Nice is the biggest city of the French Azure Coast with its population of about 340 thousands. Nice airport is on of the largest in the whole France. Few words about Nice history ? the city was founded in V century BC and was named after the goddess of victory ? Nika. In XIX century nice became a very popular resort for the European elite. In this period the most impressive architectural masterpieces were built ? palaces, luxury villas and boulevards. Nice was especially fashionable for the winter rest, when in all other Europe it was very cold.

Nowadays a lot of this chic atmosphere has saved, and Nice is still one of the best French resorts.

Modern Nice looks like some financial and commercial center, and to spend holidays there costs a little cheaper than in neighboring resorts of Azure Coast. Due to airport and direct train Paris-Nice, the city is the first resort, visitors see on Azure Coast.

The most famous attraction in Nice is Promenade des Anglais with its legendary Negresco hotel. Promenade des Anglais is a wide boulevard 6 kilometers long. It?s planted with palms and flowers and is the most popular place for walks. On the East Promenade des Anglais turns into the quai des Etats-Unis with the best Nice restaurants. Don?t miss the chance to taste the special dish ? fish soup.

Nice strikes with the cozy narrow streets of the old city, greenery of the parks, fountains on the squares and the art treasures of Nice museums. Nice is impossible to imagine without flowers, fruits and vegetables market Cours Saleya working in the morning. The market is surrounded by the restaurants and cafes.

The ancient cemetery, the largest in France the forth largest in Europe attracts a lot of visitors due to its magnificent monuments.

Among other places to see in Nice are Opera, built in 1885, Saint-Reparate church of XVII century, Cesu church ? a perfect sample of neoclassical style, Justice Palace established in the end of the XIX century.

Mediterranean resort, Nice is well known for its beaches. Mostly they are pebbly, warm and clean, but beginning with the Antibe cape they become sandy. It?s common not to acquire a tan in Nice but to boast of the sun tan you?ve already had. It?s a prestigious place to show off for the rich (and not very) people.

Nice has approximately 300 sunny days a year. The combination of the rich history, soft climate, diverse nature and highly developed infrastructure places Nice on the top of the list of the best resorts.

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If you travel a lot or even if you travel only during vacation time, you should always pay attention to your valuable assets inside the hotel and outside it. Getting something stolen like your purse, your wallet or your expensive watch will surely ruin your vacation. Burglars aren?t your only worry; dangerous strangers should be avoided too. Hotels may give you an impression of safety, but they have so many different guests that the hotel?s staff can?t keep an eye on everyone. Therefore, you are the only one who is best taking care of yourself. Here are some safety tips to avoid getting unpleasant memories during your travels.

The thing you should do all the time is to keep your room?s door locked. Lock it even if you are inside the room and also put the security chain. Make sure you have locked the door whenever you are leaving the room. You can do this by trying the door to see if it is perfectly closed and locked. It may look a bit paranoid, but the lock might be broken and your room would be vulnerable to any nosy intruder who would try the door knob.

If there is someone knocking on the door, look through the view port first to check on that person. If you don?t know that person, don?t open the door. Don?t trust people claiming they are part of the hotel staff if you don?t expect any visits from the hotel?s personnel. Check with the reception to make sure that person is an employee of the hotel. If you still don?t trust that person, you could keep the security chain on while carrying on the conversation.

The windows are also important. Make sure they are closed and locked whenever you leave the room.

Always use the hotel?s main entrance no matter if it?s day or night. It is safer to use facilities that are crowded with guests and hotel?s staff. Stay away from dark, remote hallways or rooms.

Jewellery represents the item that is most stolen from hotel rooms. Put all your valuables into the safe which most hotel rooms are equipped with. If your room doesn?t have a safe, you can use the hotel?s safe or locked storage facilities. And don?t live your valuable things scattered around your room in anyone?s sight.

All these tips may sound a bit paranoid, but keep in mind that being vigilant will save you from a lot of trouble. So whenever you are travelling, always pay attention to these tips and your vacation will not be ruined from an unfortunate burglary incident.

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Borrego Springs is a small town in the middle of the Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Everyone there is proud that it is the largest state park in the US. The small town is located in a desert valley thus you can imagine how hot it can get during the summer. In fact, when looking over places to stay and eat, many mention that they are closed during the summer. I don’t blame them. We planned a one night stay a few weeks in advance. Borrego Springs Resort seemed the choice that combined reasonable prices and solid comfort so we went there ….

We made our way into town from Julian. Once on Borrego Springs road you would imagine that there would be a sign directing you to the resort. Well, no. Luckily, we spotted Tilting T drive as we sped down the road and made a quick turn. After a short drive we arrived at the resort and checked in. The resort was clean and basic. Our room was quite large. It had everyting we needed apart from a safe. The bathroom was well furnished. The bed was very comfortable. They only had very large pillows making it difficut to sleep if you are used to small pillows. The view outside the room displayed the desert in all its autumn beauty. The weather was perfect during our stay which helped. In the evening we spent some time at the pool. The pool was also very basic, not really resorty, but served its purpose. A full golf course is adjacent to the property but we did not take advantage of that. In the morning, continental breakfast was included. It was not very good. The coffee was bad. The view from the Arches restaurant though, where breakfast is served is absolutely magnificent. Service was quite solid.

All in all, for the price, this was a pretty good place to stay. When visiting Borrego Springs again, we would strongly consider staying here again. Note: The web site for the resort is very well done and looks much better than the actual place.

1112 Tilting T Drive P.O. Box 981 Borrego Springs CA 92004 888-826-7734

Michael Philip is one of the editors and contributors for the SeeTheGlobe.com web site. SeeTheGlobe.com is a travel information web site and community. Reviews of restaurants, hotels, airlines and other travel resources are provided from first hand accounts.

You can have a great Denver vacation even if you’re on a budget. We have hotels in the downtown area that are at least affordable ? if not exactly budget hotels– and numerous hotels that are within a 15-20 minute drive of the downtown area that are just right for the budget-minded.

First, the downtown hotels. As you may guess, the words downtown hotel and budget just don’t go together as all downtown hotels tend to be on the pricey side. However, we have the Red Lion Inn and the Comfort Inn Downtown. The Red Lion is at 1975 Bryant which is about 1/2 mile west of downtown Denver, off I-25 and next to Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium. Its published rate for a June 15 stay (two in the room) is $69.00 for a room with king bed, no smoking. You can contact the hotel by calling 303-433-8331.

The Comfort Inn Downtown is downtown, one block from 16th Street Mall and Denver Pavilions at 401 17th St. It’s much pricier at $139 for a June 15 stay, two people in a room with king bed. You can reach the hotel by calling 800-237-7431.

If you don’t mind going ?suburban,? where you will be 15-25 minutes from the downtown Denver area, you can stay for even less.

Three of these hotels you might like are:

Embassy Suites Hotel Southeast

The Embassy Suites Hotel Southeast is located about 20-25 minutes from the downtown area via I-25 and Hampden Ave. It has 206 well appointed guest suites (it’s an all-suites hotel), and features a complimentary full cooked to order breakfast and, in the evenings, Room rates at the Embassy begin at $89.00.

7525 E Hampden Ave
Denver, CO
800-346-8357

Hotel Denver Tech Center

The Hotel Denver Tech Center is six-story hotel located in the Denver Tech Center, about 20 minutes southeast of the downtown area via I-25.

Guest room amenities include high-speed Internet access, video-game consoles, satellite televisions, coffeemakers, designer toiletries, complimentary newspapers and comprehensive business desks. Rates start at $59.00.

801 E Orchard Rd.
Englewood, CO
800-346-8357

Doubletree Denver Southeast

The Doubletree Southeast is situated off of I-225, with easy access to I-70 and I-25 and, as such, is about 25 minutes from downtown Denver. It features an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and the full service Fitzgerald Cafe and Pub. Guest room rates are from $59.00.

13696 E Iliff Place
Aurora, CO
800-346-8357

You can learn more of what you need to know for a great Denver vacation at my web site. Just go to http://www.best-denver-vacation.com

Douglas Hanna is a 30-plus year resident of Denver and an expert on Denver and travel in Colorado. He is also the author of more than 100 ezine articles.

It’s a big island; we’re talking Manhattan, the most vibrant of the 5 districts that make up the hustle and bustle of New York City. For many it’s home and for many more it’s a place you simply must visit. Whether it’s necessary for business travel or just for the pleasure, it’s a popular destination and one that must definitely be experienced.

Finding the right hotel in Manhattan can be challenging given the sheer number of options. The island hosts everything from 3 star hotels up to some of the greatest 5 star hotels in the world.

For business travelers you may be in a position to afford to stay at one of the many 5 star hotels such as the magnificent Waldorf Astoria, The Plaza or one of the Ritz Carlton hotels situated around the park. There are many 5 star hotels all of which have world-class facilities such as ballrooms, conference rooms and special venues. Most of these are available to be booked, which will be sure to impress your clients or associates if you choose to utilize them on you stay in New York.

When staying in New York as part of you vacation, you’ll find any number of great hotels to stay at both 5 star hotels if you can afford, or discount hotels. The important factor to consider when choosing your hotel reservation is what your purpose is when you are visiting Manhattan. If you want to be close to the heart of the action which is the Times Square area and theatre district, you will want to choose a hotel that is close and convenient while still in your price range. In midtown Manhattan is the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, which on 7 th avenue makes it within walking distance of all the bright lights and action. It is also not too far to central park for a relaxing day out.

There are many Brilliant Hotels in New York and finding discount hotel reservation is easy whether for business travel or vacation travel, premiere and discount hotel bookings can be easily be done on the web through many trusted providers.

So go and enjoy it, because it’s one of the worlds great cities.

Matthew Hudson contributes articles at http://www.brillianthotels.com A Source for discount hotel reservation and vacation packages.

Some of the prettiest beaches in the world circle the island of Cozumel. They vary from long, treeless sandy stretches of white sand to isolated coves and rocky shores. There are two sides to the island ? the leeward (western) side where the coast is sheltered from storms by the proximity of the mainland and the windward (eastern) side. The beaches on the windward side require a bit more of an effort to reach, but if you make the trip, you?ll be rewarded by some of the most beautiful, serene beaches in the world.

On the leeward side, the best beaches can be found in the southern half of the island. Most of the beaches along the northern hotel strip have rocky shores with little sand. Heading southward, the first beach of note is Nachi-Cocom in front of the Casa del Mar Hotel. Open to everyone, there you?ll find a Mexican restaurant, lounge chairs and beach umbrellas. Further on you?ll find Playa Corona, a relatively quiet beach with snorkeling equipment and some fabulous underwater fauna to explore. Probably the most crowded beach on the island is the Playa San Francisco. Popular with cruise ship passengers who have limited time, the beach offers a varied sampling of Cozumel without having to venture inland. There is usually live music, a collection of locals selling arts and crafts, a choice of moderately priced restaurants, gift and souvenir shops and an ample amount of recreational equipment for rent. Divers use Playa San Francisco as their jumping off points to San Francisco reef and the Santa Rosa wall offshore. For a quieter but just as lovely setting, head just a bit farther south to the beach at Palancar with it?s view of the Palancar Reef, water sports center and bar-caf?.

On the windward side of the island there are numerous narrow, powdery beaches and deserted rocky coves. Swimming on this side of the island is not encouraged due to the treacherous undertow that can sweep you out to sea in minutes. But the views and solitude of the area, and the opportunity for some truly world class sunbathing are unequaled by sites on the western side. Playa Bush is known for it?s caf? serving ice cold beer and a beach that offers up treasures from the sea that have washed up during the night. Punta Chiqueros called Playa Bonita by the locals is known as one of the swimming beaches on this side of the island due to it?s fine sand, clear water and moderate waves. It is also a campground of unmatched beauty for those who like to vacation in the great outdoors. For the surfing crowd, there is Punta Morena with a pounding surf and primitive rooms on the beach for a mere $10 per night. At Chen Rio, another camping spot, soldiers patrol the beach stopping tourists from poaching turtle eggs that are protected by law. For the serious explorer, Punta Molas, beyond where the paved road ends, offers unspoiled beach beauty for sunbathing and communing with nature. Whatever your beach desires, they can be completely fulfilled at Cozumel!

Cozumel Info provides detailed information about Cozumel beaches, weather, vacations, real estate, hotels, and more. Cozumel Info is the sister site of Punta Cana Web.

If you are planning on heading someplace as a hiker or backpacker or just looking to go on a local camping trip there are a few extra essentials that you can add to your kit to help with those unexpected things that turn up.

? Sarong
? Duct Tape
? Plastic Baggies
? Wet Naps or Baby Wipes
? Fold Down bag
? Plastic film canister that comes with each new roll of camera film
? Earplugs and eye mask
? Toilet paper

Many women have found the sarong to be an invaluable tool. You can use it as a skirt, head covering, bag, swimsuit, dress, towel, shawl, blanket, curtain for privacy and it can even be used as an impromptu bandage in case of injury. Duct tape explains itself. It can be your quick fix for numerous problems including a rip in your tent. Plastic baggies can hold everything from food to seashells found on the beach. Baby Wipes come in handy when you are short on running water. If you plan on making a lot of purchases a fold down bag can fold out and hold items for you. Those plastic film canisters make great medicine containers. Those who are on a long flight or in a hotel with paper thin walls will greatly appreciate earplugs and an eye mask. Last but certainly not least you can never know which places will run out of toilet paper right when you need to go, so always keep some on hand.

These are recommended extras that you can pick and choose from at length and will probable be more essential for some people, while merely being extra baggage for others. It?s really up to the traveler to decide what items they should add to personalize their travel kits, but my top three picks are duct tape, Baby Wipes and toilet paper.

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The Catalan town of Alghero is located on the Northwest coast of Sardinia. Known throughout the world for its stunning beaches and characteristic old town centre it is fast becoming one of Europe?s holiday hotspots. Alghero is an old fishing town that has embraced the tourist industry with two very large arms. Sprawling out along the coast line Alghero offers the tourist both the opportunity of a beach holiday or a small city break.

If you are looking to just relax and be somewhere that you can walk out the door and be on the beach you must stay in the Lido area. The Lido is Alghero?s own beach that runs all the way form Alghero to Fertilia, a small hamlet of Alghero. There are a number of hotels located in the area with sea views and private sun beds on the beach for residents. In the summer months the Lido comes to life with a number of bars, restaurants and pizzerias either on the beach or in the area and when the sun goes down you can find live music and parties on the beach.

For those who don?t want to be on the beach and want to experience a little more of the cultural side of Alghero there is the old town. Dating back to the 12th century the old town centre is truly something that must be seen to be fully appreciated. Have lunch along the battlements looking out to sea or take a stroll through the shops in the warren of cobble stone streets. There are a number of churches and historical places of interest to visit and many guided excursions to help make sure you do not miss anything.

The area of Alghero does of course spread beyond the boundaries of the city itself. There is Porto Conte with its natural wildlife reserve that spreads along the coast line in complete natural beauty. Reachable either by land or by boat excursion there is Capo Caccia and Neptune?s Grotto which is a must for any visitor to Alghero.

Away form the coast there is also much to see and do. Why not visit an Agriturismo, a working farm that has lodging and restaurant facilities serving up only produce from the farm.

As mentioned earlier Alghero is a Catalan town and although much of the cuisine available is Italian there are a few Catalan influences to be found. Why not try Paella Algherese or Catalan lobster (served cold with fresh tomato and onion). There are of course many Sardinian specialities to be tried such as roast suckling pig or Seadas, a pastry filled with Goats cheese and then dribbled with honey.

The climate in Alghero allows for a perfect vacation all year round. The summer months get up to about 35 degrees and throughout the day in the winter the temperature never drops much below 15 degrees.

A great place for children and adults alike, Alghero is definitely worth a visit.

For more Sardinian tourist information take a look at Sardinia – tourist information

Born in London Kirk Friis moved to Sardinia where he now lives with his wife and son.

Q. Where is Amorgos Island located?

A.= Amorgos Island is located in Greece in the archipelagos called CYCLADES.

Q. Is it near the Dodecanese Islands?

A.= Yes, it is.

Q. People say that Amorgos Island is quite ancient. How ancient is it?

A.= Life existed in Amorgos Island at the end of the Neolithic age.

Q. What type of life?

A.= Life was organized?people lived in an organized society ?a society with rules and traditions.

Q. Do we have proves of this statement?

A.= Of course, we have. Some excavations done in 1985 have shown that an organized society was living in Amorgos Island from the 4th millennium B.C.

Q. How many museums does Amorgos Island have?

A. Amorgos Island has only one museum.

Q. Where is the museum of Amorgos Island located?

A.= The museum of Amorgos Island is located in the town of HORA near of the center.

Q. People say that the Amorgos museum building itself represents a special attraction ?

A.= It is so indeed. The Amorgos museum building is a 16th century style building. It is a Venetian style building. This Amorgos museum building was the home of the Gavras family? a family of rich and famous merchants.

Q. What is to be seen in the Amorgos Island museum?

A.= The museum has an archaeological collection. The collection is made of a huge rang of antiquities from Bronze Age and from the Ancient World. The ground floor is organized to show a display of ancient pieces which are prehistoric finds. The first floor has a display of sculptures, tomb relief and lots of work of art from Historic period.

Q. How can we get in touch with the Amorgos Island museum, for more information?

A.= For further information, you can place a phone call at his phone number: 228 57 18 31 or call OTE the Greek phone company for an update on the number as phone numbers sometimes change.

Q. Is there a way of transportation to get to the Amorgos Island museum? A.= Yes. There is always a way of transportation to get to the Amorgos Island museums. There is bus service. You can also go by taxi if you live outside the center. The bus is also available if you are far from the center.

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Ancient Athens versus modern Athens??? Could we marry those two antitheses without causing any disgrace? Could we be right to suspect that such a project may end up into showing a considerable lack of vision ?if not, a great lack of culture???? Ancient Athens versus modern Athens??….A question of great importance for tourists who wish to visit Greece?who wish to admire ancient Athens in its original ?dress??who wish to enjoy, at the same time, comfort and modernity in their daily life?

Modern Athens has succeeded to realize such a daring project without damaging its precious ancient atmosphere. We wouldn?t go further into this subject without underlining the presence of a woman at the head of the City Council : a modern young Lady, Mrs Dora Bakoyannis has been elected as the Mayor of modern Athens. Under her guidance, the City Council has developed numerous cultural activities taking place outside (at Summer Time, at Christmas Time, at Easter Time?). Does the year 2004 remind you anything? ?2004? a magic year for modern Athens.

2004? has inspired thousands of artists and workers to create a new look for their city. Modern Athens began to project her new image: a new born city ready for the Olympics Games ? Ancient Athens and modern Athens were proud ?so were the citizens?ready to welcome the crowds of visitors. Many features have been developed to receive the guests: ?walking roads to visit Archaeological Sites ?additional restaurants, Bars, Caf?-Bars ?beaches have become accessible by Trolley ?the public transport system has highly improved ?construction of beautiful highways ?addition of many hotels and rooms in Athens.

From the Airport, you can get to Ancient Athens or modern Athens or to the suburbs) by using public Transport, limousines services or taxis?.Taxis and public transport are more than reasonable (a ticket for the Airport Express Line is 2.90 euros/good for 24 hours). Searching for a place to stay can be simplified with the Internet. Rooms in Athens and Greekster can provide you all information you need for a memorable visit to the land of your dream.

And know let?s play this ??quiz?? to verify our information :

1.The mayor of modern Athens is, A?.Peter Papandreou — B?.Dora Bakoyannis
2. The last Olympics games in modern Athens took place in the year, A?2000 — B?.2004
3.To visit the Archaelogical Sites, going from one place to another, A?. you have to go with the Trolley — B?.you can go on foot
4.The new metro stations look like, A?.a sky painted in blue — B?.a living museum
5.To get to Ancient Athens or modern Athens from the Airport, A?.you have to rent a car or?drive your own — B?you can use the metro
ANSWERS at to this article. Quiz: answers and comments
1.=A, 2.=B, 3.-=B, 4.=B, 5.=B
Comments: If you found, 5 answers = excellent, 4 answers = very good, 3 answers = you need to read more articles on this subject, 2 answers = you need to come to Greece 1 answer = Athens is waiting ?it can?t wait to be discovered by YOU.

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