Archive for June, 2010
Meeting The Friendly French – We Kid You Not!
Paris Greeters, a volunteer organization of amiable Parisians who look forward to welcoming visitors to their city are changing the impression that Paris is a less than friendly city, one tour at a time, every day. As Linda and I make our away across the city from the broad perfumed boulevards of the Champs Elysee [...]
Kids Fly Free To The Fiji Islands – Go Play On The Coral Coast
The Fiji Islands are calling with a fabulous family vacation deal – Kids Fly Free to Fiji! South Pacific specialist, Travel2.com, is offering flights on South Pacific Air from LAX to NAN from $679 each way per adult with two kids under the age of 12 flying along for free with two paying adults. So [...]
Paris Pickpockets – Latest Tricks for 2010
Linda and I are just back from Paris and are pleased to report that the number of gypsies and shady characters lurking about tourist attractions seem to be on the decline this year. But it pays to be ever vigilant! Here are the tricks we experienced on our trip: #1, A young person approaches you [...]
The FCC Takes The Mystery Out of Phoning Home From A Foreign Country
The Federal Communication Commission today announced a new initiative to help US travelers find the most up-to-date information on how to make phone calls from foreign countries at the most economical rates. The FCC has created a new web portal at http://www.fcc.gov/worldtravel that will serve as a directory of information to help travelers phone home [...]
Visit Versailles On Your Own – Tips You Need To Know
Why sign up for a pricey group tour to visit the Palace of Versailles when you can easily venture out on your own? It’s easy to plan a visit to Versailles from the city of Paris. Recently Linda and I decided to tackle a Versailles visit on our own, and we are happy to report [...]
The Green Grass Of Wimbledon Comes To New York City – Play For Free!
Here’s a great New York City sightseeing tip for everyone visiting in June. The British Bank, HSBC, is sharing a bit of Wimbledon excitement with New York City this month as it presents “Wimbledon at Rockefeller Center” from Monday June 21st through Friday June 25, 2010. The best part about this tennis packed week-long celebration [...]
Luxury Caribbean Island Adopts Restaurant Week Concept All Summer Long
We all look forward to Restaurant Weeks to temp us to experience new places at great prices. Now the alluring Caribbean island of Anguilla is hoping you’ll be tempted to visit them and take advantage of their Prix Fixe Summer promotion. Not only are the island restaurants offering Prix Fixe menus, but the hotels, inns [...]
