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The 2025 hot list: the 10 best new hotels in France

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France The 2025 hot list: the 10 best new hotels in France The list of all-new 2025 hotels in France Do you want to know where to book a stay in France, right now? Hotel aficionados want to know what’s new, what’s popular and where to go – and with a slew of highly anticipated […]

By air, land or water? Pick the best travel route from A to B

The Mediterranean By air, land or water? Pick the best travel route from A to B An insider guide to travelling across the Med Moving around the Mediterranean isn’t always as simple as hopping from one coast to the next. A quick flight might save hours, but it can come at a premium. Trains can […]

The 5 best boutique and luxury hotels in Toulouse, France

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Toulouse, France The 5 best boutique and luxury hotels in Toulouse, France Toulouse’s most chic boutique hotels Toulouse, in the heart of France’s Occitanie region, is a city that draws you in slowly. There’s a laid-back confidence to this southern French city, from its rose-hued facades and sun-dappled squares to its café culture and contemporary […]

5 gay-friendly Mediterranean destinations they don’t tell you about

The Mediterranean 5 gay-friendly Mediterranean destinations they don’t tell you about The ultimate guide to Mediterranean destinations that are gay-friendly Not every LGBTQ+ traveller is looking for rainbow flags and roaring Pride parades. Sometimes the best places are the quiet ones – the towns that don’t advertise themselves as “gay destinations” but have long offered […]

Eco-lodges in France: the best places to stay

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France Eco-lodges in France: the best places to stay France’s most stylish eco-lodges If you’re searching for eco-friendly stays in France, you’re in for a treat. The region offers diverse landscapes – from pine forests and volcanic lakes to coastal salt marshes – perfect for eco-lodge escapes. These lodges use natural materials, renewable energy and […]

Trend watch: how yacht holidays are going mainstream(ish)

The Mediterranean Trend watch: how yacht holidays are going mainstream(ish) An insider guide to the yacht holiday trend In travel circles, the once ultra-exclusive yacht vacation is suddenly on everyone’s lips – and not just among the super-rich. What was once seen as a symbol of unattainable luxury is rapidly evolving into a holiday choice […]

Montpellier’s 5 best restaurants (and must-try dishes)

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Montpellier, France Montpellier’s 5 best restaurants (and must-try dishes) The guide to Montpellier’s best restaurants There’s a particular energy to Montpellier that sweeps you up the moment you step onto its sun-warmed pavements. Right in the heart of France’s Occitania region, this city has always thrived on contrasts – mediaeval lanes giving way to sleek […]

Toulouse’s 5 best restaurants (and must-try dishes)

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Toulouse, France Toulouse’s 5 best restaurants (and must-try dishes) The guide to Toulouse’s best restaurants There’s something about Toulouse that lingers long after your visit – maybe it’s the scent of slow-cooked cassoulet wafting through narrow lanes or the way the city’s rose-hued brick glows in the late afternoon sun. Located in the southwest of […]

The 5 best boutique and luxury hotels in and around Montpellier, France

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Montpellier, France The 5 best boutique and luxury hotels in and around Montpellier, France Montpellier’s most chic boutique hotels Montpellier, in the heart of southern France’s Occitanie region, is a sun-drenched blend of medieval alleys, Haussmannian elegance and avant-garde architecture. If you are looking for a hotel beyond the ordinary, you’ve come to the right […]

The 2024 hot list: the 16 best new hotels in France

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France The 2024 hot list: the 16 best new hotels in France The list of all-new 2024 hotels in France Do you want to know where to book a stay in France, right now? Hotel aficionados want to know what’s new, what’s popular and where to go – and with a slew of highly anticipated […]

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