Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in continental Europe, but it is also a paradise for the best professional sports such as rugby, football, tennis, basketball and one of the main cycling events in the world: the Tour de France. .

The grueling endurance race has reached its climax in Paris every year since 1975. Indeed, the Champs-Élysées closes to regular traffic, allowing spectators to cheer on the remaining Tour de France competitors down the glorious boulevard to the final tape in the shadow of the imposing Arch. of Triumph. This is the race every endurance cyclist wants to win, and to be the rider to wear the coveted yellow jersey at the entrance to Paris is the ultimate honor.

Not only cycling enthusiasts are drawn to the sport of Paris. Over the past 100 years, the French capital has hosted two soccer World Cups and a Rugby World Cup finals. It also has one of the best stadiums in northern Europe: the magnificent Stade de France. Although custom-built for the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final, the stadium is now home to Rugby Union’s Stade Francais and also functions as the national sports stadium. It is here that the France rugby union and national soccer team play their home games, as well as various track and field athletics meetings.

But, of the regular events that take place at the stadium, it is possibly the Six Nations games that attract the most interest. In fact, most Paris hotels, not just the ones near the Stade de France, are booked weeks in advance of Six Nations rugby matches. As such, guests come from all over France in addition to tens of thousands of fans of the traveling team. The Welsh, Scottish, Irish, English and Italians all enjoy visiting the city to see their team in action, and they can also make the most of all the culture and entertainment that Paris has to offer!

From Montmartre to Montparnasse, during a Six Nations weekend, the streets of Paris are packed with rugby fans, all donning their team’s colors while enjoying the unique Parisian atmosphere. For them, a touch of sightseeing is usually interspersed with a few well-timed stops at various bars and cafes on the way to the stadium.

So if you’re planning a trip to Paris and sport doesn’t interest you, you might want to avoid being in the city when one of the Six Nations games is taking place. Conversely, if you enjoy the buzz and the sights, sounds and colors of a sporting event, you’re sure to have a memorable visit.

The airport

For those of you who travel, most will agree that airports don’t get exclamations or compliments from those who pass through. Well I’m here to tell you that the little two bedroom Siem Reap airport is a real gem. Built in a minimalist style with smooth dark stone and richly colored wood, it truly is a breath of fresh air in airport architecture. If it was a fancy hotel lobby, I would not have batted an eyelash and been wowed. You know you’re in a special place when you arrive somewhere and you get really excited to see the city beyond, just based on the airport. Silly, I know, but in this case, it didn’t let me down.

Airport road and Siem Reap city

Siem Reap is a bustling city with grand hotels of all shapes and sizes, but none higher than four stories so as not to block the Angkor Wat sunset! Pretty. The airport road, which is the main thoroughfare from the airport to and around Siem Reap, apparently has one hotel project after another. Some are quite large resorts with Khmer architecture, while others are something of a hodgepodge of styles and appearance. The road is called best hotel row. Once in the city, there are a large number of hostels, inns, hotels and true resorts to choose from. I stayed at the Hotel De La Paix and I have to say that it was one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. See article about Hotel De la Paix at http://www.thinktraveltips.com. Among the hostels that I saw and found them quite nice were Mom’s Guesthouse, Happy Guest house and Villa Siem Reap. There are countless guest houses and hostels in Siem Reap, so take a look at http://www.hostelworld.com for advice. As for hotels, there are a number of really luxurious 4 and 5* resorts to stay in that rival and beat many of its brethren around the world. The aforementioned, Hotel De La Paix (in Siem Reap city), the elegant Huber Amansara hotel (just a few steps from the city center) where Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie stayed just a few days before my arrival in Siem Reap, Le Meridien Angkor (approximately 1 kilometer from the city), Sofitel d’Angkor (1 kilometer from the city) and Le Residence (approximately 1 kilometer from the city). These last two hotels are quite large resort complexes. For a more intimate stay, there is the 4* FCC Angkor hotel, which is located in the residence of the former French ambassador. The hotel restaurant is one of the best and al fresco dining is a must if the weather permits. Then there’s the 75-year-old Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor and one of Asia’s most revered hotels. I remember reading about this hotel when I was younger. It sounded so real with the world’s social elite gathering in their restaurants to eat and drink. When I went for a cocktail I was taken in by the sense of history but I must say I was not overwhelmed by the public areas. The hotel is pretty safe, but something was definitely missing for me. I was talking to a hotel guest and his wife from Hawaii who came to Raffles for their honeymoon. They stayed in a deluxe suite and asked to change rooms twice before settling on a room that wasn’t “tired or looking its full age.”

the wats

Money is pouring into this small part of Cambodia as are tourists, en masse. I have no doubt that ten or twenty years from now no one will be allowed to walk inside the Wats themselves, looking at them from a distance, unless the number of people admitted is severely reduced. Simply put, these staggeringly beautiful creations, some built by man over 1,000 years ago, are crumbling faster than at any other time. Sure, it has to do with global warming and changing weather patterns, but millions of hands touching the walls of these wats, as well as going up, down and around have definitely taken a toll there. I even saw several places where the walls of many of these wats are covered in vandalism, which is very disturbing on many levels.

I cannot adequately describe the feelings I had when I first set foot in the first temple at Angkor Thom. You can see these architectural wonders on TV and in many of the travel magazines, but seeing them in person is overwhelmingly powerful.

After getting a Wat pass, good for 24 hours and up to, in my case, 2 temple complexes (cost was $40 USD), I took a 15-minute tuk tuk ride from my hotel to the first of several Watts. We skipped Angkor Wat because I was told it’s better to visit later when it’s less crowded. When we drive by, there must be thousands of people, no exaggeration, around the huge complex.

We headed to Angkor Thom, which was mesmerizingly beautiful. It looked like a land of the lost set, being that it was built in 1295. The good thing was that there weren’t many tourists clamoring for photos or anything else. I really had a chance to take it all in.

We then drove about 25 minutes to Banteay Srei, which was the oldest Wat we went to, built in the 10th century. It was small compared to the other Wats we saw, but visually impressive. The reds and oranges of the stone shimmered in the sun. It was eerily quiet when we got there and it gave me a chance to sit and look at the carvings which were, of course, done by hand. Going in and out of some of the temple chambers allowed me to see a wonder of the world up close and personal. Once again, I can’t imagine the Cambodian government letting people walk free. Foot traffic is too great. Yeah I know, there was no one there when I got there, but I have a feeling I got lucky.

A word about the bazaars that populate the areas just outside of Wats. You will be surrounded by people trying to sell their products. You can get cheap t-shirts and the like at these places, but for the most part the souvenirs are the same everywhere, so if you’re looking for cheap gifts, these roadside markets are the places to go. art, there are a number of galleries in the “city of bars” of Siem Reap, which I will write about in a moment.

After a late afternoon lunch of veggies and fish for about $3, I got back in my tuk and headed to Angkor Wat, which I was really looking forward to…and it did not disappoint in any way. The amount of people in the temple was bewildering, but Angkor Wat is so majestic that I was not going to get frustrated getting to the shrine itself. God, this place was huge. And so indescribable. Almost cry. It was a strange feeling. I always wanted to travel to Cambodia and to be more exact, Angkor Wat. I read it as a child in my travel anthologies that I used to read and in the Asia travel newsletters that my father subscribed to. I have been approached many times when traveling to Thailand and Vietnam, but there were always extenuating circumstances that prevented me from going. In the 1990s, it was the fighting that was still going on…and only about five or six years ago was it really safe to travel, although tourists have been visiting for many years at that time. As I walk through the first gate, you realize how large the Watt grounds are. Acres and acres of grass and other monuments lead up to the central Wat that is Angkor Wat.

The steps of the Wat are weathered to a beautiful patina. The walls are solid and the carvings are beautiful. In most places you can touch the walls and feel the history… and also the bullet holes that pierced many of the walls during the war. When I reached a very steep staircase that led to the central gallery of the tallest inner tower, I thought of the pyramids at Chitzen Itza, Mexico, where my brother, when he was very young, climbed to the top, but could not climb back up. bottom. We laugh about it all the time, but now, I wasn’t laughing. These were steep and narrow stairs and although I’m not afraid of heights, I don’t like the idea of ​​slipping and falling backwards. Needless to say, I didn’t travel all this way to miss the top of one of the most iconic architectural wonders. I went up and up and did not look up or back. I just focused on the steps. When I did, I felt triumphant and elated. The view was glorious. I wish there weren’t hundreds of other people there with me. But I have to say that everyone was equally amazed and excited to be there. Now going down was another matter. One could have waited in a 35 minute line to get back down using a chain link ladder or just walk down the incredibly steep incline without waiting at all. Of course others in my party just went down the steps like it was a game. Me, I waited and waited and waited… and I couldn’t have been happy. I can’t wait to go back.

A tip or two: bring wet wipes as your hands will be dirty as will your clothes, bring bottled water and very comfortable walking or tennis shoes WITH RUBBER SOLES. You will definitely find yourself slipping if you have anything other than rubber on your feet.

AFTER TOURISM

PUB STREET (SIEM REAP) and PUB STREET ALLEY

Talk about being in a small town in Cambodia and the first thing you hear coming out of a bar is Donna Summer’s McCarthur Park. The world is not that big. The now famous and some would say infamous Pub Street is a few blocks east of the “old market” and is a two block area that is cordoned off for all cars and motorcycles. These are small pedestrian streets and picturesque alleys, packed with restaurants (French, Thai, Cambodian, Indian, Italian, etc.), art galleries and bars of all kinds. From raucous shot bars to quieter and more exclusive jazz and piano bars. I had a great time walking around and taking it all in. Most bars and restaurants don’t start to fill up until, say, 5 or 6, but if you want some atmosphere, go around 9 or later. Some stay open very late. There are always tuk tuks to take you back to where you are staying.

Some fun bars and restaurants:

ivy bar

martini bar

the temple club

angkor what

Linga Bar

The Red Piano Restaurant

Karma Sutra Restaurant

Word of advice: watch out for the Happy Herb Pizza. Is what it seems.

Have fun, travel safe.

Take the bus and explore the famous sights and the hustle and bustle of everyday life in Paris. The best way to travel around the great romantic capital of France is to travel on L’autobus 38 from south to north. Don’t think of it as an ordinary one-time bus ride, but give yourself a whole day to hop on and off and explore along the way.

Start at the door of Paris

The starting point of your enchanting journey is Porte d’Orléans, the first southeastern gate of Paris. This is where General leClerc arrived in Paris in 1944 to liberate the capital from German occupation. From here, the single-seaters of Route 38 lead to the Church of Saint Peter de Montrouge and the wonderful access to the metro at Mouton Duvernet. Visit the beautiful gardens of the Paris Observatory, designed under the command of the Sun King Louis XIV. Here, conveniently, the first map of the moon was created. check out the elegant restaurant La Closerie des Lilas, where Verlaine, Ernest Hemmingway and Lenin once had their fashionable dinner parties.

Sorbonne and Notre Dame

Green Route 38 leads past the Luxembourg Palace and Gardens, built in the 17th century for a nostalgic Italian queen. Not far from the palace are the Sorbonne, where great French citizens had their education, and the Pantheon, where many were buried. Get off at Saint-Michel to experience the square and the boulevard as famous meeting points. Stroll along the River Seine to the Ile de la Cité and enjoy a stunning up-close view of Notre Dame Cathedral.

tourism paris

Opposite rue Cassini is the modest monastery shop on avenue Denfert Rochereau, which sells handmade goods made by monks from all over France. On the boulevards Saint-Michel and Saint-Germain is the Musée de Cluny in an old building where you can admire a huge collection of medieval paintings and art. And be sure to get off Route 38 to see the 136 sculptures of the great and good Frenchmen in front of the Hotel de Ville and the quaint alleyways between rue du Fabourg St-Martin, Boulevard de Strasbourg, and rue du Faubourg St-dennis.

Les Halles and Gare du Nord

Opposite the historic Palais de Justice, you can again catch the route 38 bus to go to the rue Victoria terminal, passing the grand Hotel de Ville on your way. After this stop, continue your journey through central Paris to the famous Les Halles shopping mall, also known as ‘The Stomach of Paris’. Before Route 38 comes to an end, it passes the Center Pompidou, the arch of Porte Saint-Martin, and the magnificent Gare l’Est. Route 38 ends at the Gare du Nord, a true piece of impressive Victorian railway architecture.

London is the place to visit for any backpacker traveling through Europe or anyone in the UK who wants to get away for the weekend (but not go abroad) because there is so much to see and do! Depending on what’s at the top of your to-see list depends on which area you need to stay in, so I’ve put together a guide to three hostels in three different areas of London that are very close to some of the top attractions. From london. .

One of the biggest and most popular tourist attractions in London is Buckingham Palace and the closest hostel to this attraction is the Astor Victoria. As well as being close to Buckingham Palace, it’s also within walking distance of other major attractions including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, so don’t forget your camera! The Astor Victoria has several mixed and female dorms with showers on all levels that are cleaned twice a day and hot water is available 24 hours a day so it doesn’t matter what time you wake up. The hostel is also home to two fully equipped kitchens and a few communal TV rooms, one even has a projection screen which is great for watching football. Prices start from around £15 for a mixed sleeper and breakfast is included in this price too!

Another popular attraction in London is its museums, especially the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. Admission to both museums is free and both are located in Kensington, one of the closest (and nicest) hostels being the MEININGER Hotel London Hyde Park. This is a 4 star hostel which won the Visit Britain Hostel Award in 2007. Meininger Hostel has 48 rooms, some rooms have ensuite bathrooms and TV’s! Common areas include a rooftop terrace and an entertainment room containing a PlayStation, TV, and karaoke machine. This is one of the few hostels that has free underground parking! Room prices start from £21 for a mixed dorm and £45 for a twin private dorm.

London is home to one of the UK’s hippest music venues, Brixton Academy. Brixton Academy is quite a ways from central London and if you are seeing a concert at Brixton Academy you should make sure you stay close because the tubes will be closed when the concert is over. One of the best hostels to stay in is Journeys London Bridge which is famous for being in ‘Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ and ‘Snatch’. This is definitely the party hostel where they have live music, movie and poker nights. The Smoking Barrels bar on the ground floor offers discounted drinks for Journey guests and also has a games room with a pool table, dart board and Wii. Journey’s also offers a free continental breakfast to help you recover from the night before! Prices start from £20 for a mixed dorm.

I have only mentioned a few hostels available in London, but there are plenty, so don’t worry if they are booked for the weekend you want to visit. However, if you’re not sure about staying in a hostel, there are plenty of cheap hotels in London, just book early to get that great deal!

Congratulations! You’re getting married. Are you an adventurous couple? Do you prefer an active vacation instead of just lounging on the beach? You’re lucky. There are many incredible honeymoon destinations for adventurous couples.

Caribbean

• Dominican Republic: This island has become a beautiful and affordable destination. You can score some fabulous deals because this is a bigger island that is not strictly focused on tourism. There are many all-inclusive hotels, enough to satisfy all kinds of couples. For the best experience, try the Majestic Elegance Punta Cana.
• Jamaica: A top destination for honeymoons. Jamaica, an all-inclusive tourist paradise, offers crystal clear waters, tropical vegetation, stunning beaches and beautiful waterfalls. Great shopping, cooking, shopping and art. The best resort in Jamaica: Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay.

Mexico City

This country is a first stop place for romance. Many couples go to Mexico for its beautiful beaches, but adventurous couples know that Mexico offers a variety of exciting things to do and see.

• Puerto Vallarta: This exotic destination offers many fabulous attractions. Naturally, the beaches are divine. Tons of fun sports. There are many festivals, too. Enjoy Puerto Vallarta’s enticing nightlife, great food and great shopping deals. Stay at the Villa Premiere Hotel and Spa.
• Cancun: Mexico’s own Caribbean island. There is a natural aquarium there, a warm lagoon teeming with tropical fish. This water enthusiast’s paradise offers sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving and more. Try LeBlanc Spa Resort, an adults-only all-inclusive paradise.

Europe

• Paris: Pack your bags and take off with a 7-day Monograms independent vacation package in Paris. Indulge in post-wedding bliss in the City of Light. Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Opera, the Seine… the list goes on and on… Paris probably has more monuments than any other city in the world. This city has it all: adventure, romance, and sightseeing galore.
• Rome: One of the top tourist destinations in Italy, Rome is packed with attractions. This vibrant city oozes everything old-fashioned, yet offers plenty of modern luxuries. Visit ancient monuments, elaborate fountains, revered architecture, and famous museums. The Italian capital boasts a cuisine that is out of this world, as well as a lively nightlife. The historical center is quite small, so it is easy to reach all the desired tourist places. For the perfect romantic honeymoon in Rome, choose The St. Regis Grand Hotel.

Hawaii

• Oahu: What else can be said about how beautiful Hawaii is? You know the beaches, but do you know the Polynesian Cultural Center? This 42-acre tract features seven island villages showcasing the indigenous cultures of Tahiti, New Zealand, Hawaiian Polynesia, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji and the Marquesas. It may sound boring, but it’s not. Rather, it’s something fun and exciting for adventurous couples on an Oahu honeymoon. Stay at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa. Delight yourself with their fabulous massages for couples.
• The Big Island – Hawaii: For Big Island decadence, spend your honeymoon at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Take a sunset sail for two, stroll through the lush gardens, go on the many adventures available to guests. This classic yet modern resort presents you with flower leis upon arrival. Surprisingly, this is not offered at all Hawaii resorts. Be sure to stay somewhere that embraces this Hawaiian tradition. You’ll be glad you did.

Cruise ships

Why not spend your first voyage as husband and wife on a fabulous honeymoon cruise? Modern cruise ships offer everything land-based resorts have to offer…and often more! Did you know that honeymoon cruises have higher couple satisfaction rates than any other honeymoon voyage? Cruises offer it all: romance, cuisine, nightlife, top attractions, sports, pampering, luxury accommodations and more. Consider these cruises for your honeymoon.

• Royal Caribbean International offers a 5-night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas, including Ft. Lauderdale, Key West and Puerto Costa Maya.
• Take a 7-day cruise aboard Holland America Line’s ms Noordam. See Civitavecchia, Cannes, Barcelona, ​​Palma De Mallorca, La Goulette, Trapani.
• For a break from the norm, experience a 12-night Alaska cruise aboard Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Mercury. See Vancouver, Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, San Francisco, and San Diego. Just one cruise allows you to take in the sights in so many different cities.
• A 5-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas will take you to incredible places like Malaga, Ajaccio and Provence. pure romance!

Whether you’re cruising the high seas or opting for a landlubber adventure, one thing’s for sure for both of you: there are fabulous honeymoon spots all over the world. Which one will they choose for their special trip together?

Have you ever been in London? London is the dream city of many people around the world. It has many sights and tourist attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Madame Tussauds, Windsor Castle, London Eye, Tower of London, Science Museum, Downing House, Oxford Street, Princess Diana Memorial Fountain. of Wales and many more. If you have plans to visit this place this holiday season, what are you waiting for? Book your airline tickets and any of Edgeware’s roadside hotels quickly online!

Internet is the best source to find any information and make use of any product or service. So, if you are planning to visit London with your family this Christmas holidays, check online and find out if flight tickets and cheap hotel London are available on the dates you want. This is the most important thing to keep in mind when planning your trip. If both are available on the expected dates, then surely you can visit the place without any hassle.

Finding a cheap hotel in London is no longer a difficult matter these days. You just need to do a thorough research on the internet to find a cheap hotel in London. Edgeware is a place that has many cheap hotels. So, if you want, you can book hotels in the Edgeware area for your comfort and convenience. Edgeware Road is one of the major roads in London, crossing the west of central England. It is an important part of London connecting different regions. The place is also interconnected with several subway lines. The road is even well connected to the rest of the city of London by buses on different routes.

Edgeware Road has many entertainment opportunities such as pubs and restaurants. These pubs and bars are great places to relax. Therefore, finding a cheap hotel here would be a great opportunity for any traveler.

However, there are not only cheap hotels, you can also find expensive hotels here in this region. This means that hotels on Edgeware Road have different rates. The rate depends on the type of hotel you are looking for. If you are looking for a luxury hotel, you have to pay considerable amounts, while if you are looking for cheap hotels, you do not have to pay much for room and board. The amenities offered by these hotels also differ greatly. Some can offer you extreme luxury, while others can offer you a well-decorated room, elegantly furnished with modern furniture and accessories.

If you plan to stop in the city for just one night, choosing cheap hotels in Edgeware would be a wise decision. However, if your stay is for a longer period, you can also go for these cheap hotels because you will save many pounds by staying in these hotels. There are some budget hotels on Edgeware Road that have classic British architecture combined with a distinctive style and atmosphere.

Getting discount hotel reservations when you travel isn’t that hard when you know how.

Booking early is one of the best ways to get a discounted hotel reservation. And the sooner you book your hotel room, the more discount you can receive. Hotels manage their reservations to ensure that they book the maximum number of rooms at the highest possible room rate. And the hotel will certainly make sure that the number of reservations exceeds the hotel’s breakeven point in order to be profitable. Hotels regularly release blocks of low-cost rooms onto the market to encourage people to book. These rooms will only be available for several months in the future. The hotel will have blocks of mid-priced rooms and blocks of high-priced rooms. As the demand for rooms increases, the hotel “sells” the cheapest rooms first, leaving the blocks of more expensive rooms. Additionally, as demand for rooms increases, the hotel will increase room rates to meet demand.

Booking last minute can sometimes result in a significant discount for clients. When a hotel has not received enough reservations to be profitable, then the hotel may release a number of rooms to the market at a discount. However, clients may not be able to book the hotel of their choice. If you’re not too picky about where you stay, booking a hotel last minute can sometimes work in your favor.

Avoid traveling on religious, public or school holidays. There will be a higher demand for hotel accommodation, which will lead to higher room rates. Hotels tend to take reservations many months in advance, giving them the opportunity to maximize their room rates to ensure that the hotel is fully booked well in advance of the holiday period.

Avoid traveling at peak periods, such as mid-summer, when visiting a beach or island resort. Similarly, avoid the middle of winter if you go on a ski vacation. The Greek islands are a very popular destination during the summer months, peaking during August when the Greeks are on vacation. I visited the Greek islands during June; there was plenty of affordable accommodation and the weather was beautiful.

Avoid traveling during a major event like the Olympics. For example, when the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games were being organized, I traveled to New Zealand. The number of tourists visiting New Zealand was at a low point and I booked some great deals and was able to choose hotels. Also, there were no lines at any tourist attraction, which makes your vacation that much more enjoyable.

Booking multiple nights at the same hotel often results in a discount for clients. I can’t count the number of times I’ve booked 3 or 4 nights and received a free night or some other perk like a free breakfast every day. Hotels offer this to encourage customers to stay longer as it saves the hotel money. A hotel would rather check-in one customer for five nights than check-in five customers, one for each night. The hotel would save substantial check-in and check-out costs, administrative costs, cleaning costs, advertising and booking agent fees.

Staying on weekdays and not on weekends can result in a significant discount for customers. This is very evident in entertainment venues like Las Vegas and Macau, where players fly in for the weekend. The hotel rate on Friday and Saturday nights is typically double the rate for Sunday through Thursday nights. Many other international locations also have this premium weekend where travelers arrive for a weekend getaway from the city. For example, many Londoners travel to Paris at the weekend and many Greeks visit the Greek islands on weekends.

Stay a little further from the center of the action. When traveling to major cities and attractions, the closer the hotel is to the city or attraction, the more you’ll have to pay. If you book a hotel in a major city, consider staying in the suburb just outside the central business district. If you’re visiting a major tourist attraction, like Disneyland, consider staying in the next suburb. The downside, of course, is the added cost of travel, but a $10 cab fare can be much cheaper than the added cost of a hotel room.

Booking on the Internet is the best way for customers to compare and buy a hotel anywhere in the world. There is a wide choice for customers, which means a lot of competition for hotels which keeps prices low. Also, many of the best hotel deals are only posted online and are often only available until they are sold out. The Internet allows you to enter your travel dates, check availability, compare prices, view photos of the hotel’s exterior and interior, and read reviews from other travelers.

The reservation is made in real time so you know that once the reservation is confirmed it is complete. Most importantly, by making a prepaid reservation you will get the cheapest hotel rates available. As your credit card is charged at the time of booking, everything is immediately confirmed and arranged.

And once the reservation is complete, the hotel check-in voucher is sent to your email address and can be printed to present to the hotel at check-in. If you lose your coupon, don’t worry, just go to your email and print another one. Reservations can be modified or canceled at any time; however, if the reservation is changed within 72 hours of the arrival date, the hotel may charge an administration fee that will vary from hotel to hotel.

Cinema has long had a love affair with Paris. From Hollywood’s iconic forays around the Seine with Marlon Brando or American werewolves, to a Russian social satire following a cat’s window linking St. Petersburg to the Eiffel Tower, there’s no shortage of films portraying different kinds of visitors to this city. iconic.

Also, there are many different ways to visit the city in real life.

The independent tourist

One of the attractions of staying in French hostels, as opposed to hotels, lies in their do-it-yourself feel. You feel less detached from the authenticity of life on the streets, which can certainly appeal to the independent tourist. The city is so full of easily accessible cultural delights and hidden gems waiting to be discovered, so staying cheap and wandering around on your own is a great way to get acquainted with this incomparable place.

The cultural investor

The culture of Paris is world famous; there are few people in the world who have no idea what to expect from the people and fashion of the city. Many people travel here for the express purpose of drinking heavily from the cultural wells of this ancient yet truly modern city. The cultural investor is the traveler who avoids galleries and museums and takes snapshots of the Eiffel Tower and the Bastille; For them, French hostels in the city provide an opportunity to meet a variety of international and local visitors who can give them a more multicultural insight into this iconic metropolis.

the adventurous visitor

Many popular images of the City of Love reflect grandeur, class, and high culture. But this is a city with too diverse a history and too broad an energy to be defined so simplistically. French hostels across the country, and especially in the capital, can give you a taste of France’s boldest, rawest, and in some ways, most authentic. The adventurous visitor wants to get their hands dirty. Instead of cloistering themselves in the artificial environment of a luxury hotel, they embrace the real Parisian experience, the complexity of traffic, little-visited suburbs, and the stories behind the roads less traveled.

the nature explorer

Some people may think of a resort in the Bahamas when they think of their ideal vacation, while others may think of a trek to Everest. The natural explorer may not immediately consider Paris’ French hostels an ideal destination, but in fact, the city’s boulevards are ringed by several large parks, many of which are of enormous historical significance. In the Bois de Bologne and the Bois de Vincennes, the nature lover will not find lions, tigers or bears, but will be able to enjoy both the well-cared gardens of the Jardin des Tuileries, the Jardin des Plantes and the Jardin de Luxembourg as well as the wild open spaces anywhere else in the world.

How to get there: the best routes to Limerick

Limericks central location in the Mid West of Ireland makes it easily accessible from all corners of the country. In addition to its excellent location, Limerick is well connected by public transport. Driving is also a convenient means of travel, as the city is in the path of many of Ireland’s main highways. On top of this, Shannon International Airport is just thirty minutes west of the city, so you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to convenient ways to get to Limerick.

by car

Limerick is situated at the junction of several of Ireland’s main motorways, so driving can be a convenient means of transport. If you’re taking the N7 from Dublin, this easy route will get you into the city in less than 3 hours. The N20 motorway connects Cork to the city in about an hour and a half, and if you’re coming from Galway, take the N6 motorway to the N66 and then the smaller N19, which will take you directly into Limerick.

ByRail

Irish Rail operates a high-speed commuter rail line from Dublin with seventeen trains running daily from Heuston station. Other cities can also be accessed from these hubs, including Rosslare Europort via Waterford, Cork and Tralee.

All trains arrive at Limerick’s Colbert Station, which is centrally located and is a 5-minute walk from the city center and also serves as the main bus terminal for the city. Thomond Park and Gaelic grounds are 20-25 minutes away. Bus Éireann provides a shuttle service from the city center to Thomond Park for all major matches.

For more information on train times and fares, contact Colbert Station (tel: +353 61 315555).

By bus

Bus Eireann provides bus services between Limerick and the other cities in Ireland. There are regular connections to Dublin (1 hour 15 minutes), Tralee (2 hours), Cork (1 hour 50 minutes) and most other major cities in the region. Bus Eireann also operates the bus service between Shannon Airport and the city centre.

All buses arrive at Limerick’s central bus terminal, Colbert Station, which is also the city’s railway terminus. From the Colbert station, it’s a five-minute walk to the city center. There are tourist information and currency exchange kiosks at the Bus Eireann information desk. For more information on bus times and fares, contact Bus Eireann (tel: +353 61 313333).

by air

Access to Limerick by air is provided by Shannon Airport, the regional air hub. Shannon International Airport is the gateway to the West of Ireland serving many destinations across Europe and the US. This modern and efficient airport has a single terminal, handling all your domestic and international flights. Air travel from the UK is mainly handled by Aer Lingus and Ryanair, which operate frequent flights from major cities. From the United States, Delta, Continental, US Airways and Aer Lingus operate scheduled flights, while flights from Canada are served by Air Transat to Toronto.

The airport terminal has all the usual facilities that travelers may need. In the main terminal area you can find ATMs, four currency exchange offices and a Bank of Ireland branch, as well as restaurants, a newsagent, a gift shop and duty-free shops. An airport information desk, open daily from 06:00 to midnight, is located in the Arrivals Hall to assist you with any questions you may have (tel: +353 61 712000).

Shannon International Airport Transportation

The Shannon Airport Authority operates all car parks at Shannon Airport and offers short-term parking (less than 24 hours) and up to 5 long-term on-airport car parks with over 5,000 spaces available in total. The airport police regularly patrol all car parks. There are separate coach parking facilities for dropping off departing passengers and picking up arriving passengers.

Bus Eireann offers connections from Shannon International Airport to all major Irish cities. These airport buses run frequently from outside the terminal and take passengers to Colbert Station, Limerick, in approximately 30 minutes. The Bus Eireann counter is located in the Arrivals Hall and is open from 08:00 to 16:00 (tel: +353 61 313333).

There is no train service from Shannon Airport. If you hire a car, just follow the N19 from the terminal to the N18 leading to Limerick, which is well signposted and easy to navigate.

Often, it is not the actual accommodation that is the most important memory of a trip. It is an excellent accommodation with something else added that makes it special moments.

So when your hotel sits right next to a memorable landmark, the combination is a real winner. This is what happens to visitors who book hotels built along the river that runs through Hue. Because this river is not just any river.

Looking out from your hotel room at the moving stretch of water called ‘a silver sword standing up to the sky’ makes your trip an enchanting experience. The river is a true tourist attraction in its own right. This beautiful moving landmark not only offers a wonderful view, but also offers visitors many opportunities to explore.

The Huong River or Perfume River comes from Truong Son Mountain. There are two springs, not particularly creatively named as the left and right tributaries that meet at the Bang Lang fork and create the Perfume River. This river is 30 km long from Bang Lang to Thuan An estuary.

The river flows slowly for most of the year until tropical storm season, when the river can become a tyrant inundating large areas of the countryside and leaving everything nearby under water. Even Hue suffers from floods of up to 2m high which inundate most of the city. Anyone up for a boat ride down Main Street?

The river’s path through the countryside traverses a varied landscape past mountain peaks and green tropical vegetation. As he passes through the area, he collects flowers creating his own fragrance. Hence the name that it has rightly earned – Perfume River.

Boats decorated with dragons transport visitors to a host of interesting places that are worth a visit. The Nguyen dynasty called Hue their home. And as with emperors around the world they felt they needed beautiful tombs to preserve their legacy, of whatever order it might have been. Take a trip up the river to explore some of the historical treasures.

The view from both sides of the ship shows an interesting variety of forts, suburbs, mixed with marvelous pagodas, towers and temples. Mix sunshine into the water and it can be like a magical journey down memory lane of lives lived and cultures left behind.

When visiting Hue, look for a hotel that is situated along the Perfume River. It will make your stay memorable. There is no shortage of good ones to think about. In fact, accommodation in Hue is affordable and, in most cases, of a very good standard.