French Hotel Le Pigonnet Aix-en-Provence
Pretty in Pink, Le Pigonnet Aix-en-Provence Authenticity in ambiance and food are must haves in any French destination hotel in order to rate well in my...
21 February, 2017
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Market to Table French Cuisine Bistrot Ernest
Searching for market to table French cuisine in Paris can be a challenge. Many claim bragging rights but few are the real deal. Truly off the beaten path, Bistrot Ernest is one of the best examples of good food, made simply from fresh ingredients, sourced from local markets.
17 January, 2017
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Chic Hotel Edouard 7 near Opéra Garnier
Homage to King Edward VII, the chic Hotel Edouard 7 celebrates his love of Paris fashion, all things theatrical and refined. Born to parents Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the former Prince of Wales and subsequent king visited Paris often. He adored the unrestricted views of the Opéra Garnier and thus spent time in-residence nearby in what is now the Hotel Edouard 7.
12 October, 2016
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Romance in Lyon Hotel Cour des Loges
Romance in Lyon: A family of entrepreneurs makes up the Maisons & Hotels Sibuet team whose vision for the boutique hotel Cour des Loges Lyon reflects a “mixture of history and modernity.” An homage to the Italian Renaissance, the five-star property maintains the integrity of its past yet spoils guests with upscale amenities.
04 October, 2016
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How Much Does a Trip to Paris Cost in 2016?
The first thing people ask me is, How much does a trip to Paris cost?
Here's my breakdown of what you may be spending on your dream trip to the City of Light. Updated February, 2016.
30 August, 2016
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Visit Nice France Despite the Latest Attack
Apart from Paris, the city I visit the most often to is Nice. It has been a work and play destination for me for many...
15 July, 2016
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The Man Behind My Favorite Paris Candy
Some gals dream of meeting their favorite eye candy like Ryan Gosling in person, but this chocoholic prefers to meet the masters behind my favorite Paris candy instead.
14 April, 2016
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Paris Plaza Athénée is Regal, Hip and Quintessentially French
Paris Plaza Athénée is quintessentially French, but there is more to this regal hotel than meets the eye. Modern updates coexist with traditional furnishings in the rooms and public spaces while a cool, hip vibe has been added to the once stodgy bar.
08 April, 2016
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Latest Terror Attack in Europe
(photo above taken by Goncalo of Flytographer) In the wake of the latest terror attack in Europe in Brussels, Belgium I have elicited the advice of a private security firm in Houston, 360 Worldwide Security, to access the potential threat to travelers abroad. What does it mean for travel to Paris, the city that holds my heart?
22 March, 2016
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Afternoon Tea in Paris at La Reserve
On a quiet street just a few paces off the Champs Elysées sits Hotel La Reserve. Afternoon tea in Paris at La Reserve is an enjoyable way to rest vôtre pieds (your feet) after a long morning of pounding the pavement in search of all things chic, unique and exclusively Parisian.
21 March, 2016
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