Ah Nice…. named after the goddess Nike, city of flowers, sunshine, art and capital of the Riviera. A historically important port with a reportedly 330 days of sunshine, the largest carnival in France and a favorite holiday destination of Queen…
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Ah Bordeaux…. 5 things to do
Ah, Bordeaux a city that casually leans against a river, swirls a glass of red, and says, “Oh this old thing?”while standing in front of some of the most elegant architecture in France. Known affectionately (and sometimes grandly) as La…
Palace Hotels: Where Luxury and Legends Sleep Together
When France dreamed up the “Palace distinction” in 2010, it was basically admitting: Some hotels are just too fabulous for ordinary five stars. And where do you find the crème de la crème? Paris, naturellement. The City of Light has…
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best bed: Le Coucou, Meribel, France
I arrived at this gem of a hotel, deep in the French Alps (about two hours from Lyon, 1 ½ from Geneva,) completely worn out. I’d been at a hectic four-day trade show. Two days later, I left a new…
best bed: Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Paris, France
Walking distance to just about everything, Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg is a dream place to stay. A wonderful mix of 19th century lavish and 50’s inspired chic the hotel screams fashion lives here. The hotel was once two mansions, one…
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best bed: Hyatt Paris Madeleine, Paris, France
Dream location, fabulous value and Paris. What more could you ask for! The Hyatt Paris Madeleine surprises on every front. So not the American chain hotel you might expect when you hear Hyatt. Built in the 1850’s, this Haussmann building…