NEW B&Bs in Portugal
Stay in our NEW Petite B&B Lisbon apartment
& NEW Porto B&B
As featured in past newsletters our B&B service has expanded - we now offer B&Bs and apartments in Portugal's capital, Lisbon and the gastronomy capital of Porto.
NEW Porto B&B
Petite Porto B&B01 -Carmen's home
Click HERE to enquire
A
private family run intimate professional B&B home - a historic
one-of-a-kind B&B in Porto, nestled in the historic heart, it is the
first and only luxury guesthouse on the waterfront Ribeira, overlooking
the famous Douro river.
Part
of UNESCO's World Heritage Site since 1996, and classified National
Monument, our Petite B&B building enjoys breathtaking vistas.
Here you are only steps away from an abundance of attractions and historical monuments, boat tours, funicular, and more!
Totally
renovated interior with modern comfort and quality, the home offers
eight rooms, immaculate and elegant with large windows.
On arrival, a bottle of Portuguese wine or Porto - of course!
Click HERE to enquire about this B&B, or for more information about travelling to Portugal.
Thinking about Portugal?
No surprise thanks to the steady rise of this under-rated but just voted BEST NEW European hotspot.
Helpful Lisbon tips - click here
And as featured in the AUSTRALIAN, click HERE
Paris Secret Passages
Rainy day activities
in Paris
The
passages are old-fashioned shopping malls from the late 1700s and early
1800s that provided cover from rain, mud and horses for the chic
shopping ladies of yesteryear. There is something special about these
secret little passageways. Walking into each one feels like you are
unwrapping a different gift. There are ones that silently slide off
major streets revealing hidden gems under coloured, colourful galleries.
Find Addresses of Paris Passages click - here
The most famous passage is Vivienne (MAP)
in the 2nd Arrondissement with its spectacular mosaic tiles and great
shopping - the modern art gallery is found here as well as a fabulous
florist, a killer tea salon A Priori The, and a book store of rare finds, Bistro Vivienne, a fine wine shop and the creme de la creme is Jean Paul Guaultier - and more.
Passage Colbert (MAP) is also beautiful, possibly more grand than Vivienne - above is the brasserie Le Grand Colbert, from the movie 'Something's Gotta Give'. Utterly romantic!
Panoramas Passage (MAP) is the oldest with many restaurants and cafes and a fabulous engraver.
Jouffroy Passage (MAP)
specialises in toys and a great needlepoint shop, old movie posters,
Lebanese pastries and the wax museum of Paris, Musée Grévin is here.
Verdeau Passage (MAP) specialise in antiques, comics, musical instruments and engravings), among others.
Find Addresses of Paris Passages click - here
Petite Pariscope
'Monthly Paris Tips'
10 reasons to visit Paris in Winter (1. 'It's most BEAUTIFUL')
2. What's
more romantic than snow, scarves and faux-furry jackets in warm wood
fired bistros, those heated outdoor cafes, or stepping out from a museum
into falling snowflakes?! Our cult classic cafe picks are these:
Café Les deux Magots MAP - or Brasserie Lipp across the rue.
Laduree @ Rue Bonapartre MAP
(need we say more? Just add hot chocolate and pastries)
Café de Flore MAP
Large windows make for perfect indoor spot watching outdoor
And off the beaten track:
Le Cafe Livres MAP
Floor to ceiling books, free to read, lounges and endless cups
Le Valentin MAP
Inside 'Passage Jouffroy' is this tea-lovers haven. Upstairs is best.
3. GREAT B&B discounts in the Winter season.
Note our annual: Petite Paris Sale Nov - March
To see all our B&BS and apartment on SALE CLICK HERE
B&B368 Near Madeleine 2eme - click HERE
4. Cheaper airfares. Return airfare with Qatar from $1100 in January and February. www.qatar.com & check www.farecompare.com
5.
Christmas is magnificent and gorgeous. The city lights up even more as
Christmas and Winter brings a surreal magic to the city. It's the season
for walking the streets while sipping Vin Chaud (hot wine) and being
dazzled.
To find out what to see and Do at Christmas
Buy our 'Christmas in Paris' eBook
for only $3.99 HERE
(preview the first pages before purchasing)
Inside find out where all the festivites are, Christmas markets,
beautiful light displays, ice skating, recitals, gourmet walking tour,
where to dine on Christmas day and more...
Favourite spots to enjoy Christmas markets and street cheer is
Montmartre - get off at Abbesses Metro and make your way up to the
famous Place du Tertre and the Sacre Coeur Basilica MAP
6. Shorter museum lines and metro lines/crowds – no elbow nudging, shoulder rubbing, sweaty crowded madness.
7. Catch stellar shows with amazing seats at the Opera or Ballet. www.operadeparis.fr. Best seats at restaurants too - no booking.
Swan Lake running this December 2016 at Opera Bastille. Tickets from as low as 5euro!!!!! Click here
8. Parisians agree Winter cuisine is better - but who wants to eat cassoulet or beef bourguignon when the temperature is soaring?
We recommend:
La Fontaine du Mars - best Cassoulet and Beef Bourguignon!
7eme - 129 rue Saint Dominique 75007 - MAP
Open 12-3pm and 7.30-11pm
9. The second week of
January starts the SOLDES/sales lasting five weeks. By February you can
score soaring bargains - up to 90% off designer stores, local boutiques
and department stores.
10. FEEL LESS LIKE A TOURIST!!
Dress for the weather: Bring a lined
raincoat or heavy coat, waterproof shoes, warm socks, a hat, gloves, a
scarf and pack layers. A thermal undershirt takes up very little luggage
room and will come in handy. If it’s sunny and chairs are cascading the
sidewalk, you’ll be surrounded by locals, and gas heaters.
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Family Guide eBook
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Over
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advice. Baby-friendly restaurants, public toilets, getting around,
transport, safety.
Kids gardens, amusement parks,
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