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Can I travel to France during COVID-19?

By Paul Johnson on Nov 25, 2020 in Europe, France, Health & Safety, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

To say that 2020 has been a strange year is something of an understatement. The COVID-19 coronavirus has had an immense impact on lives around the globe and travelling during the pandemic has not been easy. That said, in between the lockdowns and restrictions, it has been possible to take a holiday and fly to

A perfect day in Bandol, Provence

By Su Stephens on Nov 17, 2020 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If you wake up in one of the small boutique hotels that are within distance of Bandol, then your day is already perfect. The light in Bandol and surrounding areas in the morning is glorious; it will flood your room with warmth. Looking out across the view will leave you breathless, the big open skies

6 brag-worthy experiences from around the world

By Matt Holmes on Nov 09, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Austria, Bhutan, California, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Iceland, Italy, Kenya, Namibia, North America, Norway, Regions, Slovenia, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Tanzania, USA, Western Europe

Why settle for a ho-hum holiday when you can experience a one-of-a-kind adventures that will leave you with lasting memories? Of course, that’s a bit harder right at this moment in time, but that means it’s also a great time to start planning for your next adventure. Get all the details nailed down so when

Top 5 stand-alone Alpine chalets in COVID times

By Dan Frith on Oct 21, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Regions, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Well, here we are, nine months have gone by and still no end in sight to travel restrictions and social distancing. It’s understandable that some people are starting to get a little cheesed off. They are the lucky ones. There is hope though for those that really don’t want to miss out on their annual

The top 5 places to visit in Provence

By Su Stephens on Oct 17, 2020 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

Go to Provence, they said. You will love all that you see. And they were right. But Provence-Alpes-Cote d-Azur is a region over 31,000 km2 in area and with over 5 million residents. It is close to the Italian Cinque Terre; it borders other beautiful areas of France, such as the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. When everything is

5 luxury chateau hotels in France

By Richard Nahem on Oct 06, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe

American businessman and real estate magnate, Zaya Younan always dreamed of owning a chateau in the French countryside. In 2015, not only did Younan fulfill his dream, he did it on a broad scale by buying four chateaux and converting them into luxury hotels and resorts. Expanding further, he acquired another chateau with a golf

Top 5 Alpine chalets for an extended stay

By Dan Frith on Sep 18, 2020 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, France, Regions, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Although it’s not exactly re-inventing the wheel the current situation affords the opportunity to rethink the whole work/life balance experience. Currently offices and workspaces are being closed down, some temporarily, some for good. This has given rise to the opportunity for more and more people to be able to work from home. Not being tied

The perfect romantic getaway to Paris

By Maria Pasca on Sep 16, 2020 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Oh la la, Paris! Where better to visit than the French capital when you are in love? Travel may not be on the agenda yet for the next few months, but that doesn’t mean you can’t already start planning a dream Parisian escapade with your better half and experience the most romantic city in the

Hiking in Provence

By Su Stephens on Sep 14, 2020 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

When you need to keep your distance from people, but you also need some beauty and wide-open space, what better way to spend your day than with a long hike. Travelling to Provence-Alpes-Cote-d’Azur and walking the coastline could be the best decision you could make this autumn. The Var region is an area of outstanding

Top 5 ski tours

By Dan Frith on Aug 30, 2020 in Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

There’s time for things to change for the better, of course, but by now, normally, most people would have already booked this winters ski trip and would be counting down the days. Despite the best guarantees that deposits will be refunded people are understandably very nervous of committing. I thought I’d share with you my

The best shopping areas in Paris

By Maria Pasca on Aug 17, 2020 in Europe, Featured, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Paris – the city of love, the city of lights… and the fashion capital city of the world! Paris makes a cult and dream shopping destination for any fashion and style lover. From long established luxury houses to up and coming designer boutiques and flea markets, the French capital offers a plethora of options… and

Time to dream of tomorrow

By Su Stephens on Aug 13, 2020 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

It has been a challenging year. We may have booked our holidays and then seen our hopes scuppered thanks to the closing of borders and travel restrictions. The recent resurgence in virus outbreaks and the possibility that advice could change in an instance all but destroyed most people’s hopes of time abroad. Of course, this

Provence boating holidays

By Su Stephens on Jul 20, 2020 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

We are free to roam the world once more and seek out its beauty. It has been a troubled year, and we have grown used to your homes and the company of a few. It might feel too much to fly out to a major resort to sit amongst thousands of people again. The perfect

Where to shop for antiques in Paris

By Maria Pasca on Jul 19, 2020 in Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

With all of its galleries, art dealers and flea markets Paris is an antique lover’s dream destination. In French, there is even a verb chiner – which literally means to search for antiques (much like we would say antiquing in English). If you are an antique aficionado, I hope this list will help you plan

5 alternative Paris museums to avoid the crowds at the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay

By Richard Nahem on Jul 01, 2020 in Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

The Louvre and the D’Orsay Museum are the two most popular museums in Paris, drawing record numbers of visitors in recent years. If you don’t want to deal with the crowds or have already been to the Louvre and the D’Orsay and want an alternative, there are over 100 other museums in Paris to choose

Holidaying in France this Summer and Autumn

By Su Stephens on Jun 23, 2020 in Europe, France, Regions, Western Europe

The tourism and leisure industry has been one of the worst hit sectors around the world since the outbreak of COVID-19. With bars, restaurants and hotels closed plus significant travel restrictions in place, France (along with most other countries around the world) has been devoid of tourists since March. It was therefore incredibly exciting that

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