There’s a Whole Lot Underneath Paris

by Peter Sacco on May 10, 2013

Paris Underground

 

If you’re reading this blog, chances are good that you’ve been to Paris.  But have you ever been underneath the City of Light?

Intrepid travelers can go down into the sewers of Paris by showing up at a manhole at the Pont de l’Alma, after they buy their tickets on the Place de la Resistance.

You’ll see the Catacombs, which are open every day except Monday, and the incredible world’s largest necropolis, containing six million skeletons. Really.

Why all of these cavernous spaces below Paris? Because they used the limestone to build the Louvre museum, among other great buildings.

There is a big coffee table book full of images called Paris Underground. If you want to look at some of them, visit this link for a photo gallery.

If you would rather stay above ground during our tirp to Paris, find All-Paris Apartments for the perfect affordable place to sleep.

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An Urban Hotel, a Country Ride, a Denver Brew

by Peter Sacco on May 6, 2013

Bikes & Brews package includes city bike rental, Fat Tire beer

and a chance to win a New Belgium cruiser bike

 Sage Hospitality has partnered with fellow leading Colorado company New Belgium Brewing to offer the Bikes & Brews Package at select Sage hotels across the United States.  Eighteen hotels from Minneapolis to the Napa Valley will offer a summer package including a bike rental to explore the city and a refreshing brew after the ride.

“Sage Hospitality is based in Denver and it seems only natural to pair up with Fort Collins-based New Belgium,” said Kelly McCourt, Vice President of Marketing for Sage.  “This perfect summer package is created for those whose favorite way to explore a new city is on two wheels.   The bike rentals allow travelers to get out and explore the city they stay in, after that it’s time to cool off by enjoying a delicious Fat Tire beer at the hotel!”

The Bikes & Brews Package features a day bike rental from a local business and Fat Tire beer where available.  In areas where New Belgium does not currently distribute, a local area beer will be substituted.  Hotels offering New Belgium products will also provide a New Belgium gift bag with the famous bike bell and bottle opener from the brewery.

The deal is available now through Sept. 2, 2013, during that time guests who book the Bikes & Brews Package at participating hotels will be provided an entry to win a New Belgium Cruiser bike.

Sage hotels offering the Bikes & Brews Package for 2013 are:

Napa Marriott Hotel & Spa – California
Courtyard Denver Downtown – Colorado
The Curtis – a DoubleTree by Hilton – Colorado
Embassy Suites Downtown Denver – Colorado
Holiday Inn Denver East Stapleton – Colorado
Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park – Colorado
JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek – Colorado
The Oxford Hotel – Colorado
Residence Inn Denver City Center – Colorado
SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown – Colorado
TownePlace Suites Denver Downtown – Colorado
Westin Westminster – Colorado
Renaissance Blackstone Hotel – Illinois
Hotel Commonwealth – Massachusetts
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Minneapolis – Minnesota
Courtyard Portland City Center – Oregon
The Nines hotel – Oregon
Renaissance Pittsburgh – Pennsylvania

To learn more about the Bikes & Brews Package and view other great promotions from Sage Hospitality, visit http://www.sagehospitality.com/promotions.

About New Belgium Brewing Company
New Belgium Brewing, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a host of Belgian-inspired beers, is recognized as one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work and one of the Wall Street Journal’s Best Small Businesses. The 100% employee owned brewery is a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Business as designated by the League of American Bicyclists, and one of World Blu’s most democratic U.S. businesses. In addition to Fat Tire, New Belgium brews eight year round beers; Ranger IPA, Rampant Imperial IPA, Shift Pale Lager, Sunshine Wheat, 1554 Black Ale, Blue Paddle Pilsener, Abbey Belgian Ale and Trippel. Learn more at www.newbelgium.com.

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