France, American Style

“Why would a restaurant have a movie theater (1 that would put most New York City theaters to shame) located directly above its dining room,” I thought to myself as I sat back in a plush theater chair waiting to hear from several representatives associated with France travel? Well, it turns out this wasn’t just any restaurant, it was a restaurant owned by Robert DeNiro, so naturally you’d save the second floor not for renting out to lame residential tenants but rather for the installation of an intimate theater for individual late-night screenings, Tribeca Film Festival showings, and, of course, the well-funded press junkets and corporate events that should make up for additional than the difference of lost costs associated with your regular restaurant (comped meals, foodstuffs leaving out the back door with the chefs, mafia kick-backs).

Given that France is the number 1 destination for travel in the world (82 million in 2007, followed behind by Spain – 58 million – and the U.S. – 52 million) it doesn’t appear like individuals require much convincing, but for the very first-time traveler as well as the seasoned tripster, there are extra than a few fantastic reasons to take a look at France this year (and I say this with out having any undue influence placed upon me by the complimentary glasses of Syrah, the duck confit, or the stern warning by DeNiro that he “knows people” and that I should really “do what’s appropriate”).

RailEurope began an on-line deal known as “Anywhere Anytime France,” particularly suited for backpackers or other absolutely free-spirited travelers who eschew itineraries or the confines a day-job. Go anywhere, and whenever, via train in France for $159, then go anywhere else for $50, then $70 soon after that (you’re looking at saving various hundred dollars overall very easily).

Searching to come across a little amour beginning on your flight over? Air France began up they’re own Facebook for travelers known as Bluenity, ostensibly for travelers to share recommendations, but come on, you know you’re going to use it to uncover that special a person to sit next to on the plane.

Lastly, Normandy’s gearing up for the 65th anniversary of D-Day with several commemorations for a handful of folks that likely will not make it to quite a few other anniversaries. They are also highlighting the reality that they have 1 of the largest collections of Impressionistic art in the world in the many museums scattered about.

So you really should tell your pals to go, tell your parents to go, tell your boss “Va te faire foutre enculer” and go yourself, and have a fantastic time. Tell them Bobbby sent you. Please.