In Northern Central France, Dreux is just over an hour west of Paris on the boundary with Normandy. Although it’s a smallish town there’s a lot to see, like the burial chapel of the noble House of Orléans and an ornately sculpted belfry dating to the 1500s. Dreux has a peculiar mix of museums too, …
Known as “La Ville aux Trois Clochers”, the City with Three Steeples, Cambrai is a pretty, provincial town in the Nord Department. Although there’s no sign of the damage today, Cambrai was caught up in an immense battle in 1917, when tanks were deployed for the first time and a lot of the town was …
Set between Paris and Versailles, Boulogne-Billancourt is a handy compromise for both transport and the price of accommodation. The hotels are packed out at the end of May when Roland-Garros is in full swing, or if the football team PSG are playing a big match at the Parc des Princes. The western arrondissements of Paris …
An ancient spa town still going strong, Dax is in southwest France’s historic Gascony Province. Dax has been known for its hot springs since the Romans, and there’s a fountain in the centre pumping out thousands of litres of hot water each day. The town’s ancient past shows up in all kinds of surprising ways, …
Indiana, the Crossroads of America, welcomes visitors with its rich history, charming small towns, and vibrant urban centers like the grand city of Indianapolis. From exploring the iconic Motor Speedway to delving into the heritage of the Amish community in Shipshewana, Indiana offers a delightful blend of Midwestern hospitality and diverse attractions to enthrall every …
Resting on a natural terrace above Lake Geneva’s southern shore is the spa resort of Thonon-les-Bains. There’s a trusty old funicular railway running up the slope, dropping you at Thonon’s panoramic gardens where it’s a wrench to turn away from the epic lakeside views. Thonon was the capital of the historic province of Chablais, and …
West Virginia is the dream state for an outdoor lover’s vacation. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia offers breathtaking landscapes, from lush forests to picturesque valleys, historic towns to epic rivers, and snowy mountain peaks. There is something to keep even most everyone entertained. West Virginia’s strong sense of community and appreciation for its …
If you’re looking to have your breath taken away, Montana is the place to be! Boasting unspoiled natural beauty and captivating stretches of unspoiled wilderness, rugged mountains, and pristine lakes I am sure it will melt your worries away. Apart from being the 4th largest state by area, Montana is officially known as the ‘Treasure …
Minnesota, known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, enchants visitors with its breathtaking natural beauty and abundant waterways. From the stunning shores of Lake Superior to the tranquil lakeside retreats scattered throughout the state, Minnesota offers endless opportunities for boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Most of the resorts here consider themselves “four seasons” getaways, which …
This venerable spa town became fashionable with the rich and famous after Napoleon III took a shine to it in the 1860s. At this time it was dubbed the “Reine des Villes d’Eaux”, “Queen of the Water Towns”. Mountains were moved by Napoleon III’s decree, and in a matter of years there were pavilions, hotels, …