Windo SkyBar is located on the 34th floor of the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile. We have a review of this splendid hotel in another post. One of the reasons we chose the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile is because it is the only skyscraper hotel in Paris. Of course, we also like the warmth of the Hyatt brand, and we frequently chose it anyway. Our room had a view of the Eiffel Tower, but the Windo SkyBar has magnificent views of quite a bit of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower.
Is Paris a vacation destination for you? If you plan to visit Paris, France, we have you covered. We have two posts covering Paris attractions. You can see part one here and part two here. You’ll also need to eat and have a place to stay. We have restaurants covered here and this post is about where to stay. Welcome to the city of light and enjoy yourself. We stayed at multiple hotels, and I’ll cover just two that are wonderful.
What about Italy for a European vacation? Are you a tourist or a traveler? For many people, the words might seem the same. For me, a tourist comes with the idea of an organized tour to see places and to take photos. A traveler wants to experience the culture and the history. Travelers want to see memorable sites and take tours as well, but they also want to meet and experience people and learn their customs and be a welcome visitor. If you are like me, you are a traveler so now we need to look for destinations and vacations. Here are some fun facts about Italy.
Are you looking for European vacation ideas? We have fun facts about Hungary in this post. Are you a tourist or a traveler? For many people, they might seem the same. For me, a tourist comes with the idea of an organized tour to see places and to take photos. A traveler wants to experience the culture and the history. Travelers want to see memorable sites and take tours as well, but they also want to meet and experience people and learn their customs and be a welcome visitor.
Have you taken a vacation to Europe? Are you looking for Europe vacation ideas? We have fun facts about Greece in this post. Since you are a traveler, you are probably looking for destinations or vacations. Greece is home to over 2,000 islands, although only around 170 of them are inhabited. The Greek alphabet is the oldest continuously used alphabet in the world, with origins dating back to the 8th century BCE.
Are you a traveler looking for destinations, attractions, or new vacation ideas? Have you ever been to France where D-Day happened? Before I travel to a country I’ve never visited, I try to do some research. D-Day, also known as the Normandy landings, was a military operation that took place on June 6, 1944, during World War II. It was a crucial turning point in the war as it marked the beginning of the Allies’ invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. What are good movies about D-Day? I put together a selection of what movies to watch that I think you would enjoy.
Are you looking for some vacation destinations? You probably want to know about attractions at your destinations. We have fun facts about attractions at the Chateau de Clos Luce, France in this post. The castle had a famous occupant. Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life at Clos Luce, from 1516
Are you looking for some vacation destinations? You probably want to know about attractions at your destinations. We have fun facts about attractions at the Chateau de Fontainebleau, France in this post. Chateau de Fontainebleau has so many interesting things to see. The castle has a history that dates back to the 12th century. Over the centuries, it was expanded and renovated, resulting in a unique blend of architectural styles, including Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical. Many famous historical figures have resided at Chateau de Fontainebleau, including Napoleon Bonaparte, who signed his first abdication there in 1814, and Pope Pius VII, who signed the Concordat of Fontainebleau with Napoleon in 1801. The castle features many stunning works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and furniture. It has been called the “museum of France” due to its vast collection of artworks. If you love castles, you’ll love this. Maybe you need to add it to your vacation destination?
Are you interested in attractions? Since you are a traveler interested in France, have you ever considered Rouen? We knew a little bit about Rouen, but our tour guides expanded our knowledge considerably. We are delighted that we went. Madeline and I visited Rouen and Honfleur when we visited Paris. It’s a short drive from Paris but we found a terrific tour company that suggested many places to see from our Paris anchor point. Doru and Stella are a terrific couple, very informative and just fun to be around. We would recommend taking the tour with Doru and Stella. You can find them at their Instagram page I Come and Go.
Do you want to explore attractions? Perhaps you’ve seen plenty of Paris attractions and you want to see more of France. Have you ever considered Honfleur? We knew little to nothing about Honfleur, but we are delighted that we went. Madeline and I visited Honfleur and Rouen when we visited Paris. It is a short drive from Paris, but we found a terrific tour company that suggested many places to see from our Paris anchor point. Doru and Stella are a terrific couple, very informative and just fun to be around. We would recommend taking the tour with Doru and Stella. You can find them at their Instagram page I Come and Go. Doru managed to take a selfie of the four of us. I loved how he got the reflection of the buildings in the water. This post is about Honfleur, and you can check out our Rouen post here.