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Arriving in Tahiti

Tahiti-Faaa International Airport handles all international flights into Tahiti. It is approximately four miles west of Tahiti’s capital city of Papeete. Of course you have to clear customs. But after you clear customs there will be a booth straight ahead of you that is staffed by Tahiti Manava, or the local tourist information office. Go ahead and get what maps and what other information you feel you may want at this point.

There will be two banks to your immediate left and right. One is called Banque de Polynesie and the other is Banque Socredo. Bank Socredo will more readily exchange your American dollars. Both have ATMs you can use for your convenience.

Now to get to your hotel, if you don’t already have arrangements for transportation, you will need to take a taxi as there isn’t any public transportation that passes in front of the airport. The official fare from 8 pm to 6 am to the west coast of the island is $15 and $25 if you are going downtown. You will need an obligatory $1 for each bag you have. If you arrive in Tahiti between 10 pm and 6 am the only choice you have if you don’t have pre-arranged transportation plans, is a taxi. The public transportation doesn’t run during those hours.

As I’ve said that there isn’t any public transportation that passes in front of the airport, if you want you can trek across the parking lot and up the set of stairs you see to the main road and flag down the first public bus you will see, again if it’s not between the hours of 10 pm and 6 am.

If you are driving a rental car, you will see the major rental car signage readily in front of you. If you have trouble or need to ask the whereabouts for anything, just ask anybody. Tahitians are very friendly and most often will be able to direct you where you are trying to go. Of course there is the information desk as well.

After getting your rental car and you are ready to drive Tahiti, if you are in one of the largest of resort hotels such as the InterContinental Tahiti, the Sofitel, or the Le Meridein Tahiti, you take Route 1 west all the way, and just follow the signage.

If you are in the Sheraton Hotel Tahiti, take Route 1 east all the way until you see the signage. If you are going downtown, watch for the Route 5 sign directing you to the expressway that connecting Papeete to the west coast. If you go too far, just remember to pull over when you have the chance.

Tahiti is not that hard to get around. And it’s not much to backtrack if you actually feel you’ve lost your way. But do remember that the island essentially goes ‘round in a circle.

If for some reason you need to store your baggage, every hotel on the island will store your baggage for free.

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Hotels In Paris

So you’re heading to the fashion capital in the world and your predicament is where to lodge for more than a night or two? Get those wrinkles off your foreheads because all you have to do is just breeze through this array of hotels in Paris. As a tourist, you have to get the most out of what you have bargained for.

• Four Star Hotels in Paris

Hotel Lotti

Since 1910, it is the embodiment of a sense of hospitality where luxury blends magnificently with discretion. Surrounded by the largest names in jewelry, the Hotel Lotti is ideally situated between the Place Vendome and Tuileries Gardens. The Louvre Museum, Opera Garnier and Rue Faubourg Saint Honoré are only five minutes walk away. (A standard single room costs €185 while the classic room that is good for 1 or 2 persons is at €190- 360.)

Hotel Les Rives De Notre Dame

Nestled in the heart of the Left Bank, right by the river Seine, the charming Hôtel Les Rives de Notre-Dame has set its refined decor in a 16th century mansion. Romantic guests will be awed with the lovely scene as they open their windows: river banks with their bookdealers, public benches dedicated to lovers, as well as the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral, its towers and gargoyles. (A standard room with two beds costs €150- 213 while the superior room with a king size bed is at €200- 289.)

• Three Star Hotels in Paris

Hotel Bourg Tibourg

This is a village where distinctive townhouses stand side by side with many small boutiques and restaurants whose façades are incomparably charming. The hotel is the starting point for walks in the Place des Vosges, Georges Pompidou Center, Notre-Dame, Picasso Musuem and Carnavalet. The hotel was recently renovated and features new decor by Jacques Garcia. (A single room with bath is at €160 while a classic double room costs €220.)

Hotel Relais Saint Jacques

The 23 original rooms are individually decorated with stylish furniture and old paintings. A 1925 style bar, a Louis XV lounge with adjoining library, where you can entertain, in total tranquility, friends or business associates, adding a certain charm to your stay. (A privilege room costs €140- 160 while the prestige room is at €150- 245.)

• Two Star Hotels in Paris

Hotel Residence Monge

A cozy nest located in the heart of a lively village-like neighborhood of Paris, counts amongst its majestic neighbors: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Pantheon, Jardin des Plantes, Grande Galerie of Natural History and Lutèce. It is an ideal neighborhood for lovely promenades and street strolling. (A single room with shower is at €75- 90 while the double room costs €88- 100.)

Hotel Regyn’s Montmartre

The 22 rooms display soft colors and have a warm cozy feeling. Suffused with peace and light, they offer a personalized comfort such as a writing corner where a lovely view of the Sacré-Coeur, or over the whole city, is waiting for you. (A single room costs €73- 83 while a double room is at €84- 95.)

Let your short trip be etched in your memory because hotels in Paris are more than luxury, it also spell, “the unforgettable.”

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At Home On An Indian Vacation

Vacations are one of the most anticipated times in a year. This is the moment when you spend more time with family, friends, and well yourself. This is the opportunity that you get the reward you deserve after working a lot of hours in the office or burning the midnight oil for an upcoming examination. Vacations are your primary chance to get away from all the things that has been burning up your whole being.

They are the events that can truly charge you up to face life with even greater vigor and aspiration. But before you get too excited in picking the places you want to visit and the events you want to be part of it’s only fitting that you ensure that you’ve got a place to stay in. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some Indian hotels that is willing and able to serve you with a smile.

The Metropolitan Hotel found in the center of Connaught Place in Delhi is a good way to start the list of your prospects. This hotel has five on-site restaurants that will make sure that you are adequately stuffed for your day-to-day activities. Each restaurant has an international background but gives emphasis on the offerings of regional delights.

You can kick things off by enjoying the fun-filled services of Tusker’s which is a lounge bar that is themed with South African styles of live hosting and entertainment. It is known for having the best quality of Indian liquor and cigars. Chutney is a chain named after a native pride which is made using the finest fruits, herbs, and vegetables from the forests of India. The Pastry Shop offers eggless cakes and rare pastries that will surely be worth of your spending.

The hotel offers a wide range of amenities such as indoor pools that are available for both children and adults. There are also a couple of spas wherein you can relax after a tiring venture in the city. Spa services involve Adam and Eve elegant massages, yoga, sports activities, Thai and Marma treatments, an unforgettable experience with Floatarium, and refreshing Vichy showers. The Zen Serena Spa is a huge establishment where you can locate a modern-day gym, hair salon, and a bunch of other spa facilities. You can also charge up with healthy fruit and vegetable snacks.

Next on the list is the Taj Palace Delhi which is situated within the busy diplomatic district eight kilometers from the House of Parliament. This hotel is highly regarded as part of the elite which is commonly utilized to house corporate events and meetings. The pride of the hotel is its marvelous and spacious receptions that can attend to about a thousand guests. Wireless internet access is also present within the confines of the place and other services such as car rental, courier, and workstations are also part of the deal.

Golfers and tennis players can play to their heart’s delight via a 9-hole putting area and tennis courts that are found within the vicinity. Outdoor pools are also available as well as fitness centers and health spas, one of which is the famous Aruveydic Spa. Both your tummy and ears can enjoy the dining spots in the hotel which can serve cuisines ranging from Chinese up to Mediterranean and tradition Indian delicacies while tuning up live jazz harmony particularly at night.

There are a lot more Indian hotels that will surely make your vacation to this nation more memorable and enjoying just make sure you pick the one which truly coincides with your taste and personality

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