#airports #luxury #private #travel #jet #airplanes #FBO The Big Q: What could be better than settling into a luxurious lounge at the airport? The Big A: Here is what, finding yourself a private jet with access to a private airport, and settling into a luxurious private lounge. When you get the opportunity to fly private try to make […]
Group 3, 2-year-olds, 1,000m/5f, €56,000 Created in 1925 Last winner: Maven (f2 USA by American Pharoah ex Richies Party Girl, by Any Given Saturday), owned by Richard Ravin, bred by Wesley Ward, trained by Wesley Ward, ridden by Mickaël Barzalona. Record-time: 56’’3 by Percolator (2008) The race is run in 2020 for the 90th time The 2019 edition […]
Prix du Muguet Group 2, 4-year-olds and above, 1,600m/1m, €90,000 Created in 1967 Last winner: Plumatic (h5, GB by Dubawi and Plumania, by Anabaa), owned by Wertheimer&Frère, bred by Wertheimer&Frère, trained by André Fabre, ridden by Vincent Cheminaud. Record-time: 1’35’’90 by Redmead in 1984. The race would be run in 2020 for the 52nd time The 2019 edition Last going into […]
The Eiffel Tower Thursday welcomed back visitors after The China Virus outbreak caused the Paris landmark into its longest period out of action since WWII. Visitors can access the 1,062 ft tower only via staircases until early July, with elevators off-limits for the time being because of safety considerations. In addition, visitors are not allowed […]
France with the 3rd highest rate of coronavirus infections in Europe, remains under lockdown until at least 11 May. Though some of the harshest restrictions will be lifted then, it is likely to take months before things return to normal and tourism is able to resume. So, till then, Francophiles can immerse themselves in French culture from the comfort of home. […]
The COVID-19 coronavirus pressed the Pause Button for the vast majority of Americans 19 days ago. And the nation’s favorite tourist destinations are mostly Ghost Towns. While the lights have not gone dark in NYC’s Times Square, the streets are empty. From Coast to Coast things have changed… Below is a look at what America’s […]
During these uncertain times, it is good to know that we can count on our love for all the beautiful things in this world. Much of the global population is at a standstill as scientists and governments try and stem the spread of coronavirus. Happily, cultural centers including museums, theaters, and national parks, are stepping up […]
Warning – Level 3 Alert! CDC recommends that travelers avoid all not essential travel to the specified countries listed below, as there may be limited access to adequate medical care in the regions. The countries included in the CDC notice Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Italy Latvia Liechtenstein […]
Now there is no need to travel to France for the best food on Earth… Dubai is a city of superlatives. It has got the world’s tallest building, biggest mall and largest candy store, and now fine dining from the world’s best Chef to its list of bragging rights. Chef Mauro Colagreco is the Argentinian-born […]
Europe has some of the most picturesque coastline in the world, especially the crystal clear turquoise waters along the Mediterranean. Below are 3 European coastal towns that are worth seeing 1st hand, as follows: Biarritz, France Elegant villas and residences line the shores of Biarritz, France, while surfers cannot get enough of the wild waves […]
TIMELESS ELEGANCE AND ICONIC GLAMOUR ON THE COTE D’AZUR With a guestbook signed by everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to Winston Churchill and an enviable location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the palatial spread of the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel has been the epitome of Côte d’Azur chic for more than a hundred years. […]
Brasserie Rosie has opened in Paris 11th arrondissement, a stone’s throw from the Place de la Bastille. On the menu find traditional brasserie dishes provided for a very reasonable price and paired with vintage wines and delicious cocktails. On 53 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine used to stand an Irish pub, and now stands brasserie Rosie all pink and blue. […]
The French call their beloved homeland “l’Hexagone” because of its distinct 6-sided shape. Each corner of France has its own unique character: the rugged and French Alps, Sun-drenched Provence, the glamorous and gorgeous Côte d’Azur coastline, and Alsace with picturesque hamlets nestled in vine-covered hills. Paris and Versailles are must-see destinations for a 1st trip to France. Other classic travel […]
At the 26th World Travel Awards, The Peninsula Paris was designated the World’s Leading Luxury Hotel, while other French winners included the champagne house G.H. Mumm, which took the prize for the best wine tourism visit. For its part, Disneyland Paris was honoured not for the quality of its theme park, but for its resort. […]
Fact: the most famous and beautiful beaches are typically overrun by tourists. The lesson here is to try to bypass those frequented beaches and discover someplace new. Below are a few that are off the beaten path and delightful, as follows: Pyla Sur Mer, France The Atlantic coast of France has a romantic oceanside resort known as […]
The French capital may well be the ultimate city for romance, but Paris impresses travelers for reasons that stretch beyond its cafés and amorous air. There is always an undiscovered secret waiting for you in Paris and no other city can match the soul of Paris. The next time you’re visiting Paris, I the believe […]
For some travelers, a romantic escape is about real luxury, private dining, and poolside spa treatments. For others, it means a getaway into remote wilderness spot surrounded by pristine scenery. Whatever your preference, below is a list of 4 favorite romantic hotels in the world where lovers connect. Soneva Jan, Maldives Located on an uninhabited […]
Paris’s seductive charms are legendary; inviting sidewalk cafes, gleaming boutiques, world-class museums, lots things to do, and its fabled food and restaurant scene make Paris the model of cities, beautiful, fashionable, confident, and inspiring envy at every turn. But to enjoy it you must learn how to avoid the Top 10 mistakes 1st-timers make in the […]
Provence received its name from the Romans, who initially dubbed it Provincia Romana in the 2nd Century. When to goProvence gets 2,900 hrs of Sun per year, that is more than Los Angeles and Miami, meaning there’s really no bad time to visit. That said, the Mediterranean climate is especially inviting from late Spring into […]
Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, with picnics under the Eiffel Tower and romantic strolls down the Champs-Élysées, few places compare to the City of Lights. But France is much more than Paris. So, venture out to explore cities with romantic vineyards, exquisite architecture, and pristine beaches instead. Leave Paris behind […]
As one enters the French capital, a wave of excitement and enthusiasm drives us to experience it all as soon as we can. With elements of romance and extravagance weaved into the cafés and bars that line the Seine and the city’s elegant tree lined boulevards, the sophisticated capital is one of the world’s greatest […]
Luxury trains channel the Golden Age of Travel. There iss something undeniably romantic about falling asleep to the rhythmic sound of the wheels clacking over iron rails and waking up to sun streaming through the window that provides a new but equally fabulous view every morning. If money’s no object for your next vacation, these […]
Rent a car and explore these places at your pace, sans any public transportation schedules. South of France Sure, there’s a train that can take you from Nice to Avignon, but if you want to see all that the South of France has to offer, you should rent a car. There are so many more […]
Whenever the cold weather swings around, our travel daydreams tend to fluctuate between 2 different types of vacations: Winter wonderlands and tropical beaches. If you experience bipolar pangs of wanderlust, then you are in luck, as we have rounded up some of the best Winter vacations to take this season, divided equally between cold- and warm-weather destinations. Here […]
Part of the Aquitaine region in Southwest France, just 1 hour’s drive to the east of Bordeaux, Dordogne Périgord is 1 of the largest and most picturesque “départements” in France. There you will discover unspoiled nature, grandiose landscapes, and lots of magical sights teeming with history. Notably, the prehistoric caves in the Vézère valley, which prove that man has […]
A super way to make this tour is to engage a private driver-guide he/she will pick you up from your hotel in Lyon for a full-day tour of the Côte d’Or. Begin by following the Rhône north through the Beaujolais and Mâconnais wine regions until you arrive at the Côte de Nuits. This growing area, located north of the […]
Simon Calder debunks the myths and sets the record straight on how travelling to Europe after BREXIT will really change. This article will be upgraded as required… We’re all in the departure lounge – we just don’t know where we’re going. The Leave decision in the EU referendum campaign, the battle about the Draft Withdrawal […]
Here, we have compiled a list of 5 Top trending destinations that worth the trip plus what to see, do and eat to make your visit a super success, as follows: Paris, France Paris has always topped the list of popular tourist destinations. As the capital of France, the most-visited country in the world, the […]
For sure, Paris is 1 of the greatest food cities in the world. There we find the perfect French wine to go with perfect French meal. Below is a look at some of the best Food & Wine pairings to try when next in Paris. Oysters and Champagne The locally-sourced French oysters are from Normandy […]
France’s magnificent châteaux are scattered throughout the country, these stately homes and former royal palaces are super to visit. Whether you are sipping wine it the vineyard or staying the night, you will feel like royalty. Here are the French châteaux’s that are must sees, as follows: Château de Chenonceau Spanning the river Cher in the […]
Whether you are headed to a destination with no public transportation or you just like to travel off-the-beaten-path, renting a car can be a necessary travel arrangement. And while renting a car may be an added expense, the pay-off can be big. With your own car you’re not subject to bus and train schedules and […]
Gone are the days when un verre du vin at a local bar or a dry gin martini at your hotel bar were the only options for a drinkers night out in Paris. Now, there are no shortage of spots to sip inventive drinks in Paris. The few places on this list offer hand-crafted cocktails to your […]
On an August morning in Paris, when most of the city is in an advanced state of summer torpor, hundreds of young men and women are sweating it out in the third week of a gruelling month-long endurance test. While the trial is called the “piscine” (swimming pool) and towels dot the ultra-modern building, the […]
The 2019 renewal of the Darley Prix Morny (Gr1), a juvenile 6 furlongs championship run this Sunday on the Deauville straight course, takes place this year for the 149th time. It is also the final stage of the Darley Series. The first two stages, the Darley Prix Robert Papin (Gr2) and the Darley Prix de Cabourg […]