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Marbella is the pride of Costa del Sol; this Spanish resort has managed to attract millions of tourists from all over the world who seem to come to Marbella like magnets as a result of its beauties. The primary attraction in Marbella is represented by its beaches, so this is a seaside holiday resort, but going to the beach isn’t the only factor you are able to do in Marbella. Here is often a list of the most fascinating places that can surely amaze and impress you.

The Puerto Banus Harbor

The richest of the wealthy appear to have meetings in this really luxurious and coquette port. Tourists come here to watch the coming and going of some of the most highly-priced yachts in the globe; it seems like the owners have a world of their own, taking into consideration the opulence that lies prior to your eyes in this Spanish port. You can go there and just relax in one of the restaurants along the esplanade having stunning views of the port and its activity.

The Old Town

Among the locations on the have to see list is occupied by the old town. For those that want to come into connection with the history of the resort, Casco Antiguo may be the place that will seal significantly of one’s time, due to the fact it is actually basically impressing and overwhelming. The Old Town is patiently waiting to be found with all its jewelry: its old narrow streets, the charming craft shops, incredible monuments and old little houses. It can be a location that’s going to steal your heart, so prepare yourself before going to check out it.

A special Bonsai Museum

How is it probable to come across a Museum inspired by the Japanese culture within the heart of Spain? Properly, it can be a identified fact that Spaniards are impressed by stunning factors, no matter what their origins. This is how a special Bonsai Museum appeared in Marbella. The museum displays a collection of several of the most attractive bonsais in the globe and by visiting it; you may learn something about what perfection is.

The Alameda Park

This park dates back to the 18th century, getting one of the oldest in Spain. This is the location exactly where you may have a really relaxing walk in fresh air, a place where you’ll be able to put order within your mind and thoughts.

The Nuestra Senora de la Encarnation Church

Essentially the most exquisite example of Marbella’s architecture is this church dating back to the 17th century. The creating managed to stay firm even though the times were not favorable, so sacrifice an hour to visit it due to the fact it deserves your attention.

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The quintessentially romantic and beautiful city of Paris is a popular tourist destination all year round. People flock to see the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame cathedral and the Louvre. Paris is a superb alternative Christmas break and one of the greatest holiday destinations you can find. The only problem is during the late December holidays many places are closed on Christmas Day and on the run up to Christmas. Here is our guide to getting the best out of your seasonal trip to this beautiful city:

Choosing a Place to Stay - For those with deep pockets, the central area of Champs Elysees is a popular location choice when choosing where to stay. For those looking for a more reasonably priced alternative try the lively Latin Quarter. It’s a vibrant area popular with families and students but still manages to retain a traditional atmosphere. Also consider Rue Mouffetard one of Paris’ oldest neighbourhoods. There are plenty of good priced hotels to choose from as well as a host of places to eat and shop.

Getting Around - Paris has an excellent metro system which makes everything very accessible. The RER and metros will be running on Christmas day but on a modified schedule. If you are relying on this as your main transportation during your seasonal break it is best to pick up a timetable for the Christmas period at any of information booths in the larger metro stations like Chatelet. If you’re looking for more private transport there are plenty of taxis to choose from.

Places to See: Many of the main tourist attractions are still open in the week leading up to Christmas, but as the big day draws near, and places start to wind down for the holidays, you may need to be more creative in finding things to do. Check out museums, churches, parks, and of course, the shops. Galeries Lafayette and Printemps have their customary festive lighting and window displays, drawing large crowds, and are well worth seeing. Also try the temporary ice rink outside Hotel de Ville - bring your own skates, or rent them on the day.

If you’re lucky enough to have good weather, take a stroll to Notre Dame, Le Ponts des Arts, and call in at Cafe St. Michel at Place St. Michelle for a warming espresso. This part of Paris is still lively, even on Christmas Eve. If you’ve yet to visit the Eiffel Tower, take a trip to this iconic attraction, but be sure to dress up warm!

Eating Out: Christmas is understandably a tricky time to find good places to eat. Book up in advance where possible, and use the internet to find great places to eat. If you’re stuck for places to eat, try one of the many eateries behind the Sacre Coeur. Here, many are open on Christmas eve, and are often very reasonably priced. Christmas Day is definitely a harder day to find somewhere to eat, but as an alternative, why not try one of the many non-traditional ethnic restaurants - they are more likely to be open! Better still, stay in a self catering apartment and cook up a festive Christmas dinner, complete with a good bottle of French wine.

If you plan your trip well, spending your Christmas break in Paris can be a wonderful, romantic and magical experience.

To help you with more ideas on fantastic holiday destinations see Becky Padmore’s travel site www.globalgrasshopper.com. Here you will also find more ideas such as how to see Paris in a day.

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Restaurants Charlottesville investigates some of the premier restaurants…All night fun: Rapture: Food, live music pool and folks. A scene everyone nearly always aught to pop in if you’re on the Downtown Mall. Boylan Heights: UVA’s dopest after midnight sports bar and a decent sports bar to pop in on and order a custom fresh burger. Maya: Bellmont’s premier night club with good southern fare and great bands. The Box: Terrific music almost night. Live performers for instanceTravis Elliot and Tucker Rogers.

Sit down meals:Milan: Indian fare with something extra. Plan for the wait but yummy meals, once they arrive. The Brick Oven: Tastiest Italian menus in the Rio Hill Shopping Center. The pizza is yummy and the fresh salad bar is awesome. Flaming Wok: Charlottesville’s most prestigious Chinese and Sushi fusion hot spots. Tasty for years. The C & O: A downtown mall top spot. After midnight meals includes tasty barbecue chicken dinners.

Great drinks: Tastings: For selection and expertise when it comes to wine, and top quality menu this downtown mall situation is wine lover’s fantasy. Blue Light Grill: Tasty menu items and a fun hot spot to meet people. Eat the fish. Boars Head Inn: One of the most enjoyable spots in Charlottesville. The scenery is out of a Jane Austin novel. Breakfast with bacon is great. The suppers are outstanding. Zocalo: Fun and unusual menu . Often entertainment. Downtown mall. Buddhist Biker Bar: Reputation for fun and getting tipsy than for the menu. When UVA is in session Buddhist is frequently visited.

Off the beaten path: The Tavern: A place residents and UVA students get together to eat good down home cooked meals. Escafe: Beats almost every evening. The most popular gay hot spots on the Downtown Mall. Guadalajara: Great Mexican. Our favorite is the drinks. Top picks: Thai 99: Thai menu items, great for sit down or doggy bags. We prefer the Curry Puff. Christians Pizza: Quite good New York style Pizza by the slice or by the pie. Two locations. Little John’s: 24-hour hot sandwiches, Clearly one of Charlottesville’s best kept secrets. UVA. Enjoy the Pizza Sub.

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If you like wine, as I do, you can find any occasion to open a bottle. You may have a bottle or two around the house. That’s what I always did but I didn’t know one thing: how to properly store my wine.

Though there is a whole world out there of wine rules and standards that many enthusiasts follow to a ‘t’, I was never one to follow their convention. I just figured knowing the simple stuff would be enough. At first, I didn’t use a Ravenscroft wine decanter or even gave a second thought to the type of crystal wine glasses I was using. This went for how I stored my wine as well. But then, on a lark, I thought I would try storing my bottles the way you are supposed to, and believe or not, the taste improved dramatically, so even if you aren’t overly consumed by the latest wine rules, consider this one on wine storage a staple.

Temperature: First off, no matter what type of wine you have on hand, it should always be stored in a cool setting-yes! This is why wine enthusiast have wine cellars, for optimal taste! The best temperature for wine storage is approximately 55 degrees F.Any warmer than this temperature and you will definitly notice a difference in the taste of your wine. Moreover, make sure that the temperature is steady and not subject to fluctuation, as this will dramatically alter the contents of your wine bottle.

Light: Make sure if you want your wine to retain its original full flavor, that you store it in a place where not a lot of light can get at it. If a bottle of wine is in the light for extended periods of time, it will age the wine considerably, affecting its flavors.

Humidity: Another key consideration when it comes to optimal wine storage is making sure that the humidity levels are just right. Overall, It should be more humid than not in order to keep the wine corks from shrinking. Air will oxidize your wine, so make sure you don’t get cork shrinkage. So, what the right humidity level for storing wine? Between 65-75%. This is why damp basements and cellars can work so well for wine storage.

Sideways: This may seem a strange one to some, it did to me, but there has got to be a reason so many wine racks and cellars hold their wine bottles sideways instead of upright, right? Yes. It is because in order to ensure that the cork is protected from shrinking, it needs not to dry out. That said, the best way to keep the cork moist is to store your wine on it’s side.

Travel: When traveling with your wine, you know, to a party or to a BYOB resaurant be sure to use a wine bottle carrier.  This will help keep your wine at the right temperature and keep it protected from bouncing around.

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Recently my spouse and I started a business and discovered that our travel plans increased significantly. And while I love to travel like most other people, traveling does begin to wear on you as you begin to spend more and more time away from home. Flying first class can make the trip better and so can renting a convertible car when you get to your destination. But eating some really awesome food is one of the aspects of a trip that makes me feel more comfortable, more at home, and that makes me have a better time. No matter where you live, you surely have a list of the best restaurants in town that you like to go to.

With that in mind, I have put together a list of tips to help you on your next trip so that it is much more fun, enjoyable, and unforgettable.

Keep a food record Whenever you travel to another city, make sure that you keep a food journal or diary of where you ate. Every time you eat out, write down the name of the place where you ate, the address, and the item that you had from the menu. Make a note of whether or not the food that you had was good. This way you will have a reference of what is good and what is bad in a particular city; so when you go back to visit again, you don’t have to waste time trying to remember the place where you had the best steak or the best lobster.

Take a picture with the chef Taking a picture with the chef can be an interesting thing to do when visiting another city. It gives you the chance to meet the person who is responsible for your tasty dish and offers the chance to meet someone knew. The pictures you will have for a lifetime and will be a good conversation starter when your return home.

Talk to the Locals This one idea will have a huge impact on your overall experience. This key will determine whether your traveling experience is bland or explosive. Simply find a local person who is not of your race or ethnic background and ask them where the best place to eat is. That’s it.

Order Dessert to Go One of the best things we can do for another person is to give them something expecting nothing in return. When finishing your meal, call the waitress or waiter over and ask them to find out for you what another patron would like for dessert. Tell them to give them whatever they as for off of the dessert menu and to add it to your tab. Make sure that he doesn’t tell them that it came from you.

Traveling can be fun or it can be painful; but with these few tips, you have learned how to make the most of your trips whether they are for business or for pleasure! Bon Appetit!

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Tom Colicchio talks about Craft, his flagship restaurant in NYC. Get more info on Craft and other Colicchio restaurants on Savory Cities: http://www.savorycities.com/newyork/restaurant/craft/43-east-19th-st

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Adam Richman returns home to New York City and tackles a one-pound sandwich at Katz’s Delicatessen, savors soul food at Sylvia’s Restaurant and is introduced to the hottest curry in the country at Brick Lane Curry House. New episodes of Man v. Food air Wednesday nights at 10PM, only on the Travel Channel.
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Owner Jason Denton and Chef Mark Ladner talk about their popular Greenwich Village Italian restaurant. Get more info about Lupa and other Mario Batali restaurants on Savory Cities: http://www.savorycities.com/newyork/restaurant/lupa/170-thompson-st

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Chef/owner Daniel Boulud talks about his flagship 4-star restaurant on NYC’s Upper East Side. Get more info on Daniel on Savory Cities: http://www.savorycities.com/newyork/restaurant/daniel/60-e-65th-st

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