The “King of the Mediterranean” Carnival festivities have just ended and preparations for the 2012 edition are already under way. The 2012 Nice Carnival will take place from the 17th February to the 4th March and will celebrate the “King of Sport”. As every year, the Carnival will be an opportunity for you to witness spectacular and imaginative parades which are both graceful and audacious and to discover or rediscover Nice and the Côte d’Azur in winter. The programme and prices will be available very soon.
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Nice Carnival 2011: the results are in!
The 2011 edition of the Carnival performed brilliantly both in the number of attendees, up 10% from 2010, and revenue estimated at between 30 and 35 million Euros. 1,800 workers ensured the smooth running of the festival and 1,400 street artists took part. The event attracted a large amount of media with 276 press passes given to journalists from 25 countries. National television and radio covered the event particularly well. The Nice Carnival is the biggest winter event in the Côte d’Azur and is always extremely successful and each year attracts a growing number of fans.
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Still searching for the perfect holiday villa for 2011?
Choosing the right holiday villa to suit your family and friends can be a tricky and time consuming task, particularly if you are trying to please up to eight people! Your holiday accommodation is also probably one of the largest purchases you make each year, so it not only has to meet, and hopefully exceed everyone’s expectations, but it has to be good value for money as well. JDV Holidays are pleased to announce that Villa St Ulrike, a wonderful 4 bedroom villa with a very private garden and pool, within walking distance of a Luberon village, has just been reduced in price by £280 for July and August 2011. Have a look at more luxury, large villas at jdvholidays.com
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Monaco Grand Prix
Rail Europe is running it’s annual Monaco Grand Prix Giveaway! With first class travel, 4* accommodation and 2 tickets to Monaco’s fastest annual event included, this is one of their most popular promotions of the year. Click on the Rail Europe logo on our home page for details. However, if you are not successful and you don’t win the competition, you can always book your accommodation with www.joiedevivreholidays.com. Enjoy this superb, 5 bedroom self-catering property Villa Rose, located above the popular seaside town of Villefranche-sur-Mer. With spectacular views over the sea, Cap Ferrat and the whole Cote d’Azur you’ll be able to enjoy both the City of Nice and the Grand Prix at Monaco from here.
Rent a Luxury Gite in Luberon and experience a Winter Wonderland
Escape from the gloomy winter weather in the UK and enter a world of startling colour. If you visit Luberon, Provence during the winter months you will be pleasantly surprised to be surrounded by the lush shades of evergreen oaks, olives and cedar trees. You will also be met with stunning clear, blue skies and glorious sunshine to help you shake those winter blues.
Be warned, however, that the harsh, Mistral wind will most likely pierce your holiday bubble and allow reality to seep in. This could continue for up to 10 days and be at its full force during the night. You can escape the cold wind in the warmth of your luxury Gite in Luberon by just relaxing and whiling away the hours until it once again disappears.
Take advantage of the panoramic views which are completely clear without the leaves of trees blocking your vision. You will get to experience the scenery in a way that summer visitors just won’t be able to. Choose a Gite in Luberon that is perfect for you for a wonderful winter getaway.
Rent an apartment for a holiday in Languedoc
If you are undecided about where to escape to this year, then consider renting an apartment for a holiday in Languedoc Roussillon. If you do a bit of research and planning before embarking on your trip, then you will realise the wealth of activity that Languedoc has to offer. There is the amazing Pyrenees mountain range, Mediterranean coastlines and historical Cathar castles, just to give you a taste.
If you are looking for a winter getaway, then Languedoc has a vast array of ski resorts to choose from, such as Les Angles and Camurac. Do not be under the impression that everywhere will be shut up over winter, leaving visitors with nothing to do. Most tourist attractions will be available visit, as well as museums, theatres and restaurants. It is also an ideal time to visits Carcassonne to avoid the crowds which accumulate during the warmer season.
If you are looking for sun-soaked break, then you can’t beat the delightful warmth of a Mediterranean climate. There are plenty if rivers and lakes surrounded by picnic tables for you to while away the day by. If you visit in August, you can take advantage of a week-long festival during which you can watch performances by musicians, dancers and singers from worldwide.
Choose from a range of luxury holiday apartments in Languedoc for a holiday that will be truly special.
Express your opinion on Holiday Accommodation
The internet has made writing reviews on products, services, experiences and everything else imaginable something that is quick, simple and that everyone can do. People enjoy expressing their opinion on what they have done and sharing them with others. One type of review that people search for regularly is on holiday accommodation.
People work hard to save money so that they can go on holiday so it is extremely important to them that they always have a fantastic time, where they can get away from the stresses of daily life and relax for a week or two each year. You can help these people deliberating over what accommodation to choose from the overwhelming ranges available online. If you recommend somewhere that you feel made your holiday a highly enjoyable experience, then that could result in a family, a group of friends or a couple having the holiday of a lifetime.
You would also be having a positive effect on the company which you rented the holiday accommodation from. You could help their business by leaving a review on their website and it would only take you a matter of minutes.
Rent a Holiday Apartment in Nice for a nice holiday
Are you looking for a holiday full of relaxation but with lots to see and do? If the answer is yes, then a great option for you would be to rent a holiday apartment in Nice. Nice is a wonderful destination for those who like to amble around whilst taking in the sights and soaking up the atmosphere.
One of the main attractions of Nice is the Promenade des Anglais. The promenade runs around the Baie des Anges, from the Coline du Chateau, up to the airport and lasts for 7km. Taking a leisurely stroll down the promenade can fill a whole day and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Walking from one end to the other will take round about 3 hours to complete.
There is a whole host of different types of architecture along the way, dating from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, that may be of interest. On your way, you may even meet street entertainers which keep you occupied at intervals. If you want to rest for a while you can sit and watch the locals, many of whom walk their dogs, cycle or roller blade along the stretch.
There are many holiday apartments in Nice to choose from which will make your stay in Nice a nice one!
Kick off your shoes and relax in a Provence Villa
Part of having the perfect holiday is choosing a place to stay. A luxury Provence villa is a fantastic option and there a huge range available to suit varying budgets as well as family sizes. You need to decide what sort of location you would like to be in, before you begin your search. You might want to stay somewhere secluded that is within easy reach of the nearest town or village, or perhaps you would like to be right in the centre of all the hustle and bustle. This is an important decision to make as it depends what type of a holiday in Provence you are looking for.
Would you like to have a swimming pool to make full use of at your Provence villa? You will be able to choose between a shared and a private pool. Don’t assume that all swimming pools are private! You could end up being disappointed. Most people like to have access to a balcony in their Provence villa. Whether you want to be surrounded by breathtaking scenery in the countryside, or sit and watch people go about their daily business, a balcony is a must-have.
Once you have booked your Provence villa, it’s time to begin investigating everything that the area has to offer…
Travellers to the South of France boost Eurostar Sales
2011 has already been a good year for Eurostar, with them seeing business travel sales increasing by 12% during 2010. The company have declared that between 2009 and 2010, ticket sales rose from £675.5m to £760m. The number of passengers also increased from 9.2 million to 9.5 million; this is an increase of 3%. More travellers have been travelling further than Paris and Brussels, to the South of France, Germany and the Netherlands.
Despite severe weather conditions affecting travelling, 80 to 90% of all services the week before Christmas managed to run and even took on a large number of people who were unable to catch planes due to the flight cancellations.
Eurostar have commented on the situation, saying, “This uplift [in sales] is due to the continued recovery of the business market that has been a trend through the year as well as growth in the overall number of passengers choosing high-speed rail over plane for short-haul travel in Europe.”
Eurostar are now seeing a potential to expand the company further. They are currently the sole company to run train services through the Channel Tunnel, but this may be about to change as Deutsche Bahn; the German train operator, have announced that they will be running direct services from London to Frankfurt and Amsterdam.
