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Exploring the Côte d’Azur by train

31 Mar

The Cote d’azur, also known as the French Riviera, is one of the most stunning areas in the whole of Europe. With a Mediterranean coastline, this region has sophisticated resorts such as Nice and Cannes interspersed with picturesque towns such as Antibes and numerous villages where the peaceful and laid back lifestyle gives you a real insight into the French way of life away from the hustle and bustle of the major cities.

If you are looking to take a trip around this area one of the best ways to do this is by train. One of the main rail journeys that runs throughout the Cote d’Azur has numerous stops so you can hop on and off at will. This is also one of the most cost effective ways of visiting this stunning area and is much quicker, more comfortable and more reliable than local public transport.

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Luxury guide to Dubai, featuring Madinat Jumeirah

17 Mar

Dubai is one of the seven states, or Emirates, that makes up the United Arab Emirates in the middle east. It is by far the most modern and forward thinking of the Emirates, and is better described as a independent city/state. Sitting in the middle of the desert, this prime tourist destination has progressed at a mind boggling rate, and now attracts visitors from around the world who are fascinated by this mixture of cutting edge technology and some of the best hotels in the world. (more…)