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A trip from January 16, 2006 to January 20, 2006, travelling to Geneva, GENèVE, Chamonix Mont Blanc
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GENèVE, Geneva...
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01/16/2006 to 01/20/2006
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Mon 01/16/06 (day 1) - Geneva, GENèVE

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Crowne Plaza Geneva

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The hotel Crowne Plaza Geneva is perfectly located next to the International airport and Geneva's Congress Centre …
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Crowne Plaza Geneva
34 Route Francois Peyrot
Geneva, GE 1218
Switzerland
22-791-0011
Mon Jan 16 12:00am - Fri Jan 20 12:00am
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This is located next to the airport, train station, and public transportation.
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Genève Tourisme

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Geneva's Tourist Information Center is housed in the main post office building down the street from the railway stat …
Thing to Do
rue du Mont-Blanc 18
GENèVE, GE 1201
Switzerland
+41 22 909 7000(Tourist Information)
Mon Jan 16 6:00am - Mon Jan 16 12:00pm
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To get maps and more up-to-date recommendations go to the Tourism office.
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Croisière sur le Rhône

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If you are in Geneva between April and October, don't miss this picturesque 2h45min cruise along the Rhône river. Th …
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Croisière sur le Rhône
Quai des Moulins
GENèVE, GE 1200
Switzerland
+41 (0)22 732 2944
Mon Jan 16 6:00pm - Tue Jan 17 12:00am
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Tue 01/17/06 (day 2) - Geneva, GENèVE

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Le Palais des Nations

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It was in 1919 that the American President Woodrow Wilson chose Geneva as the headquarters of the League of Nations …
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Avenue de la Paix 14
Geneva, GE 1201
Switzerland
+41 22 917 4896
Tue Jan 17 3:00am - Tue Jan 17 11:00pm
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if you get a chance this is a definite must. Hopefully it will be in session and see all the countries represented and their respective diginitaries.
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Globus-Grand Passage

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At the Place du Molard, in the very heart of the city, lies Globus-Grand Passage , Geneva's oldest department store, …
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Globus-Grand Passage
rue du Rhône 48
GENèVE, GE 1204
Switzerland
+41 22 319 5050
Tue Jan 17 12:00pm - Tue Jan 17 6:00pm
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great place to go shopping. Not necessarily the best deals but the selection is great. Plus it is walking distance from the Lake and easy Tram access.
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Migros

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This is one of Geneva's two main supermarkets. You will find a Migros in practically every neighbourhood of the city …
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Migros
All over the city
GENèVE, GE, Switzerland
Tue Jan 17 12:00pm - Tue Jan 17 6:00pm
Notes
Stop by Migros grocery store to pick up some food to store in the hotel room and/or if you are going for a day-trip.
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Wed 01/18/06 (day 3) - Chamonix Mont Blanc, GENèVE

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Le Salève

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Is the Salève mountain Swiss or French? It dominates the city of Geneva from all sides and locals spend much time on …
Thing to Do
Le Salève
Route Blanche
Chamonix Mont Blanc, 74400
Switzerland
+41 22 909 7000 (Tourist Information)
Wed Jan 18 3:00am - Wed Jan 18 11:00pm
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Right across the border in France, is a mountain that overlooks Geneva. It is an amazing view with hang-gliders taking off! On a clear day you can see all the way over to the Mont Blanc. If you are into hiking you can make it a day trip and hike up the mountain.
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Le Jet d'Eau

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Paris has the Eiffel Tower, New York the Statue of Liberty and Geneva its Jet d'Eau . This majestic 140m water fount …
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Le Jet d'Eau
Jetee des Eaux Vives
GENèVE, GE 1207
Switzerland
+41 22 909 7000
Wed Jan 18 6:00pm - Thu Jan 19 12:00am
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The world's tallest water fountain although don't stick your mouth over it. You'll notice it flying into the city as well and should see it during the day and at night while walking thru downtown and across the bridges from rive-guache and rive-droit.
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Thu 01/19/06 (day 4) - GENèVE, Geneva

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Musee International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge

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By passing through eleven different spaces you can follow the history of the Red Cross movement. This permanent exhi …
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Avenue de la Paix 17
GENèVE, GE 1202
Switzerland
+41 22 748 9511
Thu Jan 19 3:00am - Thu Jan 19 11:00pm
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Mövenpick Restaurant Cendrier

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Bold, invigorating design has modernised the interior of the Mövenpick on the rue du Cendrier beyond recognition. Th …
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Mövenpick Restaurant Cendrier
17, rue du Cendrier
Geneva, GE 1201
Switzerland
+41 22 732 50 30
Thu Jan 19 6:00pm - Fri Jan 20 12:00am
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If you are in the mood for dessert, I highly recommend this restaurant for their amazing ice cream. Great for large groups!
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Fri 01/20/06 (day 5) - GENèVE, Geneva

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Cathedrale St Pierre (La)

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Construction began as far back as 1160 but went through a number of setbacks and transformations. One of the most si …
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Cathedrale St Pierre (La)
Cours Saint-Pierre 6
GENèVE, GE 1204
Switzerland
+41 22 310 2929
Fri Jan 20 6:00am - Fri Jan 20 12:00pm
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Bally

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With its elegant wooden interior, and exclusive selection of shoes, handbags and clothes, Bally has the feel of a ve …
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Bally
rue du Marche 18
GENèVE, GE 1204
Switzerland
+41 22 310 2287
Fri Jan 20 12:00pm - Fri Jan 20 6:00pm
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if you are in need of shoes, check out Bally!
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Café de Paris

The most amazing steak with a herbed butter sauce plus a side of frites (french fries).
Restaurant
rue du Mont-Blanc 26
Geneva, Switzerland
Fri Jan 20 7:00pm - Fri Jan 20 9:00pm
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InterContinental Geneve

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The InterContinental Geneve is a luxury property situated approximately two miles from Geneva International Airport …
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InterContinental Geneve
7-9 chemin du Petit Saconnex
Geneva, GE 1209
Switzerland
22-919-3939
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another potential Hotel. About 4-5 miles away from the Lake. Very nice and where most of the Presidents stay at when in town.
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Hotel President Wilson Geneva

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From the magnificent 17th century Gobelin tapestries adorning the walls of the lobby to the classic European furnishings …
Hotel
Hotel President Wilson Geneva
47 quai Wilson
Geneva, 1211-21
Switzerland
22-906-6666
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Right on the Lake. Expensive but you get an amazing view!
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Express by Holiday Inn Airport Geneva

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Welcome to the Hotel Express By Holiday Inn Geneva Airport. Ideally located next to the Geneva Airport and Palexpo …
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Express by Holiday Inn Airport Geneva
16 Route de Prebois
Geneva, 1215
Switzerland
22-939-3939
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if you just want a roof over your head and it has to be a hotel then choose this Holiday Inn. Public transportation is nearby.
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did you enjoy the trip?
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how will i feel when i go there
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jmawad61 (View jmawad61's trips)
Very great experience with lots of beautiful sights, and nice people all over. Their courtesy and friendship is overwhelming. I enjoyed every bit of my visit and hope visit again.
I thank the people of GENEVA for their hospitality.
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