An Air France overnight flight from Paris to Rio de Janeiro has disappeared off radar, and is presumed crashed in the Atlantic Ocean. 228 people were on-board the Airbus 330. The plane was last heard from when it encountered severe turbulence and thunderstorms, when it reported some electrical faults and loss of cabin pressure.
It is unusual for a modern airliner to disappear over open ocean without notification, although there is no evidence of hijacking or terrorism. Read more…
The gloom and doom of the economy makes us want nothing more than to get away from it all, but unfortunately we can’t afford it! Exotic travel doesn’t have to be expensive if you’re willing to enjoy the cheaper version of the real thing. Instead of Paris visit a much more affordable Quebec City, if you want to visit the world, see it all at Las Vegas.
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Presumably, before you travel you have some sort of plan of which attractions you’d like to see. And presumably, your list is very similar to everyone else who will be visiting that same location. Here is a list of the nine most disappointing attractions in Europe; they might be disappointing because of over-hype or too many tourists:
Travelling with your family can be tough. Fortunately, it can also be a walk in the park. Parks are great locations to bring your family for many reason: picnics, relaxing, taking in the sights, or fun activities. Here is a list of some of Europe’s most family-friendly parks:
Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens in London, England
St. James’s Park in London, England
Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, France
St. Stevens Green in Dublin, Ireland
Keukenhof Park near Lisse, Netherlands
See the Keukenhof Gardens in WatchMojo’s travel profile of The Netherlands:
The Culture of the Netherlands
With All Hallow’s Eve fast approaching, you may be in the mood to creep yourself out. If that is the case, here is a list of the creepiest places in the world. Boo!
1. Mummy Museum, Guanajuato, Mexico
2. St. Michan’s Church, Dublin, Ireland
3. Catacombs of Paris, France
4. Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague, Czech Republic
5. San Bernardino Ossuary, Milan, Italy
6. Bhangarh, India
7. Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Oaxaca, Mexico
8. Sedlec Ossuary, near Kunta Hora, Czech Republic
9. Feng-Du “Ghost City,” China
10. Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France
11. Bran Castle (aka Dracula’s Castle), Romania
12. Fremantle Prison, Australia
13. Mary King’s Close, Edinburgh, Scotland
14. Rose Great Hall House, Montego Bay, Jamaica
15. La Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina
16. Manchac Swamp, Louisiana, United States
17. Haunted Well of Himeji Castle, Japan
18. Ballygally Castle, Ireland
19. Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, Australia
20. Capuchin Crypt, Rome, Italy
21. Raynham Hall, Norfolk, England
22. The Chase Vault at Christ Church, Barbados
23. The Hellfire Tunnels and Caves, West Wycombe, England
24. Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town, South Africa
25. Old Changi Hospital, Singapore
26. Salem, Massachusetts, United States
27. Ossuary in Hallstatt, Austria
28. The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado, United States
29. Valley of the Kings, Egypt
30. New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
31. Bell Witch Cave, Tennessee, United States
BOTHELL, Wash., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ — Escape to Europe this winter with your special someone and experience two cities filled with culture, romance, and charm. In Paris, take in the romantic sights and sounds of a city famous for passion. Then head off to Prague to the land of castles and cobblestones, and beat the winter chill by snuggling up to a cozy fire. Air France Holidays is offering Paris and Prague travel packages from $819.
“Paris and Prague are magnificent cities,” stated Martin Froggatt, Air France Holidays Vice President of Operations. “This package will allow travelers to discover the distinct qualities of each and decide for themselves which city is the most spectacular. As always, traveling with Air France Holidays assures quality, value, and service with each and every destination.”
Air France Holidays’ Paris and Prague travel package is priced from $819 and includes roundtrip airfare on Air France, 3-night hotel accommodations in Paris, 3-night hotel accommodations in Prague, continuing flight between Paris and Prague, continental breakfast daily, hotel taxes and surcharges, and airline fuel surcharges. Prices do not include airport taxes and fees.
For more information about the Paris and Prague travel package and to make a reservation, please visit http://www.airfranceholidays.com or call a reservations specialist at 800-237-2623 (6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Monday - Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Saturday and Sunday).
When traveling with Air France Holidays you can expect the very best. Our travel experts are trained to assist in every detail from the start of the booking process through the completion of the travel experience. Air France Holidays’ commitment to excellence has been recognized by the French Government Tourist Office in 2005, 2006, and 2007 as the recipient of their “Tour Operator of the Year” award.
About Air France Holidays:
Air France Holidays is the tour division of Air France, a private label vacation program operated by Europe Express First Choice since 2004. Air France Holidays offers exciting air-inclusive vacations to France, Tahiti, as well as popular cities in Europe and other international destinations. Customized itineraries, group vacations, and special interest activities provide flexibility and added trip personalization. Travelers can travel with Air France Holidays from 125 U.S. cities through code-share agreement with SkyTeam partners Delta, Continental and Northwest.
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