The Art of Travel

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For several years, the Backpacker’s Guide to successfully develop a collection dedicated to major European cities that attract visitors in search of original weekends. Brussels has just been added to the series.

Babel modern, cosmopolitan and European, a little over an hour from Paris by train, Brussels is not a priori a particularly exotic destination. Yet the city does not lack charm. Overview of ideas weekends at the best value for money…

If the city has retained a traditional character derived from his password Flemish, its famous Grand Place is the best evidence. Brussels architecture offers a mix of unexpected styles emerge or the Art Nouveau houses.

But Brussels does not boil down to the Grand Place, Manneken Pis, chocolates and moules-frites. In matters of cuisine, it has nothing to envy to the European capitals. BRANCHED fashionistas come to buy the creations of a young generation of talented young designers. And if its status as capital of the world comic strip is further proof, it now stands by a cultural offer of choice, offering regular exhibitions of international dimension or opening prestigious museums, such as a dedicated Rene Magritte.

Brussels is also a willingness to adapt to the requirements of sustainable tourism practices through innovative tourist: an eco-labeling of accommodations, from non-polluting public transport, a network of bike rental for free, sustainable management of heritage tourism and green spaces, and recently, the creation of Karikol the label Brussels slow food movement.

Culture in Brussels also means: the Belvue Museum, Maison du Roi, the Museum of Natural Sciences, museums Cinquentenaire of the Horta Museum, and just steps from Brussels, the museum Herge.

The Backpacker distills hundreds of places to go with friends, lovers or family bars branches to charming B&B via the cheap restaurants… Read the rest of this entry »

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Customers now have two new web addresses to find related tourism offers a way of life and ecotourism in Poitou-Charentes: Poitou-charentes.com and -charentes.com.

Released in July and November 2010, these two sites, and teeming with ideas of stays: Weekends related to accommodation charming or eco-labeling, large bowls of air stays, eco-tips, activity ideas nature (tree climbing, hiking, cycling… ), gastronomy, heritage, festive outings… Read the rest of this entry »

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Fancy a getaway cultural, shopping, romantic, or relaxing in the Lyon area? Cour des Loges is trying to respond to your needs…

Located in the heart of Old Lyon, Cour des Loges looks like a castle in the city whose decoration brings back the Italian Renaissance. Perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary comfort, the hotel promises you a business trip or leisure fully successful restaurants Grocery and Cafe-Les Loges, bar, vault? Nological Spa Pure Altitude, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, hanging gardens and parking, in order to answer all of your expectations, 3 Clefs d’Or concierges.

Shopping Tour

You want to renew your wardrobe this fall? Come to Lyon for a sunny day shopping. Of luxury, originality, design, vintage… Workshops-shops to large chains… Cour des Loges is associated with Domitilla, a Personal City Guide passionate art, fashion and gastronomy. Listening to your desires and your taste, it walks you through a course shopping, gourmet and cultural off the beaten track.

From 300 $ half day

I-WAY Experience

Do you know the new address of Lyon fans chills? We open the doors of I-WAY, a unique place in the world. Immerse yourself in the heart of an experiment until the inaccessible board simulator Formula 1 motor racing you live in the real face of other drivers.

1 night with breakfast, 1 F1 Racing, free access to the wellness area (pool, sauna, steam room, fitness room).

And for Madame, possibility to replace the race by a 50-minute massage.

Every day (except during congress) – 229 $ per person (double room Classic).

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Wonderful invitation to travel, this exhibition will also offer everyone the opportunity to discover a welcoming and surprising kindness, where the diversity of its population reflects a rich cultural and human terms, and where the majesty of the landscape refers to the Origin of the World..

May 20, 2008 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees urged yesterday the international community to assist refugees who have crossed the Gulf of Aden. Guterres also praised the Yemeni government for the efforts it is making to help the people who undertake the dangerous crossing of the gulf that separates Somalia from Saudi.

Mr. Guterres said in a statement the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Believing that the Yemeni government has demonstrated its commitment to meeting the needs of people present in migratory movements, Guterres warned that it could continue to intensify its efforts to meet this challenge alone. Read the rest of this entry »