GENEVA - Day trip to Mont Blanc and Chamonix

I wanted to tell you about one of my best layover's in Geneva, Switzerland . We rented a car and drove to Chamonix/Mont Blanc. You can rent a chep car for 75.00 SF at a hotel called the Balzac, located behind the Hotel Kempinski, across the street from a COOP Market (ask your concierge for directions) You get 300 free KM, more than enough to get to Chamonix and back, the drive is quick and easy. It is about a 45 min. drive, on a well indicated highway. You park the car in the French Village of Chamonix, and then you take the "Telepheric" up Mont Blanc. You can actually go across a glacier which separates the French and Italian Alps. So in one afternoon, you can hit all 3 countries, pretty cool. There are several levels and stops on the Tramway. The highest level/platform is called L'aiguille du Midi, (needle of the Midi), it is a weather monitoring device, and at that point you are about 12,000 Ft. above sea level. You are above the clouds, and the view is spectacular! . The tram ride is 24 Euros, and to go to the top,"L'Aiguille.." (which is a must!) is an additional 18 Euros.

Be sure to take a camera, and a jacket and we took bread, cheese and wine, and of course Swiss Chocolate for our ride on the Tram.
One of my best Layovers!

For additional information on Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in the Alps and the 11th tallest in the world, click on the following Wikipidia link - Mont Blanc - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Story and photos by Laura Courty (IADSW)

SHOES FOR TRAVEL - Comfy FitFlops

The FitFlop is a great sandal for heavy duty walking. It looks like a combination between a flip flop and one of those thick-soled Earthshoes of the 70's, remember them? Not too attractive, but heavenly on your feet. In addition, they promise to "give you a workout while you walk". I like the sound of that.

FitFlops are popular around the world. I have seen them in Dubai, in Miami Beach and in the streets of Paris. Customers rave about their FitFlops. They claim they reduce chronic backaches, they improve body posture, re-energize tired legs and they help with loss of weight. Tempted yet?

For more about FitFlops or where to get them, visit the official FitFlop website by clicking on the following link. FITFLOP - The Official Site � Our range and see if they're something you'd want for your sore feet.

Happy Trails!