Coach House Rentals Newsletter

Welcome to our third newsletter of 2006. We've sent it to you either because you've been to our website and signed-up to receive it, or because you've previously enquired about a London or Paris rental, or because you've stayed with us before.

We send out some 4/6 newsletters a year, approximately every 2 months though it can sometimes be shorter or longer depending on what there is to tell you. We cover such topics as:

*    Interesting and unusual things to do and see in London / Paris over the coming months
*    New or unusual properties that have joined our listings
*    Tips on how to make the most of your time in London / Paris
*    Special deals

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Topics in this issue:

*    London - Private Palaces for Public Pleasure
*    Paris - Seeing sights or sea and sand - the beach.
*    Defeat the declining US dollar and stay in a vacation rental

Harley Nott
Coach House Vacation Rentals
www.rentals.chslondon.com
www.rentals.chsparis.com

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Now is the time to seek out those late booking flight bargains to London and there are two very special reasons to go in August and September - it's the only time you can get to go inside two of London's most famous and historic buildings - Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament).

The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace will be open daily from 26 July to 24 September. This is the ONLY time the public can see the inside of Buckingham Palace - The Queen's official residence in London. The State Rooms form the heart of the working palace and are lavishly furnished with some of the finest treasures from the Royal Collection. The palace's lovely gardens are also open and offer superb views of the palace and the 19th-century lake. If you're in London at this time a chance to see these magnificent rooms and gardens is not to be missed. More details and tickets via www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page570.asp

The Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) will open this summer from 1 August - 30 September, with tours operating every few minutes. While British citizens can arrange to go any time, the Houses of Parliament are ONLY open to foreign visitors between these dates. More details and tickets via: www.parliament.uk/visiting/summer_opening.cfm

An added bonus of visiting in August/September is that the notoriously fickle British weather offers the best chance of clear skies and warm sun, and there are fewer people as the tourist peak is over and many of the locals are away for their annual summer break.

Can't decide between a beach holiday or a sight seeing trip? You can have them both in this wonderful city! Every year between July and August, 2 miles of road along the River Seine gets transformed into a holiday extravaganza. So much so that if it wasn't for the magnificent views of Notre Dame or The Louvre you would never imagine you were in the heart of a major city but rather on the shores of the Mediterranean. Several tones of sand are shipped in, along with palm trees, beach chairs, picnic areas and even swimming pools. For the kids and those who are not content with just lying back and soaking up the sun, there are a huge amount of activities to choose from including climbing walls, bike hire, dance lessons, volleyball, art lessons, aqua gym, and even free concerts. This year the beach will be opened under the colours of French Polynesia bringing a true touch of paradise to the French capital. You will be able to initiate yourself with the Polynesian pirogue (canoe), take part in cultural workshops or even Tahitian dance lessons!

A good reason to visit Paris in August is that it's blissfully quiet as most Parisians have the month off. Although a few cafés might close, those that stay open are very happy to have your business. You'll always find a seat on the Métro and your local boulangerie will never run out of your favourite bread. Many Parisians who remain in Paris claim that August is their favourite month, as it is the only time they truly get to discover their own city without the usual population hassles! Photo links: www.linternaute.com/sortir/sorties/evenements/paris_plage/1.shtml and www.azureva.com/paris/magazine/parisplage

With the US dollar not looking too healthy at the moment, Americans can make their money go further by staying in a vacation rental rather than a hotel.

London. Coach House Rentals are the leading specialist in short term central London rentals. We have over 75 properties on our books, ranging from cosy apartments just for 2 to grand mansions that will sleep up to 12. Full details together with suggested itineraries and a helpful list of things to see and do can be found at: www.rentals.chslondon.com.

Paris. We have recently extended our London service to Paris - same quality rentals, same quality service. The good thing for non-French speakers is that everything happens in English!

• English is the native language of all our reservations team and spoken fluently by all our staff in Paris.
• You are met by an English speaking representative who shows you in, tells you about the local area and answers any questions you may have.
• Each rental comes with its own mini-guide written in English and covering the neighbourhood shops, local transport, bars, restaurants and cafés, and emergency services.
• We operate an English speaking telephone help line to provide guests with answers to questions about Paris, what to do and see.
• An English speaking 24/7 number is also provided in the unlikely event of an emergency - such as losing keys.
• A car (usually with English speaking driver) to meet you at the airport and take you to your Paris rental can be arranged on request - by far the easiest way to get into town with lots of bags.

Full details together with suggested itineraries and a helpful list of things to see and do can be found at: www.rentals.chsparis.com.

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