Off the coast of Africa, Cape Verde unveils an archipelago of contrasts where the Atlantic plays director: golden dunes at Boa Vista, turquoise bays at Sal, cliff sides and dizzying trails at Santo Antão, not to mention the black cone…
Amanda Sthers, a solar soul lost in the boreal forests of her imagination, confides that literature has shaped her ideal Finland. Rather than verifying it in person, she chooses not to encounter it to preserve this dream, like one protects…
At 12° north latitude, a Caribbean island defies the weather forecasts. While the seasonal bulletins make the Caribbean arc tremble, it unfailingly displays 27°C and a clear sky swept by the trade winds. A rare scenario under these tropics, and…
Palawan, in the Philippines, stands out as the most beautiful island in Asia, sanctified by Travel+Leisure, and overturns beach clichés. The island boasts paradisiacal beaches, translucent lagoons, and sculptural limestone cliffs, and encourages a sensitive exploration — untouched nature, pure…
IN BRIEF Air France Holidays marks Air France’s entry into dynamic packages. Combinable offer: flight + hotel + activities + car rental + transfers. Real-time construction and dynamic pricing to optimize price and availability. Customer benefits: customization, transparency, potential savings,…
IN BRIEF In Lourdes (Hautes-Pyrénées), the feast of the Assumption attracts tens of thousands of pilgrims. A city renowned for its miracles and religious tourism. Off-season, hotels and restaurants struggle to fill. The town hall is focusing on diversification: gastronomy,…
IN BRIEF 37th edition of the Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, until August 15, the largest gathering of luxury travel. Hosts: Bellagio, Aria, Cosmopolitan, and Vdara. Participation: over 4,800 professionals from 107 countries. Business: over 100,000 meetings, up 40%…
Between towering fjords, panoramic trails, and millennia-old glaciers, the Jostedalsbreen National Park in Norway condenses all that Europe has to offer in spectacular beauty. This guide takes you to the heart of a unique glacier (the largest in continental Europe),…
At the heart of Shekhawati, in northeastern Rajasthan, Nawalgarh unveils its sumptuous havelis like forgotten treasure chests on the spice route. One strolls on foot or in a tuk-tuk, sidestepping philosophical cows, to admire brilliant frescos painted with natural pigments…
IN BRIEF Starting from 2027, the national parks of New Zealand will charge entry fees for international visitors. Indicative rate: 10 to 20 € per site; residents and New Zealanders: free. Objectives: environmental preservation, sustainable tourism, better trail maintenance and…
Barely out of a bivouac, Gaspard Koenig – novelist of Humus and an unwilling master of eco-anxiety – encountered Saint-Tropez, this mirage of smooth beach, chic bars, and bling-bling, without taking a plane, faithful to his lombrician religion. Very quickly,…
Between schist and chestnut trees, a medieval fortress watches over spectacular gorges. La Garde-Guérin, discreet yet proud, offers a pause where time slows down without losing its energy. Perched above the Chassezac, this Cévenol Hidden Village combines living heritage, character…
IN BRIEF easyJet holidays appoints Kevin Keogh as Director Europe (announcement of July 15, 2025). Scope: markets Germany, Switzerland, and France. Background: leadership roles at NEOM Tourism and DER Touristik Deutschland (SVP Marketing, Sales, and customer service in multiple countries).…
IN BRIEF In Audrix (Black Périgord), a couple of breeders hosts summer equestrian shows and meals at Meynet Ranch. To attract the public, they install four advertising panels on private land with municipal approval. In mid-July, the CCVH demands removal…
IN BRIEF The Travel Retail turns airports into showcases of luxury, beyond Duty Free. Key channel: access to an international clientele with ~1h45 of waiting time conducive to shopping. Wide range: fragrances, cosmetics, wines & spirits, fashion, jewelry, watches, gourmet,…
IN BRIEF In Côte-d’Or, the Route des Grands Crus: 60 km of UNESCO vineyards, stops at Gevrey-Chambertin, Meursault, Pommard, Vougeot, Nuits-Saint-Georges, ending in Beaune and its Hospices de Beaune. Abbaye de Fontenay: a Cistercian jewel of the 12th century, sober…
2026 creates a strategic window for four destinations at a measured cost, away from last-minute priced itineraries. Anticipate your plans, as booking early reduces the budget and secures conditions that inflation could quickly render outdated. Select affordable travel destinations for…
Wawa chooses North Carolina to inaugurate an ambitious travel center in the heart of the I-95 corridor. First Wawa travel center in North Carolina. Opening on August 28 in Hope Mills, Fayetteville, with 8,397 square feet and amenities dedicated to…
In the Indian Ocean, a granite beach hundreds of millions of years old is rewriting the map of iconic places. The sculpted blocks of Anse Source d’Argent in La Digue, Seychelles, have witnessed the passage of geological eras, and their…
Sibylline mystery and great luxury converge in Thailand for a rare stay, shaped by artisans of emotions. Voted the second most magnificent resort in the world, this secret resort imposes a demanding vision of tailor-made travel. Address kept secret until…