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With lovely places like Chamonix, Avignon, and of course, Paris, France is packed with worthwhile destinations for history buffs. But travelers don’t have to stick to museums to learn about France’s past, as numerous hotels throughout the country date back centuries and often have their own interesting stories. Proof: We’ve rounded up 17 properties that…
There are certain attractions around the world that top many travelers’ bucket lists — from the Eiffel Tower to the Brooklyn Bridge. But upon arriving, you’ll find hordes of tourists, expensive admission fees, and dozens of raised, camera-toting hands that appear in your photos. Generally, these sights are famous for a reason and many folks…
Whether you like it or not, social media has transformed the way we travel. Case-in-point: An increasing number of travelers are turning to Instagram — not only to document their trips, but also in search of holiday inspiration, including what to do and where to stay. After all, if you went on vacation and didn’t…
Visiting Paris can be daunting for faux-pas-conscious travelers, particularly as Parisians have a reputation for being quick to judge foreigners who don’t follow local conventions of dress and behavior. While this reputation might be a bit extreme, there are a few rookie mistakes to avoid in Paris. Here are six of them.
Deluxe Suite at Hotel Plaza Athenee/Oyster The question isn’t if you should go to Paris, but rather when to visit and where to stay. With such a wide variety of hotels — from top-of-the-line luxury stays to charming and trendy boutiques — it can be hard to choose the right one for you. That’s why…
Cities like Miami, San Diego, and Honolulu are beloved for their combination of urban pleasures and oceanside beauty. There, upscale dining and lively bars lie a short distance from a soft blanket of sand and beautiful waters. Well, while you may not realize it, cities like Paris and Berlin have beaches, too. Though they’re not…
“When I dream of afterlife in heaven,” Ernest Hemingway once said, “the action always takes place in the Paris Ritz.” The writer’s beloved home-away-from-home and its fellow Parisian palaces are some of the grandest hotels in the world, and many are as legendary as the patrons who were devoted to them. Below, a list of…
For a Europhile with vacation days, it can be hard to remember that there are actually seven continents. Our rally cry is “Europe or bust!” Thankfully, there’s enough on the continent to keep us exploring for a lifetime — and we’ve got the bucket list to prove it. If you’re constantly drawn across the Atlantic…
Bed and breakfast — such a simple formula can help travelers feel at home in big, unfamiliar cities. Though B&Bs might conjure images of New England hideaways or stately Southern mansions with rocking chairs set up on screened-in porches, Europe, too, is filled with these quaint, intimate retreats. So, if your idea of a special…
Believe it or not, not all chain hotels are created equal. Sure, there are those that feature uninspired decor, bland food menus, and bare-bones amenities, but others are chic, with fashion-forward furnishings and decorative details. For proof of that latter group, head to the stylish city of Paris. Ahead, we pulled together a list of…
