Travel Article 1: Chiang Rai Thailand Part 4
There are numerous Wat's (Buddist temples) in the area that one may travel to see. Some of the more notable ones within the town itself are the Wat Phra Sing, the Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong, and the Wat Phra Kaeo.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 8
Other buildings worth travelling to within the town centre include the Palais de Justice - Palais des Comtes de Poitou, 12C and 14C, with its large 'salle des Pas Perdus' (room of the lost steps), and the Hôtel de Ville, or town hall, dating from the 19th century.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 7
Then there's the Baptistère Saint Jean, a rare witness to early Christianity in Europe with sections dating between 4C and 9C. Travel a few hundred metres down a side street from the Baptistère, and two more churches are within a stone's throw of each other. These are the 11C-15C église Sainte-Radegonde, and the église Saint-Hilaire, an 11C building.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 6
Poitiers has been inhabited for over 2000 years, and history has left it's mark at each turn. Notre Dame La Grande is the centrepiece of the town, a Romanesque church dating to the 11-12C and located in the town's central square. All within walking distance, and not far from Notre Dame lies the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, a 12-13C gothique monument.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 5
The Espace Pierre Mendès France is also worth travelling to see as it is the regional centre for scientific culture. It includes technical and industrial exhibitions as well as a planetarium.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 4
There's the Musée Rupert de Chièvres, at 9 rue Victor-Hugo. This museum's focus is on contemporary art, 'beaux arts' and also includes some archaeological material.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 7
The Château de Blois has a rich history of intrigue, and different wings of the building were built over several centuries ranging from the Feudal period (13 C), to the Gothic-Renaissance transitional period (late 15, early 16 C), to the famous 'François I' wing built in the Renaissance period between 1515-1524, to the Gaston d'Orléans Wing constructed in the Classical period 1635-1638.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 6
Château de Blois - This is an impressive building and the show-piece of the town of Blois, which, amongst other things, is also home to the 'Poulain' chocolate factory (if traveling there by train, one can smell the cocoa upon arrival at the train station!).
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 5
A few of the many 'must travel to see' Châteaux (and son et lumière shows) during your vacation include:
Azay-Le-Rideau - Built between 1518 and 1529, this Château was the creation of a leading financier of the time, Gilles Berthalot. His wife, Philippe Lesbahy, directed the work. The state has owned it since 1905, and it is presently decorated with fine furniture and Renaissance and 17C tapestries. This Château is a true work of elegance and is situated in a tree clad setting on the banks of the Indre river.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 4
If you vacation there in the summer months, then during the evenings many of the Châteaux also play host to 'son et lumière' (sound and light) shows, where historical events are depicted and played out by locals dressed in period costumes. Some are most elaborate, involving casts of several hundred people as well as 'chevaliers' on horse back.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 3
Many quaint towns and abbeys also exist. Some of the major towns which are a must to travel to include Gien, Orléans, Beaugency, Blois, Saumur and Angers.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 2
The Loire Valley is also a wine making region, allowing you to drop into many of the boutique wineries strewn across the country-side during your vacation for a little wine tasting, or maybe to stock up the cellar back home?
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 1
Extending east from the city of Nantes, the Loire Valley is often referred to as 'The Garden of France'. Dotted with a multitude of Châteaux (castles) built during the Renaissance period (16C), and later the Classical period (17 and 18C), the Loire Valley was where the Kings of France used to reside, from Charles VII to Henri III.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 12
The later hostess included Catherine de Medici, Louise of Lorraine, Madame Dupin, and finally Madame Pelouze who purchased the château in 1864.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 2
* Try to buy your vacation travel package from a business you know. If possible, deal with businesses that belong to professional associations such as the American Society of Travel Agents, the National Tour Association or the United States Tour Operators Association. If you're not familiar with a company, get its complete name, address and local telephone number.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 1
Traveler's Advisory: Get What You Pay For
Whether you're planning to sun on the shores of St. Croix or ski the slopes of Zermatt, it's wise to be an informed travel shopper. To help you avoid unpleasant and costly surprises, the Federal Trade Commission offers these tips.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 12
* Watch out for "instant travel agent" offers. Companies may offer to sell you identification that will "guarantee" you discounted rates. These companies have no control over discounts. Only suppliers of travel - cruise lines, hotel companies, car rental companies, or airlines - can decide to extend professional courtesies, and to whom.
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit <a href=http://www.ftc.gov>www.ftc.gov</a> or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft and other fraud-related complaints into <a href=http://www.consumer.gov/sentinel>Consumer Sentinel</a>, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.
Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 11
* Learn the vocabulary. "You have been specially selected to receive our SPECTACULAR LUXURY DREAM VACATION offer" doesn't mean you'll get a free vacation. It means you'll be offered an opportunity to pay for a trip that may fit your idea of luxury - or not. "Subject to availability" means you may not get the accommodations you want when you want them. "Blackout periods" are blocks of dates, usually around holidays or peak season, when no discount travel is available.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 10
* If you decide to buy a timeshare or membership in a vacation club, be aware that resales are difficult, if not impossible, because there's no secondary market. As for timeshares as investments: they rarely appreciate in value.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 9
* In addition, annual membership and maintenance fees may rise. If the seller claims the fees will stay the same, beware. Beautiful properties today may be run-down in five or 10 years without sufficient maintenance.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 8
* Be wary of prepaying for long-term arrangements. Timeshares, campgrounds or travel clubs may offer to sell membership vacation accommodations for five years or more, or until you resell your interest. Unless you're certain you'll stay healthy, both physically and financially, and that the company selling the memberships will stay in business, prepaid vacations may not be right for you.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 7
* Use a credit card to make your purchase. If you don't get what you paid for, you may be able to dispute the charges with your credit card company. Some telemarketers may claim they need your account information for identification or verification. They don't. Your account number should be used only to bill you for goods and services.
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Travel Article 5: Travel Advisory Part 6
* Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers for the lodgings, airlines and cruise ships you'll be using. Don't accept vague terms such as "major hotels" or "luxury cruise ships" ships. Call to verify specific reservations, too.
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Travel Article 4: Machu Picchu, Peru Part 4
If taking the trek, make sure to pack some water purification tablets, insect repellent, a flash light, and some local currency in small denominations. Pack clothing for all temperatures, as this can range from very warm days to very chilly nights.
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Travel Article 4: Machu Picchu, Peru Part 3
It demands more than just the ability to walk for 4 days. You will have your gear to carry during the trek (tent, sleeping bag & pad), and due to the high altitude, you will need to do this in the thin air of the Andes mountains. Local porters can be hired, however, to carry your gear if you feel the need.
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Travel Article 1: Chiang Rai Thailand Part 1
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northern most province, part of which is situated in the Golden Triangle region shared with adjacent Burma and Laos. The capital of Chiang Rai province is the town of Chiang Rai, which is about 785 km from Bangkok, or 180 km from Chiang Mai, and comprises a population of approximately 74,000 inhabitants.
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Travel Article 1: Chiang Rai Thailand Part 12
The artefacts include silver jewellery, lacquer ware, and clothing. The centrepiece is a golden bowl used by the Lanna royals. The admission fee is 100 baht per person. Oub Kham Museum is located about 1km from the centre of town, near the Den Ha market, and its opening hours are daily between 9:00 to 18:00. Call 0-5371-3349 for more information.
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Travel Article 1: Chiang Rai Thailand Part 11
Oub Kham Museum - This museum's focus is on artefacts used at the royal courts of the Lanna kingdoms, whose influence extended around modern day Northern Thailand, as well as parts of north-east Burma, southwest China and Vietnam.
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Travel Article 1: Chiang Rai Thailand Part 10
Ho Watthanatham Nithat is located at the old town hall building in the town of Chiang Rai and its opening hours are Wednesday-Sunday between 8:30 to 15:30.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 3
Within the town itself, a number of museums are worth a visit. These include the Musée Sainte Croix, at 3 bis rue Jean Jaurès. This museum includes archaeological material from the region, as well as decorative arts, and 'beaux arts'.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 2
Poitiers is a town of contrasts. It boasts many historic buildings including several Romanesque churches and a 12-13C Cathedral. And yet, travel a little to the outskirts of town, and you'll discover that Poitiers is also host to one of Europe's most advanced technological theme parks known as the Futuroscope.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 1
Travel about 330km south west of Paris and you'll reach Poitiers, an historic town of 120,000 inhabitants (including peripheral suburbs) which has much to offer to those vacationing in France.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 12
Alternatively, take off for Brazil and discover its many facets in 360°. From the Amazon River to the Carnaval in Rio, along the beaches of Copacabana and into the gigantic Maracana stadium - you'll think you've travelled to the centre of Brazil itself, surrounded by its colours and music. This is a lively and joyful tour, exotic in fragrance, high in colour and rich in rhythm.
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 11
Or join the Race for Atlantis, as the Gods square off in a terrifying no-holds-barred chariot race. Catapulted at dizzying speed, you will plunge into the middle of this legendary race through the narrow streets of the mythical sunken city.
Or take an ultra fast-paced trip through the heart of the Vienne departement! Whether it is from the controls of your delta-plane or at the wheel of a racing car, you will discover Vienne as you have never seen it before!
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Travel Article 7: Poitiers, France Part 10
If you have a taste for the technological on your vacation, travel about 10km out of town to the Futuroscope Theme Park which is host to over 20 cutting edge technology attractions from a 3D cinema, to simulators, surround and water screens.
Climb 'Le Gyrotour' - the Futuroscope Observatory. From this 45m high tower, you can savour a panoramic overview of the daring and original architecture of the Futuroscope buildings.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 11
Chenonceau is commonly referred to as 'The Château of Six Women', owing to the leading part its hostesses played there for 400 years.
These hostesses started with Bohier's wife, Katherine Briçonnet, who passed away in 1526. The château was later acquired by King Henri II, who gave it to his mistress Diane de Poitiers in 1547.
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Travel Article 6: Loire Valley, France Part 10
Château de Chenonceau - No vacation to the Loire Valley is complete without a visit to Chenonceau. This majestic château spans the Cher river, and was built by Thomas Bohier, a wealthy tax collector under Charles VIII, Louis XII, and François I.
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