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With lovely places like Chamonix, Avignon, and of course, Paris, France is packed with worthwhile destinations for history buffs. But travelers don’t have to stick to museums to learn about France’s past, as numerous hotels throughout the country date back centuries and often have their own interesting stories. Proof: We’ve rounded up 17 properties that…
When hot weather hits, travelers tend to have beaches on their brain. And while taking a refreshing dip in the ocean is a blissful way to beat the heat, there’s something special about the often-forgotten lake vacation. With opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and lounging, lakes also make for great playgrounds in the summertime. So before…
Not to knock Paris — a city everyone agrees is the prototype for pretty capitals — but these small towns are the ultimate when it comes to French cuteness. Everything from cobblestone lanes and gingerbread-like houses to canals and food markets are cranked up to 11 on a scale of zero to mega-adorable. In general,…
Oyster.com/Hostellerie le Marechal On the other side of the Atlantic, we tend to think of France as a vaguely star-shaped country with Paris as a dot somewhere toward the middle of the top half. Maybe we’re vaguely aware of the regions of France with names that match our favorite wines: Champagne? Bordeaux? Pinot Noir? OK,…
The Chalet De Luxe Punta Walker at the Au Coeur des Neiges/Oyster A good ski hotel will meet a traveler’s basic needs, with a location near the slopes and a savvy staff who can drop some knowledge on where to find the freshest powder. A great ski hotel, however, elevates the ski experience entirely by…
Europe often attracts visitors looking for experiences that focus on the continent’s long and illustrious history, its rich cultural centers, and its amazing attractions. However, there’s a relatively underrated travel aspect of Europe that we want to show some love — its beautiful lakes. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best European lakes…
Between the songs, the campfires, and the mosquitoes, summer camp had its highs and its lows. Fortunately, hotels have adopted some of our favorite summer camp qualities, like fire pits for roasting s’mores, woodsy decor, and picturesque natural settings. Take your pick of properties, located from the mountains of Colorado and France to the Catskills…
Many travelers put Paris at the top of their France bucket list, but there’s a lot more to the beautiful country than the Eiffel Tower and Louvre. While we certainly recommend a trip to the City of Lights and other popular French cities like Lyon and Nice, there are numerous locales worth a visit that…
It should come as no surprise that if you want to get high — in elevation, of course — you’ll need to head to the mountains. There are many popular destinations around the world that sit more than a mile above sea level, from historic archeological sites like Machu Picchu to ski destinations like Aspen,…
Do you like snuggling under a pile of cashmere quilts on a cold day? How about sipping a steaming cup of cocoa or cider when the temperatures tip below zero? Does curling up with a good book alongside a crackling fireplace on a snowy night sound like your idea of winter fun? If you answered…
