Category: France

Bordeaux with Jeffersons Private Jet Holidays

Bordeaux with Jeffersons Private Jet Holidays

By on Jul 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 125 times

Jeffersons Private Jet Holidays have unveiled one of their most exciting and luxurious experiences yet. Be flown to Bordeaux by private jet before enjoying exclusive tasting sessions at some of the French region’s most well-known vineyards. Take lunch at the Michelin-starred Cordeillian-Bages restaurant, sampling some of the finest foods Europe has to offer before either [...]

Celebrities descend on Paris

Celebrities descend on Paris

By on Jul 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 91 times

Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake have been spotted in the French capital, at the exclusive Faubourg Sofitel Demeure hotel. The three were seen leaving the hotel and enjoying an excursion on the River Seine on a bateau-mouche, the name given to cruise boats on the river.

Uma Thurman and other celebrities choose St. Tropez in the South of France

Uma Thurman and other celebrities choose St. Tropez in the South of France

By on Jul 09, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Celebrities, Europe, France, Hotels, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe   - Read 99 times

Kill Bill actress Uma Thurman has been re-kindling her on-off romance with boyfriend  Andre Balazs, owner of  the exclusive Chateau Marmont hotel in LA, in St. Tropez, despite a separation having been announced back in March. Also lapping up the French  Riviera this week have been Pamela Anderson and Tommy Hilfiger… not together, I might [...]

Mont Saint-Michel to regain island status

Mont Saint-Michel to regain island status

By on Jul 09, 2006 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 84 times

It must be 20 years or more since I last visited Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France, so I was interested to learn from an article on the BBC website that the build-up of silt was resulting in a loss of the landmark’s identiy as an island. A five year project costing an estimated 150 million [...]

Harrods heading for Dubai?

Harrods heading for Dubai?

By on Jul 06, 2006 in Europe, France, Germany, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 123 times

According to Al Fayed, Dubai could soon be welcoming a Harrods 102 convenience store. These are a new addition to the well-known Harrods brand, getting their name from the first outlet which opened at 102 Brompton Road in London. The shops sell signature Harrods products, including a range of delicatessen goods. Paris, Berlin and New [...]

La Plage Rouge near Marrakech

La Plage Rouge near Marrakech

By on Jul 05, 2006 in Africa, Clubs, Europe, France, Going Out, Morocco, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe   - Read 97 times

La Plage Rouge by La Compagnie des Comptoirs, 10 kilometres outside of Marrakech in Morocco, is a new restaurant from the Pourcel brothers of Le Jardin des Sens (in Montpellier, France) fame.  In addition to the  food and the restaurant’s party and club atmosphere is an 80m x 40m swimming pool, surrounded by sand  to [...]

New Hilton Worldwide Resorts in Europe

New Hilton Worldwide Resorts in Europe

By on Jun 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Italy, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 114 times

Three new Hilton Worldwide Resorts are due to open in Europe shortly. The first to open its doors will be the Hilton Evian Resort & Spa in France next month. This spectacular resort is situated on the shores of Lake Leman in the Western Alps, close to the French-Swiss border. Hilton Portorosa Sicily and Hilton [...]

DuVine Adventures enjoys 10th year

DuVine Adventures enjoys 10th year

By on May 25, 2006 in Europe, Family Travel, France, Honeymoons, Ireland, Italy, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe   - Read 123 times

Luxury holidays aren’t always about reclining beside a beautiful pool and being waited on hand and foot.   They can be more active affairs as exemplified by DuVine Adventures. Enjoying its 10th year of trading, this Somerville, MA based operator’s mission on their superb bike tours is “to engage your senses, nurture your curiosity and [...]

Da Vinci Code tourism?

Da Vinci Code tourism?

By on May 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Books, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 103 times

It’s the official premiere of the The Da Vinci Code starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou this evening, and many corners of the globe are bracing themselves for Da Vinci Code tourists.   Tours of Paris and the Louvre are the obvious first port of call, with the likes of London, Scotland and Rome also [...]

Top 10 cities for foodies

Top 10 cities for foodies

By on May 13, 2006 in Asia, Belgium, California, Canada, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Italy, Japan, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 185 times

What would you say are the top 10 cities for eating out? According to MSNBC, it’s Barcelona, Brussels, Hanoi, Las Vegas, Lyon, New York, San Francisco, Rome, Tokyo and Vancouver. The choices are based on “cities chosen for their unique dishes”, “others for their celebrity chefs”, and “others for creating dishes known the world over”. [...]

Moneymoons

Moneymoons

By on May 07, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Central America, Dominican Republic, Europe, France, Greece, Hawaii, Honeymoons, Hotels, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Wisconsin, Worldwide   - Read 174 times

Forbes is running a feature called ‘Moneymoons‘ which I assume are just honeymoons that cost a lot of money. Anyway, as usual they’re running ‘top ten’ slideshow, and this time is no exception. The “ten luxury honeymoon destinations” featured are: Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia Canoe Bay, Chetek, Wisconsin Château de la Chèvre d’Or, Eze, France [...]

Europe’s favourite wine bar

Europe’s favourite wine bar

By on May 03, 2006 in Austria, Bars, Denmark, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Italy, Magazines, Regions, Spain, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 107 times

Travel + Leisure have identified five favourite spots in Europe where you can simply go out, have a drink and enjoy  a great atmosphere.   They are Le Sommelier (Copenhagen), La Taberna de Cien Vinos (Madrid) [if my Spanish serves me correctly, that one sounds good!!], Legrand Filles & Fils (Paris), Enoteca Cantinone Già Schiavi [...]

Hotel Negresco, Nice, France

Hotel Negresco, Nice, France

By on Apr 30, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 68 times

A National Historic Monument, the Hotel Negresco is a Belle Epoque palace on a charming seafront promenade. Furnished with an eclectic collection of antiques and contemporary art, the hotel offers individually decorated suites complete with every modern convenience. The exclusive private beach ensures ample relaxation in the legendary Bay of Angels.

Strike at the Ritz Hotel in Paris

Strike at the Ritz Hotel in Paris

By on Apr 27, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 63 times

Sixty  employees at the Ritz Hotel in Paris went on strike this week, protesting over changes made to their contracts. Hotel management claimed that service to guests was unaffected, but it is rumoured that Tom Cruise was due to appear there to promote his latest movie, Mission Impossible 3. Instead, he spent the day exploring [...]

Hotel Martinez Exceptional 7th Floor Suite

Hotel Martinez Exceptional 7th Floor Suite

By on Apr 27, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 49 times

For a mere $37,200 per night (!), the Exceptional 7th Floor Suite at Cannes’ Hotel Martinez can be yours. The 4-bedroomed penthouse suite covers 2,000 square feet and has all the luxuries you might expect for the price: multiple living/dining rooms, plasma TVs, terrace spa, soundproofed rooms and more.

Special rates for April and May at Hotel Martinez, Cannes

Special rates for April and May at Hotel Martinez, Cannes

By on Apr 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 108 times

In the South of France, enjoy  Canne’s legendarily deluxe Hotel Martinez, near chic shopping areas and cultural attractions. Guests enjoy exclusive leisure facilities that make for an unforgettable stay. Special rates for April & May are  from 250 Euros per night. Don’t miss La Palme d’Or, the award-winning restaurant with a terrace overlooking the bay [...]

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