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Urgent Travel Advisory: Brits Warned of Gangs, Fraud, and Theft in Paris
Sports fans planning to attend the Summer Olympics in Paris are being cautioned about an increase in criminal activities, including theft, violence, fraud, and sexual assaults, according to Paris’ chief prosecutor, Laure Beccuau. Beccuau stated that the inflow of an estimated 16 million visitors, including 1.5 million foreign tourists, will most likely worsen the French […]
Uber Gears Up for Paris Olympics: New Plans to Meet Skyrocketing Summer Demand
On Wednesday, Uber, the ride-hailing service, outlined a list of measures to accommodate the expected surge in demand during the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics. Navigating the French capital this summer will be a big problem for locals and tourists, as 15 million people are expected to put a strain on public transportation. After many rounds […]
Gaza War No longer A Reason To Worry For Barcelona-Tel Aviv flights According To Vueling
The long-awaited resumption of flights between Barcelona and Tel Aviv is set to bring a sigh of relief for travellers and aviation enthusiasts alike. The Gaza War, which had previously disrupted air travel between these two vibrant cities, will no longer hinder the free flow of passengers and commerce. Vueling, the Spanish low-cost airline based in Viladecans, […]
Passenger Avalanche Buries Barcelona Airport’s Previous Milestones
More and more people are flocking to Barcelona, as evidenced by the steadily rising airport numbers over the past six consecutive months. These historical records have solidified the Catalan capital’s status as the ultimate tourist destination, thanks to its numerous attractions that continue to draw visitors, whether they are just passing through or officially visiting. […]
French Streets Featured in Condé Nast Traveller’s List of World’s Most Beautiful
Travel mag Condé Nast Traveller compiled a list of 71 of the world’s most beautiful streets. Some have cobblestone streets and colorful houses, while others feature bold architecture and a lovely line of blossom trees. The lanes and alleys that comprise Colmar Old Town in France claim the title of the world’s most beautiful street. […]
Air France Elevates Travel Experience with Concierge Service Launch at Paris CDG
Air France will launch new concierge services at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on June 11 to “welcome and assist” passengers, albeit at an additional cost. Customers who book flights with Air France or one of its codeshare partners will receive a “range of tailor-made services” in either French or English, according to the French […]
It’s Official: France Bans Short Domestic Flights in Favor of Trains
France’s ban on short-haul domestic flights goes into effect today (May 23). According to a government decree, any journey that takes less than two and a half hours by train cannot be taken as a flight. France is also limiting the use of private jets for short journeys in an effort to make transportation more […]
Cheap £35 Eurostar Tickets Up for Grabs – Get Yours Quickly!
Still debating whether to embark on that dream European rail trip? Here’s something to motivate you to start booking: Eurostar is currently running a flash sale, offering discounted tickets to several popular European destinations. Eurostar is currently selling one-way tickets from London to Paris, Lille, and Brussels for just £35. On a typical non-sale day, […]
Zesty Summer Delight: Lemon Takes Center Stage at Paris Baguette Cafés Nationwide
When life gives you lemons, make a dessert! Paris Baguette, your neighborhood bakery café, is launching a limited-time menu for the summer that fans will not want to miss. The menu brings summertime to life with each bite and sip, with a variety of new refreshing lemon delights ranging from pastries to lemonade refreshers and […]
Cartier and LVMH Seek Olympic Retail Surge Beyond Paris with Store Expansion
Luxury retailers in European cities other than Paris are competing for business from wealthy tourists this summer, banking on an increase in visitors avoiding crowds and street closures in Paris during the Olympics. “Paris will probably be slow,” Cartier CEO Cyril Vigneron said on Friday, while cities like London, Milan, and Barcelona are likely to […]
Sustainable Travel Soars: Will Eurostar Expand Its Green Routes?
Eurostar is considering adding more routes from London as it prepares to purchase 50 new trains. “There is huge demand for our services and we have big European ambitions,” CEO Gwendoline Cazenave told the Financial Times on Thursday. She stated that Eurostar is “definitely” considering new routes from London to Europe, in addition to its […]
