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A Quick Guide to Rome
Rome is a city of squares (piazzas) and fountains (fontanas), of new styles and old ruins and architecture. It′s a city of great food and incredible gelato.
From narrow streets swarming with cars, vespas, tourists and locals to wide piazzas and parks, it's a city that makes you fall in love with it at first site.
The weather is usually nice - sunny with a breeze and rarely cold. And people are friendly and hospitable. Italians have a great sense of humor and they are very talkative - just try to speak a little Italian and they will talk your ear off!
California Coast: San Francisco to Los Angeles (a road trip)
California has some of the most breathtaking views in the country and a lot of its natural beauty is carefully maintained by its residents known for their green ways.
Take a trip down highway 1 from San Francisco to Los Angeles and you will see how much variety you will witness in the land, sea and local traditions. You can rent a car or take many of the available bus tours — budget, comfort, flexibility and company will be the key deciding factors.
Whichever option you choose, the ride will be magnificent, with ocean color the deepest of blue, mountains shimmering black, and big green rolling hills.
Seattle and Islands
This Pacific Northwest town has a chill attitude and an easygoing manner.
Many areas have a very urban feel, especially the docks and downtown, but surrounding mountains, forests and water soften this punk beat.
In this guide we will visit some of the best features of Seattle and neighboring areas.
We'll also visit Orcas Island - the most spectacular and the largest of San Juan Islands (over 36,000 acres). The beat of the city really slows down once you get to the island of Orca. Whether you are watching the sunset on the beach with a quiet breeze, smelling the fire as you cook crab caught a day earlier, or just relaxing with your friends, Orcas Island has something for everyone's perfect vacation.
A Walk in Paris
Paris... How many books written about it, how many movies taken, how many dreams tied to it, how many hearts lost and found there... If you have to see one city in the world, make it Paris. It didn't charm me right away, as I was there during a rainy season, but it slowly surrounded me with its intoxicating vibe and I was in love.
Pont Marie is a good place to cross into Ile St. Louis. This island is still in the same 17th century style and many buildings on the island have plaques telling you the history and owners. Ile St. Louis is fairly small and full of little shops, galleries and restaurants.
This is the Paris I always imagined — cobble stone streets, picturesque 2-story buildings and pastries. Speaking of pastries, Ile St. Louis has the world famous ice cream shop - Berthillon. There are other places in Paris that serve Berthillon ice-cream, but this one is the original. Flavors are very intense — try chocolate or pistachio - and you will truly satisfy your sweet tooth.
At the eastern end of the island, you can take the stairs down to the water and have a wonderful view of Paris — sit around here and enjoy your ice-cream.
Caribbean Cruise
7-night cruise is a popular option — just enough time to see enough and relax. Most cruises will repeat the course twice in a 14-day cruise — so if you have the time, why not double the pleasure?
Some may even splurge on a World cruise which range anywhere from 16 to 115 days at sea. If you want to try the latter, book a Seven Seas Voyager which goes from San Francisco to Honolulu to Sydney to Mumbai to Athens to Tunis to Ft. Lauderdale and more in 115 days.
Quick Caribbean cruises remain a popular destination, thanks to weather and proximity. That said, modern cruise ships are alike a trip to Vegas — there is entertainment at every level — pools, shows, activities, gyms, golf, clubs, etc., so you can stay at sea as long as your vacation limit is or as long as you are having fun.
Vacation in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is a destination with perfect weather. It is usually in the 80s year round and a nice breeze from the ocean makes it feel fresh. There is some rain in July-August, but it′s still very pleasant.
Located right on the south tip of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta is a popular vacation spot for romantic couples, singles, kids and just anyone that needs a break and some friendly sun. People are extremely friendly too.
I have traveled all over the world and never met people as friendly as in Mexico. Puerto Vallarta has a number of bays that serve as clusters of activity and unique sights. Banderas Bay is one that has many resorts and hotels.
In fact, the city lies in the middle of Bahia Banderas, one of the largest bays in the world. Marina Vallarta is another popular hotel zone but also has a line of condos and villas. Finally, Nuevo Vallarta spots new European-style villas and hotels.
Las Vegas Sights
Las Vegas is a city of abundance with plenty of activity, food and fun.
Not surprisingly, there are always many affordable flights going there from every destination.
This city was built for entertainment and you can absorb it as quickly as a sponge, so 3 days in Vegas will probably equal to a week elsewhere. Like an exquisite dinner you could have at one of Bellagio's restaurants, it is best consumed in moderation, not to say you should not go all out while you are there. Las Vegas is very hot in the summer time, but it is also a time for the best hotel discounts. Go during winter or early spring and you will have an easier time walking around but will also have a lot more company and may pay more for a room on the Strip. Here is our quick guide to the sights in and out of Las Vegas.