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Snow is falling – time to book that ski trip to Val d’Isere

10/11/201710/11/2017 Emma O'Reilly Leave a comment Destinations, France
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The white stuff is already sprinkling its way across the Alps and it’s not long until ski season starts – from the end of November onwards, the number of resorts opening will start to snowball. Late last spring I visited France’s Val d’Isere, where you can enjoy the snow longer than almost anywhere – from […]

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A sparkling break in Champagne

29/06/201729/08/2017 Emma O'Reilly Leave a comment Destinations, France
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I have spent many years drinking Champagne – ‘though maybe not as often as I might like ;-).  I hope I could at least differentiate between a decent vintage and something better used for stripping paint but in truth I’ve never really understood a huge amount about it. So when the opportunity to visit the […]

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Family friendly skiing in Arc 1950

09/11/2016 Emma O'Reilly 3 Comments Destinations, France, Skiing
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As the weather turns chilly, my thoughts turn to skiing. Ahh, how I long to breathe in some clean mountain air whilst gliding effortlessly on fresh, powdery off piste slopes. Sadly my off piste technique leaves a little (maybe even a lot) to be desired – ahem. I need a few more lessons on how […]

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When in Paris…rent an apartment

23/09/201523/09/2015 Emma O'Reilly Leave a comment Destinations, France
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Paris can be an eyewateringly expensive choice for a family break. If you want to stay in a hotel in a good part of the city you will pay dearly for the privilege. You are likely to be stuffed into a shoebox sized ‘family’ room –or two even more extortionate shoebox sized interconnecting ones. I […]

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