1. Soak Up the Slow Travel Experience on Barge Trips in France
September 19, 2020
There’s an entire demographic of people that don’t need convincing on the so-called ‘slow travel’ experience that’s becoming more and more popular. Some of them are the lucky people who’ve already been on one or more barge trips in France. Cruising down tranquil waterways, visiting off-the...
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2. Get to Know the Vessels for Barge Trips in France
September 19, 2020
Planning to set off on one of the excellent barge trips in France? If it’s your first time, you may be wondering what to expect in terms of the vessel on which you’ll be living for a week or so. When you mention cruising, many people immediately think of the larger ocean-going vessels that cater ...
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3. Ski Holiday Cheat Sheet: Get to Know Tignes
September 16, 2020
When you’re planning a ski holiday, the first task is to decide exactly where you should go. In Europe we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to superb snow conditions and top-class resorts with chalet accommodation, so it certainly isn’t an easy decision. If France is on your radar (and it reall...
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4. What to Do When You’re Off the Slopes in Tignes
September 16, 2020
With its accessibility, altitude, great accommodation and fabulous 300km of pistes networked with neighbouring Val d’Isere, Tignes is one of the most popular and snow sure ski resorts in Europe. If you’re planning a ski holiday in a catered chalet, Tignes should be right at the top of your consid...
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5. What’s On Offer for a Ski Holiday in Val Thorens?
September 16, 2020
Looking forward to your next ski holiday? Well, if you’ve chosen the fabulous resort of Val Thorens, in France’s Three Valleys, you certainly should be! As the highest resort in Europe, sitting at 2,300m, and with access to the entire 600km Three Valleys ski network, the opportunities on the slop...
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6. Top Tips for Making the Most of Cinque Terre Walking Tours
September 16, 2020
If you’re visiting Florence for longer than just a few days, a wonderful day trip you can do is to visit the Cinque Terre. Walking tours of this famous route allow you to explore one of the most stunning coastal areas in Italy – and, many say, the world. You can choose to do as much or as little of ...
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7. Discover Oltrano to See Another Side of Florence
September 16, 2020
Florence is a city that’s easily explored on foot and, in fact, it’s really the only way to do it as the historic centre is closed to all traffic but residents, buses and taxis. It’s absolutely no hardship, however, because there are just so many delightful secrets to uncover as you wander around. F...
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8. Discover the Most Stunning Hilltop Towns on a Chianti Tour from Florence
August 24, 2020
Tuscany is famed for its architecture, natural beauty and delicious food – but most of all, it is known for its medieval hilltop towns. These picturesque villages are not to be missed, even if you only have a handful of days in the region.
That’s why we’ve put together a list of the most be...
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9. One of the Best Things to do in Chianti: Photograph the Famous Crete Senesi
August 24, 2020
Did you know that the Crete Senesi area in Chianti, Tuscany, is one of the most photographed areas in the world?
Read on to learn more about the seven famous photography spots that should be on the must see list of anyone who wants to experience the very essence of this region.
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10. Off the Beaten Track Things to do in Chianti: The Chianti Sculpture Park
August 24, 2020
The Sculpture Park in Chianti is often overlooked by tourists, but it’s a stunning contemporary outdoor exhibition. A visit here makes a wonderful day trip from Florence – you’ll get to spend lots of time outside in the park and surrounding oak wood, enjoying both the beautiful scenery and the artwo...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
