A list of the world’s top ten vacation spots is hard to make, but there are several mainstays that are well worth visiting if you haven’t been. If your own vacation itineraries haven’t included many of these top destinations, it’s time to get traveling! While individual travelers will each have their own personal top 10 vacation destinations,…
The Louvre Pyramid is one of the most distinctive features of the Parisian landscape. Serving as the grand entrance of one of the world’s finest museums, the pyramid was designed by famed architect I.M. Pei. Opened in 1989 at the bicentennial of the French Revolution, the Pyramid at the Louvre has become been a symbol of the…
The Moulin Rouge Paris, the famous cabaret, was built as a windmill in 1885, and converted to a dance hall in the 1900s. Immortalized by Toulouse-Lautrec posters, and more recently made famous in the aptly titled film, Moulin Rouge, by Baz Luhrmann. Today the Moulin Rouge Paris offers dinner, and several cabaret shows in the…
Paris New Years Eve fireworks displays are the exception – not the rule. The Eiffel Tower was the site of a spectacular fireworks display at the turn of the millennium 1999/2000. This huge event surpassed even the renowned Sydney Harbour display, which is the first major display in the world. On that night, the tower…
Paris shopping is always a popular activity, as fashion lures travelers to the capital of France in growing numbers each year. From events such as the Paris Fashion Week to stores that set the trends, fashion has a strong presence in the city. Shopping here is all encompassing, including items such as clothing at trendy boutiques and…
The Eiffel Tower, an icon of Paris, is a wonder of design and structure, and an impressive sight worth getting close to. Lie in the grass at the Champs de mars and gaze up. Ascend the tower for spectacular views of Paris. Return at night with a bottle of Merlot to watch the spectacular light display….
Eiffel Tower tickets come in a few different forms. The most basic are those that allow visitors to access the second landing via a set of stairs. Should climbing a bunch of stairs prove to be an issue, you can pay extra for tickets to the Eiffel Tower that allow you to board an elevator that…