Paris Travel

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYpzld17ckEEBTyXRoGHwrRvwfvsORl5tekk4LMU2k4n9C7nrrs8KxJ87DVaYw5rEkMNDCq_C8AcHRbcfjX-7aFvs2-fBVzNUGavcKMpsE2D33rhnN76lSJq7o7TrjbToET9YwnUDZQ/s1600/paris-destination.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYpzld17ckEEBTyXRoGHwrRvwfvsORl5tekk4LMU2k4n9C7nrrs8KxJ87DVaYw5rEkMNDCq_C8AcHRbcfjX-7aFvs2-fBVzNUGavcKMpsE2D33rhnN76lSJq7o7TrjbToET9YwnUDZQ/s320/paris-destination.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">       It's hard to picture a city more iconic than Paris. With an astounding collective love of art, architecture and good old fashioned romance - as well as a heady new rap scene - the city has so many dimensions that you're going to have to prioritize. Luckily for you, you'd have to make a real effort not to see something a bit more special than your everyday city. The French capital is intellectual and classy, home to arguably the world’s most prestigious cuisine, and spattered liberally with instantly recognizable landmarks and strikingly memorable sites.</span><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #282828; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 20px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">The arrival of three big Asian luxury groups over the past year – in the form of the Shangri-La Paris, the Royal Monceau Raffles and the Mandarin Oriental – has shaken up the seemingly timeless order of Parisian grand hotels. Rivalling each other in terms of spacious suites, exclusive spa treatments and gastronomic restaurants, they give Paris some of the most luxurious, and priciest, rooms in the world.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span id="wikiDescriptionMore" style="display: inline;"> </span></span></div>

Paris Travel

       It's hard to picture a city more iconic than Paris. With an astounding collective love of art, architecture and good old fash...

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Columbia Beach Resort

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eNT1tzFDcWq73C9jiNPbk52OQUH8_Ss0QGUN_m2EdikXzUQKruP2OcDubctpZLhBgAbeT98Tk4rZzcFW0S01MW-6ENqmjH87TSll3lohfWwIi0k3O6u-W0XzYT6tZAEbKVfR1LZbUA/s1600/colrthumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eNT1tzFDcWq73C9jiNPbk52OQUH8_Ss0QGUN_m2EdikXzUQKruP2OcDubctpZLhBgAbeT98Tk4rZzcFW0S01MW-6ENqmjH87TSll3lohfWwIi0k3O6u-W0XzYT6tZAEbKVfR1LZbUA/s320/colrthumb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />     Located on the southern coast of Cyprus, halfway between the towns of Limassol and Paphos, Columbia Beach Resort seemingly provides the ideal retreat from which to explore the area. Not usually one to opt for big, secluded resorts, Coralie Modschiedler puts the hotel to the test.<br /> The warm breeze that greets me as I step off the plane at Larnaca airport couldn’t be more welcoming. Summer at last. One hour’s drive later and we’re finally reaching the grand entrance of the Columbia Beach Resort. Attentive staff immediately take our luggage and escort us to reception, where a fruity champagne cocktail and our room key await.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtCtkRVuRJnTiDNrpsbuXIFMP0dYj4SNnAWe6nzohwTiTmVTg6kIZP5Eq03sLeNM6_xb1l5rEY5AB_vyuj-CElqrbSvGoWfrcxuO6JFe0WnvufPWCg7_kGStYcWNioD-o55b67frjZw/s1600/surfsidebeachpic1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtCtkRVuRJnTiDNrpsbuXIFMP0dYj4SNnAWe6nzohwTiTmVTg6kIZP5Eq03sLeNM6_xb1l5rEY5AB_vyuj-CElqrbSvGoWfrcxuO6JFe0WnvufPWCg7_kGStYcWNioD-o55b67frjZw/s320/surfsidebeachpic1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br />     The resort is huge – it’s got 94 suites, two restaurants, its own beach and even a small chapel – but it somehow manages to feel intimate. This effect is largely created by the cleverly spread-out, low-rise stone buildings and terracotta roof tiles that give the place a Cypriot-village feel. For the real thing, Pissouri village is just minutes away, perched on the cliffs above the bay. Small and charming, it’s got a few restaurants and cafés worth checking out, as well as stunning views of the Mediterranean coastline.</div>

Columbia Beach Resort

    Located on the southern coast of Cyprus, halfway between the towns of Limassol and Paphos, Columbia Beach Resort seemingly provides ...

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi89dBL1m9xmHptNabiHxmxNkO7QEDQh8aaJZVfSEABK-0CoRU1oP0v3PK-RlvMKUVTY-zjm20yL4Hc_ib5JFDlnb-wc_WbTByKJ-Akeb9g_ilxNWNxVXX9cbr9HoTWfoh3kIhH2T9Sqw/s1600/Kuala+Lumpur%252C+Malaysia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi89dBL1m9xmHptNabiHxmxNkO7QEDQh8aaJZVfSEABK-0CoRU1oP0v3PK-RlvMKUVTY-zjm20yL4Hc_ib5JFDlnb-wc_WbTByKJ-Akeb9g_ilxNWNxVXX9cbr9HoTWfoh3kIhH2T9Sqw/s320/Kuala+Lumpur%252C+Malaysia.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">Unlike other Asian cities in August, you can avoid having to brace against the monsoons this summer by venturing to the enticing, and dry,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.worldtravelguide.net/kuala-lumpur" style="color: #683999; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;">Kuala Lumpur</a>. From its impressive Petronas Twin Towers to the monkey-riddled Batu caves, Kuala Lumpur draws in visitors with its varied and historic sites.</div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">The wide range of cuisine available due to<a href="http://www.worldtravelguide.net/malaysia" style="color: #683999; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;">Malaysia</a>’s Chinese, Indian and British influences means there are also plenty of new tastes to keep your palate entertained. Food can be enjoyed at a number of bustling food halls as well as at traditional local market stalls where you can rest after a busy day and sit alongside the friendly locals to take in the city.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPytf1tOu21dx6bZ3K96ShP4ZhAWY1aErQCXRQjNLUDa_ME7pV-tGDaV9yMElwdI_LyAf6vFyTRfh5z2whl8JSFpleSGLJEloldRT46jbBO_xcVNCHdbEfUKlpwSsGf10qEaLAaFvKA/s1600/Kuala+Lumpur%252C+Malaysia1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPytf1tOu21dx6bZ3K96ShP4ZhAWY1aErQCXRQjNLUDa_ME7pV-tGDaV9yMElwdI_LyAf6vFyTRfh5z2whl8JSFpleSGLJEloldRT46jbBO_xcVNCHdbEfUKlpwSsGf10qEaLAaFvKA/s320/Kuala+Lumpur%252C+Malaysia1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">  </div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">An expansive market runs day and night and manages to avoid feeling overly claustrophobic due to the crisp air of its outdoor location. On display are a multitude of supposedly ‘designer’ goods that can be bartered down considerably thanks to the replicas available on every other stall. Enjoy the fun of it all as you take in the sites and market stalls, but don’t expect your souvenirs to last as long as your holiday memories!</span></div>

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Dublin, Ireland

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0MhXDZZHKNaizx87oROhMI_MgecqHFKRTt8FvP3b-l3Ft-UzXFNUXbAmvQ74O1G_Y88zPcTfNs7pJLUSfxP9-JKRKDQcV-bpX9ztO0283qS3zMRQ43gew-fv3h-ZeCrwNIObzR7rtSg/s1600/Dublin%252C+Ireland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0MhXDZZHKNaizx87oROhMI_MgecqHFKRTt8FvP3b-l3Ft-UzXFNUXbAmvQ74O1G_Y88zPcTfNs7pJLUSfxP9-JKRKDQcV-bpX9ztO0283qS3zMRQ43gew-fv3h-ZeCrwNIObzR7rtSg/s320/Dublin%252C+Ireland.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;"><br /> </div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">Despite the economic problems faced by<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.worldtravelguide.net/ireland" style="color: #683999; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;">Ireland</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>in recent years,<a href="http://www.worldtravelguide.net/dublin" style="color: #683999; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;">Dublin</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>maintains its reputation as a vibrant and welcoming city. Although you may well encounter a splash of rain, going in August maximises picnicking opportunities in Dublin’s picturesque parks or sitting aside a river bank.</div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">If the weather does fail you then fear not, getting wet whilst walking through the character-filled, and often cobbled, streets is all part of the Dublin way of life, and there are also a range of museums to fill the days.</div></span></div>

Dublin, Ireland

Despite the economic problems faced by   Ireland   in recent years, Dublin   maintains its reputation as a vibrant and welcoming city. Alth...

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