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Switzerland Travel Tourism Locarno Swiss - Condominium Switzerland Travel Tourism Locarno Swiss Property Owners Join us VRBO ® is Vacation Rentals by Owner ® Home Europe Switzerland Locarno Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #10346 'Palazzo Varesi' - Premier Apartment in the Heart of Locarno Location: Locarno, Switzerland, Europe (1.5 hours from Milan Airport, 2.5 hours from Zurich) Accommodations: Condominium - 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s) - 1 Bath - (Sleeps 4-6) Central park, 100m from Palazzo Varesi - Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland - Travel & Tourism in Switzerland - Highlight of the Swiss Riviera! "Palazzo Varesi" is a premier vacation/holiday apartment, ideally situated in the Heart of beautiful Locarno! This recently-renovated (1998/2000), fifth floor, corner apartment (with lift) is located just one block from the Lake Maggiore waterfront, and has two balconies with magnificent views over the lake and surrounding mountains. The apartment has two bedrooms (one with king-size bed), large living room, and a new fully-equipped kitchen. One private, covered parking place is included. "Palazzo Varesi" is only a three minute walk to the Piazza Grande and Old Town. Within a ten minute walk, one can reach the main boat dock, train station, public beach and pool, Teatro, Casino, tennis courts, and funicular (cable-car) station. The Locarno area is one of exceptional natural beauty, combining a subtropical Mediterranean climate with snow-capped Alpine peaks. Locarno itself is the highlight of the 'Swiss Riviera,' blending the best of Swiss and Italian cultures; it is lively but not over-bearing, cultured yet relaxed. Locarno is the ideal base from which to explore Switzerland and northern Italy. Many guests rent for three weeks or more (at a discount), making numerous side trips -- Lucerne, Zurich, Zermatt, Lugano, Milan, Verona, Lake Como, and Venice are all within a few hours drive. The property is professionally managed by the European agency 'Lago Reisen.' It has earned a "3-star" rating from the Locarno Tourist Office. A 'House Book' in the apartment contains much information on local shops, restaurants, services, and sights. References are available upon request. ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION: * Rates are per night, per apartment, for 2 PERSONS (small added charge for additional people), and based on 5 NIGHTS OR MORE. * MINIMUM STAY: 3 nights (additional charge of 15% for 3 or 4 nights). * Children ages 2 and under are free. * Rates include ALL UTILITIES, LINENS, and TOWELS. * ADDITIONAL end cleaning fee of 50 Sfr. * Deposit of 25% required at time of reservation. * Refundable security deposit of 100 Sfr required. * No smoking (except balcony), and no pets please. * DISCOUNT of 20% for stays of 21 days or more, and 30% for 8 weeks or more. * Cell phone available for additional fee: 50 Sfr + 100 Sfr deposit (user also pays call charges). Living room, with view over balcony to the lake - Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland - Travel & Tourism in Switzerland - Highlight of the Swiss Riviera! Amenities: Cable TV, Stereo, CD Player, Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens provided, Washer & Dryer, Covered Parking, Elevator/Lift, Cell phone (extra charge). Activities (on site or nearby): Hiking, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Miniature Golf, Fishing, Shopping, Restaurants, Live Theater, Cinemas, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Boating, Sailing, Water-skiing, Parasailing, Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing. Rates (in Swiss Francs): Personal Currency Assistant ™ May 1 - Sep 30, 2005 .. Sfr 140/night; Sfr 980/week.Oct 1, 2005 - Apr 30, 2006 .. Sfr 105/night; Sfr 735/week.May 1 - Sep 30, 2006 .. Sfr 140/night; Sfr 980/week.Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2006 .. Sfr 105/night; Sfr 735/week..See "Additional Rental Information" above for more details.Cancel: Refund deposit, less 10% of rent, if > 30 days. Forfeit deposit < 30 days.For rentals during Locarno Film Festival (early August), add 20%.Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. View from main balcony - Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland - Travel & Tourism in Switzerland - Highlight of the Swiss Riviera! Links to more information: Click Here to see All My Rental Listings Note: Each property is individually owned or managed. Dates available:  Year Round Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates. Phone: (734) 420-7932 (Michigan, USA) or +49 2286 20930 (Germany) Please say: "I saw your listing #10346 on VRBO" Home Europe Switzerland Locarno Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #10346 There have been 24763 visitors to this page since the counter was last reset on November 28, 2003 This listing was first published here on September 10, 2001. 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Johnson Family Vacation Johnson Family Vacation Watching Johnson Family Vacation is like watching somebody's vacation videos - there is a feeling of being trapped, stuck at the mercy of whoever is narrating their boring experiences. The difference is that this is a movie, and one can leave the theater. Even better, don't go to the theater in the first place to watch this movie. It's not bad; it's just so derivative and uninspired that it's dull, which is especially disheartening given some of the talent in front of the camera. This is Cedric the Entertainer's ( Barbershop 2: Back in Business , Intolerable Cruelty ) first outing as the star of a film, and it was a serious mistake on his part. He plays Nate Johnson, insurance salesman and family man. The Johnsons are crossing the country from the Los Angeles suburbs to Missouri, site of the Johnson family reunion. Of course, everything that can go wrong along the way does, but that's okay, since everything will be peachy at the end. First, Nate is separated from his wife Dorothy (Vanessa Williams, Shaft , Light It Up ), but oddly enough, she lives literally right down the street. She had career aspirations, and apparently Nate disagreed with them. Still, for their kids, she agrees to go. So Nate, Dorothy, Nikki (Solange Knowles, sister of Beyonce), DJ (Bow Wow, Like Mike , All About the Benjamins ), and little Destiny (Gabby Soleil) pack into Nate's mistakenly tricked out SUV and head off across the county. The nature of the movie is episodic, and for better or worse (WORSE), the script by Todd R. Jones and Earl Richey Jones unfolds this way. Each state brings a new wacky adventure for the family, and they slowly begin bonding along the way. An episodic movie is not inherently bad, but director Christopher Erskin haphazardly strings all the various misadventure together, and then drops any sort of meaningful plot development that is supposed to tie all these things together. Along the way, they pick up a goofy hitchhiker (Shannon Elizabeth, Love Actually , 13 Ghosts ), stop by an Indian reservation, Nate gets stuck naked in a jacuzzi, and other random comedy bits strewn together with no rhyme or reason. The other diversions are so forgettable they aren't even worth mentioning. Waiting at the reunion is Nate's brother Mack (Steve Harvey, You Got Served , Love Don't Cost a Thing ), who is constant competition with Nate for the attention of their mother. He has also won the family of the year award at the reunion for a number of years running. And, Nate's mother doesn't know he is separated. Cedric the Entertainer is a wildly funny comedian. Not here. It feels like Erskin slipped him a sedative, then told him to start performing. The script gives him nothing to work with, and he seems too bored to make an effort to make bland material watchable. Other actors like Williams and Harvey can be appealing, but here Williams is also bland and Harvey is annoying. The Jones' are content to rely on bathroom material to wake up the viewers instead of doing anything memorable. Bow Wow acts like he is trying to hard, and all that Knowles does is bat her eyelashes and roll her eyes in disgust. Maybe the latter is from watching her own movie. Haro Rates It: Pretty Bad. 1 hour, 36 minutes, Rated PG-13 for some sexual references, crude humor and brief drug material. Back to Movies HOME MOVIES MUSIC ADVICE CAREERS ADULT HISTORY CONTACT

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France Travel Guide - French Trip Planning, French Culture and Destinations  You are here: About > Travel > France for Visitors Travel Go France Essentials New Year's Eve in Paris and France Worst of France 2005 Paris Travel Guide Top French Ski Resorts Best New Year's Eve Champagne Articles & Resources Destinations Trip Planning Transportation Interests & Situations Money, Safety & Issues Things to Do in France Where to Stay in France Staying Connected Blogs Picture Galleries Culture, Language & People Fun, Freebies & Quizes Relocating to France Nudism, Sex & Gay Travel D-Day & Historic Travel Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Sites Selling French Products Before You Buy the Gift of Travel Gifts for the France Fanatic Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the France for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search France for Visitors From Kelby Carr , Your Guide to France for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Lose Weight with the French Diet The French eat rich foods, drink lots of wine and smoke. So why are they so thin and fit? Recent news reports have touted the wonders of the so-called French diet. Just what is the secret to the French paradox? During the time I lived in France, I ate whatever I wanted (think chocolate croissants for breakfast, tartes aux fruits rouges at night for dessert). I never dieted, and I never went to the gym. I indulged in wine. Yet I lost a significant amount of weight during that time. My theories why the French diet works are in my article, Lose Weight with the French Diet: Unraveling the Mysteries of Why it Works . Wednesday December 28, 2005 | permalink | comments (0) Worst of France 2005 The year 2005 was a tough one for France, as rioting spread throughout the nation and the grand city of Paris lost its front-runner bid for the Olympics. Here is a recap of the bad headlines of 2005 for France with Worst of France 2005 . Wednesday December 28, 2005 | permalink | comments (0) Top Ski Resort Hotels in France France features some of the world's best skiing, be it in the mesmerizing Pyrenees mountains lining the Spanish border or the magestic Alps along the Italian and Swiss borders. France also encompasses no less than five other mountain ranges. The hotel accommodations at some of these resorts range from upscale and luxurious to inviting and cozy. This list of Top Ski Resort Hotels in France features the best places to stay for French ski enthusiasts. Monday December 26, 2005 | permalink | comments (0) New Year's Eve in Paris and Other French Cities The French really know how to celebrate New Year's, whether it's clubbing in Paris or the sublime midnight grape-picking event in the Midi Pyrenees or an upscale, medieval celebration in a Loire castle. Find out how to plan a New Year's Eve visit to Paris or France , and which events and festivals are planned for the turn of the new year. Even if you can't zip over to Paris to celebrate, you'll also find tips on finding French New Year's Eve parties in your town or even how to plan a France-themed New Year's Eve party at your own house! Bonne fete! Wednesday December 21, 2005 | permalink | comments (0) Top French Champagnes and Sparkling Wines Looking for a last-minute gift idea? Planning a New Year's Eve get together? If you plan to celebrate with some bubbly, you want to be sure you do it in style. You can get a crappy grocery store sparkling wine, but only vintages from the Champagne region are truly called Champagne. There is also a small village in France that claims it, in fact, invented sparkling wine centuries ago. Here is a list of the Top French Champagnes and Sparkling Wines for New Year's Eve, wedding toasts, celebrations or just for fun for all price ranges! Friday December 16, 2005 | permalink | comments (0) Christmas 2005 Gift Guide for Francophiles, Travelers and Foodies Here is the Christmas 2005 Gift Guide , filled with some of the top gifts for travelers, francophiles and foodies. The guide also includes buying advice for choosing travel guidebooks as gifts, how to create a French gift basket, as well as tips on giving the gift of travel. Whether the recipient on your list loves gourmet food gifts, French wine, home decor items, is planning a honeymoon or simply adores anything trs francais , you can find the perfect gift and buying advice here. Friday December 16, 2005 | permalink | comments (0) Most Romantic Paris Hotels Paris is the city of romance, and a tremendously popular destination for couples, lovers and honeymooners. The city is filled with cozy, intimate romantic hotels and accomodations. Be sure you get the best of this snuggle time with this list of Most Romantic Paris Hotels . 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Friday December 9, 2005 | permalink | comments (0) Hot Deal for Visiting Paris in the Springtime You've just gotta love Paris in the Springtime. But then, so does everyone else, driving up those prices. But the France Tourism Office and Gate 1 Travel are offering a hot bargain, allowing you to get a 6-day Paris spring fling for $499 per person, airfare and hotel included. Find out more on the Paris Tourism Office site. It would make an incredible Christmas gift, but be sure to consult my advice on what to do Before You Buy the Gift of Travel . 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All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot New Year's Eve in France Paris Gay Pride Parade Host A France-Themed Party Nice, France Photo Gallery Camping in France Headlines Lose Weight with the French Diet The French eat rich foods, drink lots of wine and Worst of France 2005 The year 2005 was a tough one for France, as Top Ski Resort Hotels in France France features some of the world's best skiing, be it New Year's Eve in Paris and Other French Cities The French really know how to celebrate New Year's, whether