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How I'm Spending my August Vacation - Yes, In Paris! |
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When living on a dollar income in the EU, one needs to regroup when it
comes to spending money these days. But what the hell, you can bitch
and moan or make the best out of a not wonderful situation. Travel in
France or back to the states has become so expensive that it's not fun
any longer. So, I've come up with a unique idea: |
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A Few of Paris's Favorite "Intimate" Hotels |
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Whether you're in Paris for vacation or on business, you may find
staying in hotels where the desk clerks know your name and room number
as you walk in the front door more appealing than some of the giant
hotels. Boutique hotels (typically, less than 50 rooms) are a
relatively recent phenomenon in the City of Light. Here are six Left
Bank hotels and there are so many more. Bonjour Paris is going to unearth many more similar hotels on both banks of the Seine. |
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Wine Bars Have Become the Rage in the US Capital City |
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It’s not news in Paris. Residents or people passing through the City of
Light usually visit at least one wine bar. They’re great places to
taste selections of two or three wines without falling on your face.
Knowledgeable bartenders will tell you a bit about what you’re drinking
and if their English isn’t the best, your neighbor will fill in the
linguistic gaps. And probably make a suggestion or two. But the trend
has hit Washington big-time. Perhaps it’s because there are so many
foreign tourists. You can still get a glass of over-priced plonk
without even trying, but good wine by the glass is easier to get—and
afford—than ever before in the District of Columbia. |
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