Haute-Savoie is a department of France that is dominated by mountains and lakes, and those mountains have meant that it has become home to some of the best skiing resorts in the country, such as Morzine and Chamonix. If you are interested in sightseeing rather than skiing then there are also plenty of options to do in this part of France. On the shores of Lake Geneva visitors will find Read More ...
An Advertising Feature As summer is fast approaching and you get the urge to find some sun many of us across the country will be thinking of booking a cheap flight somewhere soon. However summer is the most popular time to travel with many families taking advantage of the school holidays. So when is the best time to get a low cost flight without missing out on some summer fun? Read More ...
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service between the UK and mainland Europe is offering direct weekly summer services to Avignon in the heart of Provence, from 9 July to 10 September 2011. With these special direct summer services it is quick and easy for passengers to visit the stunning Provence region of France. The less than six hours journey from London St Pancras allows passengers to enjoy the magnificent views of Read More ...
The new Terminal D at Toulouse Blagnac Airport opened today with an Air Austral flight departing to Saint–Denis in The Reunion Island. The new terminal has almost doubled the airport’s surface area and brought its passenger capacity level to 8.5 million passengers, with the new terminal handling both European and Long-Haul destinations.
Eurostar managed to increase both the value of its ticket sales and passenger volumes in 2009 despite the severe disruption experiences during December owing to the wintry weather. 2009 ticket sales for 2009 totalled a record £675.5 million, up 1.7% on 2008. Passenger numbers were up 1.2% at 9.2 million. The highest rate of growth was on the London to Brussels route, with annual growth of 6% compared to 1% Read More ...
There have been recent erroneous reports in the British tabloid media stating that that French flag carrier, Air France, will force overweight flyers to pay for two seats, or they will be prevented from boarding for ‘safety reasons’. Air France has officially denied the accusation, stating on their website that ‘Air France has no intention of making heavier passengers pay for a second seat’. In fact, since 2005, Air France Read More ...
While everyone knows that Paris is lovely in springtime, the truth is that Paris is lovely all the year long. While spring is pleasant due to the smaller crowds, blooming flowers, and temperate weather, so is autumn. The hottest months, July and August, are the least comfortable; winters are mostly chilly, but Paris is relatively dry and rarely sees snow. May receives the least rainfall. Throughout the rest of France, Read More ...
If you have always wanted to live in a French château near Lyon, in a seaside flat in Nice or in Paris’s Latin Quarter, you can: book accommodation for these and other unique French stays the next time you go on holiday. To find apartments, villas, chateaux, and condominiums in France, look online or speak with a travel agent. Many specialise in unique holiday stays, and they will be able Read More ...
With the great number of international airports in France, no matter where you are flying from, you can get to France easily. Paris’s Charles de Gaulle airport is the eighth busiest airport in the world and the area’s main airport; Orly, also in Paris, is favoured by the smaller airlines. Charles de Gaulle airport is served by many airlines, both large and small. These include Air Moldova, Bmibaby, Cyprus Airways, Read More ...
France is one of the world’s best destinations for cruise travellers. The country offers cruise travellers the chance to explore exciting destinations that are known around the world for their culture. Travellers can have a sip of French wine and a taste of delicious French cuisine while on the cruise ship but it is better of course to get ashore and sample the local restaurants. Southern France’s pleasant weather is Read More ...
