Category: France

Interview with Michael Frye, Founder of British Heritage Chauffeur Tours

Interview with Michael Frye, Founder of British Heritage Chauffeur Tours

By on Nov 06, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Celebrities, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Middle East, Nevada, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 2657 times

Michael Frye, founder of British Heritage Chauffeur Tours, is one of those lucky people who has been able to enjoy two vastly different professions. For twenty years he was one of the principals of the London Symphony Orchestra, where he had the honour of meeting Stravinsky, and performing with musicians as diverse as Herbert Von [...]

The 5 best places in France for luxury travel

The 5 best places in France for luxury travel

By on Nov 04, 2012 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 7489 times

When thinking about luxury destinations, France is one of the foremost locations to consider. The country has some of the best places to visit that could have been custom made for the very purpose of just relaxing, watching the world go by and soaking up the wonderful surroundings. You never know you may just fall [...]

3 of the world’s most magical travel experiences for children

3 of the world’s most magical travel experiences for children

By on Nov 02, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, France, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Turks and Caicos, Western Europe   - Read 10262 times

Any parent will know that if you find a holiday that the kids will enjoy, the chances are you’re going to have a great time too.  Here we pick three very different luxury travel experiences – from three different continents – and hopefully you’ll find one to suit your family.  Which one would you choose [...]

Top 10 places you won’t find on Google Maps

Top 10 places you won’t find on Google Maps

By on Oct 28, 2012 in Alaska, Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Japan, Kuwait, Middle East, Netherlands, New York, North America, North Korea, Portugal, Regions, Russia, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 4975 times

I stumbled upon this video recently, and thought it was rather interesting, so am sharing it here even though there’s no obvious luxury angle. Since even Nevada’s much-talked about Area 51 can be found on Google Maps (though admittedly, much of the operations there probably take place underground), it’s interesting to see what places are hidden. [...]

5 good reasons to spend Christmas in Paris with your family

5 good reasons to spend Christmas in Paris with your family

By on Oct 27, 2012 in Europe, Family Travel, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 4658 times

While the charms of Paris cross all seasons and defy all weather conditions, there’s no doubt that Christmas time in the City of Lights is uniquely special. At once cosy and active, the sights and smells are bound to fill the whole family with festive cheer and a suitable appetite for presents, fun and turkey! [...]

5 top luxury holiday destinations to spend Winter

5 top luxury holiday destinations to spend Winter

By on Oct 27, 2012 in Accommodation, Anguilla, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, France, Hotels, Maldives, Middle East, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe   - Read 8222 times

Summer is almost over and winter upon us in the northern hemisphere. It is that time when you start to plan how to spend the months ahead. Should you go for the sunny beaches of the Caribbean, or the skiing paradises of France? There are a lot of options to choose from and each is [...]

New luxury just waiting to be discovered in Megeve

New luxury just waiting to be discovered in Megeve

By on Oct 18, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 2173 times

As the leaves start to fall from the trees in an abundance of autumnal colour and the alarm rings out to a darkened room (is it really morning already?) we’re starting to see the first signs of winter. It’s not all dark mornings, bare trees and chilly evenings however, with winter comes something altogether more [...]

10 places to be in France in the run-up to Christmas

10 places to be in France in the run-up to Christmas

By on Oct 13, 2012 in Europe, Featured, France, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 15711 times

With Christmas only just around the corner (OK, so it’s a short time off… but some of these events start quite soon!), here are 10 festive ideas to start getting you in the mood for the festive season in France. Whether you simply wish to take in the aromas of cinnamon whilst browsing the Christmas [...]

Take a bite of rustic France at the annual Mourjou Chestnut Festival

Take a bite of rustic France at the annual Mourjou Chestnut Festival

By on Oct 12, 2012 in Europe, Events, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 1649 times

Every year in October, more than 20,000 visitors come to take a bite of rustic France at the annual Mourjou Chestnut Festival. In the heart of the Lot Valley, between the Lot and the Aveyron, go and discover Mourjou (Cantal) and the chestnut that nourished people of the area for ages. Symbol of the Châtaigneraie cantalienne [...]

Boot camp without the boot

Boot camp without the boot

By on Oct 09, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 1702 times

“When we first moved to France and our American friends came to visit, they’d often comment that they would lose weight despite eating three full meals a day as the French do,” says Libby Pratt, 53, founder of luxury fitness boot camp based in the mediaeval bastide of Lauzerte, Tarn and Garonne. “And that’s how [...]

5 great reasons to visit Nice in the Autumn

5 great reasons to visit Nice in the Autumn

By on Sep 05, 2012 in Attractions, Europe, Events, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 2090 times

When one thinks of Nice, the first thing that pops to mind is summer. With its beaches, palm trees and festivals, it is natural to associate the French Riviera’s capital with summer holidays. But if you ask locals, they will tell you that the best season to enjoy the city is in the Autumn. There [...]

Tailor-made, luxury family trips to Paris with Family Twist

Tailor-made, luxury family trips to Paris with Family Twist

By on Sep 01, 2012 in Europe, Family Travel, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 2210 times

Family Twist is a new travel company that seeks to introduce the wonders of Paris to families looking to enjoy a luxury break with young children. With tailor-made itineraries that are specifically designed to make life easier for parents or grandparents, the City of Lights can be enjoyed as never before by a new generation [...]

Interview with Chef Tommes, Chef and Owner of That Little Wine Bar

Interview with Chef Tommes, Chef and Owner of That Little Wine Bar

By on Sep 01, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Canada, Ecuador, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Malaysia, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 916 times

What do you do if you’ve hunted high and low for a decent wine bar but there’s none to be found in your home town? For Chef Tommes and his wife Louise, the answer was simple – they opened their own! That Little Wine Bar in Georgetown, Penang, has attracted rave reviews (including on this [...]

Recipe: Chestnut Soufflé with Chocolate Granita

Recipe: Chestnut Soufflé with Chocolate Granita

By on Aug 17, 2012 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 3305 times

Ingredients: Soufflé •1/2 litre milk • 30g flour • 20g corn starch • 6 eggs • cognac • 200g chestnuts • 2 tbsp maple syrup • vanilla • dry raisins Granita • 150g cocoa powder • 50g sugar • 100g water Directions: 1. Soak raisins in Cognac, for at least one hour. 2. Add maple syrup to the chestnuts and caramelise in [...]

The best luxury ski resorts in France

The best luxury ski resorts in France

By on Aug 16, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 2019 times

Ski resorts in France have always ranked among the best in the world. The French ski resorts boast great mountain slopes, apres ski, infrastructure and are usually always located near picturesque towns or villages. Another advantage is that France is very accessible to travellers from England. The resorts provide expert trainers for people who want [...]

5 of Europe’s best waterparks

5 of Europe’s best waterparks

By on Aug 14, 2012 in Europe, Family Travel, France, Germany, Leisure Travel, Spain, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe   - Read 23187 times

If, like me, you have young boys, you’ll know that a family day out at a top waterpark is hard to beat.  Whilst many of the world’s best waterparks are in the United States, there are still a number of gems to be found on the other side of the Atlantic.  Here we share with [...]

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