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Leaving Paris for the Palace of Versailles

August 7, 2014 By Lauren May 5 Comments

Photo Credit: By Eric Pouhier (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-2.5], via Wikimedia Commons

Photo Credit: By Eric Pouhier (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-2.5], via Wikimedia Commons

It was once the grand home of France’s kings and a very infamous queen. Today, the Palace of Versailles is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year. If you’re going to be in Paris, you should definitely plan to spend a day exploring the royal château. Not only are the gardens and buildings stunning to see in person, but the rich and colorful history of this palatial estate is certainly worth learning more about. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Europe, International Tagged With: France, Gardens, history, palaces, Paris, Versailles

Top 5 Totally Free Things to Do In Las Vegas

March 10, 2014 By Holly Johnson 4 Comments

Top 5 Totally Free Things to Do in Las Vegas

Photo credit: By Lasvegaslover (Own work) [CC-BY-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Las Vegas is known for its shimmering lights, spirited attractions, and round-the-clock party scene that just won’t quit.  And until the last few years, it was also known as a fairly cheap destination to visit, with discount hotel rates and cheap buffets for the frugal-at-heart.  But that’s all changed over the last decade.  Unfortunately, the days of $2.99 buffets and $39 stays at the finest hotels are long gone.  Las Vegas resorts have gotten bigger and more sophisticated, and the prices have shot up right along with the magnificent skyline.  But, don’t despair.  Even if you have to pay a little more for a night’s stay, there are still plenty of free things to do and see.  Here are five totally free things to do in Las Vegas: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Featured Cities, U.S. Cities Tagged With: Bellagio, casinos, Flamingo, Gardens, Las Vegas, Silverton Hotel Aquarium, Tours

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