. Each new wave of conqueror, has destroyed the City and built over on it ruins. Jerusalem is a city layered by conquests, built in a multitude of styles. more…

    Category: Reviews  | 7 Comments
    Hawaiian Healthy Holidays Feb 20

    If you want a health and wellness vacation, you will find, that travel market is blossoming on every island with a very personalized, diverse collection of accommodations and services.
    The different possibilities of physical improvement will impress you: from massage therapists to personal trainers, from nutrition consultants, aroma therapists and herbalists, to acupuncturists and yoga specialists. There are also many specialists on the islands to help short term clients.

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    It is astonishing how quickly you can get improvements, when the distractions and responsibilities of daily existence are far away!

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    Category: Reviews  | 7 Comments
    Mexico for honeymoons and romantic journeys Feb 14

    How can you impress the someone who is your love? With all the common, tried and tested things? The sweets, the flowers, and smiles? No, must do something special. Take your loved one and hideaway in Mexico, where you can celebrate your love in ardent style.

    The historic Hacienda de los Santos has a comfortable private theater and soft leather sofas. Put your favourite movie, take a romantic snack and relax together, while hotel staff wait on you hand and foot.

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    Cholula, the northern oldest permanently inhabited city, is just steps away from ancient sites as wonderfully as your sympathy to one another. Extol your devoutness on the top of the world’s largest pyramids or in front of one of Mexico’s highest volcanoes. Stay at the 17th century mansion La Quinta Luna and really drag in yourself in the history of romance. more…

    Category: Reviews  | One Comment