Jul
27
Eurostar Offers Redesigned Web Site
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The new Eurostar Web site offers the usual timetable and booking options, but adds a layer of art, food, fashion and music listings available via the rail service, avoiding the usual tourist honeypots.
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27
Heads Up: On the Rivers of Paris, Entertainment
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In Paris, travelers can dance to an accordion on the Marne or sleep in a barge on the Seine.
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27
Journeys: Houseboating on Northern California’s Delta
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You’re never far from a swimming hole in a houseboat on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in Northern California.
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27
Tokaj, Hungary, a Little-Known Wine Trail
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The historic wine region of Tokaj is still a place for the curious and enterprising to rub shoulders with winemakers in their homes.
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27
Next Stop: Swedish Island of Gotland, a Spot for Respite or Revelry
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Gotland, an island about 60 miles off the southeastern coast of Sweden, has become a magnet for partygoers and solace-seekers.
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27
Choice Tables: In Madrid, ‘Ethnic’ Dining: Gumbo, Sushi and Daiquiris
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Waves of immigrants have crossed paths with legions of Spaniards who have toured the globe and developed new tastes.
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27
Check In,Check Out : Hotel Review: Centurion Palace in Venice
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From its attentive service to its sleek, elegant styling, the Centurion Palace is not just another nice hotel, but an experience.
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27
36 Hours: Florence
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Evidence of a revitalized Florence is everywhere — from the opening of trendy restaurants to the banishing of cars from landmark piazzas.
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27
Practical Traveler: Buses Are a Transportation Success Story
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At a time when flights have been cut and ridership on trains has been relatively flat, traveling by bus has been on the rise.
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Jul
27
Tradition and History in a Hong Kong District
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Visitors to Hong Kong looking for a glimpse of tradition and history needed stray far from the Central district. A walking tour through Sheung Wan, the neighborhood immediately west of Central, offers traditional wholesale stores and some striking and important sites.
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