France

1. Festival d’Avignon and Avignon-Off

If you enjoy theater, performance art, dance or simply entertainment, and if you can plan well in advance for accommodations then definitely get to Avignon for the festivals held in July. The action takes place all over town… read full article

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Blois is a small, picturesque city that lies along the lower banks of the Loire river.

Dating back to the 6th century, Blois was home to numerous counts and kings throughout its history, including Louis XII and Francois I, and was the… read full article

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Beautiful Design Hotels

Mr & Mrs Smith have chosen the luxury Life Gallery Hotel in Athens, Greece, as 'Hotel of the Week'. Their last week's pick was the Jupiter Hotel, a trendy… read full article

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All experienced travelers know that France can be quite a challenge (and highly-enjoyable) to explore because of the numerous interesting destinations one may find.

If you happen to visit France, I very much recommend dropping by its southwestern part which… read full article

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Isabelle's Travel Guide shares some holiday tips for the travelers planning to visit Lisbon, Portugal. She also recommends to stay at the Hotel Borges, a 2-star hotel conveniently situated in the heart of the historic center.

Enchanted Traveler likes… read full article

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Confused where to go with France’s teeming tourist locations? I highly recommend visiting Loire Valley which is also known as the “Garden of France” and here’s some fun facts why it’s really worth your time to drop by:

1. Live Like Royalty in France

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Aix-en-Provence. The clue with this one is in the name. If you need a more tempting way of enticing people to a city then just include a world-famous and much-loved name like Provence in the title.

We might know about… read full article

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For those who have not been to Cannes, they may have an impression that the only interesting event this coastal city has is the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival.

While it is true that Cannes came to fame because of… read full article

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Rome beaches, digital cameras, burlesque shows, Amsterdam Red Light District and the Tour de France were last month's hottest topics on the Venere Travel Blog:

1. Beach Town near Rome: Sperlonga

Looking for nice beaches near Rome, Italy? Rob recommends Sperlonga

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Seeing the Tour de France live – even for just a few stages – isn't like any other vacation. There's a lot of traveling involved, a lot of waiting around, and a lot of unpredictability!

My mom and I have spent… read full article

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When traveling through the different regions of France, the cuisine can vary as much as the landscape.

Visiting the north? You’re likely to find yourself tucking into hearty dishes featuring wild boar or venison. If in the lavender-scented… read full article

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Most nations call some kind of beverage the national coolant for keeping the people from dehydration in the summer months, but it’s interesting as to actually how diverse the variety is from a relatively small continent.

Additionally, some of these drinks aren’t at… read full article

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For those of you brave enough out there to even consider taking your bikes off the local country lanes and into terrain as high and lengthy as a mountain range then you might want to read on. If you’d rather just use the bike to nip to get a pint of milk then… read full article

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While many spectators on the route of the Tour de France are cycling fanatics, it’s not just an event for people who love the sport already.

If you’re in France in the month of the July, the Tour might just be the perfect day trip for you!

To… read full article

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Meet the green-fingered gardeners behind the scenes of some of Brittany’s most beautiful gardens that are highlighted for one week only in the French region from June 5th to 7th. Some of the spaces can only be seen during this three-day window. In total Brittany has 113 gardens, some of which have been… read full article

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