Just how far will your dollar go?

One of my favorite monthly articles on Frommers.com is the Global Price Index where the editors compare prices at different locations in the world. As one might expect, Mozambique is cheaper than Venice, but again Venice prices are reasonable when comparing them with Manhattan, NYC. According to the January 2007 article, you might want to skip Tahiti and go for Venice, after all.

A good place to start converting currency is this site (rates will vary on the streets of Venice, of course - just watch our for the commission).

Washington Post Travel Log

At last, The Washington Post embraced the new media and launched its own travel log with 8 professional contributors.

Looking forward to their first posts: read it here.

Nice - an excellent winter choice

The Financial Times (Weekend Travel section, Jan 12, 2007) reminds everyone why Nice is an amazing destination during winter and an excellent destination all year round. It turns out that due to its geographical location, Nice is well protected from any cold winds which makes neighboring Aix-en-Provence rather chilly.

Another reason to visit at any given time is the city's history, reflected in the city's Italian architecture, customs, and culture.

Some suggestions for possible itineraries including Nice:

Paris - Nice

London - Paris - Nice

Nice - Venice

For more similar pictures of Nice, feel free to visit Nice Tourism Board.