Wednesday, November 26, 2014

On my way to France for the Holidays

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Dear Reader I am off for Christmas Holidays to France and will return early January. I am off to Paris - then Bordeaux - then Lyon - then ...
Thursday, November 20, 2014

In Paris, when you can't afford a Grand Dame hotel at 1000 Euros a night, then...........

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Then, I suggest a charming great 4 star hotel, in the best section of Paris, the legendary, Left Bank, the 6th Arrondissement, The lovely L...
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Friday, November 14, 2014

I wish I was a kid AGAIN...especially when I see children's stores in Paris

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Coloring Paris  If you have kids (or artistic streak), check out the giant coloring posters of Paris in different sizes up to 1m80 wide ( a...
Thursday, November 13, 2014

Eurostar is 20 years old today

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Can you believe it? Starting in May of 2015, you'll be able to have breakfast in London and dinner in Provence, with a new train runnin...
Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Northern Brittany - A new star in 2015 is soon to appear......

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For those of you who read my blog, you'll know that I love all of France, but truth be told, Brittany is my favorite of all the areas in...
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

The Dining Room; Domaine de la Baume, Tourtour - One of the best hotel restaurants in the world

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The London Telegraph has announced the winners of its '101 Best Hotel Restaurants' survey. The results are drawn following consultat...
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Remembrance - Both in France and England Nov 11 - 11th day 11th Hour World War 1 ends............

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"IF I should die, think only this of me; That there's some corner of a foreign field That is for ever England. There shall b...
Monday, November 10, 2014

Forget Xbox and I pads, remember collecting toy soldiers? Here are 2 of the best places in Paris

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This is really a magic world ... I still remember when, as a child I was able to isolate myself, playing in the "endless fields" a...

Off to France in a week or two for a month and remembeing one of Frances greatest treasures..

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France has given me many treasures and one I cherish is the music and performance of Stephane Grappelli.  He will forever along with  many...
Friday, November 7, 2014

Brittany (my favorite area of France) - One of my favorite hidden villages - DINAN on the river Rance

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Dinan is without doubt one of the most attractive and best preserved small towns in Brittany. With its 1.8 mile -long ramparts, half-timbere...
Thursday, November 6, 2014

Christmas is the best in Paris - The window decorations are the best in the world and this year is no exception

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For the first time in the world, Galeries Lafayette is breaking new ground with its upside down Christmas tree! The department store’s iconi...
Wednesday, November 5, 2014

A new Paris Boutique chain part of the Intercontinental chain - moderately priced next to the Opera - The Indigo Brand

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Located in a charming and quiet pedestrian street just next to Place de l’Opéra yet in a thriving business area, this elegantly fully renova...
Thursday, October 30, 2014

Hot Dog à la Parisienne! - I love all kinds of hot dogs..............

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It's so Much More than American Hot Dogs! Sausage...mmmmm... Special Mustard - Maille!  Melted Cheese on Top Baked in the Oven til Cr...
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

My France travel thoughts for the day......................

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"Where others see a glimpse of heaven in the soaring arches of a great French cathedral or hear the angelic in a soprano's colorat...
Monday, October 27, 2014

My remedy for overwhelming museum visits - just slow down! That's It, its simple..

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the typical traveler (to Paris museums) grabs a map and spends the next two hours darting from one masterpiece to the next, battling crowds,...
Monday, October 20, 2014

A beautiful and less stressful sense of arrival in Paris and other European cities

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Exclusive to Protravel, we have  agents who will meet you at the exit door of your arrival aircraft, whisk your through customs/immigration ...
Thursday, October 16, 2014

Believe it or not, there is no such thing as ‘food for kids’ in France. Les enfants simply eat normal food.

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There is NO mac and cheese in France, unless you call Tartiflette ( a combo of potato, cheese and bacon) one. So if you are taking children...
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

A formula for avoiding sitting next to those pesky fellow Yankees who whoop it up and disturb your meal in Paris and finding good food in “secret places.

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Written by Blogger John Talbott (whom I respect and agree with most of his restaurant reviews)   He writes: “I have hit upon a strategy fo...
Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Stay at the Four Season's in Paris and experience one of their many exclusive activities free to Protravel Guests

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Jeff Leatham Experience   Four Seasons Hotel George V is launching an exclusive Parisian experience by offering guests the opportunity to p...

Paris - Having breakfast in a Luxury hotel is the end all... be all for me!

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Breakfast at le Meurice Hotel - one of the best in the world. No jeans, baseball caps worn backwards (or worn at all) , sweat suits all...

Why France is better than Britain - quotes from the London Telegraph..I could have told you that!

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The CEO of one of Britain’s largest retail corporations reckons France is "downbeat and hopeless"but At least it's not packed ...
Thursday, October 9, 2014

When I fell in love with Paris - Nov the 4th to be exact - Autumn - the most wonderful time in the city

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 "Sitting there, alone in a foreign country, far from my job and everyone I know, a feeling came over me. It was like remembering so...
Tuesday, October 7, 2014

The Netherlands - A WOW beyond Amsterdam - Chateau St. Gerlach

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Tucked away in the unspoiled natural environment of the Geul Valley, near the Belgium and German borders ( and just 15 minutes from the olde...

Have been away in the Netherlands and will return soon, by the way, the Netherlands are amazing............

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

A beautiful Fountain in a beautiful square and a Chimney in the Marais

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There is a quiet little square in the 2nd arrondissement, close to the Bibliotheque (National Library) with the name Square Louvois. an...
Monday, September 15, 2014

Joy riding in a Ferrari high above the French Cote d'Azur

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The mountain and coastal roads of the Cote d’Azur are considered some of the most gorgeous drives in the world. Now imagine taking their hai...

A clients report on one of my favorite France hotels in the Loire valley area - Chateau de la Barre

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T hursday, May 15th, 2014 Accommodations: Chateau de la Barre The main house as seen from the sunken garden. We tried something...
Thursday, September 11, 2014

Classic Burgundian fare - found in a budget eatery just outside Beaune - This is what makes driving in France so much fun!

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I stumbled across this budget eatery quite by chance on a drive outside Beaune. It turned out to be a wonderful place to eat and while away ...
Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Paris newest roof top restaurant in the Peninsula Hotel - "Pack my bags"

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Taking Parisian dining to new heights, the crowning glory of The Peninsula Paris is L’Oiseau Blanc restaurant, bar and terrace, complete wit...
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Paris Guimet Museum - Day Of The dragon

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I n Vietnam the dragon occupies a special position within an imaginary bestiary. This fascinating chimera provides a lively representation o...