Tagged With "Route du Vin"
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Delta adds Medellin and Cartagena to S.A. service
Delta, which is working with Aeromexico to expand its reach in Mexico, is also extending its route network to include two more cities in Colombia, Medellin and Cartagena. Flights to the two cities from Atlanta will start in December, with a daily...
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Walking the Burgundy Canal
Several years ago, after the completing 100+ miles of England’s Cotswold Way, over hill and dale and, at times, experiencing painful difficulties, I resolved to give up hills in favor of walking along waterways, of which there are many,...
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Britian's Famous Attractions Get Literal Chinese Names
VisitBritian announced the winners in their 'Great names for Great Britain ' campaign The campaign used the existing trend of the Chinese to give literal names to favorite celebrities, places and foods. Over 2 million Chinese visited the...
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A Brief Visit to Avignon
The center of Avignon with the Rhône and l'Île Piot in the distance. The purpose of my stop in Avignon was a pause in a pleasant small city, between arriving in France and the week I planned to spend in Uzes. I recalled...
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Las Vegas -- last stop of the Elvis tour
This post marks the end of our journey to see sites related to Elvis Presley's life. So far we've visited Elvis' birth home in Tupelo , his mansion, Graceland , its car museum , and we've toured Memphis ...
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Route 66 - Pasadena to Needles
Last summer I had the opportunity to do something I had always wanted to do - drive a significant portion of Route 66. Having spent 4 days in LA, I started a drive to Albuquerque to meet up with The Amazing Ms. D. Instead of rushing down the...
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Historic Route 66 (pt 2) - Needles CA to Flagstaff AZ
Leaving Needles CA, I drove a route that is a MUST DRIVE if you are the kind of person that loves road trips. The main portion of my day was spent on the longest continuous stretch of the original Route 66 that is still in place - From Topock AZ to...
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Paris by Night: Fleeting Glimpses
I've never set out to document Paris at night, never had a conscious plan to record a particular area or its life. These are just selections from several visits, held together only by the late hour or by something that pleased me. Night doesn't have...
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Where Was Gumbo? Paris. Where's the Statue? Everywhere!
Where in the World was TravelGumbo? If we simply said "At the Statue of Liberty," it wouldn't have been a very precise identification, because, as I found and you shall see, the iconic statue is everywhere and in so many forms! In today's blog, I'm...
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Strasbourg: Self-service tour of Alsatian food
PHeymont tries something new: A self-service gourmet food tour, organized by the Strasbourg Office de Tourisme.
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Heritage Days: Open House in Paris
Heritage Days, when normally-closed doors are opened to the public, are a popular institution in France. PHeymont and his wife joined in.
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Paris: 2017 Best Baguette winner is chosen
The winner of the annual Best Baguette in Paris has been announced. The award gets cash and a special responsibility.
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French History theme park has Spain, China plans
As French as it gets, Puy du Fou historical theme park gets ready to export its concept, but not its history, to two new lands.
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Science knows why your wheels wobble
Like most people, you've probably wondered why your suitcases don't want to follow in your footsteps...
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Sunset Food Tour, Florence, Italy
Marilyn Jones reports on getting to know Florence, one meal at a time.
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey #5: Istanbul to Tbilisi
Wilbur takes us on another memorable train journey, this one starting in Istanbul, then on to Ankara, Erzurum, Batumi (bu bus), Yerevan and ending in Tbilisi
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Nov. 18, 2017: Dead Letter Office?
In Paris's famed Passage des Panoramas, an assortment of, well, things...
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Orient Express gets a new partner, plans
SNCF is 50% of Orient Express name and operation to Accor Hotels; together they will develop it as a luxury hospitality brand...and maybe a train.
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Apr. 17, 2017: Melting House at Gare du Nord, Paris
An art installation that accompanied the Paris Climate Conference serves as a reminder, and also mirrors its surroundings.
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When life gives you lemons, make a festival!
The annual festival in Menton, on the Riviera, honors the region's lemon growers.
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May 16, 2020: Jewel of the Métro, Paris
Built as a centenary tribute to the Métro, the Place Colette entrance at Palais Royal/Louvre makes a strong contrast to the Art Nouveau originals
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May 29, 2020: Mona Lisait, Paris
A punnish store sign in Paris gave PHeymont a chuckle and a photo op.
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The RiverWalk and Outlet Collection - New Orleans, Louisiana
Samantha and her husband had a wonderful time walking around the RiverWalk in NOLA. They saw the Mississippi River, the Creole Queen Ship & the Outlet Collection.
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Memories of Dijon, France
George G shares memories of some wonderful travel experiences in Dijon which, as he shares with us, has a lot more going for it than its famous mustard.
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Obernai, France: An Alsatian Treasure
George G shares his love for Obernai, in Alsace, and some practical advice for visiting.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 11, 2015: Beatles LOVE, a Cirque du Soleil show, The Mirage Casino and Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
Its been 50 years since The Beatles brought their "LOVE" to Las Vegas. Cirque du Soleil is keeping their musical legacy alive! John, Paul, George and Ringo. As The Beatles, they changed the world. LOVE, Cirque du...
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Rooms for the 1%: World's 10 most expensive hotels
The most expensive hotel in the world... Photo: Aman Resorts Luxury-hotels.com, whose name tells you what they're about, has published a survey of this summer's most expensive hotels in the world. Although, of course, they'll try...
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"Pops" is a New Route 66 Icon
I know this is going to be a fun stop on Route 66 just outside Arcadia, Oklahoma when I spy a 66-foot pop bottle on the horizon. Getting closer I can see it stands in front of an uber-modern structure with gas pumps in front. I have never seen...
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Anatomy of a Trip (Mezcal for the Uninitiated)
from: PortMoresby to: Al vin Starkman date: Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 2:45 PM subject: Mezcal for the Uninitiated. Greetings Alvin - I'm going to be in Oaxaca for 3 weeks, beginning in late...
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Starbucks to pop up in France's Monoprix
French department store/supermarket operator Monoprix will open its doors to Starbucks 'salons du café' in some of its flagship stores, starting with one in Lyon and one in Paris. For Starbucks, it's an opportunity to break out into a...
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Postcard delayed in the mail...138 years!
French stamps of the 1870s Always frustrating to get home from a vacation and find that the postcards mailed to friends and grandchildren haven't arrived yet. But this story from northern France tops that one. A postcard mailed on January 27th,...
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Paris mayor plans to liberate squares for pedestrians
Place Gambetta, February 2015, with cars replaced by Carnival celebrators Photo: Basili / Wikimedia Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo is planning the next step in her war on congestion and pollution, announcing a plan to at...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 26, 2015: Birds Eye View, Gare Du Nord, Paris
I always enjoy seeing birds in nature, but even more interesting to me is how they adapt in the city. As I was people watching at Gare Du Nord train station in Paris, I noticed pigeons using this spot to see the crumbs...
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Sweet victory for French chef in chocolate contest
A French chef, Vincent Vallee, has become the first French world champion of chocolate, taking the prize in Paris Friday after a three-day final at the Salon du Chocolat trade fair. Second place went to Japan's Hisashi Onobayashi, and...
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Ski train (yes, ski!) sold out on Eurostar
Much of Europe is blazing in temperatures in the 90s, but some people are obviously already thinking ahead to the winter...perhaps to take their minds off the summer. Eurostar has announced that all tickets on its special direct-to-the-Alps trains...
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Versailles: Let them eat cake, and sleep like kings...
The Hotel du Grand Controle, built 1681 for Paul de Beauvilliers, Duke of Saint-Aignan The Palace of Versailles is once again trying to sell you a bed—by turning three of the luxurious 17th-century mansions that are part of the vast...
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Cirque du Soleil sets sail on MSC cruises
Cirque du Soleil, the no-animal wonder-world circus of acrobats, contortionists and aerialists that delights audiences in multiple shows in Las Vegas and elsewhere has now signed on to create shows onboard MSC cruise ships. Starting with a new...
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Sights and Sounds of the French Quarter, New Orleans
Samantha shares some of the interesting sights and sounds she experienced on her recent trip to the French Quarter in New Orleans.
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A Day in Rouen, France
Normandy's capital, with much more to offer than Joan of Arc and the much-painted cathedral.
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A Day in Lille, France
Lille, capital of French Flanders, is a city rich in history, and a unique flavor. Join PHeymont for a brief visit.
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Eiffel Tower: Looking Again
PHeymont takes a new look at, on and from a familiar place: The Eiffel Tower.
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Rouen Cathedral: A Gothic chameleon
The cathedral's elaborate and exuberant facade served Monet as a laboratory of light in over 30 paintings; it only takes a few pictures to see why.
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In Egypt: The Sudan
Disappointed to find a cruise on a classic Nile paddle steamer beyond her means, PortMoresby is given a second chance, if only briefly, to experience the dream.
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Portuguese steam locos saved from scrap
Portugal's railway operator agrees not to scrap three historic engines, but their fate is still uncertain.
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France fraud: Cheap wine in pricy bottles
French officials charge over 13 million gallons of cheaper wines were sold under two prestigious labels.
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Two Churches in Rouen
Rouen has many churches and a spectacular cathedral, but two others, one old and one new, made a big impression on PHeymont.
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City of Architecture and Heritage, Paris
An unusual and barely-known museum provides study casts of France's best monumental architecture and a view of architecture as a mirror of society.
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Time for Paris: A Gallery of Clocks
PHeymont is often fascinated by a city's public clocks, and Paris has many, both old and new. Here's a selection from his recent trip.
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Honeymoon Planning: Where to Go and What to Do
Helen Bradford, in her first post on TravelGumbo, shares some great suggestions for the perfect honeymoon.