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The French capital has always been a fashionable destination. While some world cities fall in and out of favor, Paris’s blend of history, art, architecture, and bohemian culture keeps it eternally in style.Accommodation in Paris reflects centuries of changing trends. Beyond the old-fashioned opulence of the Ritz and the George V, there’s a new generation of hotels bringing fun and modernity to a Parisian trip. Historic Haussmann-era buildings sport designer refits complete with high-tech gadgets and sleek new furnishings, at a fraction the price of their elite counterparts. In time for Paris Fashion Week 2011, agoda.com rounds up the chicest…
Travel company Dream Holidays Limited has ceased trading with immediate effect. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) says customers will be able to complete their holidays. The CAA estimates that around 525 people are currently overseas – all of them will be able to complete their holidays and return to the UK due to the CAA’s ATOL protection. Around 1,800 people with forward bookings with the company will be able to claim a full refund for their holidays from the CAA. Advice for Dream Holidays Ltd customers who are currently overseas: The CAA will ensure that all Dream Holidays Ltd customers…
Swiss visitor Sandro Gianella, accompanied by his partner Nathalie Goddi, was completely taken by surprise upon his arrival at the Seychelles International Airport on Saturday July 16, when he was called aside to be greeted as the 100,000th visitor to the islands this year. The couple from Switzerland arrived on the Emirates EK707 flight from Dubai and Mr. Gianella stepped down on the Seychelles soil as that lucky visitor to clock the 100,000th milestone. He was welcomed by the Seychelles Tourism Board Chief Executive, Alain St. Ange, and his deputy CEO, Elsia Grandcourt. As part of his prize, 28-year-old Mr.…
Everybody loves their regular vacations. Sunning themselves in Spain or Skiing in the Alps, everybody has their own type of holiday that they love to retreat to at least once a year. But what happens when people decide to move away on a permanent basis to the places they love? How much of a hassle can it truly be, from fixing your visas to organising your property for International Shipping things can get very messy very quickly if you don’t organise everything suitably. The pros of moving abroad are obvious. If you have the money and the funding for your…
As hundreds of thousands of families prepare to jet off on their summer holidays, British Airways has prepared a list of top tips for travelling with children. Father of two and senior cabin crew member, Justin Cox says: “As a parent I understand that travelling with kids can at first seem like a daunting prospect, but it really needn’t be. After my 12 years as BA cabin crew I have found that flying can be made more comfortable and even fun for kids by following a few simple pointers.” If you plan to take your own car seat for the…
Younger adults consider moving abroad due to rising cost of living, while over 55s cite bad weather, it has been revealed. Almost a third of the UK public (32 per cent) would consider relocating abroad due to the rising cost in living, a survey has found. The study, conducted by Bishop’s Move the UK’s largest privately owned removals company, also found that the when it comes to motives for moving abroad, a significant proportion of younger adults are feeling the pinch of increasing living costs and would leave the country for this reason. However, those 55 or over – the…
Celeb’s do like their exclusive holiday resorts, and with their fame and wealth, you’d expect them to only want the best! Monaco has always been a favourite hotspot of the rich and famous – offering the best in casinos, cruises, nightlife and sunshine – and of course Formula 1 Racing! A tax haven, and a gambling and high living hotspot – celebrities are very often ‘papped’ sunning themselves on gorgeous yachts in the harbour! Islands such as Saint Lucia and Barbados are also very popular Celeb hangouts – many of the tropical islands have beautiful and highly exclusive resorts with…
Foreign Secretary William Hague: “These were deplorable acts of terrorism. The UK stands firmly with India in the face of such atrocities.” Speaking on Wednesday, the Foreign Secretary said: “I send my deepest condolences to all those who have lost relatives or been injured in the bomb blasts in Mumbai. These were deplorable acts of terrorism. The UK stands firmly with India in the face of such atrocities. We are committed to working with the Indian government and our allies and partners to combat the threat from terrorism in all its forms. “A Foreign Office consular team is already in…
Britain’s oldest roller coaster, the Scenic Railway at Dreamland, Margate, has had its listing upgraded to Grade II* on the advice of English Heritage. The Scenic Railway, which was built in 1920 by John Henry Iles for his new American-style amusement park, is the oldest surviving roller coaster in Britain and is among the five oldest in the world. Despite historic and recent fire damage, the integrity of the design remains. Scenic railways are amongst the earlier types of roller coaster design and the one at Dreamland is an internationally important surviving example of this technology and an evocative aspect…
Passengers using Heathrow and communities around the airport could benefit from reduced delays, less stacking and fewer unscheduled night flights at the UK’s busiest airport as part of a trial of new measures announced today by Aviation Minister Theresa Villiers. The measures are set out in the final report by the Government’s South East Airports Taskforce which has been published today. They are focused on making Heathrow more resilient and better able to recover on days when the airport’s operations are disrupted by poor weather or other problems. When such problems occur, these proposals would allow, exceptionally, both Heathrow’s…