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A luxury travel guide to Provence

A luxury travel guide to Provence

By on May 15, 2018 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Provence attracts the world’s elite, including Hollywood stars, fashionistas and the supremely wealthy. Painted by Paul Cézanne and written about by Albert Camus, Provence has natural beauty (towering cypress trees, sprawling vineyards, vibrant lavender fields), as well as charming villages and daily markets. For a truly luxurious trip, though, you have to go beyond the […]

12 essential luxury experiences in Paris

12 essential luxury experiences in Paris

By on Apr 10, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Paris’ classic landmarks are undoubtedly worth a visit, but there are a number of unique, luxurious and lesser-known experiences to have here, too. We’ve put together a mix of the traditional and the more uncommon must-dos that Paris has to offer, all with an added splash of luxury, of course. Eiffel Tower experiences No matter […]

The best food and drink experiences in the French Riviera

The best food and drink experiences in the French Riviera

By on Mar 27, 2018 in Bars, Clubs, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Among the many extravagant things the French Riviera has to offer is fantastic cuisine, followed by energetic, vibrant nightlife. You can make your way through each town by sampling rich coffee and pastries at traditional bakeries; dining in Michelin-starred restaurants for lunch or dinner; and staying up late into the night at the area’s many […]

7 luxurious things to do on the French Riviera

7 luxurious things to do on the French Riviera

By on Mar 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Real Estate, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

From the chic beaches in Cannes to the glamorous jet-set fishing village of Saint Tropez, the French Riviera is home to some of the most popular holiday resorts in the world. With a particularly magical ambiance that cannot be matched anywhere else in the world, 11 million visitors flock to the Côte d’Azur each year. […]

8 of the best towns to visit on the French Riviera (and the things to do there)

8 of the best towns to visit on the French Riviera (and the things to do there)

By on Jan 21, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

The French Riviera is a blissful place where palm trees sway in the warm breeze and the sea is more blue than you’ve ever seen; where you can still spot the influence of European royalty from long ago; and where A-listers have called “home” for years. Set in the south-east of France, the French Riviera […]