Rome and Paris: Two Great Vacation Destinations! Essay -- Summer Vaca

Have you ever had the feeling that you just want to get away from where you are or a situation you are in? When people start to feel this way they often decide to go on a vacation. Then they face a decision, â€Å"Where do I want to go?† There are many factors that may contribute to this decision, such as the amount of time that can be taken away from work or other obligations, how much money there is to spend on this trip, is this the best time, and much more. Deciding where to go is a big decision that should be given a great deal of thought and not rushed into. Two great options if someone has the time, money, and interest would be Rome or Paris. These are good options because of the great people to learn about from each city, the great places to visit, and of course the delicious food that can be found. Rome and Paris are both known for their historical significance, not only the events but the people too. The two destinations have been well known for being home to many great people. The locations have both had important leaders such as Caesar Augustus in Rome. Adele Evans in DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Rome says that Michaelangelo is a very well-known sculptor, painter, and poet from Rome. He is known for his work on the ceiling of the Sistene Chapel and his sculpture called the Pietà   (18). In the book Italy, by Jean Valbonne she mentions that Rome has also been home to others such as the painter Raphael who painted some popular Madonna paintings. The city may not be what it is today without a man named Bramante who began his career as a painter and later became the lead architect of the Vatican which is a separate country that is inside of Rome (91). Many well-known artists have come from Rome and other important ... ... many aspects to think about when making any trip, but when a break is needed it is best to take it so as to not get too stressed. Works Cited Brennan, Ethel, and Sara Remington. Paris to Provence: Childhood Memories of Food & France. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel, 2013. Print. Evans, Adele. Rome. New York: Penguin, 2012. Print. Eyewitness Travel Guides. McLachlan, Angela. French in the Primary Classroom: Ideas and Resources for the Non-linguist Teacher. London: Continuum International, 2008. Print. Steves, Rick, Steve Smith, and Gene Openshaw. Rick Steves' Paris 2014. N.p.: Avalon Travel, 2013. Print. Rick Steves' Ser. Time Out Guides Ltd. Time Out Paris. Ed. Peterjon Cresswell. N.p.: Time Out Guides, 2005. Print. Valbonne, Jean. Italy. GeneÌ€ve: Minerva, 1973. Print. Vankat, Julie. "Rome Experience." Telephone interview. 8 Nov. 2013. Rome and Paris: Two Great Vacation Destinations! Essay -- Summer Vaca Have you ever had the feeling that you just want to get away from where you are or a situation you are in? When people start to feel this way they often decide to go on a vacation. Then they face a decision, â€Å"Where do I want to go?† There are many factors that may contribute to this decision, such as the amount of time that can be taken away from work or other obligations, how much money there is to spend on this trip, is this the best time, and much more. Deciding where to go is a big decision that should be given a great deal of thought and not rushed into. Two great options if someone has the time, money, and interest would be Rome or Paris. These are good options because of the great people to learn about from each city, the great places to visit, and of course the delicious food that can be found. Rome and Paris are both known for their historical significance, not only the events but the people too. The two destinations have been well known for being home to many great people. The locations have both had important leaders such as Caesar Augustus in Rome. Adele Evans in DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Rome says that Michaelangelo is a very well-known sculptor, painter, and poet from Rome. He is known for his work on the ceiling of the Sistene Chapel and his sculpture called the Pietà   (18). In the book Italy, by Jean Valbonne she mentions that Rome has also been home to others such as the painter Raphael who painted some popular Madonna paintings. The city may not be what it is today without a man named Bramante who began his career as a painter and later became the lead architect of the Vatican which is a separate country that is inside of Rome (91). Many well-known artists have come from Rome and other important ... ... many aspects to think about when making any trip, but when a break is needed it is best to take it so as to not get too stressed. Works Cited Brennan, Ethel, and Sara Remington. Paris to Provence: Childhood Memories of Food & France. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel, 2013. Print. Evans, Adele. Rome. New York: Penguin, 2012. Print. Eyewitness Travel Guides. McLachlan, Angela. French in the Primary Classroom: Ideas and Resources for the Non-linguist Teacher. London: Continuum International, 2008. Print. Steves, Rick, Steve Smith, and Gene Openshaw. Rick Steves' Paris 2014. N.p.: Avalon Travel, 2013. Print. Rick Steves' Ser. Time Out Guides Ltd. Time Out Paris. Ed. Peterjon Cresswell. N.p.: Time Out Guides, 2005. Print. Valbonne, Jean. Italy. GeneÌ€ve: Minerva, 1973. Print. Vankat, Julie. "Rome Experience." Telephone interview. 8 Nov. 2013.