France Travel Tour

Friday, April 20, 2007

The Most Superb and Best Cigars in France

Aside from being chummy, bright, and hospitable, French are known to have various pastimes. They like going out, they love to bash, they enjoy sports, and they also want to just hang around with amigos as they puff the rich smoke of various exquisite cigarettes. France is known to produce and import various posh cigars from other countries like Cuba, that is why when I told my dad that I am planning a travel to France, he told me to buy him some Cuban cigars available there.

I did some inquiring about French and Cuban cigarettes and I found out that there are two Cuban cigars that are very prestigious in France. There is the Bolivar Royal Corona, which French describe as supreme and exquisite. It is recognized as pretty superior with its cacao and pepper notes. It is vintage and males just love having the taste of it. Another renowned Cuban cigarette in France is the Cohiba Robusto, which has a very forceful notes of cacao, pepper, wood, and wet earth.

I already budgeted my costs for my trip and I allot money for my dad's best-loved cigars. I am so elated for my break and I can't wait to go shopping in one of my most loved countries -- France.

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Freezing And Humid In France

France is a country west of Europe and is conclusively named the French Republic. It parts its divisions with Spain, Monaco, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Andorra, Italy, Germany, and Belgium. France also has land in North America, South America, Antarctica, the Caribbean, southern Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and many other solitary islands across the world.

Mainland or Metropolitan France s composed of coastal plains in the north and west, Pyrenees in the southwest, Massif Central in the south central, and the Alps mountain dimensions in the southeast. France also has huge river beds all over the region which trickles out into the Mediterranean Sea. To the north and northwest of France, the climate is temperate with seaside effects while to the southeast, the climate is Mediterranean with rain occurring commonly during the winter time but none at all during the months of July and August. To the west, the climate is oceanic with excessive rainfall with cool summers but mild winter while the mountain regions on the other hand have Alpine climate with its algid temperature and snow covering the whole area for up to six months. Metropolitan France in general has a integration of coastal weather with its hot but wet seasons, and continental climate with its blazing but stormy winter, and colder winter but with less rain.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

The French Palatable Assortment

Hailed as one of the most romantic locations on earth with its terrific view and vibrant cultural heritage, France is no more than a wonderland for lovers. However, other than the renowned reputation of France as the prime area for lovers around the world, it has also been one of the foremost pioneers in Western cuisine. The terrific land of France was able to produce different culinary geniuses such as Bocuse, Taillavent, and La Varenne to name a few.

My recent trip to the fabulous land of France has further confirmed this verified fact. As I carefully noticed each gorgeous restaurant that I've visited during my stay, I was able to distinguish some specific ingredients that each French chef employ according to each region that they belong. For example, the cuisine in Northwest France mainly uses flavorsome apples, cream, and butter while the cuisine in Southwest France uses gizzards, foie gras, flavorsome porcini mushrooms, and duck fat. Moreover, the wonderful Eastern France cuisine makes use of lard, tasty sausages, beer, and sauerkraut. However, despite the different use of different ingredients for each region, France surely offers the most elegant and exquisite dining experience you can ever have on the face of the planet. This made my stay in the fabulous land of France more exciting: I got to explore its vast regions while engaging myself with the lush and diverse flavors these regions can offer.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

The Wonderful Custom of French Fashion

Paris, France has always been distinctively known as the fashion capital of the world by as it houses most of the very recognized designers that handle the global fashion circuit such as Chanel, Lanvin, Dior, Lacroix, Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin. These recognized names made Paris, and France in general, the official fashion hub that dashing individuals dig for premium designs and must-have items that will give them a decent entry in the arena of the branded world. Also, foreign fashion designers consider France as the most perfect place to hone their skills in concocting splendid designs that will provide their most elusive pass to the glamorous and blitzy world of fashion.

Numerous catwalk shows are held each year to showcase the diverse designs that fashion honchos are able to churn out for the ever dashing world. So far, the topmost Paris show that will remain in most people's minds for long is the $4 million show that was held amid loud music, reed-thin models, and dashing clothes, of course, in honor of French fashion's patron saint, Yves Saint Laurent. Four decades of Laurent's hard work in establishing his own couture brand evident in this runway show is a lovely sight that every dashing individual marvels about even months after the festival was held.

Monday, April 16, 2007

A Classy Holiday in the French Riviera

For a person who adores sunshine and beautiful beaches, the French Riviera is the perfect summer getaway. Personally, the French Riviera ranks second in my list of preferred summer destinations, next to the wonderland Caribbean. Whenever I go there for a vacation, I always make it a point to visit Cannes, which in my opinion is one of the greatest cities for arts. If you're like me who revels in music, arts, and any other forms of entertainment, I graciously recommend going to Cannes. This great city is the absolute sanctuary for artists and people who long to have what people often call "musical awakening." Of course, this city is well-known for its annual celebrated film festival, so it's also the ideal place if what you want is movie star spotting.

For the many of times I've been in Cannes, I have always stayed at the world-renowned and world-class Hotel Martinez. What I love most about this five-star guesthouse is its excellent location in the French Riviera--- it's just a stone's throw away from the beach and the Croisette Promenade. I also admire the Art Deco-inspired design touches of this building, as well as its stylish interiors. With its spacious lobby, shiny marble floors, glass walls, and elegant furnishings, Hotel Martinez is truly a delightful place. Add to that its first-rate service and many convenient amenities, and you got yourself one of Europe's most excellent hotels.