Lying just off the Vendée coast of western France, Ile d’Yeu is a lesser-known, gorgeous island, free from the crowds of Paris, or popular islands like Mallorca, Ibiza and Greece. Meanwhile, even though the island is tiny, you can walk for an hour or more without finding a road or another person. This makes Ile d’Yeu the perfect island vacation for those wishing to...
The ride-hailing app Uber has proved hugely popular for getting around on four wheels, but now it is expanding its offer on the water. Whether enjoying a cruise or being transported by yacht, these new water-based options are set to make life easier this summer. Uber Boat takes to the water this summer Popular ride-hailing app Uber is taking to the water this summer...
Cycling in France is a true adventure with many gorgeous locations to explore for expert or beginner cyclists. In fact, anyone choosing to do so will find they are truly spoiled for choice. While France is not yet as cycle-friendly as the Netherlands and often no dedicated cycling lanes are available, it turns out the French love cycling themselves. Whether they...
Every country promotes itself to travelers, including boasting its many tourist attractions. However, some can tend to be underwhelming and disappointing to travelers. However, a new report by luggage storage expert Stasher reveals some of the world’s best attractions, as well as some of the worst. How were the best attractions in the world ranked? In Stasher’s...
It’s already beginning to feel a lot like the holidays, even though they are more than a month away. However, it is almost time to visit the fairytale Christmas markets of Europe to experience the decorations, the lights, the scents and a generally wonderful vibe. Europe puts on the best festive display, offering arts and crafts, delicious cookies and more. The...
Condé Naste Traveler recently polled its readers to find out what they believe to be the top ski destinations in Europe. While some are not surprising, all are beautiful places to head down the slopes and then enjoy après ski with other skiers. Admittedly, a skiing vacation in Europe doesn’t come cheap, making it even more important to choose the perfect location...
One of the most relaxing ways to experience Europe is by renting a canal boat and heading out to explore the canals of the Netherlands, England and France. Many options exist for couples and families to climb onboard for an adventure, where you are the captain and crew. This means that you can choose where to go and where to stop along the way. Cruise the quiet...
Paris is known as a romantic location and is dubbed the City of Light. The city features well-known monuments, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc De Triomphe, and the Louvre. However, besides hosting fascinating museums and art galleries, Paris also features three locations that book lovers and writers will appreciate. Here, we take a brief look at two unique book...
Anyone living in New York can now easily travel to Paris after JetBlue announced its new route. Meanwhile, this allows them to visit the City of Light on a budget, something that most people appreciate these days. Read on to find out more about JetBlue’s new route from New York City to Paris, France. JetBlue announces new route from New York to Paris JetBlue recently...
Vallée des Merveilles (Valley of Marvels) is located in the Mercantour National Park in southern France. The name is justified when you find that around 40,000 rock carvings have been found in two different sites. What makes them even more special is that the petroglyphs are from various different eras of history. Meanwhile, history buffs can find them on the slopes...