Caves, canoes in France’s Dordogne
May 26, 2010 ·
A reader once asked me if I were to bring a spry, 73-year-old grandmother to Europe, where would I go? My response: France’s Dordogne River Valley. I’d take her for a float down the river in a canoe, then cap the day with a great riverside meal — letting her enjoy goose liver (explaining what [...]
France sprucing up cultural treasures
March 2, 2010 ·
Mixing an abundance of cultural treasures and national pride, France is spiffing up its sights and museums from the Rhine to the Pyrenees. Of course, the biggest news is in Paris, where 2010 brings important changes that smart travelers will want to know about. The Eiffel Tower’s new online reservation system should help on-the-ball travelers [...]
Giraffes, cranky hippo oversee Paris zoo redo
February 24, 2010 ·
For a zoo, it’s a quiet and lonely place. Among the few remaining residents of Paris’ main animal park are the giraffes — whose long necks make travel inconvenient — and a hippo who was permitted to stay put after she threw a temper tantrum in a shipping crate. Closed since 2008, and its animals [...]
What’s new in France for 2010
February 22, 2010 ·
Mixing an abundance of cultural treasures and national pride, France is spiffing up its sights and museums from the Rhine to the Pyrenees. Of course, the biggest news is in Paris, where 2010 brings important changes that smart travelers will want to know about. The Eiffel Tower’s new online reservation system should help on-the-ball travelers [...]
Paris airport starts using full-body scanner
February 22, 2010 ·
France has started using a full-body security scanner for U.S.-bound passengers at Paris‘ Charles de Gaulle airport. The decision to try out the scanner for three months was prompted by security concerns after a man allegedly tried to ignite explosives hidden in his underwear on a Detroit-bound flight Dec. 25. The scanner helps detect forbidden [...]
7 secrets for a more romantic trip
February 11, 2010 ·
In the process of creating an itinerary, navigating an unfamiliar place and sticking to a budget, travelers sometimes find romance taking a back seat to practicality. Despite the toils of traveling, finding a little flirtation on the road isn’t as difficult as it may seem. There’s no need to spend weeks planning the perfect trip [...]
Air France changes policy for heavy passengers
January 22, 2010 ·
Overweight air travelers having trouble squeezing into one seat on Air France may soon be spending less to ensure that they have more space. The airline announced Wednesday that, starting next month, it will refund the cost of a second coach seat purchased by heavier passengers if the economy cabin is not fully booked. Air [...]
