we're not here to get bored

If for some people holidays are synonymous with lounging around, for others it's hell. Ten minutes without doing anything and it's a crisis along the lines of: "I'm so bored. Long live work!" >> roller attitude There are more and more enthusiasts, even if, unlike our neighbours across the Atlantic, we rarely use them to get around town—except when the streets are cleared for a big "Roller Parade". They are acknowledged to have plenty of benefits (notably sculpting buns of steel). Why not take them on holiday? Put them on in the morning and take the opportunity to bring back fresh baguette: you will combine business with pleasure. Even if you don't plan on performing acrobatic tricks, don't forget to wear protective gear (knee and wrist pads) and a helmet (even if you think you don't have a head for hats). >> it's raining, you're crying The worst-case scenario, the one nobody wants: 48 hours of continuous heavy rain. No point in grumbling in your corner, and stop pretending you hate board games. Take along a small magic box, not bulky at all, which contains a fun and intelligent game: 1,600 expressions from subjects as varied as history, geography, literature, music, cinema... have been twisted. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find the original phrases as quickly as possible. Example: "Les auberges de l'âme". Clues: Association/Coluche. Answer: "Les restos du cœur" (but that one is easy!). >> dance now Not everyone gets the chance to dance in a bikini on the tables of "Voile Rouge" while spraying champagne. That said, it doesn't take much to get friends dancing the biguine, salsa, and other Macarenas. Just put on a bit of music, Kana for example. A touch of Jamaican swing and you're off to a sizzling start to the evening. A little "Mojito" will help even the most uptight loosen up a bit.