Archive for December, 2008
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
Paris with kids from Terra.com
This is a good set of ideas for travel to Paris with kids, most of which I think is spot-on, especially advice to eat at big brasseries where noisy kids won’t even be noticed. … Another option is to take the métro from the Châtelet-Les-Halles station to the Porte de La Villette stop; in the whimsical park of the same name are an interactive science museum, a museum of musical instruments, an IMAX theater, and various innovative structures to play on and in. … The chain Novotel (PHONE: 800/221-4542 for reservations; 08-25-88-44-44 in France) is a good bet as it allows two children under 16 to stay free in their parents” room; kids are offered free breakfast and gifts.
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
Tip for getting readers to your travel column – say Paris is #1 overrated spot in the world
This writer from the LA Times had a few unfortunate experiences with Parisians and therefore is writing off Paris, despite it being “one of the most spectacular cities in Europe.” … French waiters seem never to want to speak with me in English, even when it’s clear they speak English as well as I.
… Other cities I happen to love that he thinks are “overrated” are Prague, Moscow, Athens, and Dubai (the only one I don’t have data points on).
