Taking on a driving tour around France would mean the best relaxing holiday one could ever have. It goes without saying, though, that one has to plan out the road trip in advance to avoid any hassle.The Port of Calais is the entry point to Paris especially for those coming in from the UK. One can take either the A26/A1 route or the A16 route which goes through Boulogne and Amiens and is a simple drive of about 180 km. After about 3...more
Russian tourism has enjoyed steady growth in both local and international arrivals since the recent world economic slowdown. Russia's rich cultural heritage, its diverse culture and ethnic history attracts travelers year after year. Today, UNESCO has listed 23 World Heritage Sites in Russia and there are many more in UNESCO's pipeline. Russia offers a lot of activities for everyone, from beach holidays to hunting in Siberia. Despite...more
A unique and festive holiday tablescape can easily be created with some planning, simple materials and your imagination. Just like dressing up for special occasions, little touches can make a big impact on how your table looks to your guests.One design trick to add height and visual interest to your tablescape is to use a pretty cake stand as a focal point, or several of varying heights if you have a large table. Cake stands are now readily available in many different styles, shapes and price points. A cake stand will make whatever is placed on them seem more important -- and this need not be a cake! Hostesses now use cake stands to hold all types of foods -- hors d'oeurves, vegetables, cookies, pies or tarts. Besides presenting edibles, cake stands can also serve as a base for other centerpiece designs. Put out a selection of candles of the same color but differing shapes and heights, or fill a tiered stand with matching votive candles instead of cookies to create an eye-catching centerpiece.Another favorite way to relieve the monotony of a flat tablescape is to cover your table with one tablecloth. Then place plastic or cardboard boxes (like ones for photo storage,...more
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and as the days get shorter we are quickly being presented with the thought that the season for giving will soon be upon us. But what to get the special people in our lives? Jewelry is always in fashion. The size is always right and every woman will tell you you can never have too much...more
Looking for the S-Factor, you'll experience the Tikki-Bar for those exotic-summer parties inspiration throughout the year. An oh-so jolly 'winter wonderland' will be here too, to give you a taste of our all new office Christmas Party Experience. Our champion mixologists will inspire you with sample cocktails showcasing our Tikki menu...more
Did you know the first season of American debuted less than five years ago? It made its premiere on June 11, 2002. The show quickly became a topic for talk "around the water cooler" as people discussed the singing ability of the contestants still on the show and debated who should get cut and sent home next. By the time the season finale aired on September 4, 2002, the Fox network realized they had a big hit show. The other networks weren't concerned. Not yet anyway. That has changed though. The other networks no longer try to compete against American Idol and expect their Tuesday and Wednesday night shows that air at the same time as American Idol to take a dip in the ratings. Dancing With the Stars, another popular show where the viewers get to vote on who stays and who goes home, is not going to air their upcoming season on Tuesday and Wednesday nights like they have in the past. They are going to air their show on Monday nights and have their results show on Tuesday nights with the Tuesday night airtime being right after American Idol ends. American Idol is now the number one show in America, by far. In fact, they could lose half their...more
If you've watched American Idol in the past, you may be wondering what has happened to the singers from American Idol Season One. Here is a brief look at how some of the more popular contestants have faired:Top Ten Finalist - Ejay...more
Miami Beach is a city in Southeast Florida, on an island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The area was originally a mangrove swamp. Now, almost everyone knows where "America's Playground" is, and 3 out of 5 people would no...more
Making crafts are a wonderful way to spend a day at home. Leisure activities such as ping pong, board games and making crafts are different activities to do in your home. Painting, coloring, writing, making music, and making crafts are...more
If you are looking for a holiday with a difference, then why not consider adventure tours? If you are one of those people who get bored on holiday and you constantly need something to do, then a tour could be the perfect option....more
Are you tired of the same old boring Holiday parties that everyone else is having? Here are some surefire hits for Christmas parties and other holiday parties with a little more life.The Cookie ExchangeFor this party, each person bakes...more
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