Chocolatier, fromagerie, parfumerie … Parisian shops sound as gorgeous as they look. We choose stores with a history of exquisite craftsmanship There are multiple locations of much-loved chocolatier À la Mère de Famille around the city, but head to the 9th arrondissement for the original shop with its historic facade, tile floor and wooden cashier…
From a traditional bonbon shop to a hidden jazz club, our tipsters share their favourite haunts in the City of Light Of all the chocolatiers’ windows in Paris, Au Chat Bleu at 85 Boulevard Haussmann never fails to lure me in. It reminds me of an old-fashioned sweet shop I thought only existed in England…
Paris secured the top spot as the world’s most attractive city destination for the fourth consecutive year, according to Euromonitor’s 2024 index. European cities dominated the top rankings, boosted by strong tourism infrastructure. While global tourism saw a significant rebound, cities are focusing on sustainable tourism strategies to manage growth and overtourism.
Inaugurating the 16th convention of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, CM said that the state prefer high-value Low-volume tourism and adventure tourism is quite apt for the state. The 16th edition of ATOAI Convention has kickstarted in Tawang where around 200 delegates will participate in the…
Tell us about a great learning experience – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break While spending time lazing on a beach is undoubtedly relaxing, there’s something rejuvenating about learning a new skill on holiday. Whether it was a cookery course, a bushcraft weekend, a novel-writing week or a surfing holiday, we’d love…
From Christmassy Regency houses and steam train rides to the best grub and places to stay, here’s how to have a high time in Hants this winter It is raining and blowing a gale as I flash my UV torch around, searching for lights in the darkness. There, a bright red spider web; here, some…
The new digital Entry Travel Agreement (ETA) system, set to replace the existing e-visa programme, leverages cutting-edge technology to simplify and expedite the visa application process. Alongside this, the ministry has reduced the documentation requirement to just three essential documents for applications across South African missions globally, addressing a long-standing bottleneck in the system.
Share a tip on your favourite winter hike, whether short or long – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break It’s tempting to hunker down inside at this time of year – but getting outside for a walk is good for body and soul. Whether it’s a bracing seaside stroll or a trek…
Away from Crete’s sandy shores, tall peaks dominate the landscape, offering great skiing without the crowds – or ski lifts At the summit of Mount Ida on Crete, I discovered a stone chapel with a frozen free-standing bell leaning against it – it was as if time had stood still. Outside winter, Eastern Orthodox priests…
Grand halls, turret views and resident ghosts … From the Borders to the Highlands, these accommodating castles offer bags of history, luxury and escapism Home of the Duke and Duchess of Fife, who live on site, the 15th-century Kinnaird has three rented apartments, of which the Macduff Tower is the most traditional, with views out…
