Top 10 Things To Do Whilst In Nice

The following are just a selection of the many exciting options on offer in France's leading southern resort.

1. Dance the night away
Choose a nightclub that suits your mood and budget, whether you fancy something radical and funky or a more laid-back vibe. Choose Le Smarties on Rue Defly for a 70s feel or Ghost at 3 Rue Barillerie for an intimate club feel featuring drum and bass served up with cocktails.

2. Enjoy a spa treatment
Every city has a choice of spa venues and treatments, but only Nice can boast 'chococooning.' La Bulle D'Isis on Rue Massena offers chocolate lovers the opportunity to be covered in the creamiest of ganache mixtures along with liberal amounts of melted chocolate in the cause of beauty.

3. Sample the wine Nice is at the centre of a movement aimed at producing the most natural wines using the minimum amount of chemicals during production. Sample a variety at La Part des Anges on Rue des Gubernatis which is a fantastic little bistro which also sells wines.

4. Take in a concert
With a couple of large exhibition halls regularly featuring big names in modern music, Nice is perhaps surprisingly quite renowned for its modern music scene. If a stadium type concert isn't quite your thing, check out the eponymous Francis Gag Theatre which hosts events from Moliere plays to rap gigs and dance productions, mainly aimed at keeping Nicois dialect and folklore alive.

5. Try the local delicacy
Everyone should sample the traditional bread recipe of the region the socca. A kind of flatbread made with chickpea flour it has been described as being similar to a pancake. Nissa Socca on Rue Son Repart serves up traditional socca along with pizza and pasta accompanied by jugs of wine and beer for a lively atmosphere. Chez Rene Socca on Rue Miralheti is legendary for the street views, surly waiters and authentic flavours.

6. Visit an art museum 
Nice is home to some world class art museums offering styles from classical to pop art. The Musee d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain set on the Promenade des Artes offers a fantastic collection from across Europe and America. The Musee Matisse is a villa set close to the artist's former home which celebrates his life and work in a unique setting.

7. Relax on a private beach
The beaches around Nice are notoriously stony, making them uncomfortably hot to walk on when the sun is blazing down. Choose a one of the hotels which offers guests carpeting to spare them blisters and have your refreshing drinks brought directly to your sun lounger.

8. Have afternoon tea
Take a day cruise along the Med and follow it up with tea on the terrace at Auer Gourmet in the shadow of the Opera. Have a snack to accompany the vast selection of teas, including 'green tea and mint' and 'spicy chocolate'.

9. Take a trip back in time
Pay a visit to the Musee de Paleontologie Humaine de Terra Amata on Boulevard Carnot. The result of an archaeological exploration of the area, the museum offers artefacts dating back 400,000 years including examples of early tools and a footprint literally set in stone.

10. See a Russian church The Avenue Nicolas II is the setting for the bizarre sight of a traditional Russian Cathedral, complete with onion domes. Featuring the fantastic colours that Russian architecture of this style is so well-known for, the interior is filled with beautifully-worked icons, carvings and wall paintings.

This guest post was contributed on behalf of Cruise.co.uk.

Affordable Accommodations in Sabah Malaysia

Planning a trip can be quite time consuming and if you are going abroad, it is better to plan ahead in order to avoid any last minute hassles. So, after choosing your destination and booking a plane ticket, what comes next? Before you start with your travel itinerary, make the necessary reservations for your accommodations first.

The Malaysian state of Sabah found in the island of Borneo is slowly becoming a hot spot for adventure seekers and travelers that are looking for a unique experience. The capital city of Kota Kinabalu is home to white sand beaches, commercial areas and tourist attractions. There are accommodations available for travelers of every budget.

If you are traveling with family members especially young children, it will be ideal to find a hotel that is right within the city in order to travel easily. Most hotels in the area are equipped with child friendly amenities and are often more affordable compared to rates in other popular tourist destinations around Southeast Asia. Hotels are also the best option for those who would like to have a good view of the clear waters and are looking for a quiet retreat.

Backpackers are also among the common visitors of Sabah Malaysia and since it has seen an increase in the number of backpackers over the past couple of years hostels and inns are now very visible around the area. A hostel is ideal for backpackers that are just looking for a room to spend the night since they are out on most part of the day. Hostels and inns are ideal for those who are traveling on a tight budget. These places provide the basic amenities and usually creates a more relaxed and at-home atmosphere.

Sabah has become a gateway for travelers that want to enjoy something that is far from the usual tourist activities. Mia is a content writer for sabahguide.com. A traveler at heart, she hopes to share her tips and experience to aspiring travelers too.

Club 18-30 Ayia Napa: What’s the Craic?

Ayia Napa is the ultimate party holiday destination – with more craic than Ireland but much better weather!

Choose Club 18-30 Ayia Napa holidays and you’re guaranteed some of the best laughs and most memorable nights out of your life!

One of the best things about going on a Club 18-30 holiday is that you’re immediately in the same boat as a likely crew of party people all looking for fun in the sun. And the fun starts as soon as you reach your hotel (if you haven’t had a head start on the plane!). Club 18-30 knows exactly what you want in a hotel. It’s got to be affordable and it’s got to be close to the action. And if it’s got a great pool, so much the better!

Get to know your new best friends in the hotel bar or around the pool, before meeting your Club 18-30 rep to book in a week’s worth of amazing activities and events.

From Castaway Cruises to Silent Discos, your rep holds some aces up his sleeve! Every single Club 18-30 event is a sure fire winner, with years of experience going into the planning of each one.

Same goes for all the other Club 18-30 destinations. Whether you fancy holidays in Malia 2012, or a party getaway to Kos, only the best events make it onto the Club 18-30’s itinerary.

If you’re after a craic-ing good time, do what all the best party people do and book Club 18-30. Malia, Ayia Napa, Kardamena or San Antonio, you’re guaranteed to have the time of your life.

Wherever you choose to head on your summer party holiday this year, don’t forget your camera. Upload snaps to facebook and you’ll have your mates back home going leprechaun green with envy.

Finding cheap skiing holidays in 2012

There is no easier or more effective way to find the best cheap skiing holidays 2012 has to offer than by doing so via the wonders of the internet. Your online holiday search systems these days are remarkably effective and you could line yourself up an amazing bargain on a great getaway within just a few minutes and at a price well below what you might have been expecting to pay.

The trick is just to be clear in your mind about the kind of skiing or snowboarding holiday you're after this time around. It could be that you're looking for a new experience in terms of destination and there are a growing number of great slopes and après-ski sites to choose from across Europe and beyond.

There is beauty in abundance whichever mountain range and whichever resort you choose to stay at and if you are prepared to do some homework online you can dig out some heavily discounted offers. A key consideration of course is always the kind of accommodation that you're hoping to utilise during your stay beside the slopes and there is plenty to be said in support of staying in either a hotel or a self-catering apartment.

A reliable favourite however for families and groups of friends in particular as they enjoy their snow sports each year is a luxury catered chalet. You can lap up some home comforts and enjoy the company of your fellow holidaymakers in a delightfully cosy environment without having to worry about the cooking or even the washing up.

Chalets are always popular with groups travelling together and booking one can be the basis for a truly wonderful stay wherever you might be. In fact if you're planning a collective skiing trip or looking for group snowboarding holidays this year then a catered chalet could be the perfect accommodation option. Check out the best deals online and start shaking off your salopettes.

Trip Plan to Pagadian

Pabz invited me again for a trip to Pagadian for another Church event this coming April 09, 2012.  The good thing about the said trip is the free transportation from Dipolog City to Pagadian City. A great travel opportunity, isn't it? I was so excited when he told me about it yesterday. He can only invite one person and I was the one that he first thought of. So sweet of him! It would be my oppurtunity to visit Pagadian and I dare not miss it. It would be my first time to travel to Pagadian too and I do look forward to it. So right now, I am preparing for it. I can't wait to ride their tricycle there, which is the city's symbolic icon. Hopefully, there will be no conflicts on my schedule when the date comes.

Cheap Holidays Abroad: A Turkish Delight

Turkey has become increasingly popular as a holiday destination for those looking for cheap holidays abroad, and the reasons why holidaymakers book Turkey holidays year after year are numerous. Here’s a look at what draws holidaymakers to Turkey’s Eastern charms:

East Meets West
Turkey is an intriguing mixture of Eastern culture and Western influences, which makes it an exciting yet approachable summer holiday destination for all to enjoy.

Spend time relaxing on Turkey’s beautiful beaches, or haggling in the bazaars, for a holiday experience with a lot to offer. Combine cobbled streets, traditional Turkish baths and delicious Turkish food and drink, with family friendly resorts, fantastic nightlife and a wide range of activities, and you can enjoy an Eastern adventure with the familiar comforts of Western holiday resorts.

Sunshine and Smiles
Turkey has a fantastic climate, with year round sunshine. Sun worshippers will love the highs of 35 degrees that Turkey see’s in peak season, whereas those who prefer gentle sunshine may prefer an out of season holiday when temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees can be expected.

Another reason why holidaymakers return to Turkey year after year is that the welcome is as warm as the weather. Turkish people are generally very welcoming to tourists and the country makes itself as accessible as possible to encourage tourism and the economic boost that it provides.

A Dramatic Landscape
With its dramatic mountain peaks, stunning coastline and beautiful pine forests, Turkey really is a sight for sore eyes. A great range of excursions are available to enable you to really explore this beguiling country, meaning that you’ll take home some amazing memories of the delights of Turkey, as well as a great sun tan.

If you’re looking for a holiday destination that manages to be both different and familiar at the same time, Turkey is the perfect choice.

Breathe The European Air

For a busy person, given a vacation for a day or two to any of the sovereign states in Europe will surely be highly appreciated. If ever I’ll be given an opportunity to travel to one particular state in Europe, it would be Ireland. I have met and known few nice and well, unlikable Irish people through my husband and my curiosity to learn more of their traits and culture influenced me much to wanting to visit the place. I wonder how it’s like to stand on the Emerald Isle. Will I ever get a chance to meet the mischievous creature wrapped in emerald green clothing called the Leprechaun? I hope he will direct me to the end of the rainbow so I could steal some of his gold. (Lol!) Since it is almost time for St. Patrick’s Day, Leprechaun should be present and Ireland, and other other counties, will definitely be painted emerald green and shamrocks will be everywhere.

What about you? Do you want to celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day at a place where it truly was originated? It would be a great holiday escape from your chaotic workplace. Why not breathe the European air and free your mind from the deadlines at work? If you plan to have a vacation in Europe, particularly in Ireland, you must check out holiday homes Europe, which offers homes, vacation rentals and cottages to any must-visited countries in Europe like Ireland. Who knows you'll get connected with your Irish roots while there? If you want to travel to any places in Europe in the future, simply refer to holiday homes Europe to be guided in choosing the best accommodation that fits your taste and budget during your holiday getaway.

What's Your Family Holiday Plan?

Holiday season is here once again. Everyone sure is busy thinking or had already thought of how to spend the holidays the best way he could whether it is to spend with family, friends or alone.

I am sad for those who are far and couldn’t make it to spend the holidays especially the Christmas Eve together with their families. It would be a blue and cold holiday or Christmas for them but thanks to the modern technology that bridges the distance. There is a webcam chat or simply a phone call that keeps those who are working far close to their family. Being in the land where there is lack of warmth from a family’s love, the best way to feel the joy of the holiday season is to hear from them.

On the other hand, I am happy for those who’ll be spending the holidays with the presence of family, relatives and friends. Nothing can beat the joy of celebrating the holidays with the whole family. I am excited for it for we will be spending the holiday with the whole family. It’s the only season our family can be together. While we are spending the holiday at home, others are for sure planning for a family holiday getaway to a beautiful place for it is a lot of fun. If only we could have family getaway this holiday season, we would. What about you? What's you family holiday plan?

Fraser Island Tours

Are you planning to be a little adventurous before the cold season totally wraps up the atmosphere? Why not indulge yourself with sunlight while you still can and fill your fancy with the beautiful sceneries of a white sand beach. If you don’t have a luxury of time, why not go on a one-day island adventure? It is a great option for one-day travelers or backpackers because they like discovering little wonders of a certain place they choose to visit. For a hassle-free and well-planned tour, it is best to get package tours so everything is budgeted.



Whether it is a one-day tour or a one-week adventure, Fraser Island Tours have all the list of the package tours you can choose from. If you only have a day, avail their 1 Day Explorer Tours which departs at Hervey Bay at a very affordable rate and adequate inclusions. Fraser’s 1 day explorer tour allows you to explore the best of Fraser Island as you go through rainforest, lake, beaches, valley, creek, sand blow and colored sands. If you prefer a six to seven-day tour, go for 5 days/6 nights Cool Dingo tour for a jam-packed experience.

Holiday Dreams and Plans

Nowadays, we tend to see holidays as a dream which we would like to come true. Something which we can aspire to and hope to one day achieve. We usually yearn for somewhere warm and sunny, without a drop of rain in sight. Somewhere where we can frolic around in soft, golden sands and clear, turquoise waters. While people at home may be playing PartyPoker (DE), you could be dining out in a luxurious harbor restaurant, listening to the sounds of tranquility.

Others dream of the hustle and bustle of a new city. The excitement of being here instead of at home, somewhere you see everyday, is extremely attractive. To be able to see new landmarks, new faces and go shopping in new places. Perhaps dine in a revolving restaurant, or have a picnic in a park.

It is also the different modes of transport that excites some holidaymakers. Trams are new to some people, to others boats are something even more rarely seen, let alone ridden. To be carried around in something that we are not used to can either be exciting or nerve-wracking, depending on your desire for adventure.

Essentials to bring with you are a camera and sunscreen. This is because hopefully there will be plenty of beautiful sites which you want to capture. Also, the idea is that this will be taking place in a lovely and sunny place, making sunscreen a welcome necessity.

No matter whether or not you travel with companions, you are highly likely to meet new people on your travels. If you stay in a hostel with a bar, this is an ideal place to make new friends. Everyone is in a good mood and the drinks are flowing. You will have plenty to talk about due to your adventures of the day, and will enjoy hearing about theirs.