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Biarritz South of France

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August 29th 2007
Ah, Biarritz what a place! We had a major snafu with our reservation and ended up paying more than we thought, but it was worth every euro spent. Biarritz was amazing. We were right on the ocean and although it is known for great surf, it was as flat as the bay (see: San Sebastian). Re: Snafu - When booking a hotel please make sure to convert from British pound to American (weak) dollar BEFORE ... read more

Europe » France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more