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If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, you need to either head North or up a mountain. Fortunately, for residents and travellers in the South of France, Christmas in the Alps is a mere 60-minute helicopter transfer away.

Sport is now big business and most conceivable sports are professional. However, it is considered a poor show if professional athletes stretch the rules in order to succeed. The Tour de France cycling race has suffered in recent years because of the numerous drug scandals. This has had a very detrimental effect of professional cycling. Drugs and stimulants have no place in sport. Their use is simply outrageous cheating.

Freebird One is our flagship, a unique catamaran in the world, as it has been built in France, and designed for greater comfort for our passengers, and provide them a unique experience in whale and dolphin watching in Tenerife. With its 28m length, it is the largest catamaran on the Canary Islands for sea excursions.

Though the pros use shorter street cycling races as practice for the Triple Crown races (Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and the Road World Cycling Championship), there are many teams that compete in street races.

Architecture, food, shopping, art and romance, that's what Paris is all about. Here's the 15 best tours you can enjoy while you're in the French capital.

Jobs Abroad, Work Abroad, International Jobs Online - Guess was established by the Marciano Brothers, who left the south of France just to reach their American dream. It is an American clothing brand and retailer. Aside from clothing for men and women, it also markets other fashion accessories such as jewelry, perfumes, fashion accessories, and shoes. One of their initial designs was a stonewashed, slim-fitting jean, the 3-zip Marilyn. The first Department Store that welcomes the brand by ordering a dozen pairs of jeans was Bloomingdale. The jeans were all bought in just hours. It was the start of their success.

Where would you prefer spending Christmas, in the French or the Swiss Alps? Get an helicopter transfer in the Alps and enjoy the holidays

Why not - A small landlocked country sits in the heart of Europe bordered by Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Liechtenstein - one of the most exciting, adventurous, beautiful and dreamy destination places to visit among number of tourists worldwide with its high-peak mountains, magical lakes, countless outdoor activities and calm cities with a sound history. Switzerland is the famous tourist destination globally for its beautiful landscapes, snowy mountains, lakes and chill cities, and classic lifestyle. Most of the tourists love to explore this city to take breathe in the fresh air and luxury treatment of the spa. Be it a visit to the museum of contemporary art for modern art lovers or jaw-dropping building architecture by Renzo Piano for architecture geeks, there is something to explore for everyone. Switzerland travel guide, Complete Switzerland guide, quick facts, best time to visit Switzerland, places to eat, where to stay in budget

Ski season is almost here and if you haven't already booked your holiday, you might be weighing up the pros and cons of each ski resort. The Alps are home to some of the finest ski resorts in the world, but with everyone looking for something unique to their own requirements, some areas are more suitable than others. So which Alps are the best? We've compared the top ski resorts in France, Italy and Switzerland to highlight their individual strengths and who they appeal to most, from families to thrill-seekers. A helicopter transfer in the Alps can get you to any of these destinations from Geneva in around half an hour.

HILTON AND HILTON Global Foundation recently introduced Hilton Cares. The program providing $500,000 in scholarships and financial aid for employees and community members interested in pursuing careers in hospitality. Applications for the program open in early 2024, Hilton said in a statement. Hilton also was named the World's Best Workplace by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work's latest rankings. The company also was named the Best Workplace for Women in the U.S. and maintained its No. 1 Best Workplace status in various countries in 2023, including Argentina, Austria, China, Dominican Republic, France, India, Italy, Peru, Portugal, Switzerland and Uruguay. "At Hilton, we are building a fully human experience at work, where our team members feel like they are seen, they are welcome, and they are part of something greater than themselves," said Laura Fuentes, Hilton's chief human resources officer. "This recognition reinforces what employees are looking for - a workplace culture that helps them reach their full potential."

HE WORLD TRAVEL & Tourism Council's Hotel Sustainability Basics, a global initiative assisting hoteliers in improving their sustainability ratings, recently surpassed 1,700 verified hotels across 70 countries worldwide. Hotel groups from destinations such as France, China, Mexico, India, Germany, South Africa, Philippines and Norway joined the initiative, WTTC said in a statement. During its first year, Hotel Sustainability Basics gained endorsements from destinations worldwide, including the Caribbean, Mauritius, Colombia, UAE, Azerbaijan, Mexico, and Ecuador, the statement said. Hotel brands, including Jin Jiang, Louvre Hotel Group, Choice Hotels and Radisson Hotel Group, have adopted Basics. Other major brands joining the initiative include Intrepid, British Airways Holidays, HBX Group, WebBeds and Abercrombie & Kent. "Our goal is to have a globally recognised trademark that shows customers at a glance, that a hotel is supporting the planet by saving energy, cutting plastics, protecting nature, and supporting their local community," said Julia Simpson, WTTC's president and CEO. "It is a win win. We launched the scheme only a year ago and the uptake has been incredible. 70 countries have signed up with over 1700 properties verified with a long waiting list. It will bring lasting change."

In my view a very few people in the world who not love to taste the fresh, hot french fries. when you hear the name french fries the first thought in your mind come is that sure this is a France Chips. But in real the chocolate and french fries is the gift from Belgium to the world.

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You can apply for a Schengen Visa from UK. But if you have come to the United Kingdom on a visitor, tourist or business visa, you do not have the right of obtaining a Schengen visa from here; this must be done in the country of your permanent residency. You should contact your local embassy or consulate for the up-to-date information or visa forms.

A guide by English speaking francophiles to help promote the city of Marseille and to make its year as Capital of Culture in 2013 a success.
The site includes articles on What to do in Marseille, Art and culture, How to get there, Around and about Marseille, Books and Films about Marseille and a news item for current events.
This site is under development - suggestions for new content welcomed.

A guide in English to Marseille, written by English speaking francophiles. This site is under development - suggestions for new content welcomed.