by NormaK There is so much to see in New York Citythat I would suggest if you can stay for 2 weeks, do so. This would be the idealtime as it means you don’t have to rush each day and allows you the time to getout of the City to see a lit bit of …
FIRST DAY IN THE BIG APPLE AT CHRISTMAS TIME December 13, 2009 7:55 PmByRobert PrestonInNew York By NormaK As an Australian flying back from Europe weare spoilt for choice. We can fly either via, the US, Asia or Africa. I choseto fly home via the US on this trip, first stopping in New York. On my …
FEELING PURE IN MARRAKESH November 25, 2009 3:40 PmByRobert PrestonInMorocco by BobP We were in Marrakech last week for the PURE Life Experiences show. It was a blast! I absolutely love Morocco. I lived and worked there as a management consultant off and on for two years in the late 90s – early 00s. It’s a …
By DarioVDL “Somewhere over the rainbow…” Ms Julie Suzanne Chen – American television personality -CBS Early Show, Bob Preston – Owner Globe Bleu and Dario van der Lündin A private dinner on the Great Wall of China (Privatize and illuminated for us) Unforgettable Today isyour lucky day! Everything will change just smile, Monsieur Le Marquis …
By:DarioVLD When I was anangelic 7 year-old child, I dreamed of flying to the moon as an astronaut. Today, our delightful Norma invited me to visit our partners in the skies. It was a sunnyautumn day in Paris with wonderful colors and a gentle breeze. Suddenly my inner-child came out with exaltation and happiness- I love …
By BobP Like a grand old dame, l’Hotel du Palais is the place tostay in Biarritz if you have the means. The 5-star palace stands in beautifully manicured gardens along therugged Atlantic coast – in what is reputed to be the best surfing beach inEurope! Enter the Belle Epoque palace and you’ll feel the second empire allaround – high …
by BobP We set off from Biarritz, our base, to visit St Jean de Luz and the French side of the Basque Country. St Jean de Luz is a sleepy coastal town in a protected harbor. It does not have the waves of Biarritz, but enjoys lovely views and a fabulous hotel – the 100 …
by NormaK I had an opportunity to watch the final stage of the Tour de France on Sunday afternoon. I like cycling and if Sydney were as flat as Canberra with proper bicycle paths, I’d be cycling everywhere. So when I was invited to watch the final leg of the Tour de France, I jumped …
by NormaK I decided to go to Normandy, Bayeux to be exact, to meet our tour guide,Jacques. He was waiting for me at Bayeux train station, complete with a Globe Bleusign with my name on it. I not only wanted to meet him, but also to see thesites where we send our clients on a …
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By NormaK The Loire Valley is known for its magnificent castles and wines. Been there, done that! Last weekend, I sought something a little different… Saumur is a beautiful town with a lovely chateau overlooking the Loire River – all built in the chalky white tufastone that is so characteristic of the area. When they were …