Eurotunnel Celebrates 250 Million People Through the Channel Tunnel
July 24, 2010 by Janet Lee
Filed under Article Categories, Lifestyle & Travel
After only 16 years the 250 millionth passenger has traveled through the Channel Tunnel, marking a massive landmark in the history of this amazing feat of engineering. An historic landmark was reached this week as the 250 millionth passenger passed through the Channel Tunnel. In just 16 years Eurotunnel... Read More
The French Jewellery Designer Laure Montebello Launches Her New Collection, “Sur le fil”
February 16, 2010 by Senior Editor
Filed under Article Categories, Custom Dress Code
About LM Créations (created in 2005, provately held, located in Aix-en-Provence, France): the company markets jewelry created by founder Laure Montebello: up-market costume jewelry manufactured using Freshwater Pearls, semi-precious Stones, Leather and Cotton laces, Sterling Silver chain. After handing... Read More
Great Hotels of the World Members Win Luxury Awards
December 16, 2009 by Janet Lee
Filed under Article Categories, Lifestyle & Travel
Member hotels are awarded with top accolades in the luxury hospitality industry. Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) is delighted to announce that a number of its member hotels have been awarded with top accolades in the luxury hospitality industry. Mandala Spa & Villas in Boracay Island,... Read More
It’s the perfect time to dine out in France!
July 22, 2009 by Janet Lee
Filed under Article Categories, Dining and Food
The French government has lowered VAT on restaurant food from 19.6% to 5.5%. The French government lowered VAT on restaurant food from 19.6% to 5.5% on the 1st July 2009. The government hopes that this move will help boost the restaurant industry (one of the country’s biggest industries) which has... Read More
Created in 1976, “Rare” Champagne has become a style in its own right!
February 16, 2009 by Senior Editor
Filed under Article Categories, Wine & Distilled Spirits
Over the last three decades, few years were sufficiently out of the ordinary to justify the creation of a Rare vintage of PIPER-HEIDSIECK® CHAMPAGNE. During the long hot summer of 1976, France was hit by an unprecedented drought, which starved the vineyards of water, reminding man of his powerlessness... Read More
Blancpain rewards Geir SKEIE, Winner of the Bocuse d’Or 2009
February 13, 2009 by Senior Editor
Filed under Article Categories, Dining and Food
Bocuse d’Or 2009 – Blancpain, Official Timekeeper of the World Cuisine Contest. 24 contestants, a single champion: Geir SKEIE, of the Restaurant Mathuset Solvold, in Sandefjord (Norway), wins the most coveted international gastronomy award. As the icing on the cake, Blancpain, official timekeeper... Read More
Exciting New Paris Tours and City Pass Packages Unveiled
January 19, 2009 by Janet Lee
Filed under Article Categories, Lifestyle & Travel
The French company WTA has announced the launch of an entirely revamped website, Conciergerie.com, plus an assortment of exciting new Paris tours and city pass packages. France is the world’s premier travel destination. Paris alone welcomed more than 28 million visitors in 2007, according to... Read More
