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Top Five Romantic Places to Propose for a Positive Answer

Posted by eTravel Admin On December - 14 - 2008

Romantic places

Sometimes we just want to break away from the boresome and monotonous lifestyle to spend time only with our mate. Though there are many places around the world, let us discuss about the top five places where you can getaway for a romantic association.

The first one is the old city of Venice, the favorite of Shakespeare too. If you noticed many of his romantic plays were based in the city. Venice, along with its waterways, offers a sort of unexplained charm that you can propose to your girlfriend to hear a “Yes”. This is the charm of the place.

Second in the list is the most heard place: Hawaii. The natural tranquility of the place is more than enough to celebrate your marriage anniversary.

Of course, then there is the Dream City: Paris. It has been the plot for many a romantic movies as well as novels. The city is also called city of romance. One trip to Paris with your mate will increase the bonding forever.

The beaches of Jamaica are also a great place to sense love. The aura of the smooth and cool breeze mixed with the fragrance of your loved one will make you go out of control.

Finally, there is Australia. I am not mentioning any particular city or state here. The entire region offers you exotic wildlife safaris, beaches, and much more. You can just check into any part you wish to celebrate your relationship with your mate.

France

Posted by eTravel Admin On October - 19 - 2008

France - Effiel Tower, Paris

France is a beautiful European country that is known for legendry monuments and architecture. One of Seven Wonders of the World, The Eiffel tower is situated here in Paris. Famous art museum and cathedral of France has always allured visitors from all across the world. The lourve, is a renowned museum that contains the most antique art gallery of the world. Including the famous art of Leonardo Da Vinci, ‘Mona Lisa’ and many other paintings, statues and crafted works of ancient times are preserved here in this museum. France is also very rich in its scenic beauties, within its boundaries you will come across magnificent beaches and lush landscapes. Nice, Cannes and St. Tropez are some of the most popular tourist’s destination where you could enjoy your vacation with family. Heart of many children, Disney lands is situated here in Paris. World’s finest quality of wine is served here in luxurious restaurants. Your trip to France would be the most wonderful experience of your life.

The heights of Eiffel Tower

Posted by eTravel Admin On September - 27 - 2008

The Eiffel Tower is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the Seine River in Paris. The tower has become a global icon of France and is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It is named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel. Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris and has had more than 200,000,000 have visited the tower since its construction in 1889. When it was completed in 1889 it was the world’s tallest tower. It remained so until 1930 when it was overtook by New York City’s Chrysler Building. The metal structure of the Eiffel Tower weighs 7,300 tonnes and the entire structure including non-metal parts is nearly 10,000 tonnes.

The first and second levels are easily accessible by stairways and lifts. The structure was as the entrance arch for the Exposition Universelle, a World’s Fair marking the centennial celebration of the French Revolution. The tower has been used for radio transmission since the beginning of the 20th century.

Disneyland Resort, Paris

Posted by eTravel Admin On September - 21 - 2008

Disneyland Resort Paris is a holiday and recreation resort in Marne-la-Vallée of Paris, France. The complex is located 32 kilometres from the centre of Paris and lies on the territory of the commune of Chessy. Disneyland Resort Paris has two theme parks, an entertainment park and seven Disney-owned hotels. Operating since April 12, 1992, it was the second Disney resort to open outside the United States following Tokyo Disney Resort, and the first to be owned and operated by Disney itself. With 14.5 million visitors in the fiscal year of 2007, it is one of Europe’s leading tourist destinations.

Disneyland Resort Paris is owned and operated by French company Euro Disney S.C.A. which is a public company of which 39.78% of its stock is held by The Walt Disney Company. The resort is run efficiently by chairman and CEO Karl Holz. The complex was a centre of controversy during the periods of construction, when a number of important French figures voiced their opposition and protests were held by French labour unions and others. Hotel occupancy and revenues were below projections in the beginning. The complex was renamed from Euro Disney Resort to Disneyland Paris in the year 1995. A second theme park, named Walt Disney Studios Park, was opened to the public on March 16, 2002.




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