Loiseau des Ducs in Dijon and the rising star of Chef Louis-Philippe Vigilant
Loiseau des Ducs, in the heart of Dijon, features 24 year old Michelin starred Chef Louis-Philippe Vigilant, who earned his first Michelin star when he was only 19.
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Abbaye de la Bussiere: Beauty in the Heart of Burgundy
Abbaye de la Bussiere is a stunning Relais & Chateaux luxury resort set in a gorgeously restored 12th century Cisterian monastery in the heart of Burgundy.
Le Relais Bernard Loiseau: Culinary Majesty at the legendary Cote d’Or
Le Relais Bernard Loiseau is a magnificent 5 star Relais & Chateaux luxury restaurant, hotel, and spa under the direction of two Michelin star Chef Patrick Bertron.
Le Meurice Alain Ducasse: A Culinary Triumph amidst Parisian Grandeur
At Le Meurice Alain Ducasse the spectacle of grandeur is matched with a triumphant presentation of brilliant innovative Haute Cuisine from Two Michelin Star Chef Jocelyn Herland.
Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athenee: An Exquisite Extravaganza
Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athenee, with 3 Michelin Stars, has magnificently reimagined a new era of Haute Cuisine and culinary excellence under the direction of Chef Romain Meder.
La Reserve Paris Hotel and Spa: Sumptuously Magnificent
La Reserve Paris is the exquisite jewel in the crown of Michel Reybier's exceptional collection of luxury hotels, whose fabulous restaurant Le Gabriel features Two Michelin starred Chef Jerome Banctel.
The Four Seasons George V: The Pinnacle of Paris
The Four Seasons George V is one of Paris' most legendary 5 star luxury hotels, with three Michelin starred restaurants, including the glorious Le Cinq, featuring the extraordinary 3 Star Michelin Chef Christian Le Squer.
Bucket list travel: Sea kayaking along Scotland’s western shoreline
As a traveler, finding new destinations, new experiences can be trouble, and regret, free when working with a reliable tour operator.
Relais La Suvera: A Renaissance Masterpiece
Relais La Suvera is an extraordinary Five Star luxury resort, the 14th century former Papal Palace of Pope Julius II, and the exquisite home of Marquis Giuseppe Ricci and his wife, Princess Eleonara Massimo.
Better Travel Pictures: Composition and the Rule of Thirds
Travel should be fun, and so should travel photography.
Castello Banfi Il Borgo: Medieval Magnificence in Brunello di Montalcino
Castello Banfi Il Borgo is an extraordinarily unique destination resort in the heart of Brunello di Montalcino, set on 7000 acres of vineyards and rolling hills on the grounds of a glorious 13th century medieval castle.
Float through Holland on European Waterways luxury barges
It’s morning and the crew of the Panache, one of the fleet of luxury barges with European Waterways, has just departed Amsterdam on its way to Alkmaar. Travel along!
Salzburg and Vienna: Old Europe Meets the New West
SALZBURG, Austria, March 24, 2015–Austria Sharing a common history and a love of music, architecture and food, Vienna and Salzburg are two Austrian cities rooted in the past but joined in the present. Here then is a short primer on discovering the best of both. Vienna Vienna is the second fastest-growing city in Europe. Why, you ask? ...
Four day Ireland adventure
It really is possible to see Ireland in four days.
What to see in England: Six essentials in London and beyond
England is home to some of the greatest tourist attractions, including stunning churches, prehistoric monuments and iconic structures instantly recognizable worldwide.
A brief history of Bath’s Roman baths
The Roman Baths for which this southwestern England city is named, are some of the most remarkable Roman ruins outside of Rome itself.
French request Chinese police help to patrol popular Paris attractions
Chinese police will start patrolling popular tourist destinations in Paris this summer in a bid to safeguard Chinese tourists visiting the French capital city
Revisiting Górecki Part 3: An interview with Maestro Andrey Boreyko
COLLEGE PARK, Md., April 11, 2014 — For the third and final article in our “Revisiting Górecki” series (see Part 1 here, and Part 2 here), we discuss the music of Górecki, new music in the 21st century, and the challenges of conducting it all with Maestro Andrey Boreyko. Mr. Boreyko currently serves as music ...