The Côte des Basques faded into the rearview mirror as the road left the Atlantic Coast and took us inland to the green hills of Bidart. In just barely more than10 minutes from leaving Biarritz, the terracotta colored house of Les Frères Ibarboure appeared. A traditional Basque home, it is now a boutique luxury 4-star […]
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Hotel Ile de la Lagune: Boutique Beach Luxury in Saint-Cyprien
Hôtel L’Île de la Lagune couldn’t be a better home away from home when visiting Saint-Cyprien in the extreme South of France. Located near the French border with Spain in the Pyrénées-Orientales, the resort is on the shores of the Mediterranean and in the heart of Roussillon. It feels like a luxe escape while still […]
A Local’s Guide to the Top Things to Do in Bordeaux
The fact that Bordeaux is like Mecca for wine lovers is certainly what drew me to come visit this city and worship at the altar of some of the world’s best wines. But Bordeaux is more than just sipping Grand Cru Classé at châteaux; it’s a beautiful and compact city who’s been getting a shiny […]
