Sofitel Paris La Defense Paris La Defense, France

The Sofitel Paris La Defense is a contemporary hotel with a quiet, discreet atmosphere that is ideal for work and relaxation. Each of the rooms and suites is synonymous with calm and space. The overall harmony stems from the natural simplicity of the materials and the brown and gray tones used, uplifted by bright splashes of color.Source: http://mydreamhotels.n...

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Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe

Ideally located on one of the quiet streets in Paris’ Golden Triangle, Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe is poised in Haussmann-style stateliness. Just a few minutes away, the most beautiful luxury and fashion boutiques await you, in the midst of the capital’s business and leisure district.Source: http://mydreamhotels.n...

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Hotels in New York

Top luxury hotels in New YorkThe New York Palace, a Luxury Hotel in Midtown ManhattanLondon New York City HotelsThe shellacked lobby of New York’s Carlyle hotelSource: http://mydreamhotels.n...

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Noel in Asia

Last weekend we were in Alsace, enjoying fresh snow at the Strasbourg Marché de Noël, and tomorrow (Christmas Eve) I'll be heading over to Nancy and Luxembourg; to continue our 2010 Christmas celebrations.It's been a while since I've actually spent Christmas Day and New Year's Eve in France and I'm thoroughly looking forward to it.From creative city lights,to the small boxes decorated with Christmas wrapping in the village streets;there's something special about how the French add the finishing touches to their towns and villages at this time of year.Bonne Noel - From the 'Capital of Christm...

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Crowne Plaza Hotel Fullerton – California – United States

Crowne Plaza Hotel Fullerton near Disneyland provides comfort in an ideal location. Conveniently located near California State University – Fullerton(CSUF), downtown Fullerton and Anaheim, the Crowne Plaza Hotel Fullerton offers comfortable, modern accommodations near Orange County’s many popular attractions and prominent businesses. Take a virtual tour of the hotel. While vacationing in Fullerton, guests can experience the magic of Disney’s California Adventure Park and attend a sporting event or a concert at the Honda Center.Excitement at Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park and Major League baseball games at Anaheim Stadium can...

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The Port of No Return

Bari is quite the place. Every street lines on a vertical axis parallel to the ocean. At the right time of day, around 19:00, the sun bursts with bright red and orange rays rushing fiercely through each vertical street. It is as if the sun is so big that it stands alone behind the entire port city of Bari. All the men with their hair slicked back, their Gucci shades, suit and tie look dressed to impress as if they just stepped out of GQ. Gawking, kissing and beeping their horns, the men here aren’t afraid to let a woman know they want her. The women are on pare as they walk down the busy streets, clicking their heels and pucking...

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Indiana Jones would be proud of this…… Passu, Pakistan

Location: Hussaini Village, Northern Territories, Pakistan (36°25'25.26"N 74°52'54.78"E) Date: 2 July 2007; 9.15am Camera: Canon 400D with Sigma 17-70/f2.8-4.5Apart from trekking the Karakorum Mountains, one of the most amazing experiences in Pakistan is crossing the suspension bridge across the Hunza River from Hussaini Village to Zar Abad. This rope bridge is long and un-maintained, missing a few planks. There are actually two bridges; the old one was broken and hangs in tatters right next to the current one. Crossing the bridge is quite a challenge, not only because of its condition, the length and the quick flowing river...

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Saints atop the 135 spires of Duomo di Milano, Milan, Italy

Location: Duomo di Milano, Milan, Italy (45° 27′ 51″ N, 9° 11′ 29″ E) Date: 8 March 2005; 9.10am Camera: Canon 300D with Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 LensI could only remember two things about Milan- most of the female boutique Retail Assistants look like models with long legs and the Milano di Duomo (Milan Cathedral). The Duomo was quite a sight for its size and the innumerable spires sticking out from the top of the cathedral. There are 135 spires in total with 3,500 statues adorning them. Unfortunately the Duomo was undergoing preservative maintenance and part of it was closed- even the exterior was blocked off. Therefore I did not...

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The best day trips from london

As if there weren’t enough shops, museums, and historic landmarks to fill your time in London, you’re in reasonable proximity to a host of daytrip adventures that will entertain, educate and mystify you. Here’s a sampling to get started.STRATFORD UPON AVONIt’s not just because my last name is Hamlett or that I write stage plays for a living but my first pick is a visit to the home of one of England’s most prolific authors: William Shakespeare. The English are particularly proud of this quaint 16th century township and its well tended gardens and meandering walks. It’s here in the Midlands that you will not only find the Bard’s...

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Enjoy in the city of Sana’a, really a unique place, very different to the rest of the Middle East

Sana, San’a, Sanaa, or Sana’a – this city is the capital of Yemen and one of the most fascinating in the Arab world with it’s unique architecture and friendly inhabitants. Sana’a has been a major trading centre for south-eastern Arabia. Once a seat of government for the early Islamic caliphs, it is today the capital city of Yemen. The city’s name, Sana’a, meant “fortified place”.Situated in a mountain valley at an altitude of 2,200 m, Sana’a has been inhabited for more than 2,500 years. In the 7th and 8th centuries the city became a major centre for the propagation of Islam. This religious and political heritage can be seen in...

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Whitby England the town that inspired Dracula

Whitby, England is a small fishing village that lies along the edge of the North York Moors at the mouth of the River Esk. The river splits the town into east and west as it slides into the North Sea. Both halves of the fishing port perch atop sheer cliffs overlooking the harbor and the sea beyond; pleasant jumbles of small red-roofed houses line either side of the river, like carelessly tossed dice.It is an ancient village first settled in the 5th or 6th century AD. In 637 AD a Catholic abbey was built nearby that pulled Whitby into history when, in 664 AD, the abbey was the chosen location for the Synod – council – of the Celtic...

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The Zetter, What’s on at The Zetter Hotel London, United Kingdom

Located in the Writer’s jaunty neighbourhood, Clerkenwell, this form new hotel is supported on the thought of ‘old against new. Farringdon Tube Station is a short walk away. The Hotel is the collaborative send of Michael Benyan and  Mark Sainsbury and the lead of their efforts to create a good modern shop hotel. In 2004, The Zetter conventional two Inhabitant Hotel Plan Awards for Incomparable New Hotel  and Prizewinning Arrangement Creation.The 59 bedrooms let 7 rooftop studios arrival onto patios and cogitation panoramic views of the Writer’s cityscape. Rooms feature huge sash windows and exposed brick. The top-floor...

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