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Vacationing in Paris for the First Time?

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If it’s your first time being in Paris, you definitely would want to visit the Eiffel Tower. This place is really amazing; however, you shouldn’t forget there are so much more fun things to do in Paris, there are so many places to go, foods to eat, places to shop and so on.

Since you’ll most likely not be able to go everywhere or do everything, we’ve decided to help you out by compiling a list containing details of how you can enjoy your vacation in the City of Light.

TOP 3 ATTRACTIONS IN PARIS

Eiffel Tower:

This Tower, which happens to be the most iconic symbol of the capital city of France wasn’t always so beloved in the past. It was constructed by Gustave Eiffel for the World Fair in 1889, the tower wasn’t meant to remain standing when the fair is over, but as it was half-loved and half-hated by Parisians, inventors saw some usefulness in it, and the tower escaped being dismantled. Over a century later, the Eiffel Tower has always attracted millions of visitors to Paris.

The tower gets illuminated at night, and it even sparkles every hour for about 5 minutes if you stick around more.

Musée du Louvre:

This was once the home of French Royals; it has since become the best and even the largest art museum in the world. When you visit this place, you should remember to take a selfie with I.M Pei’s popular Louvre Pyramid, or you can just go straight inside to feed your eyes with classic artworks such as the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Venus de Milo.

Notre-Dame de Paris:

This is one of the most highly recognized churches ever; the Notre-Dame Cathedral impressively represents the French Gothic architecture. This place is known to be the site of Napoleon’s coronation and also the setting for Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.

You should know that visiting the Notre-Dame Cathedral is free. However, you can’t avoid waiting on the line for about 30 minutes.

TOP FOODS YOU MUST EAT IN PARIS

  • Crepes
  • Bordier Butter
  • Baguette, pastries, and pain au chocolat
  • Macaroons

THINGS FOR KIDS TO DO IN PARIS

Do you intend to go with your kids and you have no idea how to make them love the vacation? These are a few of the things the kids loved most:  

  • Chocolate tasting tour
  • Behind the scenes bakery tour
  • Fat tire bike tours
  • Eiffel tower and Seine river cruise
  • Hop-on Hop-off bus
  • Paris Aquarium Cineaqua
  • The Paris Story

Click here for a list of the top 10 family/kid friendly activities to do in Paris!

Finally, Paris being an expensive city doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your stay there. For backpackers and hikers, there are certain things you can still do in Paris for free; such as going on a free walking tour, exploring the city’s beautiful parks, stroll down the Champs-Elysees and checking out Place des Vosges.

Tips for a Caribbean Cruise

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It’s no big deal to go to the Caribbean, but to truly discover its timeless natural treasures and beautiful tropical playgrounds, its amazing people, and personalities, is not possible for everyone. And this is exactly what the difference between a vacation and a life-changing experience is. So here’s our list of 5 things you should definitely do on a Caribbean cruise –

  1. WALK AMONGST THE ANCIENT MAYAN RUINS

The Western Caribbean is famous for a capital of Mayan archaeological treasures, including well-preserved cities and temples, ancient plazas, pyramids and citadels majestic as the legendary ruins of Rome, Athens, and Egypt. The awe-inspiring 2,000-year-old city of Altun Ha in Belize and the famous “El Castillo” castle ruins in Tulum will make your jaw drop.

  1. SWIM WITH STINGRAYS IN GRAND CAYMAN

Whether you are an experienced diver or a novice snorkelers, you should definitely take a snorkeling boat and sail the heavenly exotic waters of Caribbean way down to the Stingray Sandbar. We can guarantee you that swimming alongside huge beautiful stingrays on the sandy seafloor in the North Sound lagoon will be one of the most beautiful moments of your life.

  1. ZIPLINE THROUGH THE JUNGLE IN ANTIGUA

Fly high like a bird above the treetops of Antigua’s dense rainforest on an exuberating zipline rope. It will take you right through the heart of this exotic forest over the dramatic scenery and a wonderful gorge full of rich flora, interesting fruits, and several bird species.

  1. MARVEL AT ST. LUCIA’S MAJESTIC PITONS

Your trip to St. Lucia won’t be complete without visiting it’s most notable landmark – Les Pitons, now declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Catch a unique view of these magnificent dominating volcanoes while sailing by catamaran between the Petit & Gros peaks, parts of which stretch more than 2000 feet in the air, and then take a refreshing swim in a secluded cove in Marigot Bay.

  1. LEARN TO COOK LIKE A LOCAL IN COZUMEL

There’s no other way to enjoy the local food learning the secrets of cooking authentic Mexican cuisine from a prestigious local chef, and then embracing the area’s festive culture by enjoying the dishes you made along with Mexican wines and National Open Bar—including amazing cocktails mixed with mezcal, tequila, rum, brandy, vodka, and beer. After a mouth-watering lunch, unwind at Playa Mia Grand Beach Park, which is also one of the largest and most popular beaches in Cozumel.

Best Travel Destinations in Toronto

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Toronto is the largest city of Canada having population of more than 2.6 million. This city is famous for its professional sports that includes Hockey’s Maple Leaf and Baseball’s Blu Jays. Toronto has great shopping malls, a wide range of dining options, and world-class museums. Toronto is a city full of life and energy with its restored Victorian buildings, large Chinatown, and modern tall buildings. Tourist attractions in Toronto are:

  • CN Tower

This tower is the most recognizable icon of Canada that is located in the heart of Downtown Toronto. The Railway Company ‘Canadian National’ has built the Communication Tower having the height of 553.33 meters. This tower was the tallest tower in the world for 30 years until it was surpassed by the Burj Dubai. Visitors are taken up where they want through the glass elevator.

  • St. Lawrence Market

Today, St. Lawrence Market is contained in three buildings. One building of this market is for specialty food, second building is for farmer’s market and third for retail shops. South market houses 120 shops of foods, the cultural services of Toronto are showcased on second floor. Farmer’s market is housed in the north market.

  • Distillery District

The Distillery District has a charm of Victorian Toronto, people visits this place when they want to enjoy the charm of Victorian Toronto. This shopping area centers around the restored buildings, the shopping area is pedestrian-only. Visitors can find here boutiques, art galleries, entertainment venues, and more than 80 retail shops. The whole year, a number of events like music and cultural festivals and art shows are hosted by the District. It is the hottest spot in Canada.

  • Toronto Islands

Toronto Islands are the only Islands in the part of Lake Ontario. These are the largest care-free zone in North America, since a few cars are permitted to enter there. Centreville is an amusement park for children, located on the largest island. It also hosts different art festivals and music festivals throughout the year.

  • Ripley’s Museum of Canada

The Ripley’s Museum of Canada has 16000 aquatic animals, all swimming in the same tank. The tank is filled with 1.5 million gallons of water. This aquarium is the underwater tunnel, visitors can observe all these aquatic animals by walking through this largest tunnel of the North America. Every two hours live shows and starring of animals are conducted.

  • Casa Loma

This castle is a worth seeing place that is hard to miss or forget. The Casa Loma building was built on a hill in the 20th century. The construction of this huge castle was a dream of a wealthy man who always wanted to live in a Castle. Casa Loma has taken three years for its construction with 300 workers. When this castle was built it was the largest home in Toronto with 98 rooms in it, a library, a hunting lodge, secret passageway, lovely gardens blooming with flowers, and an elevator.

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