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United Kingdom to Paris
Posted on March 1, 2009, by Tom Martens, under Travel and Leisure.
Most flights from the United Kingdom into Paris land at the city?s main airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Air France is the main airline offering flights into Paris from the UK. However, flights are also available into Orly and Beauvais Airports. Orly is closer to the center of Paris than Beauvais, but Orly has fewer inbound flights from the UK. Beauvais is 65 miles from Paris, compared to Orly?s nine miles. There are shuttles and other means of transportation from both Beauvais and Orly airports into the center of Paris.
Every year over 45 million people visit the City of Light. Not matter what your budget or your tastes, everyone can plan a wonderful vacation to Paris.
Paris lies along the banks of the Seine River in the north of France. The city has a population of approximately 2.2 million, but the greater metropolitan area has more than 12 million inhabitants, as is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in Europe. Fortunately for Parisians and tourists alike, the public transportation system of Paris is extremely well developed, and the famed Metro is quite easy to use. There are also busses and taxis, and, for visitors staying in the city itself, it is easy to walk along beautiful streets, although visitors should use caution crossing them. The climate of Paris is relatively mild year-round, but there are occasional weather extremes. Rain is common, but snow is rare.
The capital of France is divided into districts. Perhaps the best known as the Champs Elysees and the Place de la Bastille. One of the most important tourist locations is the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 as part of a world’s fair and was supposed to be temporary. However, it still stands, and millions of visitors enjoy the view from the tower each year. Other popular tourist sites include the Notre Dame cathedral, the Pantheon Church, the Louvre, the Sorbonne, and Invalides Museum, which is the final resting place of Napoleon. At the Louvre you can see famous works of art such as the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa. Paris is also well known for its beautiful gardens, including the Tuileries Garden and the Luxembourg Garden on the Left Bank.
Paris is famous around the world as providing the standard for French cuisine. Parisian chefs insist on using fresh, local ingredients to create some of the most delicious food in the entire world. There is a restaurant for every budget, from McDonald’s to restaurants with four Michelin stars, and everything you can imagine in between. Diners are not disappointed in Paris.
And if the food, the art, and the beauty of Paris are not enough, you can even make a side trip to EuroDisney.
Paris is one of the greatest vacation destinations the world offers. Paris has it all: sumptuous dining, beautiful museums, elegant shopping, and a wonderful atmosphere. Book your trip today. You will not be disappointed. .
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Car Insurance Tips for Young Drivers
Posted on March 1, 2009, by Tom Martens, under Insurance.
One of the biggest days in any teen’s life is the day they get their driver’s license. But with that tiny piece of plastic arrive huge responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is auto insurance. Every newly licensed driver must arrange for adequate auto coverage.
Auto coverage for teenagers is very expensive. Teens are considered high-risk drivers because they are less experienced and have more accidents. You should not let that stop you from earning your diver’s license, however. With a little planning, teens who drive can find ways to save money on their auto insurance premiums.
The first step in getting the lowest rates is to get several quotes. These quotes should be obtained from authorized insurance agents or company websites. The various insurance companies define teen risk in very different ways. This means one company may charge just a little more than they charge an older driver, while another company may charge you a whole lot more. There is tremendous competition among insurance companies, so companies that know you are doing comparison shopping tend to offer you the lowest rates. They just might offer you a lower premium. But to get it, you have to ask, and you may have to willing to negotiate. Fortunately, it’s easy to do research on the net and shopping for low premiums is a lot easier than it used to be.
If you haven’t already, look into taking basic driver education and/or defensive driving. Taking and passing these courses shows insurers that you are serious about driving safely. It allows them to rate your policy as a lower risk, and keeps your insurance costs down, usually about 10%. Talk to an agent about which courses are available to qualify you for a safe driver discounts.
Ask your agent if the insurance company offers discounts to student belonging to certain clubs, or if they offer good student discounts. Ask whether they will give you a discount based on your parents’ policies or organizational memberships. This is where a little research on the Internet is very helpful before you see your agent.
Another way to get a great discount on your car insurance is bundling. If you parents have home or life coverage, sometimes their insurance providers will bundle all your policies and offer a discount. Sometimes this discount can be really substantial. And check whether the insurance company offers discounts to household that have multiple drivers or own multiple cars. This is another terrific way to lower your car insurance costs.
If you are a newly licensed teen driver or will earn your driver?s license soon, contact a qualified insurance provider. They can answer whatever questions you may have about car insurance, examine your specific situation closely and make insurance recommendations so that you are properly insured and protected behind the wheel. It will take some time, effort and research, but you could end up saving a lot of money on your insurance premiums, which makes the investment worth it.
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