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How to Plan the Best Skiing Holiday in France

Grace Murphy

2021-02-11T16:00:00+00:00

Planning any type of holiday can be stressful, but the stress can multiply when it comes to organising a ski trip. Not only do you have to book flights, hotels, and pack your luggage, but you also have the added responsibilities of checking in your ski gear, taking out the right travel insurance, and finding the best destination for all your skiing needs. What’s more, if you are travelling with a party, you will have to liaise with them to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Category: Destination

Tags: Travel Travel Insurance Destination Skiing France Holiday Travel Planning Resorts Travel Experience

Hotel Review: Fontevraud L’Hotel, Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Loire Valley, France

Richard Batka

2019-07-26T05:25:58+00:00

Located in France’s Loire Valley, Fontevraud Abbey is quite a spot, with a significant history and well worth a stay.

Category: Hotels Review

Tags: Travel Hotel Review France Accommodation Review Facilities History Food Guest Room Restaurants Experience Tips

Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s Death in France

Isabelle Kellogg

2019-06-23T18:30:00+00:00

This is a question for the ages: What did Leonardo da Vinci have to do with France, and why did he die there? It so happens that da Vinci spent the last three years of his incredibly industrious life at the Chateau Clos Luce a grandiose castle in Amboise.

Category: Culture

Tags: Travel France Art Leonardo Da Vinci Celebration History Castles Explore Discover Renaissance Loire Valley Amboise History

Bull Fighting in France

Gail Palethorpe

2018-07-18T16:00:00+00:00

I the south French countryside is the town of Camargue on the largest river delta in Europe known for its iconic pink flamingoes and salt that has been harvested since the Middle Ages. Complete with paddocks overflowing with statuesque white horses & mean looking black bulls rutting in the dust with rippling muscles bred for bull fighting.

Category: Destination

Tags: Bull Fighting France Camargue Animals Animal Cruelty Europe Culture Horses

5 Tips to Visiting Le Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, France

Richard Batka

2019-08-27T18:30:00+00:00

Le Mont Saint Michel is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and well recognised medieval silhouettes France offers. Most visitors will take a day trip from various locations including Paris, but here are some insider tips to your visit to Le Mont Saint Michel.

Category: Travel Tips

Tags: Travel Destination Tips France Normandy Experience Tourists Things to do Accommodation Travel Guide Food Museums Sightseeing

Hotel Review: Hotel Belambra Magendie Paris, France

Isabelle Kellogg

2018-09-12T18:30:00+00:00

Surprise! There is an affordable, cheerful alternative to the Ibis budget hotel chain for travellers to Paris. The Hotel Belambra Magendie is a “budget stylish” hotel, rated two stars, and is accessible to a Metro stop (#6 Corvisart).LocationSet on

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Tags: Hotels Paris Budget Travel Local Hotel Review Wi-Fi Money France

8 Best Places For A Hot Air Balloon Ride

Andy Probert

2024-04-15T18:30:00+00:00

One of the trending experiences now that travel is back in place is hot air ballooning. A hot air balloon ride gives the freedom to experience sights from a bird’s eye view. This different perspective can be advantageous when trying to see diverse

Category: Destination

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7 Ways To Celebrate The Best Of Blooms This Spring

Andy Probert

2024-04-06T18:30:00+00:00

The new season means a reawakening, not only for travellers but also for nature. That also signals an opportunity to consider a flower-powered trip to see the best spring flowers and plant displays. Luckily, there are many to witness.Japan, Sakura

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