Last Chance To Win!
Thursday July 31, 2003
This is the final day to enter July's Provence guidebook sweepstakes. Be sure you enter before it's too late. The prizes are Insight Guide: Provence and Insight FlexiMap Provence.
POLL: What Do You Want?
Sunday July 27, 2003
What would make this site the best it can possibly be? Do you wish you could browse more photo galleries? Find live chats more often? Get basic info for the ... Read More
Lance Armstrong Wins Tour De France
Sunday July 27, 2003
Lance Armstrong just won his fifth Tour de France win, according to CNN.com. See more coverage at About.com Bicycling Guide Kevin Weiss' extensive coverage with his Tour de France 2003 ... Read More
Eiffel Tower On Fire, 3,000 Evacuated
Tuesday July 22, 2003
The Eiffel Tower was closed and 3,000 tourists were evacuated because the top floor caught fire, according to this report on CNN.com. See pics of France's most famous landmark in ... Read More
Nice Tax Office Bombed, 16 Injured
Sunday July 20, 2003
A bomb explosion at 2:30 a.m. local time caused "slight" injuries to 16 people, according to this article by Reuters. No group has taken responsibility for the attack, but militant ... Read More
Storms & Fires Wreak Havoc For Tourists
Friday July 18, 2003
A storm that tore through Southwest France killed at least five people, including tourists. Campers were particularly vulnerable to the storm, and about 70 people were injured, according to an ... Read More
Browse Nice's Many Outdoor Markets
Friday July 18, 2003
Continuing with Provence month, here is a guide to frequenting Nice's wonderful markets. There are several different markets, and they aren't just selling produce. You can find an antique book ... Read More
Police Arrest U.S. Marine Who Ran Away To Paris With 12-Year-Old
Wednesday July 16, 2003
The U.S. Marine who allegedly ran off to France with a British 12-year-old girl he met online was just arrested in Frankfurt, CNN reports. The girl is reportedly safe and ... Read More
Attacks On Jews In Paris
Wednesday July 16, 2003
Jews in France have been the targets of attacks, vandalism and even violence in recent months. The statistics are startling: there have been 309 incidents in the past 15 months ... Read More
France Rail Deal
Tuesday July 15, 2003
There is a great deal for a weekend Saverpass for train travel throughout France being offered by Rail Europe. It features a 26 percent savings off the regular price, allowing ... Read More
Celebrate Bastille Day In Your Town
Sunday July 13, 2003
Maybe you can't make it to France for Bastille Day, but you can still celebrate that country's independence day. Read this article, Top Ways To Celebrate Bastille Day In Your ... Read More
Artists' Strike In France Cancels Festivals
Friday July 11, 2003
An artists' strike in France has led to several popular summer performing arts festivals being cancelled, according to an article in today's Washington Post entitled, In France, The Show Won't ... Read More
Real World Not Really In Paris
Wednesday July 9, 2003
So I was watching the Real World Paris, always excited for any show or movie in which I can catch a glimpse of France. I caught a quick look at ... Read More
Finally, Some Exchange Rate Relief For Travelers!
Tuesday July 8, 2003
Today, the euro fell to a two-month low of being valued at $1.12 per euro, great news for people planning (or considering) a trip to France. Find out more in ... Read More
Non-EU Citizens May Now Need Visa
Tuesday July 8, 2003
If you are a non-EU citizen who is now living in Switzerland, you might find yourself needing a visa to travel to France. A Swiss delegation is heading to Brussels ... Read More
Tour de France
Saturday July 5, 2003
The 100-year anniversary Tour de France starts today in Paris and runs through July 27! Follow the action on the official web site. Also, be sure to check out About.com ... Read More
July Is Provence Month
Thursday July 3, 2003
The travel guidebook sweepstakes continues this month with prizes of Provence guides. Be sure to enter to win each month to be eligible for the grand prize pack of guidebooks, ... Read More