Travel in France

While the debate surrounding overtourism rages across Europe, one French mayor has announced a novel plan to tackle the problem.

Oct 21, 2024 • 6 min read

Rail company Eurostar is making it easier to travel around Europe spontaneously by offering up to 50 percent off last-minute and flexible tickets.

Planning where to go for your next summer Euro trip?

Qatar Airways operated its first flight equipped with Elon Musk’s Starlink from Doha to London on Tuesday. 

Oct 21, 2024 • 6 min read

When I booked a one-on-one intensive language program in France, I envisioned a dreamy getaway, where I could practice French while getting to know Provence through the eyes of a local.

The French transport minister François Durovray vouched to take concrete action against motorized violence after meeting with cycling associations on Monday.

Travel metasearch engine Skyscanner is preparing to launch a new marketplace within its app that offers a range of additional services.

If you're familiar with TPG's valuations, you'll notice transferable rewards currencies such as American Express Membership Rewards points and Chase Ultimate Rewards points consistently rank as some of the most valuable rewards.

If you’ve searched for a Eurostar train between the UK and its hubs in mainland Europe, you might have noticed that prices are not cheap..

Did you know that 63 per cent of travellers say they are likely to visit a lesser-known, less crowded destination on their next trip?

Ski season is just around the corner, and while there are amazing mountains all around the world, some are emerging as more popular with travelers than others.

This week, Alaska Airlines announced sweeping changes to its Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program. The overhaul will make it easier for customers to earn elite status and loyalty perks in 2025. Plus, the carrier revealed that customers should soon be able to book international itineraries aboard multiple Alaska partners through its website.

I was just in Paris for a dear friend's wedding. As if we hadn't consumed enough Champagne during the celebrations, I decided to visit the famous wine region itself.

In its latest move to attract international travelers, budget carrier IndiGo has entered into a codeshare agreement with Malaysian Airlines. In a codeshare agreement, partner airlines are able to sell seats in flights operated by the other carrier. 

A last-minute trip to Europe is as romantic as it sounds. Not only is the spontaneity thrilling, but European countries lend themselves very well to travelers who appreciate local customs and enjoy exploring new places without a rigid itinerary. Often, impulsively turning down a cobblestoned street will lead you to an exceptional hole-in-the-wall wine bar, a short-notice boutique hotel booking will be the best place you’ve ever stayed, or a chance encounter with a local will lead to a life-long friendship. But come 2025, you will need to do a little planning before you cross the pond. Next year, the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will come into effect. This rule will require visitors from visa-exempt countries to obtain a travel authorization before entering 30 European countries and this includes US travelers.

In less than five decades, the Maldives has become the superlative destination for luxe stays and romantic interludes. Powdery beaches aside, what makes the archipelago truly unique is that each tropical island contains only one hotel. Hideaway villas and bans on using drones maintain privacy whereas intuitive all-inclusive packages handle everything from transfers to poolside punch.

One of TPG's most anticipated hotel openings of the year is finally here with the arrival of Regent Santa Monica Beach, a return to the U.S. for the ultraluxury hotel brand.

Airbnb isn’t getting into the property management game, but it officially launched an expanded a co-host network designed to make it easier for hosts to manage their properties.

The European Union will delay the introduction of a new digital system aimed at replacing passport stamps.