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Bridges can be traced back to ancient times. Many are built to serve a useful function of providing passage over an obstacle, like a body of water, but there’s something romantic about them, too. After all, they connect places to each other, and they are accessible for anyone to walk over, preferably hand-in-hand. That said,…
France can be characterized in many ways: charming, romantic, idyllic, and above all, resilient. And now, there are statistics to back up the latter descriptor. Following a 1.5 million dip in visitors from 2015 to 2016 — a decline due to recent terror attacks — France’s Ile-de-France area, which encompasses Paris, is back on top.…
Finding an intimate spot with a sexy vibe in Paris is a cinch. Finding a hotel in Paris with a pool, however, is not. It’s a rare privilege that only a handful of high-end properties here offer — and given the locale, you can bet on a romantic setting if you’re planning to jump in.…
Paris may no longer hold the title for the city with the most Michelin-starred restaurants (it’s currently third to Kyoto, with 135, and Tokyo, with a whopping 304), but it’s where the first étoile was awarded, back in 1926. Since then, the symbol has become the honor that can make a chef’s career — or…
These days, it seems like more and more people are traveling the world (in fact, a recent survey by travel agency eDreams determined that millennials are five times more well-traveled than Baby Boomers). So, where are today’s travelers heading? Market research firm Ipsos determined the most popular cities in the world in 2017, based on…
Photo Courtesy of Hamza Butt/Sole Treadmill Traveling might be something you’ll eventually do with the love of your life (once you meet that person), but there’s something to be said about exploring the world while single. Apart from the distinct possibility of finding romance and meeting new friends on the road, solo travel allows for…
Karen Cox/Flickr Now that Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, as much as we love our jobs, we can’t help but think about taking off for summer vacay. Some of us are jetting to international cities, or booking island escapes, and others are exploring destinations closer to home. We’re going on family trips, girls’ getaways,…
A good book can shape a trip, and come to mind every time you see a photo of where you read it. But there’s something extra special about reading while traveling in the summertime, when the days are longer and the beach chairs are calling. With that in mind, we scoured the latest titles to…
View from the Deluxe Suite at the Hotel Plaza Athenee Whether you’re on your first trip to Paris or your 50th, catching a glimpse of “La Tour Eiffel” will likely make your heart skip a beat. When Gustave Eiffel’s wrought-iron tower debuted at the 1889 Exposition Universelle, Parisians were outraged and harshly criticized its design.…
The City of Light is also the city of love, and that includes the special bond between a mother and a daughter. Whether your mini-me is a toddler, a sassy teen, a recent college grad, or a mom herself, Paris is an ideal destination to experience together. At the same time, it can feel a…
