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Posted by: Simon | Date: 20th August 2009
Connecting the Louvre with the Place de la Concorde, the enchanting Tuileries Garden (Jardin des Tuileries) occupies an area of 25 hectares and offers countless photo opportunities and areas to relax on the lawns or while taking a seat next to one of the many beautiful basins or statues.
The nearest metro station is Tuileries on line 1 and I’d really recommend taking a walk through the gardens or even stopping for a coffee to watch the world go by. The whole area is absolutely beautiful, and the gardens make a nice change from pounding the city streets or exploring the city's many museums.
But be warned, many of the cafes in the area which cater to tourists can charge around 4-5 Euro for a coffee, so choose carefully.
The nearest metro station is Tuileries on line 1 and I’d really recommend taking a walk through the gardens or even stopping for a coffee to watch the world go by. The whole area is absolutely beautiful, and the gardens make a nice change from pounding the city streets or exploring the city's many museums.
But be warned, many of the cafes in the area which cater to tourists can charge around 4-5 Euro for a coffee, so choose carefully.
Location: Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France
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Posted by: Simon | Date: 20th August 2009
The Eiffel tower is another essential sight when visiting Paris, and despite the queues at the foot of the tower and the subsequent queues to get on and off the lifts at each level, the 360 degree views alone at well worth if.
By far the best time to visit is last afternoon or in the evening as the crowds are much shorter. If you opt for the evening you can enjoy a different perspective on the city by seeing the city lights as well as enjoying two admissions for the price of one. Sunset is beautiful, but expect to queue.
I’ve been lucky enough to visit the top of the tower around three times now, on various trips to Paris, and on the first occasion I opted to descend the middle floor via the stairs rather than taking the lift, which, although tiring, was quite rewarding. I’d also recommend everyone visits the very top of the tower, if only for the slightly nervous feeling you get when ascending in the last lift!
By far the best time to visit is last afternoon or in the evening as the crowds are much shorter. If you opt for the evening you can enjoy a different perspective on the city by seeing the city lights as well as enjoying two admissions for the price of one. Sunset is beautiful, but expect to queue.
I’ve been lucky enough to visit the top of the tower around three times now, on various trips to Paris, and on the first occasion I opted to descend the middle floor via the stairs rather than taking the lift, which, although tiring, was quite rewarding. I’d also recommend everyone visits the very top of the tower, if only for the slightly nervous feeling you get when ascending in the last lift!
Location: Avenue Gustave Eiffel 75007 Paris, France
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Posted by: Justine Bayod Espoz | Date: 29th April 2009
Rome’s Coliseum, aside from being the largest building constructed during the Roman period, was also internationally voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World in 2007. The sordid entertainment that it provided Roman society, gladiator and animal battles, is no doubt another morbid reason for the modern world’s fascination with the arena.
The Coliseum seated 60,000 spectators and is made up of 80 arches on the ground floor through which ancient Romans could gain access to the grounds. However, nowadays, only a single entrance is used, contributing to massive lines, where tourists can spend hours waiting to purchase admission tickets. To skip the wait, visit the neighboring Palatine Hill first. The line to access the Palatine Hill is significantly shorter, and once there, you can buy a dual Coliseum/Palatine Hill ticket. The halls of the Coliseum also play host to temporary art exhibits that shouldn’t be ignored.
The Coliseum seated 60,000 spectators and is made up of 80 arches on the ground floor through which ancient Romans could gain access to the grounds. However, nowadays, only a single entrance is used, contributing to massive lines, where tourists can spend hours waiting to purchase admission tickets. To skip the wait, visit the neighboring Palatine Hill first. The line to access the Palatine Hill is significantly shorter, and once there, you can buy a dual Coliseum/Palatine Hill ticket. The halls of the Coliseum also play host to temporary art exhibits that shouldn’t be ignored.
Location: Rome, Italy
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Posted by: Sacha Pilgrim | Date: 26th April 2009
Living Legends is a one stop destination for fun family activities suiting all ages. For the competitive thrill seekers there are electric go-karts which reach speeds up to 35 mph. You can take it easy and leisurely drive around the track or get a group together and start a competition- the winner takes home bragging rights!
If you enjoy golf then you may want to visit one of the two Adventure Golf Courses which were the first of it’s kind to be made in Britain. The golf courses cover three aches and have numerous tricky obstacles which add to the excitement.
In addition to the go-karts and golf you can enjoy the shopping village and live entertainment highlighting the history of Jersey.
If you enjoy golf then you may want to visit one of the two Adventure Golf Courses which were the first of it’s kind to be made in Britain. The golf courses cover three aches and have numerous tricky obstacles which add to the excitement.
In addition to the go-karts and golf you can enjoy the shopping village and live entertainment highlighting the history of Jersey.
Location: www.jerseyslivinglegend.co.je
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