Cruise & Curated Travel Specialist
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The King of Space has come to Nice!
After the sun goes down, Place Massena comes to life. 17 decorated Carnaval floats light up the night sky, music blares, and over 1,000 dancers & musicians from around the world parade through the streets. This year, on day one, we joined in the fun at the Nice Carnaval Parade of Lights – always a spectacular event on the Cote d’Azur.
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Marrakech is a city unlike any other we have visited. The history and culture of this former imperial city intertwine with beautiful architecture and bright colors. The smell of spices and smoke from smoldering fires and sizzling meat make you feel like you’ve entered another world. The city can overwhelm new visitors, we certainly were! So I put together an extensive list of things to know before visiting Marrakech to help other newbies acclimate and have a memorable vacation.
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It’s all about the châteaux in the Loire Valley! Part of our awesome trip through Northern France was touring the Loire Valley by car. We’ve listed 5 of the best chateaux to visit in the region. Though there are many others listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, you won’t want to miss these 5 on your tour.
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Arriving in Paris, we picked up our rental car and hit the road to explore Northern France on a two week roadtrip. While the temperature and weather didn’t always cooperate in late October, autumn is a lovely time to drive through France. The changing leaves and crisp air were a welcome change to the beaches of the South of France.
I’ve included our stops as well as some restaurant and accommodation recommendations. I’ve also mentioned how I would change the itinerary and offer suggestions for alternatives to suit other travel styles. So keep reading for an extensive 2 week Northern France travel guide.
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The perfect spot to immerse yourself in WWII history is the French city of Bayeux. Part of the Bessin area of Normandy, Bayeux was the first town liberated in mainland France. Bayeux has plenty to offer visitors and makes the perfect base to ponder the Battles of Normandy. We put together a 1 day travel guide to Bayeux, France to help visitors make the most of their time in the city.
