France
If you think France is just Paris you are in for a delightful surprise. It is one of the most blessed countries on earth, with majestic mountains, historic battlegrounds, impressive chateaus, rolling acres of vineyards, lively marinas, and quaint villages with cobbled stone streets. And some of the best cheeses, wines and food in general. Several major regions provide for varied experiences beyond Paris. Have a look below…
The Alsace – Bordering Germany with a unique Franco-Germanic feel.
The French Riviera – Along the Med with colorful marinas, waterfront dining and sunbathing.
Live like a Roman!
We can’t say enough good things about A San Pietro da Susy - this is a fantastic apartment in a great location that is beautifully furnished and well managed. Our taxi dropped us at the front door, and we were immediately greeted by the owner, who was out on the...
Verdure alla Griglia
Ingredients: You can use almost any vegetables you wish, but traditionally the Grigliata would include eggplant, zucchini, peppers and sometimes fennel. Usually red and yellow peppers are best, but green peppers can be used as well to suit your taste. We also like...
Airline Safety Humour
OK, time for a little humour today. We've just seen some of the latest airline safety videos, and they are really fun. So in the interest of, er, safety, take a look at these airline safety videos. The first comes from Air New Zealand: Here's an upbeat video from...
The 26 Travel Apps That Will Change Your Life
We're big fans of Wendy Perrin, staff writer for Conde Naste Traveler. Recently she reported on her top 26 travel apps for iOS and Android devices. Read the details here...
Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Nashville Goodlettsville
Some may balk at this review of a hotel belonging to the lowest chain of the Hilton brand, but our experience with this particular Hampton Inn has always been more like coming home than staying in a hotel. We’ve stayed at this hotel in the past, and we always enjoyed...
Points or Money?
On a recent trip to Europe, we decided to give Holiday Inn Express a second try. We'd not been too impressed by the chain in the past, but in some locations there were convenient properties that seemed to be good value. We booked through the site as usual, and the...
