January 2012 – The Travel Masters

January 31, 2012July 3, 2012

Apuan Alps: One of the jewels of Tuscany

Fancy a breath of fresh air? Go ahead, ask a few days off and go discover the Apuan Alps. Located across the Italian border, in Tuscany, the Alps are in the north of the peninsula. Dominated by Mount Pisanino which rises to nearly 2000 meters, the Apuan Alps are crossed by rivers Magra and Serchio. You can go hiking in the Alps as well as in the Apennines given the proximity of these mountains.

At the heart of the Italian Alps, you inevitably fall under the spell of the marble quarries of Carrara. Go hiking, riding or mountain biking in the Apuane and discover the extraordinary landscapes of the Marble Mountains. From the hills, you can even see the sea you will experience 100% nature in the heart of the Natural Park of the Apuan. Artists in soul or on holiday with children, you can organize a few sorties, thematic and stop a moment to observe the flora and why not for the drawing or complete your herbarium. Continue reading “Apuan Alps: One of the jewels of Tuscany”

January 29, 2012July 3, 2012

Cabarets: a must for a weekend in Paris!

If rhymes with Paris Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and riverboat, Paris would not be Paris without its cabarets that are part of the myth of the city of light from the Belle Epoque. They went through good times like wars to establish itself as a key element of Parisian nightlife…

According to the cabaret you choose, dive into the atmosphere of the Belle Epoque, relive the heyday of music hall, or be enchanted by the glamour and glitter. Lido and Moulin Rouge others you through a whirl of music and colors… Each tavern has developed a particular style that has become famous. Continue reading “Cabarets: a must for a weekend in Paris!”

January 26, 2012July 3, 2012

Choosing the right tour guide

A good guide is often a valuable asset during a trip or for preparing your trip… if you have well chosen to start! If I order some books on the internet without problem, I always preferred to go in the radius of a library to choose a travel guide. It is indeed significant in view of providing content to see the quality of the illustrations, the distribution of different sections and the overall direction of the work, etc.. And this little excursion is already as the first step of the journey…

The first question to ask when you are about to choose your guide is what you expect. What geographic boundaries should be covered by (a city, region, country)? What information would you find? What elements are most important to you (addresses and ratings of restaurants, listings of places to visit or fewer sites, but more developed)? How do you travel (rather adventurous and backpack or museums galore!)? The answers to these questions will first make an initial selection of guides among those proposed, – sometimes a good decade for a single destination! Browse them; compare the information for each site and the importance given to each party (lodging, restaurants, tours, descriptions…) to make it your choice. Continue reading “Choosing the right tour guide”

January 20, 2012July 4, 2012

Nerja: An Andalusian town for your holiday!

Nerja is a Spanish coastal town of 20,000 inhabitants located in the province of Malaga in the Axarquia region. Just sixty kilometers from Malaga, Nerja enjoys an equally pleasant climate all year that favors outdoor activities: hiking, biking, the scuba diving, water skiing, kayaking, swimming…

Nerja is a tourist town which has distinguished itself for its many attractions it offers to its visitors. In particular, the caves of Nerja with an international reputation that attracts every year thousands of tourists for the richness of their history.

Nerja is also popular in winter for the ski resort of Sierra Nevada. In summer you can relax on the beaches of the Costa del Sol, within walking distance of the city, on the beaches of Burriana, El Playazo and reserved beaches for nudists such as Playa de las Alberquilas. Torrecilla beaches and Calahonda are among the nicest beaches of Nerja for their first sea overlooking the waterfront. Continue reading “Nerja: An Andalusian town for your holiday!”

January 18, 2012July 7, 2012

Strikes, work deadlines … beware!

This summer is especially marked by repeated strikes on all fronts and renovation or construction of road involved on major highways. Delayed or canceled flights, air traffic controllers on strike, rail companies exceeded… what next counteract some vacation plans.

First reaction, perspective and take this troubles patiently. If, despite your current eve strikes, you face a spontaneous movement, stay calm in order to remain lucid and responsive, think about your upcoming vacation! Continue reading “Strikes, work deadlines … beware!”

January 15, 2012July 7, 2012

Visit Paris on a budget

The more advantaged to visit Paris on a budget, it is young. Indeed, all places and national museums have free admission to all European citizens under 26 years. If some temporary exhibitions are paying, you can enjoy Paris at low cost and make a cure culture.

Too old for youth fees? Know that the museums and sites are open free to certain specific dates: Heritage Days, or eg the 1st Sunday of the month for the Louvre.

Another little trick valid for all: “Kiosks Theater”. They are three in number (Montparnasse, Place des Ternes, Madeleine) and offer Tuesday to Sunday tickets at very cheap rate for the same day. Attention, first-come, first served! To avoid the queue, the websites also offer discounted tickets but usually less profitable. Continue reading “Visit Paris on a budget”

January 12, 2012July 7, 2012

Long distances of departures rather pleasant vacation

The holidays approaching, everyone is already dreaming of his summer holiday: sun, sea, beach, mountains, recreation, relaxation… but before you can laze by the water it will face the goings composition of large going on holiday.

For starters, accept the idea that whatever your means of transportation, you will face in the crowd and this summer heat. So do you organize to make the trip enjoyable and can be ignored for any inconvenience associated with large departures on holiday! Continue reading “Long distances of departures rather pleasant vacation”

January 7, 2012July 9, 2012

The Opera House in Budapest

The Opera House is one of the most important tourist sites in Budapest, is that you only intend to visit the building, whether it intends to only visit the building, whether you want to watch any show, opera, Ballet and concerts.

Built between 1875 and 1884, the Opera House is considered one of the highest expressions of the neo-Renaissance style, decorated with items (statues and frescoes) of Hungarian Baroque. Not impressive for its size (it is not the biggest, tallest, the most … for instance), which is also found in its perfect acoustics, which is also reflected in its sound, according to some, that made it famous among the opera houses around the world. Continue reading “The Opera House in Budapest”

January 4, 2012July 10, 2012

Malaysia: 5 Star The Danna Langkawi resort

Well 5 stars shine above The Danna, a luxury resort with inviting pool and great candid Beach located in Langkawi, an archipelago of small islands and one of the most famous maritime tourist destinations in Malaysia.

The resort – designed with a Mediterranean colonial architecture – boasts a well-equipped marina, for those who like to turn the boat, a rather large stretch of sand where you can also dine and lush vegetation that stains the surroundings. Continue reading “Malaysia: 5 Star The Danna Langkawi resort”