Regina, Seville

Advantages: great bars and tourist attractions
Disadvantages: too hot in summer

...Seville is set in the heart of Andaluicia, in the south of Spain. At first glance, it is filled with the usual touristy shops and attractions, but there is a lot more to it. The residents are are really laid-back. Like clockwork, the city shuts down every afternoon, for a long siesta. People gather in the Plazas for a bit of drinking and partying before catching a couple of hours sleep before the evening hits in. Shops stay open until 9pm-10pm. As everything has is relatively cheap, compared to the UK, you can really induldge in retail therapy. Nightlife: Seville is filled with fantastic bars, where you can grab some tapas, soak up some live spanish music, and meet the locals. Nightclubs are a little on the chessy side - expect to see a lot of salsa.... To see Seville at its best, its worth sticking just to bars... Read review

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Advantages: Clean, budget-priced accommodation, easily accessible
Disadvantages: Area OK, but not the prettiest part of Paris

...11 BIS RUE DE MAZAGRAN , Paris This Hotel is rated as 3* according to the 2004 review. However, having stayed in Paris many times, we were well aware when we booked that the number of stars advertised by a hotel often doesn't mean a lot. Never take En Suite for granted, for instance, is rule number 1 when staying on the continent (we've learnt the hard way!!) However, this hotel definately deserved its 3 stars, and would fit the bill of a 3 star hotel in the UK. We stayed at the Regina Opera for 2 nights in February 2004. The hotel is located in the 10th Arrondissement in an easily accessible location. It's off the main street so it's not too noisy at night, in an area that seems to have a large number of Turkish residents and restaurants. Back on the main road, however, are a wide variety of bars, clubs and restaurants to take... Read review

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Advantages: Vibrant, lively, colourful, energetic, traditional dancing, friendly
Disadvantages: Stays open to 7am! Party party party! (sore head in the morning!)

...I visited this on business but perfect for business or pleasure WHEN & HOW LONG Nine days starting on a Saturday after the Easter break. Noon to 7 am!!!! On the far bank of the river, the Real de la Feria Schools are on holiday, businesses shut down! Dates are 00.00 hours on: April 24th 2006 16th April 2007 31 March 2008 20 April 2009 12 April 2010 WHAT IS IT? = On 18 April 1847 it was approved that two councillors, Jose Maria Ybarrra and Narciso Bonaciata held a livestock fair Twelve months three "casetas" (stands): the Duke and Duchess of Montpensier, the Town Hall and the Casino of Seville appeared. In the twenties, it became an area of marked streets lined with casetas. Now it's a great excuse to party/eat/drink/dance/sing! TRADITIONAL COSTUMES... Read review

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