Monday, January 24, 2011

Dream Holiday

My dream holiday destination is... Paris!

Paris is the capital and largest city in France. It is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe and has been ranked among the three most important and influential cities in the world. It is also the world's most expensive city to live in. Paris and its region are the most popular tourist destination in the world containing numerous iconic landmarks, particularly the Eiffel Tower, as well as world-famous institutions and popular parks.

Here is a multimedia website of Paris: http://en.parisinfo.com/
This is how the website looks like...













I have used 3 criteria to evaluate the website. Namely, coverage, currency and presentation and arrangement.

The coverage of the site is important as it needs to satisfy the needs of the audience. In this case, the website provides user with information on the type and place of accommodation, restuarants and cafes to dine in, famous museums & monuments and even the maps and transport in Paris. These information are important for tourists as it helps them to decide and plan their whole trips and tours.

They also provides photographs of Paris!



The website provides up-to-date information as one can see from the "currently in Paris" section which provides information about current events happening in Paris which tourists should not missed. For example, they have a De Stijl et Mondrian (The Style and Mondrian) exhibitions from December 1 2010 to March 21 2011 in Centre Georges Pompidou.

It also has a neat layout and the presentation and arrangement of information is consistent throughout. It has graphics and moving images which enhances the overall look of the site and most importantly capture attention. Informations are logically arranged and categorized at the top of the page which include hotels & accommodation, restaurants & cafes, museums & monuments, maps & transport and shopping & fashion. It has navigational icons such as "Home" and is easy to read. As such, users are able to navigate easily and more efficiently.
More pictures of Paris found in the web:






Paroramic view over the western side of Paris, at dusk, from the top of the Tour Montparnasse



Panorama of Paris which shows some of its landmarks
After looking at the above photos, you must be in awe by the scenaries in Paris like me! And yes, the romantic scenaries is the reason why Paris has become my dream holiday! And to be able to live in this largest city in France and touring the iconic landmarks would definitely be a dream come true for me!

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