"I'm off to Paris." Doesn't just the sound of that declaration define the messenger as chic Fabian Moreau Redskins Jersey , worldly, romantic, or just down-right cool? Maybe I'm an old-fashioned romantic with an out-of-date vocabulary, but Paris is nothing, if not the epitome of modernity steeped in both glamorous and historic roots. Read on, if you want to enjoy it in style and luxury without giving up the 'entire' contents of your wallet.
A hotel in Paris is a tricky thing: If you're looking for opulence, full-stop Ryan Anderson Redskins Jersey , the choice of the famous George V is obvious. But if you are looking for that precious and rare combination of value, luxury, and friendly, unpretentious service, the choice is equally evident: it's the Hotel Lotti.
You will be surrounded by elegance from the moment you enter the lobby, in the ornate Suite Royale Lounge, and your beautifully appointed room. More important to me Jonathan Allen Redskins Jersey , however, is that in a city that is not known for its embracing and tolerant attitude toward non-French-speaking individuals, the hotel is an oasis of friendly faces from the gentleman who hails your cab and opens the door, to the General Manager of the hotel, and everyone in between.
For exceptional Concierge services, ask specifically for Jean Baptiste (no, I am not joking). He will hand-pick your restaurant Derrius Guice Redskins Jersey , including the seat and server, organize your theater tickets, and ask you if you enjoyed your evening when he sees you the next morning. Reach the Lotti at +33 1 42 60 60 62.
Sights, Sounds, and Tastes of Paris: There are just to many too list here, but you'll get the idea. The sound of scooters zipping by, the scent of a fresh baguette Da'Ron Payne Redskins Jersey , the taste of a savory onion soup, or sweet, creamy pastry. It's all Paris.
So, here are my favorite things to do and places to eat. Tour the Louvre to catch a glimpse of Mona Lisa watching you. Forget the elevator and climb the Eiffel Tower by foot. See the stained-glass at Notre Dame when the sun is high enough to come streaming through the window. Stroll the left bank, hand-in-hand. Sample as much French wine as you can without paying for it in the form of a headache later.
Had enough fun for one day? Time to eat. My favorite restaurant is La Mediterranee at 2 place de L'Odeon, tel. 0143260230. You won't need to chew. Everything from the soup to the dessert melts in your mouth, the atmosphere is vie-en-rose Preston Smith Youth Jersey , the specialty is fish, and the staff are determined to make it one of the experiences of Paris you'll never forget. Best Casual Bistro: 40 Place du Marche Saint-Honore Tel: 01 42 86 04 24.
Not in Paris for Romance? Try Disney Paris. To me, Disney and romance is not an apt match, however, if the kids are in tow, it's a great way to break-up all the shopping and museum-hopping that some kids loathe. The rides and attractions are not on scale with Disneyworld in Orlando or Disneyland in Anaheim, but it's quite unique to be able to take the Metro from downtown Paris to the ticket-booth in less than 40 minutes.
In the end Brandon Scherff Youth Jersey , you can come to Paris with your best guy or gal, or find someone new. With kids. Without kids. With a smile and the right attitude, you'll come home with a suitcase and belly full of memories. Author's Resource Box
Denise Hummel is an American, who moved to Italy with her husband and children for a one year cross-cultural experience that has expanded to two. Denise Hummel directs a communications business focused on tourism called Imagine Communications.
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WARSAW, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- Poland should have a new prime minister by the end of September, government spokeswoman Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska told local press on Tuesday.
The name of the new prime minister will be revealed by President Bronislaw Komorowski once Donald Tusk's government resigns, according to the spokeswoman.
"I hope that everything will fall into its place as it is not only the president's and prime minister's decision Montae Nicholson Youth Jersey , but it must be approved by the Sejm (lower house of parliament). But this schedule is becoming coherent and is feasible," Kidawa-Blonska added.
The government spokeswoman stressed that Tusk aimed to settle all major issues as soon as possible. "The (PM) is settling issues related to bills that he announced recently in the Sejm," she noted.
Kidawa-Blonska declined to give any details when asked about specific candidates for the prime minister's post.
"The action plan is very clear: there will be a PO (Civic Platform, ruling party) meeting before a coalition meeting, which will be held in the coming days," Kidawa-Blonska said.
"But the discussion with the president is the most important. After the talks with the president everything will be clear, we will know the dates and deadlines Samaje Perine Youth Jersey ," she added.
But she expressed doubts that the Tusk-Komorowski meeting would take place this week. On Thursday and Friday President Komorowski will attend a NATO summit in Newport, UK.
Tusk was appointed the new European Council president at an EU summit on Saturday. He has said he would resign from the position of the leader of the ruling Civic Platform before he assumes the EU post on December 1.