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France In A Flash - Arrange A Quick French Getaway
France
In A Flash - How To Arrange A Super-quick French Getaway
Sometimes
you just want to drop it all and get out of the country for a bit.
Maybe an overnight stay or a weekend is all you need to get a change
of scene and perhaps a bit of perspective on life at home. For such
last-minute travel whims booking a flight is a drag. Firstly, you
need to research the airline operators who use your local airport,
then pick a destination that won’t set you back a fortune, then
work out their baggage charges and airport taxes. For a quick
getaway, airports are really nothing like as convenient as they used
to be even twenty years ago.
Instead, consider a trip to France as a much more viable option for your party, especially if it is to be arranged at the last moment. By foot, it is easy to get to the Channel ports of Northern France like Calais, Dunkirk or Boulogne-sur-mer. If you choose to take your car, then it is not much further to head into Normandy, Belgium or even the French capital itself, Paris. Any of these destinations are perfectly good choices for a short break - even a single overnight stay. If you are going for a weeklong getaway, then most of Western Europe opens up as a holiday destination.
However, if you are looking for a super-quick break, then it is likely that you won’t want much onward travel once you hit French soil. Additionally, you will probably find it more convenient to take your car on Eurotunnel than via one of the ferry operators. This is because the Le Shuttle services that run through the tunnel are faster than a ferry to France and you can get on enjoying your getaway all the sooner. Booking is quite easy and there are various pricing points that you can look over which reflect the length of your chosen stay.
Once in France, it is easy to get into the swing of things and relax a little. For starters, the French autoroutes are – generally speaking – much more pleasant to drive on than the UK’s motorways. Most French towns have tourist offices which you can navigate to by simply following the signs. Here, you will be able to arrange your accommodation quite easily and there is usually someone around who can help in English, if your French is not that good. However, if you are travelling on a Sunday, then it is a wise move to book your accommodation in advance, because many of these offices shut.
Once settled into your bed and breakfast, self-catering accommodation or hotel, head out and sample some of the local French culture. For many, of course, this means the local cuisine. If you are only staying for a night or two, make sure you get the best out of your visit and book a table at a good restaurant or bistro. Relax and enjoy with a glass or two of vin rouge!
Balboa Island Newport Beach
Here’s
Why Balboa Island Should be Your Next Vacation Destination
Balboa Island is a
small, modified island that is considered a part of Newport Beach,
CA. The ocean forms a sort of moat around the island as it has no
waterway access to the open ocean.
The island has just under 3,000
residents and is predominantly devoted to beach-going tourists with a
multitude of wonderful resorts,
ocean activities and events. Of all the beaches in California, why
take a trip to Balboa Island? Here are a few reasons.
There is a Wonderful
Array of Activities
Balboa Island offers a
number of fun activities for its visitors. Kid-friendly activities
include sand castle exhibits, parasailing, and good, old-fashioned
beach trips. Boat tours, whale watching, and snorkeling can be fun
for the whole family while more adult-oriented adventures might
include boat rentals or sport fishing. Nearby, there are also easily
accessible city activities which include Coney Island, restaurants,
and shopping.
The Climate and
Scenery are Beautiful
California is known for
its perfect temperatures and sunny weather. The climate is ideal for
a beach vacation, and Balboa Island has plenty of beach space to go
around. The classic imagery of waving palm trees, white sand, and
blue ocean waves can all be found on the shores of Balboa Island.
The houses
reflect classic beach house style and only add to the beauty of the
island. Californian water temperatures are the best the U.S. has to
offer, and the swimming alone can make the trip worth it.
There is No Shortage
of Restaurants
Balboa Island is home
to just about every kind of cuisine you could ask for. Everything
from American to Swiss-French is available to a Balboa Island
tourist. Furthermore, if you can’t find what you want on the
island, it only takes a short drive across the bridge to access
mainland Newport Beach’s wide selection of dining
options. Some of the best on Balboa Island are simple,
homey comfort foods found in restaurants that are more than they
seem.
It’s Easy to Find
Family-Friendly Entertainment
When you visit Balboa
Island, you are not restricted to the island’s sandy beaches alone.
The entirety of Newport
Beach and the surrounding cities are at your disposal
with all they have to offer. Live music, festivals, plays, and
essentially anything else you could imagine awaits you just off the
coast of Balboa Island.
A notable
mention is Once Upon an Island, where kids and parents
can enjoy mermaid-themed fun. Of course, there are plenty of adult
activities as well such as kite surfing, speed boat rentals, and a
few welcoming bars.
While there are plenty
of fun, exciting, and beautiful places to see in California, you
should be sure to put Balboa Island on your list of places to visit.
The quaint island vacation with easy access to city amenities is not
something you can find everywhere. The family-friendly atmosphere is
great for kids yet continues to provide fun for people of all ages.
Whether you’re a retiree ready to start your golden years on a
beach or a young family looking to play in the ocean, Balboa Island
is a great place to go.
Saturday
50% Off Corinthia Hotels Five Star Malta
Happy
New Year to all our readers. The Resort Guide would like to extend
the very best wishes for the year ahead and hopes that 2016 will be a
year of exciting travel and discovery.
Having
endured the wettest December on record in the UK we are already
looking forward to the prospect of shaking off the winter blues and
travelling to warmer, sunnier climes.
Corinthia
Hotels boasts two of the finest five star hotels in Malta - the
secluded Palace Hotel and Spa and another overlooking St George's
Bay.
Experience
more of this stunning sunshine isle for less this year.
Corinthia
Hotel's annual sale begins this week. By booking directly online
at corinthia.com guest will be offered a 50% discount on room rates.
Corinthia
Palace Hotel & Spa (Malta)
The
Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa is a peaceful haven set amid lush
sub tropical gardens.
Located opposite the President’s Palace and
adjacent San Anton Gardens, just minutes from the medieval ‘silent
city’ of Mdina and the island's capital of Valletta the hotel has
authentic charm, history and understated elegance.
Corinthia
Hotel St George’s Bay
The
Corinthia Hotel St George’s Bay offers stunning, panoramic views
over the Mediterranean. Luxury and elegance abound in this beautiful
five star hotel and is the perfect place to enjoy the glorious
Maltese sunshine.
The 50% discount offer is only
available when booking through the Corinthia.com
website and expires on 24 March 2016, and is valid for stays until 31
December 2016. The 50% off is also valid on Corinthia’s other
properties in Europe except for London where they are offering a 30%
off on all room rates as part of the sale.
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