One of Europe’s most splendid natural sights is surely Mont Blanc; trekking it is a wonderful adventure, and can be as tough or as leisurely as you want it to be. The Alps have routes to suit every level of trekker, and enough sumptuous scenery to keep all visitors to the mountains, lone or in [...]
For those visiting Grenoble, airport transfers are no problem in this multifaceted Alpine city– one of the signs that travellers to this south-eastern region of France are definitely welcome.
With three airports servicing Grenoble, (airport transfers included, of course) a train station where high-speed trains run directly to and from Paris, as well as four highways [...]
Paris has much to offer her visitors. It is a compact, intensely romantic city and extremely easy to find your way around, by Metro or on foot. However, accommodation within Paris can vary from wonderful to woeful, and it is important to choose wisely as this factor can make or break your holiday.
If, like [...]
If you are looking to spend some time in the wonderfully romantic and chic city of Paris, then instead of booking into a large, corporate chain hotel why not think about staying in one of the many charming boutique hotels Paris has to offer? Everybody’s idea of the perfect hotel accommodation will differ, but a [...]
Paris, rich in history, art, and architecture, is one of the world’s top study travel destinations. With its superb galleries and museums, and imposing monuments, the city teaches much of its own history, but it never hurts to try to get into the spirit of the place before going. The following books cover Paris from [...]
When you go on holiday to a city that is as richly steeped in history and culture as Paris, you will find yourself wanting to return again and again. Each time you head out from your Paris boutique hotel into the city to see the familiar and iconic sites such as the Eiffel Tower, the [...]
Once you’ve flown to Paris and seen the Louvre, been up the Eiffel Tower and strolled along the Champs-Élysées in your Louboutins, the next course of action for any well-to-do traveller is to indulge in the fashion that the city has to offer. Moments from your exclusive Paris boutique hotel you will find a world [...]
Paris is one of the most famous cities in the world. If you stay in a centrally-based Paris boutique hotel then you will be able to explore everything that the city has on offer. If you don’t know where to start, here are four of the most famous attractions throughout the city which should be [...]
The Louvre is probably the most famous art gallery in the world, making it one of the absolute must-sees when you stay for a few nights in a Paris boutique hotel. Although it is so large that you would need many days to see the whole collection, if you want to make sure that you [...]
Thinking about a holiday in the Alps and looking for variety? Stop looking – you have found it in Morzine! Cycling, snow sports, wonderful landscapes and vistas – this small, but perfectly formed, resort has it all!
Morzine and Les Gets
The ‘Portes Du Soleil” is a vast inter-linked resort covering a huge [...]
When you’re thinking about summer activities for a holiday in the Alps resort of Morzine, cycling may well be the first thing that comes to mind. The trouble is, the next image that pops into your head might be of near vertical climbs – after all, Morzine is in the Alps!
Now of course, there is [...]
If you love cycling holidays, then it may be worth thinking about the Franco-Swiss Alps and the village of Morzine. Cycling here is simply ‘different’ – and here’s why.
The TV images
The first thing one has to mention is, of course, the stunning scenery. If you’ve ever watched the Tour de France weaving [...]
There are many ways to see Paris. You can wander the streets and boulevards gazing at the architectural wonders; you can take the Metro or ride a bus; you can use a cab or drive a car; or you can also spend part of your day touring on La Seine.
Picture it. You [...]
While staying in a Paris boutique hotel you should get into the spirit of ‘vive le difference’ and check out some of the attractions and locations around the city that are off the well-trodden tourist top ten list of places to see and things to do. Why not experience aspects of [...]
One of the world’s largest museums, and certainly the most visited museum in the world, the Louvre is an iconic Parisian institution, and a central landmark in the city. With over 35,000 objects and exhibits dating from prehistory to the 19th century, all housed in the former Louvre Palace (a fortress built in the late [...]
Many visitors to France decide to stay in a Paris boutique hotel in order to see the famous city’s sights and visit its iconic attractions. Whether it’s climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower, or strolling through the grounds of the Sorbonne, Paris is full of remarkable experiences; but taking time for a [...]
Unless you intend to stay indoors in your catered chalet in Morzine the whole time – which, although understandably tempting since they are indeed luxurious, is still a shame – you will need to make sure your skin is protected against the elements of winter which can be detrimental.
The sub-zero temperatures, wind, altitude and artificial [...]
With the charm, luxury and cosiness offered by your catered chalet in Morzine, it wouldn’t be surprising if you wanted to stay inside and just enjoy the snowy beauty of this alpine wonder through a picture window with a mug of steaming cup of chocolate.
It would be a shame though. Outside your catered chalet, Morzine [...]
Perhaps you’re one of the fortunate few that has the time to ski frequently. If you’re not though, you’ll want to make sure that when you do go skiing, everything is right. OK, perhaps nobody can absolutely guarantee unconditionally that the weather conditions will be right, but there’s no need to gamble with [...]
Help the environment while you ski with your self-catered or catered chalet! Morzine is joining the fight for cleaner and greener living and is setting the standard for sustainable ski resorts across the globe. For the 2010 and 2011 ski season, more than 30 self-catered and catered chalets in Morzine have agreed to cut their [...]
It seems that even the A-list can’t get enough of their chalets, La Tania.The resort attracts everyone from politicians to pop-stars, and also international film stars who come from all over the world to experience the excellent skiing facilities, bustling bars and delightful gastronomy that the region is famous for:
Ruth Wilson
28-year-old Ruth Wilson is known [...]
Due to its great skiing conditions and enormous range of chalets, Val d’Isere is the ideal destination for a family skiing holiday. But there is more to Val d’Isere than just skiing, and it is a fantastic place to visit throughout the year. You’ll always find plenty to keep the kids busy apart from skiing, [...]
Whether you’re skiing at Les Menuires for the first time, or the pistes are your second home, the most important piece of equipment that you can own is a pair of ski boots that are matched to both your skiing ability and the snow conditions. Using the right pair of ski boots [...]
If this is your first skiing trip, you need to know a few insider tips before you prepare to leave the safety of your chalet. La Tania is full of expert skiers and snowboarders, who have been skiing almost longer than they have been walking. But although they may have been brought up speaking the [...]
Every fashionista worth her weight in gold knows that the slopes aren’t just for skiing; they’re also a catwalk show where snow bunnies can show off their best ski suits and perfectly manicured nails before taking to the slopes. Before you head out to meet the other snow bunnies on the [...]
Don’t leave your children stuck with the au pair in your Meribel ski chalet while you’re off having fun on the slopes. The French resort has plenty to keep the little ones entertained from the protected nursery slopes at Platteires, to après ski activities that provide an alternative to the bars and clubs around Meribel [...]
France is known throughout the world for its delicious home-cooked cuisine, and where better to try this avant-garde style of cooking then mere minutes away from your ski chalets in Meribel. Parisian restaurants may excel in gourmet cuisine, but it’s in the rural mountains and valleys that you can try the [...]
Beginning any new sport can be very challenging, and snowboarding is no exception. Luckily, the slopes at Val d’Isere are very snowboard-friendly, and the instruction is world-class. There’s enough going on that snowboarders rarely need to venture beyond the slopes around their hotels. Val d’Isere is a great place to begin [...]
Beginning any new sport can be very challenging, and snowboarding is no exception. Luckily, the slopes at Val d’Isere are very snowboard-friendly, and the instruction is world-class. There’s enough going on that snowboarders rarely need to venture beyond the slopes around their hotels. Val d’Isere is a great place to begin snowboarding – here are [...]
If this is your first trip to Meribel, or even if you’ve been before, this article will give you a few keen pointers on how to stick to your budget while in the resort. There are many different and exciting things to do cheaply (and sometimes even for free), that will have you dying to [...]
So, you have arrived in Val d’Isere safely with your family and you are staying in gorgeous chalets. Val d’Isere, however, is more than just luxury accommodation and has some great family activities that you and your children will find highly entertaining. There is so much on offer including climbing, skiing, ice skating, snowshoe walking [...]
Beginning any new task can be daunting, especially when it’s a sport as kinetic and thrilling as skiing. Luckily, Val d’Isere caters for skiers of all levels – though there are a few tips we can recommend to anyone taking to the slopes for the first time. Quality instruction in your native language is always [...]
So you may have settled on skiing in Val d’Isere, but another choice lies before you in making sure your holiday is the best one yet – selecting your accommodation! Choosing where to stay can be a tricky decision, especially when considering the wide range of chalets. Val d’Isere caters for most situations, however, and [...]
Looking to arrange a ménage? Then head to the plage at le Cap d’Agde . This resort is a haven for libertines and the sexually liberated. These confident souls aren’t afraid to bare all, but it’s not like they have a choice. There’s only one rule at le Cap d’Agde and that’s no clothing!
When you [...]
A Paris shuttle is an ideal way to travel the thirty kilometres from the Charles de Gaulle airport to the city. As well as getting you to the centre, the Paris airport shuttle will show you some of the city on the way.
Some of you may think that I have one of the best jobs [...]
French walking holidays are best taken in the south of France, where the sun shines brightly and the coastline glistens. The French Riviera has long been a popular tourist destination, with tourists flocking to the area from across Europe. Hiking in the south of France brings to mind the history of its tourism, from British [...]
On a French walking holiday you can walk from one end of the country to another thanks to the country’s advanced trail system. We take a look at a how France has turned walking into an art form:
A walking holiday in France is incredibly easy thanks to the advanced trail system that leads from one [...]
Interested in taking a walking holiday in France but don’t know where to go? From the high mountains of the Alps to the lush inland countryside of the Loire Valley and Burgundy, here are six of the best destinations for a French walking holiday.
France is a classic walking holiday destination. Located just a short hop [...]
At the end of last century Robert Louis Stevenson, the Scottish writer, brought himself a donkey and set off on a walking holiday in France on the trail of the Camisards, a Protestant rebel group in the remote Cevennes countryside. A century on the destination is so popular with French walking holidays that it has [...]
Mmm, well anyone who’s heard of the infamous naturist town Cap d’Agde will think that discussing wardrobe requirements for a holiday to a nudist resort is somewhat pointless. But that’s where you’re wrong! Deciding what to pack can in fact be very important when it comes to living out your fantasies. By day, Cap d’Agde [...]
Want to eat the finest cuisine, stay in the best hotel and enjoy luxury pampering at an unbeatable spa in Paris? Get the inside recommendations for the very best luxury experiences for a holiday in Paris.
Paris, also known as “The City of Light”, is one of the top tourist cities in the world, with over [...]
