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Dreaming of spending Christmas in France, but can’t decide where to go? Consider the type of Christmas you want to experience.

While the various regions of France have several Christmas traditions in common, many regions have… read full article

For many international travelers, there are probably two key reasons for visiting France – namely the cuisine and the wines.

The country is well known for having some exquisite restaurants steeped in cultural culinary traditions as well as producing some of the best… read full article

Located in the heart of France’s Alsace region on the Franco-German border, Strasbourg exemplifies the best of both French and German culture with its fine wine, gastronomical delicacies, and relaxed conviviality.

However, Strasbourg’s most endearing feature… read full article

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… read full article

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… read full article

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

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… read full article

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… read full article

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

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… read full article

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… read full article

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… read full article

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… read full article

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… read full article

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