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Westcoast FranceDoen & Zien
Cap Ferret: Exploring the Peninsula Between Bay and Ocean
Cap Ferret is a peninsula on France's Atlantic coast, nestled between the Bassin d'Arcachon and the open ocean. Pine forests, oyster villages, a lighthouse, and miles of bike paths. These are the places I recommend visiting.
Westcoast FranceRestaurants
Restaurants in Cap Ferret & Arcachon: My Favorite Spots
Around the Bassin d'Arcachon, you'll find plenty of great restaurants to effortlessly shape your vacation plans around. From oysters and seafood by the water to a long lunch or indulgent dinner, these are my favorite spots in Cap Ferret and Arcachon.
Côte d'AzurHotels
Boutique Hotels in Nice: 11 Charming Places in and Around the City
Nice offers more excellent hotels than you might expect. From a family hotel brimming with stunning art to a five-star monastery on the edge of the old town: here are eleven boutique hotels in and around Nice, including three options outside the city for those seeking a bit more space.
BarcelonaDoen & Zien
The Surroundings of Barcelona: 6 Reasons to Venture Beyond the City
Barcelona is a perfect starting point for day trips. From Montserrat to Sitges and the Dalí Museum to the vineyards of Priorat: here are six excursions around Barcelona that I personally recommend.
Westcoast FranceDoen & Zien
Cap Ferret: Exploring the Peninsula Between Bay and Ocean
Cap Ferret is a peninsula on France's Atlantic coast, nestled between the Bassin d'Arcachon and the open ocean. Pine forests, oyster villages, a lighthouse, and miles of bike paths. These are the places I recommend visiting.
Westcoast FranceRestaurants
Restaurants in Cap Ferret & Arcachon: My Favorite Spots
Around the Bassin d'Arcachon, you'll find plenty of great restaurants to effortlessly shape your vacation plans around. From oysters and seafood by the water to a long lunch or indulgent dinner, these are my favorite spots in Cap Ferret and Arcachon.
Côte d'AzurHotels
Boutique Hotels in Nice: 11 Charming Places in and Around the City
Nice offers more excellent hotels than you might expect. From a family hotel brimming with stunning art to a five-star monastery on the edge of the old town: here are eleven boutique hotels in and around Nice, including three options outside the city for those seeking a bit more space.
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ParisHotels
Hotels in the Latin Quarter: 8 Addresses I'd Personally Choose
The Latin Quarter is where Paris still looks as it should. Here are eight hotels in the area I would choose, from a family inn with a courtyard to a studio overlooking the Seine. Mid-range, well-located, and always worth it.
ParisHotels
Boutique Hotels in Le Marais Paris: My Selection for Every Traveler
Searching for a boutique hotel in Le Marais? From personal and affordable to unique and luxurious: my honest selection for a weekend in Paris.
Côte d'AzurHotels
Boutique Hotels in Nice: 11 Charming Places in and Around the City
Nice offers more excellent hotels than you might expect. From a family hotel brimming with stunning art to a five-star monastery on the edge of the old town: here are eleven boutique hotels in and around Nice, including three options outside the city for those seeking a bit more space.
ParisHotels
Hotel des Grandes Écoles: My Favorite Hotel in Paris
Hotel des Grandes Écoles isn't a design hotel or a boutique hotel. It's a family inn in the heart of the Latin Quarter, with a garden that makes you forget you're in the middle of Paris. Here's why I always return.
ParisHotels
Hotels in the Latin Quarter: 8 Addresses I'd Personally Choose
The Latin Quarter is where Paris still looks as it should. Here are eight hotels in the area I would choose, from a family inn with a courtyard to a studio overlooking the Seine. Mid-range, well-located, and always worth it.
ParisHotels
Boutique Hotels in Le Marais Paris: My Selection for Every Traveler
Searching for a boutique hotel in Le Marais? From personal and affordable to unique and luxurious: my honest selection for a weekend in Paris.
Côte d'AzurHotels
Boutique Hotels in Nice: 11 Charming Places in and Around the City
Nice offers more excellent hotels than you might expect. From a family hotel brimming with stunning art to a five-star monastery on the edge of the old town: here are eleven boutique hotels in and around Nice, including three options outside the city for those seeking a bit more space.
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Restaurants
ParisRestaurants
The Classic Brasserie in Paris: 5 Picks I'd Choose Myself
An evening in a true Parisian brasserie is not about nostalgia, it's simply a good evening. From the glass dome at Bofinger to the oldest café in Paris at Le Procope: five places I'd pick, with honest tips on where to sit and what to order.
RomeRestaurants
Trattoria Rome: 8 Favorite Spots for Truly Great Italian Eats
Rome boasts hundreds of trattorias. Most are good, some are outstanding, and a select few perfectly match what you envisioned when you boarded the plane. These are the eight I would personally choose.
Westcoast FranceRestaurants
Restaurants in Cap Ferret & Arcachon: My Favorite Spots
Around the Bassin d'Arcachon, you'll find plenty of great restaurants to effortlessly shape your vacation plans around. From oysters and seafood by the water to a long lunch or indulgent dinner, these are my favorite spots in Cap Ferret and Arcachon.
MallorcaRestaurants
Restaurants in Mallorca: My Favorite Spots by Location
From dining in Palma to lingering lunches in Sóller and seaside meals in Port de Sóller: I've gathered quite a few go-to spots on Mallorca. This guide lists my favorite restaurants in each area, so you don't have to traverse the whole island for every meal.
ParisRestaurants
The Classic Brasserie in Paris: 5 Picks I'd Choose Myself
An evening in a true Parisian brasserie is not about nostalgia, it's simply a good evening. From the glass dome at Bofinger to the oldest café in Paris at Le Procope: five places I'd pick, with honest tips on where to sit and what to order.
RomeRestaurants
Trattoria Rome: 8 Favorite Spots for Truly Great Italian Eats
Rome boasts hundreds of trattorias. Most are good, some are outstanding, and a select few perfectly match what you envisioned when you boarded the plane. These are the eight I would personally choose.
Westcoast FranceRestaurants
Restaurants in Cap Ferret & Arcachon: My Favorite Spots
Around the Bassin d'Arcachon, you'll find plenty of great restaurants to effortlessly shape your vacation plans around. From oysters and seafood by the water to a long lunch or indulgent dinner, these are my favorite spots in Cap Ferret and Arcachon.
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