Journeywoman's Best Tips of 2005
We
love Hotel Muguet in Paris -- writes Kathi
in Toronto, Canada -- Hotel Muguet is our home away from
home when we live in Paris. It's on the Left Bank in the 7th arr (http://www.hotelmuguet.com).
We feel so safe and comfortable in this smart, stylish two-star hotel.
The spotless rooms are air-conditioned, a rarity indeed in two-star
hotels. Each room has its own bathroom. A two minute walk down the
street brings you to the rue Cler with its shops and bistros and everything
you could require to make your stay perfect: cleaners, wine shop,
cheese shop, bakery. Situated in an upscale residential neighbourhood
close to two metro stops (Latour-Maubourg and Ecole-Militaire), it's
a delightful hotel for any woman on her own. Highly recommended. Address:
11, rue Chevert,75007.
ED. NOTE: Kathi's tip is just one of 20 juicy tips
we've posted in a new article called, 'Advice From Women Who Love
Paris.' We've asked both tour operators and JW readers to share their
Paris secrets and we're delighted with the juicy results. You can
find this article at: http://www.journeywoman.com/girltalk/girl_talk_paris.html
Taking
your teenagers to Thailand? -- writes Nancy
from Bangkok -- Here's three important things to inform them
about Thai customs. (1) Women should not touch a monk (2) Never pat
a Thai on the head (3) You should not ever point your feet at anyone
in Thailand. Each of these three is considered rude behaviour. I hope
this is helpful to your readers.
Taking
your grandchildren to Disney? -- writes Evelyn
from Toronto, Canada --From the moment the Disney's Magical
Express bus from the Orlando airport passed through the main Disney
Gates the children in our party were wired. The first morning they
were up at dawn ready to go off and explore. Grandma wasn’t,
so she conspired with her son-in-law next door. We informed our little
charges that everybody must rest quietly in bed until Mickey called
to wake them up. Each morning after that when ‘son-in-law in
disguise’ called the room, the children sprang out of bed and
raced to the phone. In a high pitched voice ’Mickey’ informed
the kiddies that they were splendid for not disturbing anybody early
in the morning. He reminded them to eat their breakfast, put on their
sunscreen and that he would see them in the park later that day. The
ruse worked. With apologies to Walt Disney, I promised myself I would
tell my grandchildren the truth about those wake-up calls only when
they went off to college.
ED. NOTE: Planning a trip to Disney with your children
or grandchildren, you might enjoy these tips: http://www.journeywoman.com/kids/disneybirthday.htm
A
woman's guest house in Wellington, New
Zealand -- writes Marcia from San Diego, USA
-- My daughter and I stayed in Wellington, New Zealand at a fun and
comfortable spot called the Mermaid Guesthouse for Women. It's reasonably
priced and centrally located, within walking distance of all the great
restaurants, Botanical Gardens and the famous Te Papa Museum. We wholeheartedly
recommend it, especially the Latino room with its own bathroom. We
were situated right across the kitchen -- perfect for morning breakfasts
or midnight snacks brought back from the wonderful French bakery,
'Le Moulin' a few blocks away. Check their website at: http://www.mermaid.co.nz
ED. NOTE: Our Journeywoman classifieds contain many
advertisements for women-centered accommodation all over the world.
You can check these out at: http://www.journeywoman.com/classifieds/bedandbreak.html
A
woman-owned hotel in Verona, Italy
-- writes Sue from Honolulu, Hawaii -- I've had the
good fortune to stay at the two-star Hotel Torcolo located in the
central historic part of town, just off the main piazza where the
famous arena is located. I think it's a gem other women will enjoy!
This cozy 19-room hotel is owned by two women who have been friends
since childhood. Aside from a male night porter, the hotel is staffed
entirely by women; an attached upscale restaurant also had a female
chef when I've been there. Most mornings charming owner Signora Pomari,
who speaks English fluently, is at the front desk and very helpful
with sight-seeing and dining suggestions. All desk staff are friendly
and show a real interest in their guests. Rates are reasonable (including
a breakfast with cheese, boiled eggs, yogurt); the hotel is within
walking distance to all tourist sites plus many restaurants and cafes.
I would never consider staying elsewhere in Verona. Address: Vicolo
Listone #3. Website: http://www.hoteltorcolo.it
ED. NOTE: Want more women-centered advice about Italy?
We recommend this link: http://www.journeywoman.com/girltalk/italy/girl_talk_italy.html
| Sweetest
2005 letter from a journalist... Dear Journeywoman, Thank you so much for our conversation today. You are a generous
and delightful woman. I found our talk inspirational and probably
just
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what
I needed to hear to "follow my own heart." I believe
you've been successful beyond your wildest dreams because you
stay true to your mission to encourage women to travel. It was
a good message for me to hear as I get ready to launch my own
mission. Thank you again for your time and consideration.