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Heads Up: On the Rivers of Paris, Entertainment (source: International Herald Tribune)

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:01:01 +0000

In Paris, travelers can dance to an accordion on the Marne or sleep in a barge on the Seine. (source: International Herald Tribune) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Prince Memorial Greenway, Santa Rosa (source: SF Gate)

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000

The way the Seine bisects Paris, Santa Rosa Creek runs right through the heart of Santa Rosa. Beginning as a wild stream in the Mayacamas Mountains, this 22-mile creek was lined with concrete riprap for flood control in Santa Rosa during the 1960s

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Prince Memorial Greenway, Santa Rosa (source: SF Gate)

Rentals in Paris, curfew in Kashmir (source: SF Gate)

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000

1 France: It may soon become harder to find a short-term apartment rental in Paris now that the government is enforcing a 2005 law that prohibits renting residential properties for less than a year. By turning their apartments into vacation homes, owners c… (source: SF Gate) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

How to take travel pictures worthy of a frame, not a memory card (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:04:02 +0000

WASHINGTON – My shoe boxes of travel photographs bring back memories of the pictures that got away. Mom in Paris, except the Eiffel Tower is sticking out of her head like a rocket

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How to take travel pictures worthy of a frame, not a memory card (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Natural beauty shines in Aloha State (source: CNN)

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:16:16 +0000

iReporters capture Hawaii’s unforgettable scenery in this week’s Travel Snapshots gallery. Share your photos of Paris for next week

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Natural beauty shines in Aloha State (source: CNN)

A Weekend in Beirut (source: International Herald Tribune)

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:07:17 +0000

From the red-hot night-life district to Lebanon’s first contemporary art museum, the Paris of the Middle East is luring ever more travelers.

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A Weekend in Beirut (source: International Herald Tribune)

Plates of the day (source: The Australian)

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000

From chefs’ haunts to new-wave cuisine and a cafe with the world’s best views, Paris has something for every diner (source: The Australian) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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What’s New in France for 2010 (source: SF Gate)

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:03:18 +0000

Mixing an abundance of cultural treasures and national pride, France is spiffing up its sights and museums from the Rhine to the Pyrenees. Of course, the biggest news is in Paris, where 2010 brings important changes that smart travelers will want to know…..

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What’s New in France for 2010 (source: SF Gate)

Rick Steves has the inside track to Europe (source: USATODAY)

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:02:06 +0000

His new free audio tours of museums and historic walks in London, Paris, Venice, Florence and Rome are now available via iTunes.

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Rick Steves has the inside track to Europe (source: USATODAY)

Front Row: Front Row-Sweat Shop, a Paris Cafe, Lets You Sew and Eat (source: International Herald Tribune)

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:51:20 +0000

Sweat Shop, a tiny new cafe near a trendy stretch of Paris, is a fashion version of a cybercafe. (source: International Herald Tribune) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Front Row: Front Row-Sweat Shop, a Paris Cafe, Lets You Sew and Eat (source: International Herald Tribune)

Catch the Beat at Takeshi Kitano’s Paris Show (source: TIME)

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:05:00 +0000

Takeshi Kitano’s Paris show is a whimsical joy (source: TIME) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Strike of French flight controllers again disrupts air traffic (source: Earth Times)

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:48:18 +0000

Paris – Air traffic in France was again disrupted Friday as a strike of flight controllers went into its fourth day. The authority managing Paris airports said half of all scheduled flights were scrubbed Friday at Orly Airport, south of the capital, … (source: Earth Times) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

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Barry Manilow returns to the Las Vegas stage (source: USATODAY)

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:30:32 +0000

The guy who writes the songs that make the whole world sing opens a two-year run at Paris Las Vegas on March 5.

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Barry Manilow returns to the Las Vegas stage (source: USATODAY)

Casanova’s steamy memoirs donated to French National Library (source: USATODAY)

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:00:12 +0000

The manuscript will go on public display at the French National Library in Paris next year, and a copy of the work will be available … (source: USATODAY) – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

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Casanova’s steamy memoirs donated to French National Library (source: USATODAY)

Chinese New Year 2010 – Celebrations Around the World (source: About)

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Chinese New Year is coming up on February 14th, with parades, Lion Dances, fireworks, lantern festivals, in cities around the world. New York City has giant parades, with Korean and other East Asian participation too; LA, Vancouver, Paris, Sydney..

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Chinese New Year 2010 – Celebrations Around the World (source: About)

Disneyland Paris and Flybe team up

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:04:03 +0000

Disneyland Paris and UK domestic airline Flybe have announced a new deal to provide offers and promotions to customers.

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Disneyland Paris and Flybe team up

Winter in Paris: A cool time to go local (source: CNN)

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:55:59 +0000

The City of Light shines year-round, but Paris has a special appeal in winter. Sure, the weather can be cold and rainy, but if you dress in layers, you’ll keep warm and easily deal with temperature changes as you go from cold streets to heated museums and ..

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Winter in Paris: A cool time to go local (source: CNN)

Berlin tour offers fashion addicts a fix (source: Earth Times)

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:10:23 +0000

Berlin – In the world of fashion, a certain order prevails, with Paris and Milan at the top of Europe’s capitals. Yet one German is trying push Berlin into the spotlight by drawing fashion-conscious tourists to the city’s small boutiques and independ..

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Berlin tour offers fashion addicts a fix (source: Earth Times)

Journeys: Holiday Tables: Bon Appétit to Guten Appetit (source: New York Times)

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:15:02 +0000

Suggestions for where to eat in Paris, London, Rome, Stockholm and Munich on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. (source: New York Times) – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

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Journeys: Holiday Tables: Bon Appétit to Guten Appetit (source: New York Times)

Strike closes popular Paris museums (source: USATODAY)

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:39:00 +0000

On a gray, drizzly day just made for a Paris museum visit, workers at the city’s premier art institutions went on strike Wednesday, … (source: USATODAY) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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‘Superjumbo’ turns back over Atlantic (source: CNN)

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:38:12 +0000

An Airbus airplane was forced to turn back to New York 90 minutes into a flight to Paris, Air France said Monday.

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‘Superjumbo’ turns back over Atlantic (source: CNN)

Q&A: The Christmas Markets of Europe (source: New York Times)

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:23:41 +0000

“Are the marches de Noel of Paris worth a visit? I have heard only Strasbourg is really worth visiting

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Q&A: The Christmas Markets of Europe (source: New York Times)

Q&A: The Christmas Markets of Europe (source: New York Times)

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:23:41 +0000

“Are the marches de Noel of Paris worth a visit? I have heard only Strasbourg is really worth visiting. Or should we stick to Christkindlmarkts in Munich and Berlin?” (source: New York Times) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Vandals trash Paris bikes (source: Africa.com)

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:29:00 +0000

20 000 bicycles in two years. That’s the damage since Paris launched its pioneering rental scheme

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Vandals trash Paris bikes (source: Africa.com)

Air France’s first A380 leaves for JFK (source: USATODAY)

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:19:05 +0000

The first Air France A380 superjumbo took off from Paris on Friday, bound for New York with 380 passengers who had bid a total … (source: USATODAY) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Air France’s first A380 leaves for JFK (source: USATODAY)

A Green Weekend in Paris

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Fancy a weekend away without leaving a carbon footprint the size of the Eiffel Tower? puts on her green-tinted spectacles to show you how a trip to Paris can be both eco-friendly, luxurious and fun.

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A Green Weekend in Paris

Paris Vacations – 10 Illustrated Quick Tips for Budget Travel (source: About)

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:43:53 +0000

This might seem like an odd time of year to bring up planning a budget vacation to Paris. After all, the warm summer months are long gone and the romantic “Springtime in Paris” days are still many months in the future

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Paris Vacations – 10 Illustrated Quick Tips for Budget Travel (source: About)

Journeys: Tasting Ecstasy and Agony at Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa (source: New York Times)

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:09:57 +0000

The Canadian branch of the Paris cooking school, its only outpost in North America, provides an opportunity to sample gourmet cooking techniques.

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Journeys: Tasting Ecstasy and Agony at Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa (source: New York Times)

Minneapolis museum displays Louvre masterpieces (source: USATODAY)

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:00:11 +0000

Works of art by Michelangelo and Vermeer are among 62 items from the Louvre in Paris now on display at the Minneapolis Institute … (source: USATODAY) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Minneapolis museum displays Louvre masterpieces (source: USATODAY)

Brussels: Europe’s great secret (source: CNN)

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:02:23 +0000

Brussels may be easy to skip as you zip from Amsterdam to Paris by train, but its rich brew of food and culture pleasantly surprises those who stop. (source: CNN) – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

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Golden Gates: Middle Eastern Art (source: TIME)

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:05:00 +0000

A Paris exhibition showcases exciting new talent (source: TIME) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Golden Gates: Middle Eastern Art (source: TIME)

Oman Air launches new Muscat service

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:10 +0000

Oman Air has confirmed it is to launch a new daily service between Muscat and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport later this week.

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Oman Air launches new Muscat service

Win a 3 night VIP break in Paris

admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Tech savvy holidaymakers are today being offered the chance to win a three night luxury holiday in Paris with Havana Cultura.

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Win a 3 night VIP break in Paris

A little French flavour (source: The Australian)

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Peter Mandel and his wife set out to discover romantic shades of Paris in Marrakech (source: The Australian) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Footsteps | Fall In Europe: Edith Wharton Always Had Paris (source: International Herald Tribune)

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:56:18 +0000

Wharton, the leading American female writer of the early 20th century, had a relationship with Paris that began early and ran deep. (source: International Herald Tribune) – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

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Footsteps | Fall In Europe: Edith Wharton Always Had Paris (source: International Herald Tribune)

Q&A: Paris and Normandy for Thanksgiving (source: New York Times)

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:30:36 +0000

“I am thinking of going to Paris Thanksgiving week and would love to spend two days in Normandy with a trip to Mont-St.-Michel.

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Q&A: Paris and Normandy for Thanksgiving (source: New York Times)

Engine failure on Singapore Airlines jet

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:45 +0000

An Airbus A380 has been forced to return to Paris following the failure of one of the aircraft’s four engines officials have confirmed.

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New website pairs visitors with Parisians (source: USATODAY)

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:43:15 +0000

Two young entrepreneurs are introducing visitors to Paris life a la francaise.

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New website pairs visitors with Parisians (source: USATODAY)

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Grandstand view of Paris

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:52:10 +0000

Combining the city sights with Europe’s richest horse race is an oddson winner says Carl Evans.

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Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Grandstand view of Paris

Flight recorder of doomed Yemenia Airways plane recovered – Summary (source: Earth Times)

admin — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:08:39 +0000

Johannesburg/Paris – The flight recorder from the doomed Yemenia Airways plane which crashed in the Indian Ocean in late June has been recovered, aviation officials said Friday. A spokeswoman in Paris for the French aviation investigating agency BEA … (source: Earth Times) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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India scrambles fighter jet to intercept Air France flight (source: Earth Times)

admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:05:47 +0000

New Delhi – India scrambled a fighter jet to intercept an Air France plane Thursday after it failed to identify itself as it flew over Indian airspace, a Defence Ministry release said. The aircraft, flying from Paris to Bangkok, was picked up by Indi…

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India scrambles fighter jet to intercept Air France flight (source: Earth Times)

Virgin offers Eurostar tickets

admin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Passengers flying with long-haul airline Virgin Atlantic now have the option to purchase Eurostar tickets for onward high-speed journeys between London, Paris and Brussels.

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Learn to Cook Like Alain Ducasse (source: TIME)

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:30:00 +0000

At L’Ecole de Cuisine in Paris, Alain Ducasse is here to help you lift your culinary game (source: TIME) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Learn to Cook Like Alain Ducasse (source: TIME)

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At L’Ecole de Cuisine in Paris, Alain Ducasse is here to help you lift your culinary game (source: TIME) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Need travel ideas? Look to Hollywood (source: CNN)

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:51:09 +0000

You’ve done Paris, you’ve done Rome and Rio de Janeiro. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with taking in sights at world-renowned travel locales, there are times when you want to get away from the familiar.

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Need travel ideas? Look to Hollywood (source: CNN)

Need travel ideas? Look to Hollywood (source: CNN)

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:51:09 +0000

You’ve done Paris, you’ve done Rome and Rio de Janeiro.

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Peek into the hidden corners of Paris (source: USATODAY)

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:10:30 +0000

If you think you’ve done it all in Paris, don’t worry, there are plenty of off-the-beaten-path adventures for your return. (source: USATODAY) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Review: City-lit travel guides

admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0000

When is a travel guide not a travel guide? When it’s a City-lit guide – supremely readable and full of wonderful holiday ideas for your next city break in Paris or London.

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Review: City-lit travel guides

Passengers hurt in plane blaze

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0000

As many as six passengers have been injured after an engine onboard an Airbus A320 jet travelling from Paris to Alicante caught fire shortly before takeoff.

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Paris on a Budget (source: About)

admin — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0000

The budget-minded should never be deprived of the best travel experiences. For many, Paris represents a prime example of the best, and there are ways to make such a visit… (source: About) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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