Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is a large city of almost 2 million, and it offers a wide selection of ‘where to stay’ options, from true 5-star hotels to comfortable budget accommodations. The Old Town in the Sródmiescie district is home to most of Warsaw’s popular tourist sights, such as the Royal Castle, and the …
Munich is a warmhearted Bavarian city, with a grand array of hotels from which to choose. Where to stay in Munich is a question we get asked quite frequently from our readers. We’d like to offer our suggestions for hotels in Munich at every price-point. Where to Stay in Munich – Best Munich Neighborhoods to Stay …
Choosing a hotel in France is now an easier task because of the new French hotel rating system. France, with over 78 million foreign visitors each year, is the worlds leading tourist destination. In fact, tourism accounts for approximately 6% of France’s income, so it is no wonder that the French government has taken the lead …
My husband Bill and I were guests of the Gard Tourisme Office for a five day tour of this beautiful, but mainly undiscovered region of France. Although we have traveled to the south of France numerous times, we had not spent much time in the Gard. The Gard is part of Languedoc Roussillon and is …
Check-out our picks for where to stay when in Marseille, France. Marseille is a big city (the second largest in France) with a big personality, so we recommend staying near the action-filled city center (Vieux-Port.) Marseille’s Vieux-Port derives from its historic roots as a fishing village to what is now the largest commercial port on the Mediterrean. …
My husband and I got our introduction to Thalassotherapy on a recent trip to France, sponsored by the Gard Tourist Office. We were staying in La Grau du Roi-Port Camargue, an amazing French resort town located right on the Mediterranean Sea, not far from Nimes, and were invited to partake in a few Thalassotherapy treatments. …
We drove to St-Remy-de-Provence, 20 km from Avignon, bright and early to make sure we missed nothing of the famous St. Remy Market. After parking on the edge of town, we followed the fast-paced, empty-basket toting crowds, to centre ville, while taking in the colors and fragrances of this wonderful Provencal tradition. We passed olive …
Check-out our recommendations for where to stay in and around Arles from every price-point. We love Arles and find that this ancient town, set in the heart of Provence, to be a perfect place to immerse yourself in the essence of Provence. Home for a time to Van Gogh, you’ll discover the warm colors and the …
With a metropolitan area population of over 1.5 million, Spain’s thriving Valencia is the third largest city in the country.Valencia was founded by Romans in 138 BC, and is now a haven for tourists and sun-worshipers because of its year-round warm climate, wonderful beaches, and fine cuisine. We spent our first half-day in Valencia by accident. We left …
London is an expensive city, so if you’re young and happy to go with the flow, staying in a hostel might be a great way to save your pennies, (or pence to be more accurate.) Here are our favorite London youth hostels Astor’s Quest Hostel – Inexpensive The Astor hostels, established in 1974 as the first independent …